Meet Emily

I've been designing wedding stationery and capturing love stories in photography for over 15 years. And in that time, I've had the honor of helping countless couples bring their love stories to life. What began as a passion for seeing the beauty in the simply moments, and in handcrafted details, has grown into a full-time creative business rooted in storytelling, design, and heartfelt connection. Every invitation suite, and every photo, is a new opportunity to showcase something meaningful, personal, and lasting.

While I am an artist, at my core, I’m also a realist and a romantic. And as we work together, you’ll see how that translates into me ensuring that you love the process as much as the final product. So if you’re searching for some way to capture the best of your story, I would be honored to be your guide. Together, we’ll create timeless, artistic heirlooms.

xoxo,

Emily

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emily

Born to dilly dally. Forced to pick up the pace. Lover of all things arts and crafts. Rescue animal advocate. Former airport barista. Traveler. Outdoorsy. Believer in community over competition. Sushi obsessed. Cyclist. Long distance walker. Equal parts realist and romantic. Love is love. And love is a verb.

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bailee

Attentive, loyal, wise. Easy to love by humans and animals alike. Former runner and adventurer, who was at home wherever Emily was. She enjoyed the finer things in life: afternoon naps in the sun and ear scritches. Sadly, after 15 years of devoted companionship, Bailee passed away in early 2023 at nearly 16 years old.

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frank

Sensitive, goofy and tripawd. Loud bark, no bite. Lives for cuddles and kisses. Loves exploring on walks in the woods, rolling in the grass and sampling all food. Though he lost his leg due to abuse early in life, that hasn't stopped him from living life or giving love full force.

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photographer | designer | animal rights advocate

 

Growing up on what’s considered a hobby farm, it was easy for Emily to fall in love with animals. But it was her first “adult” dog, Bailee, adopted from a rescue in rural Ohio, who made Emily passionate about advocating for rescue animals.

During her time in Florida, Emily began volunteering to walk dogs at the local animal shelter in Tallahassee. And shortly after, she was asked to serve as Marketing Chair on the board for the Animal Shelter Foundation . A nonprofit whose mission is to help the pets in the care of Tallahassee Animal Services.

It was through this nonprofit that she found and adopted her second rescue, Frank. A three-legged pup whose amputation was the result of abuse at just two months old. Frank opened Emily’s eyes even further to the love of shelter pups, specifically bully breeds.

"My truest purpose in life is to help advocate for rescue animals, specifically bully breeds who are some of the most vulnerable shelter pets. That’s why I donate a portion of all profits annually to local rescue organizations, like ASF."

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