meet the team
i'm emily!
Hi! I'm a coffee loving, travel-obsessed, twenty-something based out of Central Illinois. I'm lucky enough to make a living doing what I love - photographing people! I specialize in weddings, elopements, and boudoir along with small business education. I'm so glad you've stopped by my corner of the web, I can't wait to get to know you!
champaign area wedding & boudoir photographer for badasses like you.
She's a pro. We didn't have to do a thing besides do what she had instructed us to do. So easy! After seeing how beautiful our engagement pictures turned out I could NOT wait for our wedding pictures.
- Maisie
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fun facts about emily!
yoga pants or Denim?
Yoga Pants (I wear them almost every day) > Denim (I mean, does ANYONE actually like jeans?)
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MOVIES OR BOOKS?
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MOVIES!
I actually like reading books but I’m painfully slow. It only takes 2 hours to watch a movie!
favorite adult drink?
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FIREBALL
Mix it with Dr. Pepper, Angry Orchard, give me shots, or my favorite - on the rocks!
LET'S TALK ABOUT HEIGHTS?!
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You better bet I'll climb what I need to for the shot, but deep down I'm terrified.
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wedding days
I wear the same outfit every Saturday. I'm no morning person, so not having to worry about what to wear is essential, plus, I know it's comfy!
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FAVORITE GAMES?
We love hosting game nights! Popular games include Euchre, Dutch Blitz, Poker, and our recent obsessions with family friendly games like Cahoots!
are you a bride?
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As your wedding photographer, I believe that you deserve not only beautiful images, but an amazing photographic experience. Being a Mager Image Bride means I'm here every step of the way with whatever you need help with, from timeline to bustling before the reception. If you love crisp, colorful, and timeless wedding photos, then I'm your girl!
well then you've come to the right place!
As a boudoir photographer I feel it to be my duty to remind women that these are not "flaws" and that no matter what season of life she is in, she is beautiful, powerful, and sexy. I love providing my clients with gorgeous images and an experience that leaves them seeing themselves in a new light and feeling empowered.
every woman deserves to love every inch of herself.
looking for boudoir?
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are you a senior?
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Your senior year is the most important year of your high school career, and you deserve to have it documented with stunning photos to look back on. Our associate team has the hook-up on photos sure to make top-tier yearbook content. From the basic senior session to the glammed up boutique session, we've got what you're looking for.
congrats! you're almost done!
When Emily shot our wedding, she brought her husband Brandon along as her second shooter. He is just as friendly and easy to work with, and they both made the picture taking process so fun! We did not do a first look, so we had to squeeze pictures in in between the wedding and reception, but I wasn't concerned because I had seen how quickly Emily could get amazing pictures taken during our engagement shoot. We ended up with so many perfect wedding pictures and even had a little extra time between the wedding and reception!
- marti
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check out what i've been up to...
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Laid-back Hudson Farm wedding in Urbana, IL filled with wildflowers, sunset portraits, and a full photo + video team capturing every moment.
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Ciara & Ethan’s Venue CU wedding in Champaign, IL, was full of family love, heartfelt moments, and romantic, timeless photography.
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I captured the elegance and warmth of Wade & Colie’s fall wedding at the Ford County Fairgrounds. Stunning details, heartfelt moments, and family love brought to life through photography.
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Alexis & Blair’s small-town engagement session in Buckley, IL brought all the charm, starting at the church they’ll marry in and ending with some magic in front of abandoned storefronts. Royal blue dress. Big hearted love. Small town served.
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Sierra and Dustin Fenili’s vibrant wedding day featured a hot pink, orange, and yellow color scheme, with a ceremony held at the Japanese Arboretum and a lively reception at iHotel in Champaign, Illinois. The couple rocked bold neon shoes, a colorful wedding cake, bright bouquets, and a fun dance floor, showing off their love of color, plants, and good times with friends and family.
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Brianne and Tyler’s romantic wedding at Pear Tree Estate was full of love, laughter, and epic views. See the highlights from this dreamy summer day.
