Hopefully you've caught on by now, but if you haven't, I'm Emily. Most call me Em, Emmy, Hey You, Squirrel (hi dad), or Camera Lady. I married my best friend from high school in 2013 and in 2015 welcomed our red-headed little girl, Bexley. She's a total badass and funny as hell. We live life focusing on the present and enjoy game nights with friends, family days, traveling, and both my husband and I run full time businesses. My house is never clean. I live life with an outgoing, honest, and empowering outlook most of the time and love going on new adventures!
maroon obsessed wedding photographer.
wife. mama. daddy's girl. auntie em.
passport stamp collector.
Harry potter enthusiast
My hubby, Brandon, and I met during a boy scout pool party (although he doesn't remember this!) and became instant friends. After years of being close, he finally had enough and told me we were dating - ha! He truly inspired me to start Mager Image Photography, even before I was an official Magers! Now we're a family of three and Bexley is the heart and soul behind everything I do and all that I am.
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Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where i've been? Click here!
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
THAILAND
It's a dream of mine to go swim with the elephants! I also imagine a GORGEOUS beachside session!
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
GREECE
White buildings cliffside with bright blue roofs and sunshine - who wouldn't want to visit?
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
IRELAND
Brandon loves the history of Ireland and I'd love to visit the Cliffs of Moher once!
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
NORWAY
Since our Iceland trip I've imagined going back to this corner of the world, and Norway sounds beautiful!
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
FIJI
Umm, because, Fiji!
Also because we LOVED snorkeling in Jamaica and it's huge there!
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
Portland, Oregon
Since photographing an elopement in the state of Washington, it's my dream to head back to the PNW.
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
CALIFORNIA
I went to California many years ago, but not as a photographer. I hear photographing in the CA light is so different though!
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
MAINE
Maine in the fall sounds absolutely beautiful! Plus - our midwestern hearts love lobster!
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Take a look at my bucket list. See a dream location of yours on here, too? Let's chat about how we can make it happen!
hey, me too!
looking to travel?
curious to see where we've been? Click here!
WASHINGTON DC
Those spring cherry blossoms look AMAZING and I'd love to experience them for an engagement session!
Thailand
Greece
Ireland
Norway
Fiji
Portland, OR
California (both northern + southern)
Maine (in the fall!)
Washington DC (for those cherry blossoms!)
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
ILLINOIS
Born + raised, Central Illinois has always been my home.
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Michigan
Nevada
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Florida
Mexico
Jamaica
Iceland
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
INDIANA
From the beaches of Northern Indiana to the capital of Indianapolis, Indiana is a frequent drive.
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Michigan
Nevada
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Florida
Mexico
Jamaica
Iceland
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Michigan
Nevada
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Florida
Mexico
Jamaica
Iceland
MICHIGAN
I've gotten to go back to Michigan a few times for various weddings! Search the blog to see all the goodness!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Michigan
Nevada
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Florida
Mexico
Jamaica
Iceland
NEVADA
We. LOVE. Vegas! We go once a year, so desert sessions are a must while out that way!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Michigan
Nevada
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Florida
Mexico
Jamaica
Iceland
WISCONSIN
Not just for the Dells! I've done a handful of weddings in the WI area and can't wait for more!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Florida
Mexico
Jamaica
Iceland
ARKANSAS
We've got family in the Northwest Area, so frequent visits are a must. I love squeezing in a few sessions while in the area!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Michigan
Nevada
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Florida
Mexico
Jamaica
Iceland
FLORIDA
The wedding we photographed on St. Pete Beach was held inside the Don - aka Princess Peach's castle!
Of course we've also made the trip to Harry Potter world - duh!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Michigan
Nevada
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Florida
Mexico
Jamaica
Iceland
MEXICO
We honeymooned in Cancun, and it holds a special spot in my heart! I can't wait to go back for destination weddings soon!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
Indiana
Iceland
JAMAICA
One of our fave destination weddings to date! I blogged three parts about the big day to the underwater pics from our snorkeling adventures, check it out!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
ICELAND
The most adventurous destinations photographed, EVER. We loved photographing sessions all over the countryside!
Brandon and I LOVE travel - and I don't travel without him often. It's why he's my second shooter! Ready for your photography session to be one of these places? Let me know!
we're down to go back!
curious to see where we've been?
take a peek back at our travel bucket list!
Illinois (NO REALLY)
SEATTLE, WA
I told my husband if I ever ran away, I'd be coming back here. The Mt. Baker elopement was gorgeous and our adventures up and down the coast fueled my soul.
