PHOTOGRAPHER | Emily Klarer

Feb 22
2 min read

Utah-based Emily Klarer primarily concentrates on film and capturing those in-between moments. She prefers images that don't appear overly polished or contrived and are meant solely for the couple. Emily Klarer invests significant time in getting to know her couples, ensuring they feel completely at ease with her and trust her to document their weekend in a way that feels honest to them.

Tell us about your business!

I live in the southwest desert in Moab, Utah and have been photographing weddings for 12 years. My work takes me all over the world, celebrating with couples and families and helping them document their stories and celebrations.

What would you like couples to know about you?

That I don’t approach every wedding day the same way. I like to learn as much as I can about you two first so I can experience the day or weekend alongside you and capture it the way it felt.

Do you travel for weddings?

Absolutely.

How would you describe your style?

Unexpected, documentary, honest, unscripted.

What is your most memorable career moment?

That’s a tough one. There are moments from every wedding that feel so special and unforgettable, but there was an elopement in northern Italy that really stands out in my mind.

What inspires you?

Messy dinners that run late, the movie “Past Lives”, traveling everywhere I’ve never been, the ocean.

How would you describe your working style?

Personal, unfiltered, empathetic.

Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?

Both, but primarily film.

Do you have custom packages according to individual needs?

Yes, all packages are custom. No two weddings should be approached the same way, in my opinion.

What is a favourite product or service that you offer and why?

When I get to spend an entire weekend with a couple and their friends and family, that’s my favorite. I get to know your cousin and your high school bestie, so by the time your wedding day comes around we’re all on a first-name basis and the photos that came from that feel so much more honest and authentic to me.

Where would you love to travel to for work?

Your home.

Who is your dream client?

Anyone who values the art of photography, loves fashion and design, and allows the people they hire to do what they’re best at.

What is your advice to couples getting married?

Disregard what everyone tells you and listen to your gut. What matters most to you?