PHOTOGRAPHER | Emma Studley

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Emma Studley is a Seattle-based wedding photographer specialising in a blend of documentary and creatively-directed styles. She frequently travels to California, New York, and Europe, capturing organic, emotional moments with a warm approach. Inspired by art, human connection, and nature, Emma Studley shoots both film and digital, offering custom packages for each wedding.

Tell us about your business!

I am a film-focused wedding photographer with an approach that seamlessly blends a documentary and creatively-directed approach.

Where are you based?

I technically live in Seattle, WA. It’s the most beautiful place to call home. I travel for the majority of my work, most frequently to California, New York, and across Europe.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes! Anywhere for a great party with great people, but I do frequently find myself in New York, California, and Europe for destination work.

How would you describe your style?

My approach is where true photo-journalism meets creative direction. I believe that wedding days call for striking that balance well. Keeping an eye out for the most organic and emotion-packed moments, while being able to step in with warmth and guidance is where most couples are going to feel seen and supported. I aim to have my galleries feel storied and varied - each photo packing a punch and declaring a moment with distinction.

What is your most memorable career moment?

Photographing an intimate wedding in the Italian Dolomites was a dream come true.

What inspires you?

Art outside of photography, human connection, intentional design, documentaries, sunsets, being in nature.

How would you describe your working style?

Warm, approachable, and able to read a room before I begin to photograph it.

Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?

I shoot on both. My film work continues to take over my galleries, but digital will always serve an important purpose as well.

Do you have custom packages according to individual needs?

Yes! Every wedding is completely different from another.

Where would you love to travel to for work?

Portugal, Upstate New York, South America, Norway.

Who is your dream client?

My dream client is someone who cares deeply for the arts and is intentional in their design choices for their day, while taking a trusting and laid back approach to their experience. They trust their vendors as the artists that they hired! They value travel, community, fashion, food, and are intentional in everything they do.

What is your advice to couples getting married?

Trust the people you hired. Have fun. Only you get to determine how you experience this day.