but first, let me formally introduce myself...
oh hey,
Fancy meeting you here!
Well, actually we haven’t met because you’re looking at this through a computer screen or your cell phone because you probably need a photographer. Have no fear, we can use both of those things to connect here in juuuust a sec.
I’m Emily,
Southern Oregon local with a love of all sunny places with palm trees, neutral tones and candid imagery that leaves a lasting impression! But most importantly I’m the lady behind this biz who was called to photography by the Lord after losing my memory… Yep, you heard that right… I’ve got a video below that explains it all!
The most common question I hear is:
WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT THAN ALL THE OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS?
"WHAT makes me different is my WHY"
I WAS ONCE THE GIRL WHO COULDN'T REMEMBER...
AND NOW I AM THE GIRL WHO GETS TO GIVE YOU MEMORIES YOU NEVER HAVE TO FORGET.
You get one chance at today, so why not live it to your fullest & make the BEST memories in the process?!
WHO'S WITH ME?
Emily is the best in the business and our wedding day would not have been what it was without her.
Taylor + Justin
Where do I even begin?! Emily is the best in the business and our wedding day would not have been what it was without her. Not only is she an amazing photographer she also is your best friend on your big day. She is with you every step of the way ensuring everything is perfect and runs smoothly. She was also so helpful leading up to our wedding with so much guidance and so many tips. It has been almost 2 years since our wedding and I still cannot get over EVERY SINGLE photo she took of us, she goes above and beyond and helps capture every special moment. You cannot go wrong having her as your photographer!
I knew years ago before moving out of Oregon if we ever did professional photographs I wanted it to be with her
Arielle + Troy
My fiance two babies and I had the pleasure of sharing this magical one of a kind experience with Emily on our home island of Kauai. I knew years ago before moving out of Oregon if we ever did professional photographs I wanted it to be with her. I followed her work via social media and just loved her style and seeing what a kind soul she is. The stars aligned and made this dream of mine come to life and I am so thankful we were able to meet and work with Emily! She delivered more than I could have dreamed of was very professional answered all of my questions via email promptly and believe me I am a non stop question person. She worked so well with our 1 and 2 year old and capturing the love and realness of our family. I am looking Forward to working with her again in the future for our wedding photography and more. We met and just had this connection its like she's your best friend that you never met but have that easy communication without effort. She is amazing in every aspect and I recommend her whole heartedly to anyone looking for your photography needs. Until next time we will treasure our experience with you Emily thank you from Arielle Troy Athena and Tiberius!
She makes shoots about capturing your relationship and all of the things that make it special
Ali + Gio
Emily is the greatest photographer and human being. She makes the shoots so enjoyable and makes them about capturing your relationship and all of the things that make it special. Being the awkward person that I am I was concerned that the pictures would show that. Instead, they showed our goofy, playful, and authentic love story. Whether you are dating, engaged, getting married, or have been married for decades, Emily will capture your story perfectly.
We have booked with Emily many times and we will never go to anyone else for our sessions!
Lizzy + Devyn
Emily is OUT OF THIS WORLD amazing.
Both my fiancé and I are camera-shy, but there is no way you could tell by how incredible Emily is with a camera. Not only did she make us feel confident but she gave us the most beautiful photos. We have booked with Emily many times and we will never go to anyone else for our sessions! She is so personable and sweet. Her love her her clients and for God is unmatched. Every session only gets better and better! We are so grateful for her and her talent. 1000% recommend her.
I'll be calling her for every major life event from here on out.
Ally + CJ
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Emily captured our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and I'll be calling her for every major life event from here on out. She is patient and organized, fun and so so talented. She follows a rigid schedule, never missing a beat, but is so stealthy at the same time. We barely even knew she was there but somehow she is right behind you at every moment. She can capture your most intimate moments, but can give direction if the angles aren't hitting right. I cannot stress how talented she is. We just loved having her as our photographer so much. <3
She's able to capture moments but create memories in the process.
Kalie + Marek
Emily is not only a talented photographer but also a very amazing person. She's able to capture moments but create memories in the process. I couldn't ask for a better photographer for my wedding. She is truly amazing.
She is so fun, the sweetest soul, will be your best friend immediately after meeting her
Brittani + Rob
Emily is simply ✨the best✨ you will find! I’ve used so many photographers that I LOVE, but none of them are Emily. She is so fun, the sweetest soul, will be your best friend immediately after meeting her, she will help make sure you feel good and comfortable the whole time! She has been with us from our engagement to our wedding to the birth of our babies. Our favorite Photographer! We just love her!
I wish we could give more than 5 stars!
Gabi + Emily
Emily is all around the best photographer & person. She makes you feel so comfortable, which was so important to myself and my wife as an LBGTQ+ couple. We had Emily do both our engagement and wedding photos, and they were perfect. She blended in seamlessly on the day of our elopement, and our entire family and friends absolutely loved her! If you want the perfect hype woman, great photos, and a fun time, Emily is your girl! I wish we could give more than 5 stars!
One of my biggest regrets from my original wedding was the horrible photography. Emily made up for that 100 fold!
Dawn + Jeff
I hired Emily after seeing what a beautiful job she did with my sons engagement and wedding photos. My husband and I celebrated 30 years of marriage in July and Emily flew to Arizona to help us document the day. One of my biggest regrets from my original wedding was the horrible photography. Emily made up for that 100 fold! She captured the day beautifully and has become part of the family. You will not regret hiring Emily!
Emily basically hands you all the links, lists, and ideas on a silver platter
Danielle + Jon
Emily is an absolute joy to work with!! She is more than just a photographer and provided so many helpful resources in the months leading up to our wedding. There’s so many details and small things to think about in planning a wedding and Emily basically hands you all the links, lists, and ideas on a silver platter, exactly when you need them. Day of the wedding she showed up with the biggest smile on her face and everyone involved with the day adored her! She was professional, has a great eye for locations/angles, and also just seemed like she was having a great time which makes it so much more fun for everyone else! She executed on our vision perfectly and had previews in our inbox quickly afterward. Even the full suite of pictures were done on our one month anniversary which was a wonderful surprise and brought us to tears all over again! She captured the day so beautifully and we are forever thankful for her incredible presence and expertise on our big day. You won’t regret booking her!!! We love you Emily!!
BEING AN LGBT COUPLE, SHE MADE US FEEL NOT ONLY SUPPORTED BUT CELEBRATED
Mari + Skyla
Can't thank Emily enough for her work!! The wedding photos came out AMAZING and will always allow us to look back on our big day with so much happiness. But what really set her apart for us was the how she made us feel day-of. As someone who feels really awkward taking pictures, Emily made us both feel so comfortable and gorgeous. More importantly, being an LGBT couple, she made us feel not only supported but celebrated, which meant the world! She helped the process move along smoothly and quickly so we could enjoy our wedding and be present the whole time. Because of our busy schedule, we were only able to meet her the one time on the day of our wedding, but throughout the whole process (a whole year long), she was always checking in and answering all the questions we had. She was able to recommend a videographer (Michelle Allan) as well who was a perfect fit! On the day of the wedding, it felt like we had known her for years! We 100% recommend her for any photoshoot or event, you can thank us later!
EMILY WAS HONESTLY THE BEST DECISION I MADE WHEN WEDDING PLANNING.
Evan + Tiegan
I don’t know where to begin. Emily was honestly the best decision I made when wedding planning. She was so fun, upbeat, caring, and beyond talented. She listened to what we wanted and made sure to capture all of our important images. She made sure we had a moment after the ceremony to take a breath and relax as a couple and that is something I’ll never forget. If it weren’t for Emily that moment wouldn't have never happened. My family and friends absolutely loved working with her. I plan to hire Emily in the future to capture all of our big life moments!
SHE DELIVERED 10 FOLD ON EVERY SINGLE PROMISE SHE MADE US!
Jayden + Kyle
Emily is my type of gal! She is fun, she is loving, and she is organized! Oh so organized! Her Talent is endless. She delivered 10 fold on every single promise she made us! We are more than happy with our wedding photos. I look at them almost every day! I know it can be overwhelming to choose vendors for your wedding, but you should have absolutely no doubt when you hire Emily!
SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!
Alyssa + Hayden
The absolute best photographer. Does a great job capturing the moment and making you feel special. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for professional and personal photography!! She is the absolute best!!
EVERY SINGLE PHOTO YOU SENT US IS FLAWLESS AND HAS SHOWCASED OUR LOVE AND DYNAMIC PERFECTLY
Julie + Keith
I could cry these are all so perfect 😭 Sunrise was 100000% worth it! Thank you so SO much for coming out to Maui and capturing all of our moments! Taking engagement photos in Maui was an absolute dream that I never even knew I had! Every single photo you sent us is flawless and has showcased our love and dynamic perfectly. I will be forever thankful to work with someone as talented, kind, and thoughtful as you. And I am so glad that you got to see Maui as well! It’s a true gem, just like you
NICEST PERSON EVER AND SO HELPFUL
Shelby + Morgan
Emily is the best photographer and even better friend! She’s your personal hype woman! Emily makes you feel so comfortable and is there for whatever you need! She did an amazing job with pictures and much, much more! Nicest person ever and so helpful! Everyone needs to hire Emily for their photographer!!
WE WERE PUT AT EASE WHEN WE MET HER.
Brian + Chelsea
My husband and I chose Emily to photograph our small Oregon wedding. I discovered her on Instagram and was immediately drawn to her style and natural looking photos. We are a couple that doesn't like to be the center of attention, forget being in front of a camera lens all day, and I wanted photographs that didn't look too posed. We met Emily during our engagement shoot, she helped us choose a location and time of day for best lighting. We were put at ease when we met her, her energy and attitude made us comfortable, it felt like we were just having fun goofing off with a friend, not posing for a few pictures and the results of her work were amazing! Fast forward to the wedding day and Emily did everything from help me relax before the ceremony to fixing my hair when it got a little disheveled. She and her second shooter blended in with the small family and friend crowd so well, everyone thought they were my college friends :) We got our photos back a lot sooner than I expected and every single photo is frame worthy! I am so impressed by her work ethic and passion for what she does. I'll cherish my photos forever, thank you Emily!
WHEN MY NOW-HUSBAND AND I GOT ENGAGED, SHE WAS OUR FIRST CHOICE
Gabrielle + Austin
Emily was the photographer at my brother’s wedding, and I LOVED everything about her! So of course, when my now-husband and I got engaged, she was our first choice! She took our engagement and wedding photos, and we had THE. MOST. FUN. She captured tons of fun for our engagement session, beautiful details and moments of our wedding, and she made both my husband and me feel extremely comfortable. We had the sweetest experiences with her and would 100% do another session in a heartbeat!!
EMILY HAS GOT IT. THE PASSION, THE VISION, THE ENTHUSIASM.
Ashley + Porsch
Emily has got it. She's got the passion, the vision, the enthusiasm, and the incredible talent to capture the truth in moments that will take your breath away for years to come. The cherry on top of that, is that she's a genuinely kind, caring, adorable human who you can't help but feel an instant connection with. We feel so fortunate, blessed, and excited to have chosen Emily to document our engagement and wedding. For the first time, we have a visual time capsule of our love, and it's the most beautiful gift imaginable. If you want to come away with an amazing, real, beautifully executed album AND have a ton of fun while making it... look no further!
WHEN WE GOT OUR PHOTOS BACK WE WERE BLOWN AWAY!
Jenna + Shaun
Working with Emily was absolutely amazing from beginning to end! She suggested Cape Kiwanda (on the coast of Oregon) for our honeymoon photo location, and she knew exactly where to go to get the most stunning view, away from the crowds. Emily is easy going and made us feel very comfortable during the shoot. When we got our photos back we were blown away! They are truly gorgeous images that we’re so happy to have as a memory from our honeymoon. Emily’s photography work is top notch and my husband and I would definitely recommend her to everyone.
I REALLY DON’T KNOW WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT HER.
James + Presley
Emily was the best wedding photographer! She is such a sweet and genuine person. Our pictures turned out absolutely amazing and we are obsessed with them!!! My husband and I both aren’t very comfortable in front of the camera, she made it so easy and comfortable! I really don’t know what I would have done without her. She was so helpful in so many ways! We highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!
LOOKING BACK ON MY GALLERIES FROM EMILY BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYE.
Jodi + Marcus
Emily is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. I have done many shoots with her in the past and I plan to do many more with her in the future. Emily gets all the perfect angles and captures all the emotion perfectly. From boudoir to my wedding day, Emily always made me feel comfortable and beautiful in my own skin! Looking back on my galleries from Emily brings tears to my eye. I would 100000/10 recommend Emily to everybody I know for any type of photoshoot.
CAPTURES THE RAW EMOTION AND ALLOW YOU TO NOT ONLY SEE BUT REALLY FEEL THE PARTS OF THE DAY THAT WEREN'T VISIBLE TO YOU IN THE MOMENT
Alex + Kelley
If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will capture the raw emotion and allow you to not only see but really FEEL the parts of the day that weren't visible to you in the moment, go with Emily Vandehey! She's amazing, bubbly, efficient, and so fun to work with. Thank you for capturing our special day!
SHE AUTOMATICALLY MAKES YOU FEEL RELAXED AND COMFORTABLE NO MATTER HOW UNPHOTOGENIC YOU THINK YOU ARE
Ben + Bri
Emily is amazing! Her photos are gorgeous and she automatically makes you feel relaxed and comfortable no matter how unphotogenic you think you are. She was also so awesome the day of, ready to help out with any dramas that arise.
EMILY IS THE MOST KIND, PATIENT, TALENTED, SPIRITUALLY CONNECTED, LOVING, GENEROUS AND FABULOUS HUMAN BEING
Katherine + Garett
I have to start at the beginning because this is the first vendor we found, and she was in it with us for the LONG HAUL! Emily is the most kind, patient, TALENTED, spiritually connected, loving, generous and fabulous human being. I loved her as a person even before I fell in love with her talents as a photographer. We met on a “blind date” at Starbucks when our puppy was just a baby squirming around and the comfort Emily gave me as a lost young bride (and new dog mom) I can’t put into words. We had 3 photo shoots together over the course of this wedding and without droning on like I want to I’ll just say, Emily takes situations that are in shambles (not exaggerating: worst days, pouring down rain, mass chaos, unforeseen schedule changes, at your breaking point) and turns them into the best, most wonderful memory of your life. NO NOT JUST IN THE PHOTOS! She changes your mood and helps you focus on the blessings and the joys. She is more than an artist, she’ll be your friend and your therapist and your guardian angel. I can’t say enough. If you’re lucky enough to catch an opening in her schedule, TAKE IT!
THE TIME AND DEDICATION SHE PUTS INTO HER WORK & THOSE AROUND HER CANNOT BE BEAT.
Hayley + Xander
Wow, I seriously don't know where to start with this gal! Emily is truly exceptional. The time and dedication she puts into her work & those around her cannot be beat. She has an incredible heart and will always go the extra mile to make you smile & laugh! My fiancé & I have had three sessions with her now, and she has exceeded our expectations each & every time! You want a killer landscape & one hell of an adventure? Emily is your girl! Whatever you envision, Emily can deliver.
SHE APPROACHED THE PROJECT WITH HUMOR, PROFESSIONALISM AND A SENSE OF FUN
Austin + Krystal
We had a wonderful experience having our engagement photos done with Emily. She approached the project with humor, professionalism and a sense of fun that made the whole process very enjoyable. Our photos turned out excellent and we cannot recommend her enough.
NO MATTER HOW NERVOUS OR AWKWARD YOU ARE, SHE TALKS YOU THROUGH EVERYTHING.
Marissa + Shane
I adore Emily! The very first time I ever met her, I felt like I knew her forever. She is so genuine and kind, so easy to talk to! No matter how nervous or awkward you are, she talks you through everything which in turns makes all your photos extremely genuine and candid. I am in love with each and every picture i got from em and will absolutely be using her for many times to come!
I ALWAYS RECOMMEND HER. 10/10.
Clay + Rebecka
Emily is absolutely phenomenal. She has such a compassionate heart and is an amazing photographer. She makes the uncomfortable idea of someone taking pictures of you seem so natural. I always recommend her. 10/10
SHE IS EVERYTHING WE COULD’VE ASKED FOR AND THEN SOME
Karlie + James
We had the pleasure of getting our engagement pictures done by the absolutely amazing Emily. She is one of the most genuine, down to earth, loving, funny humans I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She was so patient with scheduling conflicts. Made every second from the moment we met more fun than the last. She had us hyped up, laughing, dancing and hiking up the side of a sand mountain. She is everything we could’ve asked for and then some. I cannot say enough good things about this lady.
EMILY MADE OUR EXPERIENCE ONE TO REMEMBER!
Micayla + George
I wish we could go back and do it all over again! Emily made our experience one to remember! Her creative, bubbly, and genuine personality made our entire session feel comfortable and natural. If you have high expectations, she will exceed them! We are completely in love with our photos and can hardly wait to book with her again!
I FEEL LIKE WE ENDED UP WITH BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS AND A BEAUTIFUL FRIEND!
Holden + Trixxie
We are so thankful to have found Emily through social media. She took our maternity photos last year and my husband and I were so pleased with how the photos turned out. This girl has a gift! She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and by the end of our photo shoot my husband and I feel like we ended up with beautiful photos and a beautiful friend! I knew I would want Emily for future photos and just last week she took our daughters first birthday pictures. The turn around was so fast and that was very satisfying to get them right away. She Is quick to respond to emails and her price is reasonable. We look forward to doing more photos with her in the near future! Thanks Emily!!!!
I FELT LIKE SHE WAS INVESTED IN OUR LIVES AND IN MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO RE-LIVE THE JOY FROM OUR WEDDING
Daniel + Lily
My husband and I hired Emily for our wedding day and we were blown away by her ability to capture our day perfectly. She was professional and personable. I felt like she was invested in our lives and in making it possible to re-live the joy from our wedding when we look back at our photos. I cannot express enough how blessed we were to work with Emily. She’s the person I recommend most from all of our vendors and I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
YOU CAN TELL SHE CARES ABOUT YOU
Amy + Brennan
Emily is the hands down the best. She makes the experience comfortable and fun. You can tell she cares about you and the product she produces for you. I will continue to use Emily for all my picture taking needs.
SHE REALLY TAKES THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW HER CLIENTS AND MAKES THEM FEEL LOVED
Cece + Kye
Emily was not only the best photographer we could of hoped for, she also became a lovely friend. She really takes the time to get to know her clients and makes them feel loved and comfortable. Her quality of work is out of this world. There is no other photographer in my mind!
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