Romantic silhouette photo of bride and groom standing in front of vintage stained glass windows at Salvage One wedding venue on 35mm film
Bride kisses groom Monroe Street Bridge while showing off wedding rings with veil floating in foreground
Happy newlyweds exit their Lincoln Park Honeycomb wedding ceremony by Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography
Creative wedding photo of two brides walking up spiral staircase at The Rookery Building downtown Chicago
Two grooms stand on bridge under umbrella overlooking Chicago River by Emma Mullins Photography
Bride and groom walk through Art Institute Gardens in front of fountain by Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography
Romantic photo of bride and groom surrounded by marquee letters in storage space of Salvage One wedding venue
Candid photo of bride and groom laughing at their Walden Chicago winter wedding captured on black and white film
Romantic photo of bride and groom hugging in front of colorful CHICAGO mural in West Loop neighborhood by Emma Mullins Photography
Happy bride and groom walk down LaSalle Street downtown Chicago in front of Board of Trade building with their wedding party by Emma Mullins Photography
Rooftop wedding ceremony at Lacuna Lofts with Chicago skyline view captured on 35mm film
Groom and groom kissing with fall foliage in front of Rolls Royce by Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography
Fun photo of Chicago wedding party walking through State Street by Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography
Bride and groom stand on staircase at Art Institute of Chicago with Georgia O'Keefe painting by Emma Mullins Photography
Two brides at their Ravenswood Event Center wedding ceremony by Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography
Bride and groom watch sunset from boat on Lake Como with historic Italian wedding venue Villa Pizzo in the background

Wedding photography that looks and feels like YOU.

Documentary wedding photographer based in Chicago and available worldwide

Want to enjoy your wedding day and have the photos to prove it?

The look on your partner’s face when they see you for the first time. Dad sneaking in one more hug before you walk down the aisle. That tear rolling down your cheek during the ceremony, even when you promised yourself you’d keep it together. Grandma getting her groove on to Uptown Funk

These are the moments you won’t want to let go. Good news is: Capturing those moments is what we do best.

As a team of documentary wedding photographers, we want you to experience your wedding day to the fullest extent. We’re experts at helping the day flow smoothly while you make memories that will last a lifetime. Be present on your wedding day… it will go by FAST!

If you want to have your memories documented, create candid and authentic portraiture, all while having the Best Day Ever – let’s talk!

Now Booking 2026 weddings and elopements in Chicago, Milwaukee, Michigan, and Worldwide!

Digital + Film

We are SO excited to offer hybrid Film and Digital photography services to our couples! If you are looking for the timeless, nostalgic look of film for your wedding photos, you’re in the right place.

A classic camera sits in close-up, its reflection shimmering on a silver surface, embodying the skill of a documentary wedding photographer. Surrounded by sentimental photographs, it captures timeless moments artfully preserved.

Emma Mullins Photography embraces diversity and inclusivity.
We are LGBTQIA+ friendly and honored to serve humans of every background, gender and identity. 

PORTFOLIO

Emma is TALENTED. PROFESSIONAL. And she was just FUN to spend our wedding day with. She captured the most magical day of our lives!

Rachel D.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words – well Emma has given us millions and millions of sweet, beautiful, and memorable words with all her wonderful photos. We can’t recommend Emma enough.

Tommy M.

What we got was a perfect snapshot of the day. You can hear the laughs just looking at the photos.

Eliza B.

We found her to be very queer-friendly and thoughtful around all things related to that for us and our guests. All the stars.

Erin C.

Truly she made us feel like absolute models, and captured so many of the intimate, emotional, and touching moments of the day.

Caitlin A.

Emma’s unique style, especially her incorporation of film photography, truly captured the essence of our celebration… If you’re looking for a wonderful company with a personal touch, Emma and her team are the ones to choose!

Sean M.

I’m still not over how beautiful these pictures came out!! Our family still talks about how great she was for the wedding day and I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone and everyone!

Jessika M.

I know I am using a lot of superlatives and exclamation points, but this is all authentic. Emma made what could have been an extremely stressful day and night, flow so smoothly.

Emily H.

She will go above and beyond for you. We couldn’t recommend this team enough.

Claire W.

About You

You want stunning, true-to-life wedding photos that look and feel like YOU. You don’t want to feel stiff or look too “posed.” Future You wants to look back on photos from your wedding day and remember what it felt like to actually be there. And most importantly, you want to ENJOY your wedding day while we capture the good stuff.

Whether you thrive in the spotlight or cringe at the thought of being photographed, we’ll be there to capture your memories. And let’s be honest: your wedding day is going to be AWESOME. No matter what goes according to plan or how many things surprise you, at the end of the day you’ll be married to Your Person. And, spoiler alert: that’s what this is all about!

Candid photo of bride and groom laughing at head table during speeches at their winter Fairlie wedding

This Is Me

Yep – I’m the one with the camera straps between those two happy couples. I absolutely love what I do and wouldn’t change it for anything! Take your time looking around, there’s lots to see!

Documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography with past and present newlyweds at Chicago wedding venue Room 1520

We meet!

Most meetings take place over Zoom. I want to learn all about you two and your wedding ideas, and how we can help capture your dream day. Fur babies welcome!

Engaged couple walks their dog in West Town Chicago neighborhood during fall engagement session

You’re Booked!

We’ll stay in touch, take awesome engagement photos, and meet again before wedding day. We will have all the details ahead of time so you can ENJOY your wedding day and not worry about a thing.

Candid photo of couple smiling at Chicago lakefront with skyline during summer engagement session

It’s Wedding Day!

It goes by fast, but you know we’re capturing every moment. You’re so overcome with love and joy that you might even forget we’re there!

Happy newlyweds leave First United Church of Oak Park during bubble exit

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