Documentary Wedding Photographer | Emma Mullins Photography

Lincoln Park Honeycomb wedding ceremony in Chicago by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Wedding party walks along lakefront with umbrellas on rainy day by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Newlyweds kiss at night outside of Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park with sparklers and neon sign by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Bride and groom walk through Art Institute Gardens by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Fun photo of Chicago wedding party walking through State Street by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Romantic photo of bride and groom with neon sign at The Dawson by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Two brides at their Ravenswood Event Center wedding ceremony by Chicago documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Bride and groom embrace on Calatrava bridge at Milwaukee Art Museum by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Wedding photography that looks and feels like YOU.

Want to enjoy your wedding day and have photos to remember every moment? Are the people who surround you more important than the flavor of your wedding cake? From the celebratory moments to the quiet ones, your memories MATTER. You deserve to relive them over and over.

Now booking 2024 weddings and elopements in Chicago, Milwaukee, and worldwide!

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.

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

Eliza B.

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.

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.

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.

Recent Work

Bride and groom stand under skylight in barrel room at their Chicago Half Acre Brewery 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!

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Jan 31

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In honor of the upcoming @westloop_weddingwalk, I bring you Erica & Sam’s epic first look!! These two tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2021, fully embracing the West Loop neighborhood for all its photo goodness :)

P.S. The West Loop Wedding Walk is THIS Sunday… do you have your tickets yet??

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Jan 27

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Helloooo, friends!!! It’s been a while since I’ve showed my face on here… so in case you needed a quick reminder, this is me!

And in the spirit of #fridayintroductions, I’m thrilled to announce our West Town studio space is officially open for booking! YAY!!! I’ll continue to meet couples here for meetings and sessions, but now we’re excited to share with the photography community as well :)

Follow @pmstudiochicago for all the latest! Happy Friday!!!

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Jan 26

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Calling all Chicago Newlyweds-to-Be: The West Loop Wedding Walk is BACK and better than ever!! I’ve been a part of this show since its very first year, and I promise you it never disappoints :)

Tour multiple West Loop venues and meet some of Chicago’s most talented vendors in every category. Seriously - there is no other wedding show quite like this! Whether you’re newly engaged or have been planning for months, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Tickets are $15 and benefit @wishuponawedding.
Snag yours through @westloop_weddingwalk today!

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Jan 25

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The rumors are true: Andrew & Claire are getting married in ONE MONTH!! Let the countdown begin :)

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Venice Beach skate park at night in Los Angeles, California

Amsterdam ferris wheel and carnival rides

Painted boat on Lovers Beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico by travel photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Creative photo of Amsterdam city lights through circle sculpture across IJ River

Hohenzollern Bridge graffiti and colorful lovers locks

View of New York City skyline at sunset from rooftop in Brooklyn

Hotel Atlanta and spring Amsterdam tulips in Rembrandt Square

Paris street art in alley near Montmartre

Cozumel Mexico destination wedding resort Playa Azul

Tall trees in jungle of St. Thomas US Virgin Islands

Gravestone at Painted Church cemetery in Hawaii near Captain Cook

Train car in Utah with colorful graffiti art

Silhouette of palm trees at sunset on hiking trail on Hawaii Big Island

Utah Salt Flats and mountains at sunrise

Chicago street photography of Wicker Park train tracks and graffiti art

View of St. John Cruz Bay at US Virgin Islands after thunderstorm

Illuminated base of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France at night

Idaho wagon skeleton at City of Rocks National Reserve

Boat in blue waters of Magens Bay at St. Thomas US Virgin Islands

View of Amsterdam canal on springtime afternoon

US Virgin Islands National Park visitor center on St. John

Silhouette of palm trees at Venice Beach during sunset

Abandoned Reef Bay sugar mill at St. John US Virgin Islands

View of Arches National Park from South Window

Red Hot Ranch restaurant at sunset in Wicker Park, Chicago

Colorful row houses called painted ladies in San Francisco neighborhood

Union Street Bridge building in Brooklyn, New York at sunset

Creative street photography featuring Wicker Park building using prism

Le Louvre museum in Paris, France illuminated at night after rain

Romantic Chicago winter engagement photo in Wicker Park with green wall and train tracks

Chicago couple have fun in vintage gondola during Salvage One engagement session

Romantic Chicago engagement session with skyline and sunset at Adler Planetarium

Romantic fall engagement photo of couple underneath Lincoln Park Honeycomb

October sunrise Cave Point engagement session in Door County, Wisconsin

Fun photo of couple walking near fountain at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Milwaukee

Newly engaged couple share a sweet moment at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Ravenswood Used Books bookstore engagement session

Chicago couple's UIC engagement session on a snowy evening at their alma mater

Candid photo of couple holding hands while walking through garden at Wisconsin wedding venue

Urban Chicago engagement photo at Fulton Market Kitchen in West Loop

Downtown Milwaukee engagement photo on Calatrava bridge with sunset

Artistic Lincoln Park engagement photo with bridge on foggy evening

Romantic engagement photo with Chicago skyline and colorful sunset at North Avenue Beach

unique Chicago wedding photo of engagement ring on cassette tapes at Headquarters Beercade engagement session

Chicago summer engagement photo of two grooms standing in front of mural in Fulton Market

Logan Square engagement photo in front of Pretty Cool ice cream in Chicago

Candid photo of couple wearing space themed attire at Montrose Harbor during Lincoln Square engagement session

Lincoln Park engagement photo of two grooms on steps of Grant Monument

Milwaukee Art Museum engagement photo with Calatrava wings at sunset

Romantic fall engagement session at downtown Chicago rooftop overlooking city lights at dusk

Bride and bride to-be hold hands at Clark & Lake stop for Chicago CTA engagement photo

Gorgeous Chicago engagement session at sunset with skyline

Candid family photo of couple with their happy dog during summer Chicago engagement session

Winter engagement session at Montrose Harbor with Chicago skyline

Man kisses woman on cheek for Salvage One engagement photo

Urban West Loop engagement session with colorful mural on sunny afternoon

Creative double exposure photo of couple with Chicago Theatre marquee

Candid Chicago engagement photo on downtown bridge

Montrose Harbor engagement photo with puppy on Lake Michigan pier

Romantic Garfield Park Conservatory engagement photo with mosaic fountain in Chicago

Romantic Garfield Park Conservatory engagement photo of couple on bench with greenery

Unique Chicago Field Museum engagement photo of silhouette in Darwin exhibit

Candid Chicago engagement photo of couple eating ice cream near mural in Lincoln Park

Candid photo of engaged couple standing in front of stone building in Lincoln Park

Colorful urban Chicago engagement session with West Loop mural

Fall Chicago engagement at Olive Park with pink clouds and Chicago skyline

Romantic New York City engagement session in the rain at New York Public Library

Happy couple with rainbow LOVE mural in Lincoln Park during their Chicago engagement session

Chicago Lakeview neighborhood engagement photo under CTA tracks

Couple dance in front of colorful Wicker Park mural during their Bucktown engagement session

Romantic Chicago winter engagement session downtown in snow and rain

Headquarters Beercade engagement Chicago arcade engagement session with neon sign Don't Grow Up it's a Trap

Couple laughing hysterically during food-focused Logan Square engagement session

Romantic summer Chicago engagement photo of couple on rooftop of The Robey in Wicker Park

Candid photo of couple embracing with colorful mural during Boystown engagement session

Romantic Bay View engagement photo at Milwaukee lakefront

Chicago Riverwalk engagement session at DuSable Harbor

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

Bride and groom walk barefoot on beach at their destination wedding in Cozumel, Mexico

View from balcony of bride walking down the aisle at ARIA Minneapolis wedding ceremony

Groom and groom kiss in front of Rolls Royce with fall foliage at their Ovation Chicago wedding

Newlywed Chicago brides dancing outside of their summer Concord Fifty-Five wedding

Happy bride in chair at Chicago Jewish wedding at Floating World Gallery

Two grooms and their Chicago wedding party walk through the Art Institute South Gardens

Bride and groom show off their new wedding bands on rooftop of Chicago Loft Lucia wedding venue

Portrait of bride and groom with canoe and bathtubs at Salvage One wedding venue in Chicago

Bride and groom silhouette with palm trees and sunset at destination wedding in Mexico

Wedding party walks in rain with umbrellas at Northwestern University campus lakefront

Bride and groom walk up grand staircase at their Art Institute of Chicago wedding

Bride and groom in front of CHICAGO Theatre on State Street at their Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding

Bride getting ready in Batavia, Illinois home with mother and bridesmaids for December wedding

Candid photo of bride and groom in front of Chicago Theatre before Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago wedding

Fun photo of bride and groom at stylish Salvage One wedding venue in Chicago

Isla Mujeres destination wedding portrait of bride and groom with veil and stormy sky

Alice Millar Chapel wedding ceremony with colorful stained glass window in Evanston, Illinois

Half Acre Brewery wedding photo with beer tanks and skylight in Chicago

Happy bride and groom walk down aisle at winter Renaissance Chicago wedding

Minneapolis bride and groom on Hennepin Bridge at night with Grain Belt Beer sign

Romantic wedding photo of bride and groom kissing in rain at night at Firehouse Chicago

Candid photo of wedding party walking in front of Wrigley Building before Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown wedding

Art Institute of Chicago wedding photo of bride and groom in South Gardens

Bride and groom laugh during Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago wedding ceremony on rooftop terrace

University Club of Chicago wedding dress silhouette hung in library window

Just married bride and groom walk down aisle after Loft Lucia rooftop wedding ceremony

Bride and groom walk along catwalk underneath chandeliers at Artifact Events wedding venue in Chicago

Two brides holding hands walk in front of cream city brick building after Mercantile Hall wedding

Newlyweds smile as they exit wedding ceremony under Lincoln Park Honeycomb in Chicago

Bride and groom at Pickwick Theatre where they first met with custom wedding day marquee

Romantic silhouette of Chicago bride and groom at Salvage One wedding

Romantic wedding photo of bride and groom with fall foliage and flowing veil at Crystal Tree Golf Club

Bride and groom walk along colorful Chicago mural before their West Loop restaurant wedding

Bride and groom's first look at The Rookery staircase downtown Chicago

Buckingham Fountain wedding photo of happy bride and groom holding hands

Just married groom and groom at their Chicago loft wedding venue

Bride and groom's romantic first dance at Warehouse 109 wedding venue in Plainfield, Illinois

Romantic night photo of groom dipping bride outside of Cafe Brauer wedding venue with sparklers

Bride reads love letter from groom at hotel before Ivy Room Chicago wedding

Fun photo of wedding party walking in State Street before downtown Chicago wedding at ROOF on theWit

Moody wedding photo of bride and groom with neon sign at The Dawson Chicago

Candid Chicago City Hall elopement photo of bride and groom during summer 2020

Happy bride and groom embrace under flowing veil after City Hall Events wedding ceremony

Romantic Milwaukee Art Museum wedding photo of couple on Calatrava Bridge

Happy bride and groom exit their Chicago Ignite Glass Studio wedding ceremony

Romantic Garfield Park Conservatory wedding photo in Palm House

Double exposure wedding photo of two grooms kissing with sunset at Cindy's Rooftop in Chicago

Chicago Riverwalk wedding photo of bride and groom smiling with veil in the wind

Happy Chicago newlyweds at their Harborside International Golf wedding

Warehouse 109 wedding photo of bride and groom kissing with Airstream in courtyard

Fun photo of newlyweds dancing in Desert House at their Garfield Park Conservatory wedding

Groom greets bride during rooftop Bedeken ceremony at Ignite Glass Studios wedding

Candid photo of wedding party walking by Chicago sign at Salvage One wedding

Bride and groom in chairs for Hora dance with neon sign at ARIA Minneapolis wedding reception

Romantic photo of bride and groom on rooftop with Chicago skyline and stormy skies

Just married bride and groom with the Greetings From Chicago mural moments after their courthouse elopement

Fun River Roast Chicago wedding party photo on LaSalle Bridge

Happy brides walk down the aisle after Ravenswood Event Center wedding ceremony

Candid photo of bride and groom laughing on bridge before their Chicago microwedding ceremony

Chicago bride and groom kiss in stained glass gallery at Evanston Halim Time and Glass Museum wedding

Candid photo of bride and groom laughing during Lacuna Lofts wedding ceremony on Chicago rooftop

Bride and groom kiss in front of mural outside District Brew Yards in Chicago

Bride and groom kiss in brick window with string lights at industrial ARIA Minneapolis wedding

Two grooms kiss on marble staircase before their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding at Cindy's Rooftop

Bride and groom dance on stairwell at their International Museum of Surgical Science wedding in Chicago

Romantic photo of bride and groom at Salvage One wedding venue in Chicago

Bride and groom kiss as Wisconsin wedding party walks in front of Calatrava bridge before Milwaukee War Memorial Center wedding

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About

Hellooo, world!

I’m Emma (She/Her): Beer nerd, cat-whisperer, Schitt’s Creek-obsessed, Chicago wedding photographer. I’ve been helping couples relive their wedding memories since 2014.

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I currently reside in Chicago with my designer-turned-handyman spouse and our two spunky felines. When I’m not photographing couples in love, I’m either hanging with these three or (dreaming about) traveling someplace new!

A Few of My Favorite Things:

Black coffee
Buttercream frosting
Road trips
Watching the sun rise
Pretending I sound like Mariah Carey
Belgian beer
The Green Bay Packers
My little fam (Jeremy, Rex and Miike)
Halloween (the holiday – not the movie. Okay, the movie’s pretty good too.)

About You

You want stunning, natural wedding photos that look like YOU. You don’t want to feel stiff or look too “posed.” And most importantly, you want to ENJOY your wedding day while we capture all the good stuff!

Whether you thrive in the spotlight or cringe at the thought of being photographed, we are there to capture your memories. And let’s be honest: your wedding 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!

My Approach

My relaxed, documentary approach allows couples to feel totally comfortable in front of the camera (it’s the number one thing mentioned in my Reviews!). Expect a mix of candid moments and contemporary portraiture, with the occasional embarrassing (aka HILARIOUS) dance floor photo. I will be your hype girl during portrait time (seriously!). We’ll get to know each other throughout the process, and it doesn’t stop on wedding day. I want to show up with hugs and handshakes – not as just another vendor.

Sound like what you’re looking for? Inquire about your wedding HERE!

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

The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame winner Emma Mullins Photography

2023 Best of Weddings winner Emma Mullins Photography

2022 Best of Weddings winner Emma Mullins Photography

2021 Best of Weddings winner Emma Mullins Photography

2020 Best of Weddings winner Emma Mullins Photography

2019 Best of Weddings winner Emma Mullins Photography

2018 Best of Weddings winner Emma Mullins Photography

2023 Couples' Choice Awards winner Emma Mullins Photography

2022 Couples' Choice Awards winner Emma Mullins Photography

2020 Couples' Choice Awards winner Emma Mullins Photography

2019 Couples' Choice Awards winner Emma Mullins Photography

2018 Couples' Choice Awards winner Emma Mullins Photography

Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2021

Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2020

Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2019

Emma Mullins Photography named on of Chicago's top wedding photographers by Party Slate

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Happy brides smile during sparkler exit at their summer Concord Fifty Five wedding

Wedding Day coverage averages at $6500 with Collections beginning at $4000. Associate Collections begin at $3600. All Collections include a fully edited, high-resolution digital download gallery with print release.

For detailed pricing and availability, inquire HERE.

Engagement sessions begin at $750. Special rate available to Wedding Clients.

Microwedding coverage begins at $3400. Now offering LIVE STREAMING services!

Elopement coverage begins at $2500.

Videography services begin at $1750, with Live Streaming at $950. More information can be found HERE.

Photo Booth rental begins at $750. Learn all about the booth HERE!

Surprise Proposal coverage begins at $900.

Other sessions offered include Lifestyle, Maternity, Content + Branding and other life events! Contact me for rates and availability.

Things on my current Wish List include photographing a Las Vegas elopement and a Halloween wedding! If you are planning either I would LOVE to chat!!!

Wedding photography that looks and feels like YOU.

Portfolio

Rachel D.

Eliza B.

Jessika M.

Tommy M.

Erin C.

Recent Work

Jackie & Mike’s Awesome Half Acre Brewery Wedding

Winter Engagement Session with Chicago Fog – Alana & Philip

BEST OF 2022: Faves from this incredible year!!!

Alex & Ilya’s Intimate Rooftop Wedding at Lacuna Lofts

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About You

My Approach

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