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 these 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 (really) fast.
If you want to have your memories documented, create candid and authentic portraiture, all while looking and feeling like your Very Best Self – let’s talk.
Digital + Film
We are thrilled 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.
Emma Mullins Photography embraces diversity and inclusivity.
We are proud allies of the LGBTQIA+ community and honored to serve humans of every background, gender and identity.
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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 actuallty felt like to 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, our priority is 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!
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!
Recent Work
September
St. Joseph, Michigan
October
Door County, Wisconsin
November
Bucaramanga, ColombiaBogotáTulum
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I can’t wait to hear from you!
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Wedding Planners and all other inquiries, email hello@emullinsphoto.com
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TGIF! I cannot believe that 2026 is more than halfway over… and it has already been an eventful year. If you’re new around here, Hello! I’m Emma: owner, manager, and lead photographer of Emma Mullins Photography.
Some fun facts about me:
* I’m a Pisces through and through. BUT I was born on the Aquarius-Pisces cusp, which means that I’m a liiiittle bit psychic.
* I’ve lived in Chicago for almost 20 years, which is not something I planned for. Still no plans to leave this city.
* I was a Theatre Kid for most of my childhood and early adulthood (it’s what originally brought me to Chicago!). I’ve performed in and directed several shows in both Milwaukee and Chicago.
* Storytelling is still a large part of what I do as a photographer. When I decided to pursue wedding photography, I didn’t realize there were so many similarities between directing a stage play and documenting a life event.
We are smack in the middle of our 2026 wedding season and it has been a whirlwind, in the best way. Every year I’m reminded of the honor it is to serve so many happy couples and their families. And every year we get to be part of each couple’s story, documenting once-in-a-lifetime moments and creating memories that will be with them forever.
Thanks for following, fam! More wedding magic coming to your feed very SOON 🙂
On the Blog today: Brigid & Ryan’s romantic California wedding in Paso Robles 🙂 The afternoon rain made for the most lush, green landscape… and these two embraced the weather with the biggest smiles. Highlights include nods to their families (Brigid wore her mom’s veil!), live bagpipes, Madonna Inn wedding cake and lots of local wine. Check out the post to see more from their day!
Captured by Nohemi and me. Jeremy on the drone.
Photography @emullinsphoto
Venue @terramiapr
Newlyweds @brigid.marshall @rjhitch
Planner @events.by.karlytroutt
Florals @patty_farms
Beauty Team @anna_lent
Officiant @sitasaunders
Dress @ritavinieris purchased at @lovellabridal
Jeweler @excaliburjewelry @revolution.rings
Bagpiper @ipipeit_bagpiper_for_hire
Entertainment @luckydevilsband
Photo Booth @kramerevents
Mobile Bar @tipsytaps.barrental
Libations @potlucklocal
Catering @trumpetvinecatering
Cake @madonnainn1958
Stationery @alyssa_hitchcock
Cartoonist @diogohausen
Rentals @allaboutevents
Dance Floor @gycrentals
Welcome Party and Local Wine @serialwines
More summer wedding energy with Sean & Mike! Can’t believe it’s been almost two years since they tied the knot at @southbranchchi.
Photography @emullinsphoto
Planner @sarahkathleenevents
Hotel @canopybyhilton
Venue @southbranchchi
Florals @f4dweddings
Live Plants @livingartusa
Beauty Team @feeling_pretty_inc
Dress @bellableubridal
Suit @theblacktux
Jeweler @jaredjewelers
DJ @toastandjamdjs
Dessert @ferrarabakery
Summer is in full swing, and I’m prepping my return to @chicagoathletichotel this weekend (aka one of our favorite hotels in Chicago). Here’s a few film scans from Lucinda & Mark’s wedding day in 2024 🙂
Photography @emullinsphoto
Planner @nyeventschicago
Venue @chicagoathletichotel
Florals @flowersfordreams @f4dweddings
Beauty Team @beautybyannkrause
Dress @bhldn
Tux @ralphlauren
Jeweler @fontana_jeweler @theambershop
Entertainment @funktasticproductions
Cake @cake_chicago
Dessert @weebonniebakery
Stationery @steraclepress
