Documentary Wedding Photographer | Emma Mullins Photography

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About

Hellooo, world!

I’m Emma: 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

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

Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography and Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award winner 2019

Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography and Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award winner 2018

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

Pricing

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

Wedding Day coverage averages at $5500 with Collections beginning at $3450. Associate Collections begin at $2800. 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 $700. Special rate available to Wedding Clients.

Microwedding coverage begins at $2750. Now offering LIVE STREAMING services!

Elopement coverage begins at $2100.

Videography services begin at $1500. More information can be found HERE.

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

Surprise Proposal coverage begins at $750.

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!!!

Newlyweds kiss at night outside of Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park with sparklers and neon sign 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

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

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

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

Two grooms and their wedding party celebrate on LaSalle Street Bridge by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Bride and groom at Garfield Park Conservatory by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Newlyweds kiss in front of custom theatre marquee 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 2022 + 2023 weddings 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.

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.

Looking back at the photos and videos brings us and our families so much joy. Working with Emma and her team felt like we were working with family.

—Melanie S.

Recent Work

Chicago rooftop wedding ceremony at Ignite Glass Studios

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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