Documentary Wedding Photographer | Emma Mullins Photography

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

Bride and groom walk outside Wildman BT wedding venue with flowing veil by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Editorial photo of Milwaukee bride and groom surrounded by cacti in the Desert House at Mitchell Park Domes 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

Black and white photo of two grooms standing on bridge under umbrella overlooking Chicago River by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Bride and groom stand on staircase at Art Institute of Chicago with Georgia O'Keefe painting by documentary wedding photographer 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 documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

Romantic black and white photo of happy bride and groom under veil by documentary wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography

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

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

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

Romantic silhouette of bride and groom with blue neon sign at The Dawson Chicago

Wedding photography that looks and feels like YOU.

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

Now booking 2024-2025 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.

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.

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.

Recent Work

Just-married bride and groom exit their Hindu wedding ceremony while guests cheer at Fairlie Chicago

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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Excited to announce that this gorgeous styled shoot from October has been featured in @chicagostyleweddings!! Thanks to Bukky from @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign for having us and @warehouse109 for hosting. We loved being part of this shoot!

Images capture by the lovely and talented Alexis!

Planning and Florals: @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign
Hair & Makeup: @pinmeupchicago
Dress: @wishuponadressllc
Suit: @suitshopofficial
Rentals: @mmeventplanners
Bride: Myrna of @eventsoneeleven

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Ellen & Sean are getting married TODAY!!! So excited to wrap my 2023 season with these two :)

See you guys SOON!!

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#fbf to AK & Greg’s Friday wedding day in March!! On my way to capture the first of TWO weddings this weekend… can’t wait for what today will bring :)

Happy Friday!

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Another fave from this year! Had a blast hanging out downtown with Madeleine & Justin’s crew before their @ovationchicago wedding this summer :)

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Silhouette of palm trees at Venice Beach during sunset

Tall trees in jungle of St. Thomas US Virgin Islands

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

US Virgin Islands National Park visitor center on St. John

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

Illuminated base of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France at night

Amsterdam ferris wheel and carnival rides

Union Street Bridge building in Brooklyn, New York at sunset

View of Amsterdam canal on springtime afternoon

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

Venice Beach skate park at night in Los Angeles, California

Paris street art in alley near Montmartre

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

Train car in Utah with colorful graffiti art

Hotel Atlanta and spring Amsterdam tulips in Rembrandt Square

Red Hot Ranch restaurant at sunset in Wicker Park, Chicago

Chicago street photography of Wicker Park train tracks and graffiti art

Utah Salt Flats and mountains at sunrise

Idaho wagon skeleton at City of Rocks National Reserve

Cozumel Mexico destination wedding resort Playa Azul

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

Hohenzollern Bridge graffiti and colorful lovers locks

Creative street photography featuring Wicker Park building using prism

Gravestone at Painted Church cemetery in Hawaii near Captain Cook

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

View of Arches National Park from South Window

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

Colorful row houses called painted ladies in San Francisco neighborhood

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

Couple laughing hysterically during food-focused Logan Square engagement session

Montrose Harbor engagement photo with puppy on Lake Michigan pier

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

Romantic Chicago engagement session with skyline and sunset at Adler Planetarium

Urban West Loop engagement session with colorful mural on sunny afternoon

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

Chicago Riverwalk engagement session at DuSable Harbor

Urban Chicago engagement photo at Fulton Market Kitchen in West Loop

Romantic Bay View engagement photo at Milwaukee lakefront

Downtown Milwaukee engagement photo on Calatrava bridge with sunset

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

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

Candid engagement photo of couple laughing with dog and Agora sculptures in South Loop

Winter engagement session at Montrose Harbor with Chicago skyline

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

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

Romantic Chicago winter engagement session downtown in snow and rain

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

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

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

Candid Chicago engagement photo on downtown bridge

Romantic fall engagement photo of couple underneath Lincoln Park Honeycomb

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

Milwaukee Art Museum engagement photo with Calatrava wings at sunset

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

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

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

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

Man kisses woman on cheek for Salvage One engagement photo

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

Romantic Garfield Park Conservatory engagement photo with mosaic fountain in Chicago

Creative photo of engaged couple holding hands featuring geometric engagement ring

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

October sunrise Cave Point engagement session in Door County, Wisconsin

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

Gorgeous Chicago engagement session at sunset with skyline

Art Institute of Chicago engagement photo in front of Georgia O'Keefe Clouds painting

Candid photo of Chicago couple walking outside Shedd Aquarium during their windy lakefront engagement session

Unique Chicago Field Museum engagement photo of silhouette in Darwin exhibit

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

Creative double exposure photo of couple with Chicago Theatre marquee

Chicago Lakeview neighborhood engagement photo under CTA tracks

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

Unique photo of couple kissing between antique elephant statues during their Salvage One engagement session

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

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

Colorful urban Chicago engagement session with West Loop mural

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

Couple walks along sidewalk during their summer Roscoe Village neighborhood engagement session in Chicago

Ravenswood Used Books bookstore engagement session

Artistic Lincoln Park engagement photo with bridge on foggy evening

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

Fun photo of Chicago wedding party on LaSalle Bridge overlooking river before summer wedding at Ovation

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

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

Candid photo of happy bride and groom walking with wedding party down LaSalle Street in front of Chicago Board of Trade building

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

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

Romantic Milwaukee Art Museum wedding photo of couple on Calatrava Bridge

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

Black and white photo of bride and groom walking down iconic spiral staircase at Art Institute of Chicago

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

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

Emotional groom wipes tear during private vow exchange with bride at Walden rooftop in Chicago

Romantic silhouette of Chicago bride and groom at Salvage One wedding

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

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

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

Candid photo of bridesmaids and bride laughing in front of gold doors downtown Chicago

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

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

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

Happy Chicago newlyweds at their Harborside International Golf wedding

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

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

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

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

Just married groom and groom at their Chicago loft wedding venue

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

Buckingham Fountain wedding photo of happy bride and groom holding hands

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

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

Detail photo of wedding rings on hands with henna outside Adler Planetarium wedding in Chicago

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

Just married bride and groom walk on street outside of Wildman BT wedding venue in Chicago with flowing veil

Romantic photo of bride and groom with flowing cathedral veil outside of City Hall Events wedding venue in Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Romantic photo of bride and groom surrounded by greenery at Garfield Park Conservatory with flowing veil and vibrant florals

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

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

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

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

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

University Club of Chicago wedding dress silhouette hung in library window

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

Bride and groom kiss outside Wrigley Building while wedding party cheers before downtown Chicago wedding at Pazzo's 311

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

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

Romantic photo of bride and groom with veil flowing during downtown Chicago wedding day at Pazzo's 311

Romantic silhouette of bride and groom in front of butterflies on projection screen at Wildman BT wedding in Chicago

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

Romantic Garfield Park Conservatory wedding photo in Palm House

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

Creative photo of bride and groom in Desert Dome for their Mitchell Park Domes wedding in Milwaukee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hellooo, world!

I’m Emma (She/Her): Beer nerd, cat-whisperer, reality show-junkie and Chicago wedding photographer. I’ve been helping couples relive their wedding memories since 2014, and wouldn’t have it any other way!

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I currently reside in Chicago with my designer-turned-handyman partner and our two spunky felines. When I’m not photographing couples in love, I’m either hanging with these three, managing our West Town studio space, or 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, true-to-life wedding photos that look and feel 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 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!

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 in a Chicago wedding photographer? 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

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2018 Best of Weddings winner Emma Mullins Photography

2023 Couples' Choice Awards winner Emma Mullins Photography

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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 $7500 with Collections beginning at $4500. Associate Collections begin at $3750. All Collections include a fully edited digital download gallery, print release, custom Photography Timeline, and Welcome Guide to ensure the BEST possible photography experience!

Photography collections are fully customizable to meet your needs. For detailed pricing and availability, inquire HERE.

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

Videography services begin at $2500, with Live Streaming at $950. More information can be found HERE.

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

Microwedding coverage begins at $3600.

Elopement coverage begins at $2750.

Surprise Proposal coverage begins at $900.

Destination wedding coverage begins at $9000 and includes travel and accommodations.

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.

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Tommy M.

Erin C.

Jessika M.

Emily H.

Claire W.

Recent Work

Summer Indian Wedding at Fairlie Chicago – Priya & Nitin

Sean & Michael’s Chicago Engagement Session Adventure

Lauren & Sam’s Colorful June Wedding at The Adler Planetarium

Amanda & Marc’s Classic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Wedding

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