Christmas in Chicago: Tommy & Elissa’s December Loft Wedding

Having a winter wedding in Chicago takes some courage. Weather is especially unpredictable, daylight is limited, and outdoor ceremony locations are off-limits. But for Elissa and Tommy, the decision was an easy one! Tommy proposed on Christmas morning, and they chose to relive that magic by tying the knot the following holiday season. Christmas Theme […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing with snowfall at their winter Gallery 1028 wedding

Springtime Urban Chicago Engagement Session – Hannah & Chris

Spring is in full swing! I had the pleasure of ringing in the season with Hannah and Chris during their urban Chicago engagement session last month. It was a gorgeous afternoon (we lucked out – the next day it snowed!), and these two are just adorable together! They even coordinated outfits in black and white. […]

Urban Chicago engagement photo at Fulton Market Kitchen in West Loop

Kathia & Todd’s Intimate Metropolitan Brewery Wedding

Kathia and Todd. Where do I begin with these two?! Not only did I have the honor of photographing their intimate Metropolitan Brewery wedding – they’re also dear friends. In fact, some of you may recognize the handsome salt-and-pepper bearded officiant… Jeremy (MY other half) often tags along to weddings as my second photographer, but […]

Chicago couple toast beers at their intimate Metropolitan Brewing wedding

Chicago Riverboat Engagement Session – Jenn & TJ

Crossing my fingers as I say this, but spring is in full swing, Chicago! Which means, if you’re into embracing the outdoors, boating season has BEGUN 🙂 To celebrate, I’m excited to share Jenn & TJ’s Chicago riverboat engagement session from last fall. Jenn and TJ live in my neighborhood with their adorable rescue pup, […]

Chicago Riverboat engagement photo of couple with champagne

Chicago Cultural Center Civil Ceremony and Duck Inn Reception – Katelyn & Corbin

When Katelyn and Corbin told me they were planning a Chicago Cultural Center civil ceremony, I was so excited! Elopements and smaller wedding ceremonies are always my favorite to capture, and theirs was no exception. If you’re not familiar, the Chicago Cultural Center dedicates one Saturday every month to civil ceremonies for ten lucky couples. […]

Bride and groom at Art Institute of Chicago gardens after Cultural Center civil ceremony

Jen & Pete’s West Loop Restaurant Wedding at Nellcôte

Jen and Pete’s West Loop restaurant wedding was one big, happy celebration. If you didn’t know, getting married at a Chicago restaurant has its perks! Most can accommodate both ceremony and reception, the spaces are always unique, and – bonus! – the food is guaranteed to be delicious! Jen and Pete decided on Nellcôte for […]

Chicago bride and groom at their fall West Loop restaurant wedding

Surprise Chicago Proposal at Harold Washington Library – Alex & John

One Friday afternoon last month, I met a very excited John in the Winter Garden at Harold Washington Library. Spring was officially making an appearance, and as a result: it was time to propose! John put so much thought into the way he was going to ask Alex to marry him – and the anticipation was […]

Romantic Harold Washington Library engagement session

Traditional Hawaiian Wedding at Kualoa Ranch – Emy & Kamalu

Emy & Kamalu’s October Kualoa Ranch wedding was an experience I’ll never forget. More of a traditional Hawaiian wedding than the previous day in Waikiki, their celebration included luau dancers, traditional island cuisine, and ceremonial fire dancing (it was awesome!!). The entire event took place at stunning Moli’i Gardens – an otherworldly location equal to […]

Romantic photo of bride and groom with palm trees at sunset during their Kualoa Ranch wedding in Hawaii

Hawaii Destination Wedding at Hyatt Regency Waikiki – Amy & Venh

This past October, I had the opportunity to photograph my first Hawaii destination wedding! Local photographer Kay Salera booked me as her 2nd shooter for TWO weddings, and I was more than thrilled. Despite some hiccups in my travel plans, I finally landed in Oahu and headed straight to Hyatt Regency Waikiki. The weather was […]

Bride and groom kiss after their Hawaii destination wedding ceremony at Hyatt Regency Waikiki
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About

Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography in her studio with film camera

Hellooo, world!

I’m Emma (She/Her): Beer nerd, cat-whisperer, Chicago wedding photographer shooting digital and film. A true Millennial, I still own a VHS box set of Titanic and remember when people used to ask “Tupac or Biggie?” (gotta go Pac). I’ve been helping couples relive their wedding memories since 2014, and wouldn’t have it any other way. Over the years I have found this job to be unexpectedly rewarding; as photographers, the role we play in a couple’s family history is not something I take for granted.

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
  • Moira Rose’s wig collection
  • Belgian beer
  • The Green Bay Packers
  • My little fam: Jeremy, Vince and Miike (Mee-kay)
  • Halloween! My favorite costume of all time was Dana Scully from The X-Files (Jeremy was the cutest Mulder).
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!) – and just might convince you stop in the middle of downtown traffic for an epic portrait on film. 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?

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Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2025
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Pricing

We’re a great fit if you want to enjoy every moment of your wedding day without worrying about the little things. We want you to look back at your photos in years to come, and remember what it actually felt like to be there. It’s our priority to capture your day as it unfolds, while creating gorgeous imagery (and having an absolute blast) along the way!

All wedding photography collections include: 

  • A professionally edited digital download gallery and online print shop, where you can download, share, print, and gift your images
  • Exclusive weddings guide, including tips for planning your engagement session and local vendor recommendations
  • Customized photography timeline to make sure we capture all the moments you want to remember forever
  • Unlimited communication leading up to your wedding day, including a final consultation in person or over Zoom
  • Expert guided experience by an award-winning wedding photography team
  • More fun than you think you’ll have taking photos on your wedding day (seriously!)

Hiring Emma was hand-down the best money we spent on our Chicago wedding! We had so much fun… it felt very natural, not (at all) forced. Highly recommended, 10/10 would do again!

Taylor W.

The photos absolutely blew me away. I feel like we got an amazing deal for the level of quality and professionalism she provided.

Evan G.

She definitely captured who we are as a couple and I’m so excited that we got this opportunity to work with her.

Natalie G.

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

Claire W.

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.

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

Eliza B.

Grooms on chairs surrounded by guests during Hora dance at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception

Wedding Photography

Starting at $5000

Collections are customized for each couple based on the unique details of their day. Associate photographer collections also available.

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

Microweddings

Starting at $3600

Includes four hours of coverage for 30 guests or fewer

Bride and groom exchange vows during intimate Grant Park Rose Garden wedding ceremony in September

Elopements


Starting at $2750

Includes three hours of coverage for 15 guests or fewer

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

City Hall Elopements


Starting at $1800

Up to two hours of coverage at Chicago City Hall (includes 24 hour sneak peek gallery!)

Including videography and additional items, couples invest an average of $10,000 in our services.

For detailed Wedding Photography pricing and availability:

My current Wish List includes photographing a Las Vegas elopement and a surprise wedding! If you are planning either I would LOVE to chat!!!

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Film Photography
starting at $500 per roll

One complimentary roll of film is included with all Primary Collections. Full and partial day coverage options available.

Engagement sessions 
starting at $900

Special rate available to Wedding Clients

Wedding Album
starting at $1200

Special rate available at booking

Videography
services starting at $3000

Available in addition to photography services only.

Surprise Proposals
starting at $1000

Up to 60 minutes of coverage (includes 24 hour sneak peek gallery!)

Print Box
starting at $1600

Special rate available at booking

Currently offering Family + Maternity sessions to existing clients only.

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Travel Dates

Traveling is my thing.

I don’t know what I would do with myself if I couldn’t explore new places. After a three-year hiatus, my free time is constantly filled with travel dates! Not only does traveling fuel my creativity, it encourages me to learn and grow as a citizen of this planet.

So far I have photographed weddings throughout the Midwest, Mexico, Hawaii, Italy, Utah, San Francisco, New York City, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. But don’t worry: the list is growing! If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding, get in touch ASAP. Destination wedding coverage begins at $9500 including two photographers, travel and accommodations.

Bucket List locations include New Zealand, Italy (take me back!), Iceland, Portugal, and South Africa. Custom pricing available for Bucket List locations. Just ask!

Keep an eye on upcoming travel dates to book your destination wedding or session!!

Upcoming Travel Dates:

2025

January-February
Mexico City

March
Three Oaks, MI
San Francisco, CA

April
Loire Valley, France
Paris

May
St. Joseph, MI

June
Milwaukee, WI

July-August
Mexico City

December
St. Lucia

2026

January
Oaxaca

March
London

April
United Kingdom
Ireland

May
Dublin
Northern Ireland