Whether you're new to Emma Parker Photography or you've been here for every part of the journey (here's the abridged version for the newcomers), there are a few questions I get asked regularly. From what to wear the day-of a shoot to when you get to lay your eyes on the photos, here are a few deets your curiosity's been craving. {o n e} Do you have a second shooter? I rarely have someone else photograph with me. I have worked to polish my technique and directive skills to ens

Spring has officially sprung! (...I type with my cozy sweater on behind fogged up glass in Columbus, Ohio.) And although the April showers and May flowers haven't reared their beautiful heads, I've got memories from my visit to Tucson Arizona's Canyon Ranch to get me through. A couple of weeks ago my sister and I ventured to the wild, wild west (mostly to visit this incredible Tucson tradition and spend time with our incredible Aunt Tina) and soaked up the warmth of the deser

Worry is the worst. And although sometimes there's a place for it, the beautiful wedding venue you took months finding is not it. Put your worries to rest on your big day with thoughtful and precise planning now so you can focus on the one thing (person) who really matters when it comes time to say "I do." Here are three quick tips (and an example to boot) to get you started. Autumn + Amanda | Denver, Colorado {o n e} It makes it easy-peasy on you. Sitting down for a couple o

Everything is a balance of steady and surprise. Not enough steadiness in your life and you're restless. Not enough surprise and you're complacent. Last year I graduated with my Masters in Education from The Ohio State University. I wanted to become a middle school science and language arts teacher. It would be a fulfilling and rewarding career with the security of knowing where my next paycheck is coming from. But throughout working toward my education, I captured moments and