If you’re looking to hang something on the wall, why not images of a loved one. These canvas wraps will age beautifully and can be passed on

If you’ve just tuned in, we were just photographing the Wedded and Wistful. No, this story isn’t about changing spouses. It’s about having all the parts of a wedding that spark joy. Weddings can be un petite stressful to plan sometimes, but in a pandemic, I’ve seen the tops of the gaskets blow. There are plenty of people it works for, (Covid Weddings) but for others, there are compromises that feel unfair and challenges that seem insurmountable. If you feel in the latter camp

Last month, I worked with a couple on planning a surprise-wedding-album date night! What better way to spend time than going over moments of your special day with your special person? We pulled out the wine and horderves (oui, hors d’eouvres) and talked options. And that’s what the night was about: finding a way to memorialize an important event in their lives so they could relive it whenever they so choose. These albums, canvas wraps, and prints are just that: living memorie

You know the saying, "a team is only as strong as the weakest player?" (I'm paraphrasing here because... sports.) Well, a newborn session is only as quick as the newborn allows. They run the show, set the pace, and choose when the ideal time to pee on their Dad is. And this little beauty, Emerson Rose Wanzer, did all three flawlessly. Emerson holds a special place in my heart, as I had the honor of photographing her Mom and Dad's wedding in 2016. Shooting Maxine and Anthony's

As the lyrics to The National's I Need My Girl filled the car, everyone in my Subaru knew they were experiencing a true moment. You know the kind I'm talking about. One of those brief pauses in life that gets safely tucked into your memory for as long as you're present enough to experience it. The day Antje Zwink and Ben Chenoweth got married was full of those kind of moments. The couple decided to have a small, intimate wedding at the Franklin County Municipal Court this pas

My heartbeat quickens when a couple closes in on their last few steps toward their first look. I've had to wipe away a few tears from my camera screen when heartfelt letters were exchanged. Full disclosure, I'm a sucker for love. And 2018 was another year that reminded me how lucky I am to do what I do. Here's a look back at a few of my favorite moments that left me drying tears, bent over laughing, and cheesing from ear-to-ear. O N E I'll never forget this couple's first loo

You've called the in-laws, cried the happy tears, and danced the happy dance. You're engaged! It is such an exciting time when your favorite human has asked you to be their forever person. I truly believe that there is no greater gift than love. However, shortly after you share the news on social media, companies immediately begin shooting ads your way. These subtle messages continue to pile up until it feels like the universe is telling you to drop stacks on stacks to ensure

“... I surprised her. She kept expecting it on a vacation or an out of town weekend. But, I had other plans. On the weekends we tend to eat breakfast on our front porch and plan what we want to accomplish over the weekend. So that was my plan - she wouldn't expect it. And she didn't....” Emails that start out like the one above, are my favorite. I am normally pouring over my emails early in the morning over a cup of coffee, and it's emails like this.. that start my morning of

Emma: You've been hacked. By your wife. Mwahahaha. Friends, family and strangers: Today is Emma's birthday and I want to share a few things with you to celebrate the wonderful human we have all come to love. Everyone knows the common saying "you must learn to love yourself before you can love another." But through my own personal journey, I can say that this does not always ring true. What you must do is surround yourself with people who will take the time to encourage, teach

Sometimes you just see that spark. That spark during an engagement or wedding session where you know the two in front of the lens will make incredible parents. And you could spot it from a mile away with these two. I have known Dale and Chris for about three years now. I photographed their engagement photos for Outlook Magazine then captured their love yet again at their wedding. (Adorable pictures can be found here.) You can expect the joy I felt when Dale and Chris reached

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