Intentional storytelling with a documentary influence to capture every joyful emotion & love-filled moment.

Emma Petersen is a Chicago wedding and elopement photographer that specializes in documenting the story of your wedding day. Each portrait Emma takes is a moment held in time that encapsulates every happy tear, every tight squeeze, and every in-between.

Her Mission? Make Your Photos More Than Just Photos. She captures that spark between you and your loved ones in whatever form that takes - wildly-romantic-giddy love between you and your favorite person or deep-seated familial love with everyone important enough to be present on your wedding day.

We're the perfect match if:

• You're dreaming about capturing not only beautiful portraits but also all the candid moments in between.

• You value the power of storytelling and documenting your wedding day exactly how it felt to be there.

• You love your people fiercely and want photos that reflect that love.

• Your priority on your wedding day is enjoying the fleeting day with the people you love - not making it into an endless photoshoot.

• You’re looking for an in-depth experience that results in photos that feel unique to you and your story.