Presence. Emotion. Energy. Intention.

EAST COAST & DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Long dining table set for a formal event with floral centerpieces, candles, glasses of champagne, and place settings including napkins, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by white chairs.

THOUGHTFULLY DOCUMENTED, DEEPLY FELT.

A man and woman dressed in traditional or ceremonial clothing in an elegant, ornate room with a chandelier and mirror.
A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing an intimate moment indoors with soft lighting, white drapes, and flowers in the background.
Bride and groom standing closely on a grassy field during sunset, with their foreheads touching, dressed in wedding attire.
Aerial view of two sailboats anchored in clear blue water near a coastline with houses and green hills.

FOR THOSE WHO DO EVERYTHING WITH INTENTION.

People walking in a lush garden with statues, a fountain, surrounded by trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding dress holding a paper parasol, surrounded by women with parasols, outdoors in a wooded area.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in a green field with guests seated at white chairs, a couple getting married under a large tree, with tables and additional trees nearby and a vineyard on the left.
A bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors near a vintage red car, with a green shrubbery and brick building in the background.

BECAUSE YOU
KNOW
A GOOD THING WHEN
YOU SEE IT.

A pair of white high-heeled shoes with decorative buckles, a glass perfume bottle, and flowers displayed on a lace fabric. Shadows and light create artistic reflections.
People seated at a long outdoor dining table during a gathering or party, with waitstaff attending to them. Elegant chandeliers hang overhead, and the scene takes place outside a brick building with ivy on the wall, surrounded by trees.
A dimly lit dining room with a window overlooking a balcony and a lush green landscape outside. The table is decorated with candles and floral arrangements.

For the moments you’ll return to over & over.

Thoughtfully documented so you can stay immersed in the people, moments, and memories that matter most.

MEET EMILY

The heart and creative behind Elle Studios. Based between Philadelphia & New York City, serving the east coast, and traveling worldwide.

Photography has always been more than an art form for me; it’s how I honor love, preserve connection, and hold onto the moments that shape us. After 17 years of photographing weddings, and I’ve learned that the most meaningful moments are rarely the ones you plan for. They’re the fleeting glances, the deep breaths, the unexpected tears, and the quiet in-between moments that become part of your story.

My work is rooted in presence and emotional awareness. I’m drawn to the moments that feel honest, tender, and deeply human, and I shape them with an editorial eye so they become timeless, not trendy. I believe beautiful imagery should never come at the expense of the experience itself. The best photographs happen when you’re fully immersed in the people you love and the moments unfolding around you.

Working alongside couples during one of the most meaningful chapters of their lives is a responsibility I don’t take lightly. I lead with quiet confidence, offer gentle guidance & direction when needed, and create space for moments to unfold naturally. My goal is simple: for you to feel cared for, supported, and fully present while knowing your story is being documented with intention and artistry.

All you have to do is be present.

AS SEEN IN…

Collage of various magazine and wedding website logos, including Philadelphia Magazine, Style me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, Lehigh Valley Style, WEDVIBES.MEDIA, and The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.

Named Top Wedding Photographer in NYC by Junebug Weddings & Top Wedding Photographer in Philadelphia by Wezoree.

A woman in a wedding dress wearing a veil stands in front of a neutral background.
A bride standing at Lowndes Grove holding her hands together near her face in a prayer-like gesture.

“IT IS A TRUE TESTAMENT TO HER KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND TALENT THAT THE IMAGES THEMSELVES ALLOW THE BEAUTY AND THE EXCITEMENT OF THE DAY TO SHINE THROUGH, AND SHE CAPTURED THE DAY EXACTLY HOW IT IS IN MY MEMORY.”

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“Her warmth, calmness, organization, professionalism and artistic expression is beyond perfection.”

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