
Behind The Lens
Hi, I’m Emily. I also respond to Em, Emmy, Sugar Bear, Mommy, Photographer Lady, and Hey You. Pick one, make one up, call me what whatever you like, I go with the flow. My husband, Brandon, is hands-down my best friend, and without getting too sappy, he is absolutely amazing. Our daughter Bexley is the coolest, smartest little girl we know, and we’re aware at the bias. I love photography, especially weddings, and I cry during almost every daddy-daughter dance. I hope you love exploring my website and blog. Let’s meet up sometime for coffee!
Emily goes above and beyond to make sure your pictures are what you want and how you want them, no matter what it takes.
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From The Blog

DAYNA + SHAWN | U OF I CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT SESSION
U of I Campus, Champaign, Illinois This past fall was a busy one for me. So busy in fact that I'm still playing catch up on the blog (aren't I always??) Regardless, these two get married in just a few months so I wanted to make sure their session made it to the front...
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SAGE IHRKE | STUNNING FALL GOLDEN HOUR SENIOR SESSION
Dogtown, Paxton, IL Stunning. That's the first word that comes to mind when I look back at Sage's senior session. If you follow me at all, you know Sage. She's been a family friend for years, and when we had Bexley was the first person we called to come nanny for us....
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2019 SENIOR MODEL TEAM APPLICATIONS
I can’t believe it. Another year down! This is the fifth year for the Mager Image Spokesmodel team, and every year it gets better and better! This year it’s getting a name change too! Same program, new name! The Mager Image Model Team will be a group of local high...
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BROOKE + AARON | OUTDOOR BLUSH B&B WEDDING | SECOND SHOOTING | KARA EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY
Timber Creek Bed + Breakfast, Paxton, IL Second shooting for me often means having to travel a bit. Paxton is a town FULL of churches, but skimpy on reception venues! However, last September I had the wonderful opportunity to second shoot alongside Kara Evans, a...
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DREW RIGGLEMAN | FALL GUY HOBBYIST SENIOR SESSION
Family Farm, Roberts, IL This has been the year for senior guys! I've still had many girls on my editing block, but this year definitely more guys for sure. I try and make senior sessions for guys short, sweet, and to the point, and Drew's session was every bit of...
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