2011 I love your face

December 6

If 2011 had a face I would kiss it.

2011 exceeded my wildest hopes in almost every way possible… in the relationships built, in the way my business grew, in the clients who found me, and in the images we made together.

None of this would be possible without these beautiful faces… to all of my wedding clients, thank you.

Thank you for making it possible for me to follow my passion as my career. Thank you for letting me into your lives. Thank you for allowing me to tell your story.

As a small token of my gratitude, I want to end this year with a fun giveaway for all of my amazing wedding clients…

The 2 couples with the greatest number of comments on this post will receive a 16×20 gallery wrapped canvas from me to you.

Just cause I love you. And because it’s much less awkward than kissing your face.

Shane + Becca

Kathy + Andrea

Becky + Matt

Trevor + Jillian

Jody + Bobby

Candace + Rich

Eurjean + Bobby

Mike + Monica

Lane + Josh

Cayla + Mike

Lyndsay + Ryan

xoxo,

Em

p.s. The giveaway ends December 26th… Merry Christmas!

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  • Mike Lage

    Em!  You’re awesome.  We loved having you…best wedding photographer ever!  (Does first post win anything?!)

  • Jamie Martin

    love mike & monica’s wedding!  beautiful!

  • Cayla Hatter

    these are incredible!! all of them. emily, your talent is A M A Z I N G!!! so incredible grateful to have had you capture our special day! but even more than that, so thankful for your heart and your friendship! love you!
     

  • Kristen Herrin

    Mike and Monica are a beautiful couple and look so happy! They get my vote!

  • Alexis

    Isn’t love sweet :)  Candace and Rich are the most adorable couple and their wedding was PERFECT!!!

  • http://www.MelissaJeanPhotography.com Melissa Jean

    Trevor and Jillian! Adore the light in that photo!

  • Kate

    I love JODY AND BOBBY!!!!!

  • Laura

    Jody + Bobby = winning photo!! :)

  • Yan

    these are all such beautiful pics, but I’m quite biased to the amazing mike and mon! :)

  • Lnoelleedwards

    Mike and Mon are such a gorgeous, happy couple!

  • Jenny P.

    Cayla & Mike – LOVE it!

    • Chad Lawrence

      MIke & Cayla 

      • Cheri Lawrence

        Mike & Cayla!

        • Jerry Lawrence

          Our vote is Mike and Cayla!

          • Barb Lawrence

            My vote is MIke and Cayla:)

  • Sherry Broesamle

    I <3 Mike and Cayla!!!!

  • Cayla Hatter

    i’m putting in 1 vote for Bobby & Jody, AND 1 vote for  Lindsey & Ryan!!! INCREDIBLE pictures of INCREDIBLE couples!!!! love.

  • Courtney

    I’m putting in one vote for cayla & mike and one for lyndsay & ryan :)  Beautiful, beautiful friend. It has been so fun to watch your business and work grow :)

  • Dickhatter

    These are all great photos but I have to say, Mike and Cayla take it.  Wish I was there…..oh wait, I was.  I will never forget our dance.  I love you guys.
    Dad

  • Kelly Mueller

    Great Photos!!!!!  Cayla and Mike are a great couple and a great love story!!!

  • yafa

    mike + mon foreva

  • Rebecca Brengle

    Love our photos, thanks for being such an amazing photographer and friend :) .

  • EurJean

    Is it okay for me to vote for myself?  Bobby and I really enjoyed working with you!  Plus, you make the best chocolate chip muffins :-)

  • PsKolb

    Gotta vote for Mike and Monica!

  • Lisa Shore

    I vote for Cayla & Mike!!! :)

  • Natalie

    Cayla & Mike!!!!!!!

  • Carol L.

    Eurjean + Bobby!

  • Lindsey

    Love the beautiful warm light on cayla and mike’s photo!  you did an amazing job of documenting their day!!!  

  • Eve

    jody & bobby all the way!! :)

  • MichelleLee

    Voting for Michael & Monica…beautiful!

  • Dbrengle1

    No contest…Shane & Becca!!!!!!!

  • Vicki Page

    Michael and Monica get my vote!  Great pictures and wedding!

  • http://www.kimskitchensink.com Kim’s Kitchen Sink

    Dude, I vote for Kathy + Andrea!  You can always see the pure joy in your clients’ faces, Emily. You really find a way to bring out and capture the best parts of people you photograph.  And I know it’s not super uncommon in the Bay Area, but there are still wedding photographers out there who refuse to photograph same sex couples.  Love is love is love, and you are brilliant at capturing it.  All of your photos are beautiful, but I loved how your pictures illustrated that when two people love each other, nothing stands in the way of joy!

  • Dani

    Cayla and Mike or Jody Bobby.  Loved ‘em both!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=2536951 Grace Chen

    Becca & Shane :)

  • mike

    Bobby and EJ’s pic is soo cute and elegant

  • Megan Krat

    EurJean & Bobby – such a beautiful couple captured perfectly in a sweet and sincere moment on their wedding day – what a fabulous photo! Love those guys!

  • Brad

    definitely eurjean and bobby

  • Laura R.

    I vote for Monica and Mike – but all of the photos are gorgeous!

  • Ann-Louise

    Your photography is amazing! My vote goes to Mike and Monica but I want to know what Mike had just said to Monica!

  • Lisa Fung

    Love the smiles, Shane and Becca!

  • Mel Walker

    The photos are all great, but my vote is for Mike and Monica– beautiful!!

  • Tkm062557

    ok – I will vote for Mike and Monica  (but I really wanted to vote for John and Mia – where are they?:)

  • Gwen N.

    Eurjean & Bobby, Eurjean & Bobby, Eurjean & Bobby, Eurjean & Bobby :)

  • Matt Bishop

    Jillian looked slightly better than I did that day. I vote for her and Trevor.

  • Jjhillzamp

    Jill and Trevor

  • Paul F

    Trevor + Jill!

  • Nat

    Shane and Becca!

  • Kwaitley

    Trevor and Jillian! This is a beautiful capture of love and happiness!

  • Jennablankartz

    jill and trevor!!!

  • Reanna126

    Jillian and Trevor!!! Gorgeous!

  • Shannon Norris

    Jill and Trevor just have to take my vote!:)

  • Kristin Blankartz

    Jill and Trevor are such beautiful people inside and out.

  • kirsten

    Jillian & Trevor – Flawless

  • Erin

    Jill and Trevor get my vote! So beautiful! :)

  • http://sweetdesignlove.blogspot.com/ Jillian Rae

    We love you Em! You are not only talented, but have the biggest heart and we couldn’t have found anyone better who fit our Wedding. xoxo

  • Arijaan Bulk

    Cayla and Mike for the win!

  • RWHITE29

    Jill and Trevor   great pics!

  • Heather O’Neill

    EurJean and Bobby!

  • Helen chang

    Eurjean and bobby!!!

  • Marianamalfaro

    its a no brainer! jill and trevors pic is the best one of all!

  • ali

    Cayla & Mike!

  • Sasha

    Shane and Becca!!

  • A Happy Man.

    Em! You’re the best, I love your work.  Cayla and Mike get my vote.

  • Lv2chatter

    mike and cayla are the BEST!!!!!! such a classy, but sexy photo!! they win, hands down. 

  • Theberkfam

    Cayla & Mike!

  • Shane

    I vote for myself.  That out of the way, it is a total blessing to see so many people just crazy in love with the person they are with.  Thanks Emily!

  • Kelly Der

    Cayla & Mike
    Jody & Bobby
     

  • Gene

    Mike and Monica for the win!

  • Rick

    Jillian an Trevor get my vote, and Em, you were so much fun to work with, Thanks!

  • happy

    that trevor + jillian pic is my vote.

  • E.C. Mueller

    Fantastic photos and marvelous couples.  Cayla and Mike get my vote.

  • Becky

    I’m a little biased, but I love Becky and Matt’s photos…is it ok to talk in the third person?

  • Tralynnstengl

    Matt and Becky

  • Rosebudaw48

    Jill and Trevor
     

  • Bevrdale

    Jill and Trevor    The very most lovely bride and groom….so beautiful inside and out…!!!

  • Cindy Zavala

    Becky & Matt- you look amazing and incredibly happy

  • Ciiku

    Mike and Monica

  • Sara

    Trevor + Jillian!

  • http://www.ablondewalksintoagym.com Aecargo25

    Jill and Trevor are Gorgeous! <3

  • Lorry Gordon

    Wow, your artistry and creativity are lovely!  I vote for Trevor and Jillian!

  • Rtg3

    What great shots.  Honest moments of love and joy.  My favorite is Trevor and Jillian.   

  • Pam

    Eujean and Bobby! =)

    • Pam

      Oops I meant EurJean and Bobby.

  • JESSICA TOMPANE

    TREVOR AND JILLIAN HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!! WOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO – J T-PANE

  • Mia Catharine Mattioli

    Mike and Monica!! The sweetest transnational couple you’ll ever meet! ;)

  • Rachel

    Candace and Rich, because eating ice cream from waffle cones should be a requirement on your wedding day.

  • Susan Adams

    Jillian and Trevor – Beautiful!

  • Suzannebmckay

    I vote for Cayla and Mike! Amazing pics.

  • JulieL50

    cayla and mike! beautiful!

  • Jan Sheridan

    Jillian and Trevor are the best!

  • Marta

    Cayla and Mike! Romantic, artistic, the best!

  • Bsullivan805

    Matt and Becky!

  • Kross

    Trevor & Jillian – love this picture!!

  • Mason

    Jill ~n~ Trev = beautiful for sure!

  • Lollie

    Mike and Monica!!

  • Deborahhill55

    Jill and Trevor–by far, get my vote–they both photograph so beautifully–I’m even thinking of framing a picture of them in my house and they’re not even “blood kin!”  Need i say more!!!!!!

  • Moore Carries

    Cayla & Mike get my vote

  • Amanda

    Jill and Trevor

  • Ldlavache

    Jillian and Trevor- romantic photo and fun loving- perfect!

  • Janessa

    Cayla and Mike!!!

  • Laura

    Jillian and Trevor!! Their picture is whimsical and gorgeous!!

  • Kathy Moore

    Trevor & Jillian win my vote – one can see their pure bliss radiating from your photos!

  • http://twitter.com/ryancseibert Ryan Seibert

    Mike and Cayla Hatter for the win

  • Corrin

    Cayla & Mike, molded through the years for each other and the perfect fit!

  • Joshua

    I love Auntie Cayla and Uncle Mike! They are awesome!

  • Josiah

    I love Auntie Cayla and Uncle Mike. I carried the “Here comes the bride” sign!

  • Liz V

    Mike and Monica!!

  • CiaoKrista

    Definitely Jillian and Trev! 

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000681264824 Matthew Armstrong

    While all of the above photos are unique and exquisite in their own way, I’m partial to Cayla and Mike’s.

  • tanja

    mike and cayla!

  • Cole

    Cayla and Mike for sure!!!!!

  • Julie

    I vote for Cayla and Mike!

  • Linda Jones

    Cayla and Mike. Those pictures are incredible- the lighting, the setting, the overall beauty. You truly captured their love in an amazing way!

  • Roberto

    Mike and Cayla.

  • jenny

    jody and bobby!!

  • Paula Long

    The wedding photos capture priceless moments which those who were in
    attendance were honored to share; and for those who couldn’t attend,
    tell a story of love between a man and a woman–intent on following
    God’s plan, and receiving the reward for their obedience–a beautiful
    love. Thank you Em for your inspired portrayal of a wonderful day. 

  • Stephanie Tait

    Jill and Trever – that photo makes me glow everytime I see it. Its just perfect.

  • Jeff

    Mike & Cayla!

  • JC

    Auntie Cayla & Uncle Mike!

  • Cheryl

    Cayla & Mike!

  • Elizabeth

    Cayla & Mike! Inspiring story!

  • Sanja

    Cayla and Mike!!! LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!

  • Eric

    Cayla and Mike!!

  • John

    Mike and Cayla for sure!!!  Great couple, great pics!

  • Maggie

    Cayla and Mike. What a handsome man. :)

  • SooJin

    Jody and Bobby, and Cayla and Mike!

  • Wendy

    Cayla and Mike

  • Peg

    Mike and Cayla

  • Kendra

    Jillian & Trevor :)

  • Camkristen

    Cayla and Mike!!!

  • Lesley

    Trevor + Jillian

  • Jessica

    can i vote for 2? 
    cayla and mike for natural beauty/beauty all around
    mike and jody for capturing the joy and personality!!

    • http://gem-photo.com em scott

      Only one vote per person :) but you can always get a friend to vote if you want!

  • LeslieAMueller

    Cayla and Mike for sure! What an incredible couple!

  • Sue payne

    Trevor & Jillian are two special souls.  My granddaughter is married to Trevor’s brother.  I am sooo impressed with these two boys and they married great girls.  ”Beautiful pictures by the way!” 

  • http://deliciouslyorganized.blogspot.com/ Deliciously Organized

    love candace & rich-it’s playful, colorful and full of love :)

  • katie

     Cayla and Mike for sure :) beautiful!

  • Sarah

    Cayla and Mike– and with a great story behind it!

  • Christine K Harada

    Cayla & Mike!

  • Amanda

    Cayla and Mike!

  • Albert Li

    Cayla and Mike! More magical than disney!

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  • Yvettevans

    Mike & Monica!

  • Daniel

    Becca and Shane!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1448486323 Leslee Barnes Finney

    Jody and Bobby! Cutest couple!!

  • Johnny H.

    shane and becca

  • Fcmtucker

    Jillian and Trevor!

  • Tjgause

    Cayla and Mike get my vote – stunning.

  • DanielleV

    Lane & Josh!! Their love is an inspiration!

  • Sarah

    Cayla and Mike!! What an incredible wedding, and beautiful pictures too!

  • Yburbrink

    Lyndsay and Ryan. This is my favorite photo <3

  • Faith

    Lyndsay and Ryan!

  • Vegaserinbrooke

    Lyndsay & Ryan – so sweet and elegant!!!

  • Kate

    Cayla and Mike,  Love the blue sky, gorgeous day and amazing couple!

  • Curt Stratton

    Lyndsay and Ryan!!!!!

  • Jbrengle

    Shane and Becca

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=2536951 Grace Chen

    becca & shane !!

  • Jamie

    Mike and Cayla!!!!!  BEAUTIFUL!

  • Shaun Andrews

    Lyndsay + Ryan!

  • Mindylu3

    Shane and Becca!!

  • Catherine

    Candace and Rich, because that photo is oh so cute and the green is going to look A-Mazing in canvas form :)

  • Allison

    Cayla and Mike :)   Beautiful picture of an awesome couple :)

  • Bjstack

    Cayla and Mike! 

  • Dpayala

    Cayla and Mike

  • Beth

    cayla and Mike

  • Dave

    Mike and Cayla.

  • wynn

    Mike and Cayla.  Awesome photo!!!

  • Amy

    Cayla and Mike.  Love this photo!!!

  • Zack

    Mike and Cayla.  Great lighting in this shot!!!

  • Jenstack

    Cayla and Mike

  • CB

    Cayla and Mike.  Cute couple!

  • Karrie Stratton

    Ryan and Lyndsay!!!

  • KCarb

    Shane and Becca <3

  • Ewingholly

    LOVE Jody and Bobby!

  • http://twitter.com/iamego elaine go

    i vote for Eurjean + Bobby :D

  • Pam S

    EurJean & Bobby

  • cat

    Shane and Becca!

  • Sarah

    Eurjean and Bobby!

  • Mia

    Trevor and Jillian!

  • Chelseymarie4

    Jill and Trevor!

  • E_manela

    Trevor and Jillian

  • Emily

    trevor & jillian
     

    • coastgal

      This is for Trevor and Jillian
      Great joy expressed

  • Luckylexi619

    Jillian and Trevor…not only do they look awesome…they look the most genuinely happy!!

  • Unpeufolle123

    Eurjean and Bobby!

  • James

    EurJean and Bobby!

  • kristian

    Trevor and Jillian!

  • Stephen

    Trevor and Jillian wedding picture is the bees knees!!!!!!!!!!

  • Taylor

    Trevor and Jillian!!!

  • Jayne Slade

    Love the Jillian & Trevor photo!

  • http://www.facebook.com/rebeccastcroixshepard Rebecca St Croix Shepard

    We vote for Jillian & Trevor

  • Uncle Don

    Cayla and Mike, Merry Christmas!

  • Teresa

    Mike and Cayla

  • The Face

    Mike and Cayla, what a fun time, such beautiful pics!

  • David

    Jillian & Trevor :)

  • Ktypat58

    Love the pic of Lane and Josh. Cant help but smile looking at this picture.

  • Tiffany

    Mike and Cayla

  • Donna

    cayla and mike!

  • Tiffany

    Cayla and Mike!!!

  • Jenn!

    Love Mike and Cayla’s!

  • Jacob

    Mike and Cayla!

  • Kenny

    Cayla and Mike. Great pics!

  • Aunt Laura

    Mike and Cayla, so sad we couldn’t make it.

  • Uncle Tommy

    Mike and Cayla

  • Timmy

    Michael & Cayla

  • Candi B

    Cayla and Mike

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  • Jessie

    trev and jilliannnnnn