Family photographer · Chic’s Beach, Virginia Beach
Come as you are. I’ll handle the rest.
Born and raised in Virginia Beach, I’ve landed in my happy place at Chic’s Beach. It’s home base for me, my husband Jimmy, our boys Sonny and Louie, and our two very silly boxers, Blue and Pearl. You’ll usually find us chasing sunsets or hunting for sea glass. Being a mom of two busy boys taught me that the best moments are rarely the posed ones, and that’s what I love capturing for other families.
These are your memories, your laughter, your chaos, + your love. My job is to capture it all, like I was never even there.
a little peek at my world
Kind words
Happy clients.
Emily was such a joy to work with! Between two energetic boys and a playful puppy, she managed to capture photos I couldn’t wait to print and hang on my wall. She made the kids laugh and brought out the genuine smiles I love most.
Emily was so easy to work with! Her laid back style and funny personality made it so easy for my boys to feel natural and not forced. She has such a great eye for beauty and we would highly recommend using her for your next family photo shoot!
We had such a wonderful experience with Emily for our family photos! We used multiple for our holiday cards. She was patient, creative, and made the whole process fun, even with little ones in the mix. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, capturing our family perfectly. We couldn’t be happier and will definitely be booking with her again!
My philosophy
Not perfect. Just present.
I capture families as they are. Kids are kids, and that’s the best part. We don’t need to be perfect, we just need to be present.
“Aw man, we have to leave?”
Read my philosophy
Ready when you are
Let’s make some memories.
Bring the whole crew, the dogs and the chaos. I’ll handle the rest.