The Art of Luxury
"In the home, photos are more than decor: they're visual love letters that communicate a child's importance & their family's history."
"In the home, photos are more than decor: they're visual love letters that communicate a child's importance & their family's history."
legacy artwork
legacy artwork
The Childhood Membership is about to close soon; for families who value meaningful, lasting artwork, this documentation is everything.
From babyhood through childhood for all siblings, each year is preserved in classic, heirloom portraiture and fun, expressive personality portraits.
Plus amazing perks! You get exclusive savings on session fees across your membership and annual studio family portraits at each session!
As a photographer, my heart is in making space for families to feel seen and celebrated. I create timeless portraits that focus on connection, personality, and the relationships that matter most. All families are welcome, and I strive to provide a joyful, inclusive experience where everyone can be fully themselves.
I’m also a big believer in showing off the magic we will make together. Because what’s better than walking through your living room and being reminded of this beautifully crazy stage of life every single day?
And getting there couldn't be easier. I’ve got you covered. From the moment you book your session to choosing your wardrobe to the day you’re holding your finished artwork in your hands, I’ll be there to guide you through every step.
meet EMILY
Hi there!
As a photographer, my heart is in making space for families to feel seen and celebrated. I create timeless portraits that focus on connection, personality, and the relationships that matter most. All families are welcome, and I strive to provide a joyful, inclusive experience where everyone can be fully themselves.
I’m also a big believer in showing off the magic we will make together. Because what’s better than walking through your living room and being reminded of this beautifully crazy stage of life every single day?
And getting there couldn't be easier. I’ve got you covered. From the moment you book your session to choosing your wardrobe to the day you’re holding your finished artwork in your hands, I’ll be there to guide you through every step.
Meet EMILY
Hi there!
Legacy isn't just a promise — it's the whole point. These pieces are made to be passed down across generations.
Legacy isn't just a promise — it's the whole point. These pieces are made to be passed down across generations.
notes from my.
incredible families
notes from my incredible families
"There are not enough stars!"
Emily encompasses everything you'd want in a photographer and the ideal experience you seek from a shoot! She is incredibly warm, inviting, accommodating and engaging with all parties present! Her generosity, lively spirit, and fun approach to being "yourself" in front of her camera are just a few aspects that put a cherry on top for me. There are not enough stars of recommendation to give– I am so grateful our paths have crossed and I can't wait to book my next session!
The KIKER Family
"There are not enough stars!"
"Working with Emily was a dream!"
She captured our family perfectly and was so patient with our wild crew of toddlers! Highly recommended, stellar service, super professional and lots of options for additional services, products, etc. prior to the shoot-during-and after! We will cherish these photos for a lifetime!
The COLLINS Family
"Working with Emily was a dream!"
"Absolutely gorgeous!"
Emily took our first ever set of family pictures and they are absolutely GORGEOUS! She was so easy to work with, is the kindest soul, & her communication is so prompt and friendly. She’s one of those people you meet one time and feel like you’ve known them for years! We will absolutely be recommending her to all of our friends & will absolutely be using her in the future! Thanks so much again Emily!
"Absolutely gorgeous!"
The RESTREPO Family
"Thank you, Emily!"
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our family photos from Emily Richardson Photography! Emily was amazing to work with! She made the planning process so easy and the time we spent with her was so relaxed and comfortable! I [have] an entire gallery wall of photos in my living room from our session with her and am constantly getting compliments!
"Highly recommend!"
The AVENT Family
_Lyndsay T.
_Malcolm B.
My favorite part about being an Emily Richardson family is just that, when Emily is taking our photos of me, my wife, and son I feel like we’re all one big happy family, and that she cares just as much as we do about the outcome of the session, it is because of this that even before I see the final product I know with absolute certainty that they will be beautiful.
_Jill E.
I will treasure the images forever from our amazing Mommy & Me session with Emily. She is so talented--she knows how to pose us naturally and beautifully, and she also stepped back to let us "just be together" and play to capture this chapter in my daughter's and my life together. The session itself was so much fun and so easy. The images she delivered bring me right back to the fun we had together. Thank you, Emily, so much! We are overjoyed!
_Morgan T.
Joining Emily’s “Parenthood Collective” was one of the best decisions we could have made when we found out we were expecting a sweet baby! We’ve had 3 sessions with Emily so far (pregnancy announcement, maternity, and newborn) and words wouldn’t do justice to how thankful we are for her encouraging instruction, fun personality, and beautiful eye for creatively capturing memories. We look forward to continue working with her through the years as our family grows!
_Lynn B.
My four-legged beloved companion and best friend Andra was diagnosed recently with a fast-growing sarcoma. We had to accept that she would be dying very soon. Emily's radically natural and deeply soulful documentation of our family's last field trip with Andra has solaced us during this extremely emotional time. Emily has given us memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Grateful, so grateful for her compassion and for the way she gently encourages playful, joyful, honest postures that capture the hearts of her subjects.
_Nell T.
Emily is a fantastic photographer who goes above and beyond for her clients. At our last family photoshoot, we realized we needed something we hadn't brought with us--and Emily actually jumped in her car, drove to the nearest store, and bought what we needed. She wouldn't even let us pay her back! Beyond that, all the photos she took were amazing. I ended up purchasing all of them. I'll definitely be using her for family photos every year until my daughter is grown.
_Jennifer F.
Emily is so kind and great to work with. She has done a family session and a heirloom session for us so far and will be capturing our son in a personality session very soon. Emily's work has been nothing but beautiful every time. I would definitely recommend her to everyone.
_Symone W.
Emily was AMAZING! She has such a warm and fun personality, which made it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy the moment. Our 6 year old was raving about how much fun she had, and our photos turned out beautiful. We will definitely be using her for years to come.
_Gabby P.
Emily was fantastic! From session planning to execution and finished product, we could not have been happier. She was so patient with our little one and our dog in order to get the perfect shots that really captured the personality of our family. We will definitely use her for any upcoming photo needs!
_Patricia F.
Emily is absolutely amazing. I was extremely comfortable with her the minute I met her. She made my son feel comfortable and was able to capture his personality perfectly. My entire experience was incredible, from first reaching out, meeting her to try on a dress from her wardrobe, to the shoot, all the way through photo selection and purchasing. She is very responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. I 10 out of 10 recommend Emily!
_Kelsey H.
Emily was truly a dream photographer! She was amazing with our all of our kids and just so kind and thoughtful throughout the entire photo shoot. Our pictures turned out absolutely stunning and you can tell she is a natural expert and such an incredibly gifted photographer. Her personality and helpfulness were added benefits to the gorgeous family photos we could never replicate!
_Dot M.
The images of my sweetheart and I are exactly what I wanted to capture. She even left a few goofy outtakes which are favorites.
She caught what it feels like to have been together for 20 years and still really really love each other.
If you are thinking of having Emily capture some family photos, go ahead a book her. If it’s just a couples shoot, immediate family, children or an extended multi-generational memory you want, I truly believe she can deliver your goal. Filling out her questionnaire beforehand and being as specific as possible with my answers and intentions really helped her lead me to the best place and time of year and the way she guided our session.
_Dee A.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our family photos from Emily Richardson Photography! Emily was amazing to work with! She made the planning process so easy and the time we spent with her was so relaxed and comfortable! I made an entire gallery wall of photos in my living room from our session with her and am constantly getting compliments! Highly recommend!
_Lindsay B.
I cannot recommend Emily highly enough! From the moment we met, it was clear that she truly understood how to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone, especially children.
Our 3-year-old can be a bit shy, but Emily made her feel comfortable and at ease so quickly. She took the time to connect, engage, and even brought along some fun props to make the experience enjoyable. She also has the patience of a saint and helped our daughter hunt for mice between pics, lol.
The final photos were stunning! We’ve used her on more than one occasion and look forward to booking her again in the future!
_Kristin W.
Words cannot describe how grateful we are for you. The photography session for Flash and our family was so beautiful. I cannot thank you enough.
_Meghna B.
Emily is absolutely amazing! She has taken pictures of our whole family and also just me and me and my daughter. Emily is patient, creative, and fun. We especially loved how good she was with our big puppy. :) The pictures are perfect for our living room and to gift to the grandparents. We highly recommend Emily!
_Marion E.
Thank you so much for your kindness [...]. I will be forever grateful to you for capturing my sweet boy!!
_Rachel R.
Emily took our first ever set of family pictures and they are absolutely GORGEOUS! She was so easy to work with, is the kindest soul, & her communication is so prompt and friendly. She’s one of those people you meet one time and feel like you’ve known them for years! We will absolutely be recommending her to all of our friends & will absolutely be using her in the future! Thanks so much again Emily!