Behind the lens
Emily is a portrait photographer who captures beauty and fashion using creative concepts. She is based on the east coast of Canada, primarily in St. John's, NL. She puts intention and purpose behind each photograph to create beautiful imagery. Twelve years ago, she picked up her first camera as a hobby, taking portraits of friends and family for fun. As she continued to develop as a photographer, she began booking all kinds of clients, from families and couples to events and graduations, experimenting with different styles of portraits and learning new skills along the way.
Emily now focuses on creative portraits, content creation, and fashion photography. She has had the pleasure of working with multiple local apparel brands and brands across Canada. Her intention with colour and light in every photograph shows her unique and elegant style.
In August 2022, Emily was one of 20 Canadian photographers selected for the Canon Futures program, a 12-month mentorship program working with and learning from some of Canada's top photographers and creative professionals.
In December 2023, Emily's work featured in the world-renowned magazines British Vogue, Glamour, and Tatler for her work with luxury raincoat brand Mernini.
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MY SELF-PORTRAIT JOURNEY
Emily loves capturing portraits of others, but she also enjoys experimenting with self-portraits.
Her first self-portrait was a simple headshot, but she quickly started playing with props and more creative techniques.
It’s been a bit tricky, though, since she has to be both the subject and the photographer. But despite the challenges, it's been super rewarding.
One of the biggest takeaways has been learning how to pose, which has definitely helped her when directing clients.
She’s also become more in tune with how her clients feel during a shoot. Being on both sides of the camera has made it easier to guide them through their sessions and put them at ease.
Learning these posing and directing techniques inspired Emily to create her own posing guides, so other photographers can feel just as confident behind the camera!
