Wedding photography for couples who value presence over performance. Your photos should bring you back to how it felt — always.
You want a photographer who truly sees and cares about you as people. One that quietly observes the deep meaningful moments, and who will step forward to gently guide you when it calls for it. If you want to relax and experience your wedding day, then you're in the right place.
You get to simply be,
and I take care of translating that into art.
documenting the moments that feel unmistakably yours
Where the truth of documentary meets refined storytelling
Couples sessions are for the everyday kind of love, celebrating big milestones, or for no reason at all. These sessions honor the beauty of where you are right now, your connection, tenderness, and presence in its most honest form.
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Engagement sessions are slow and intentional, less about posing, more about connection. This is space to simply be together, photographed in a way that feels natural, intimate, and reflective of who you are now, not who you think you’re supposed to be.
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All the big and small moments of your day, captured with a blend of documentary observation and gentle editorial guidance. Your photos will feel elevated, honest, and emotionally true to the way it actually felt to be there.
weddings
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maggie + nick Mirolli
"Emily is very genuine and so easy to work with! Our engagement and then our 'big day' was such a special time in our life and she was there to capture it all! We felt so comfortable with her which really took a lot of stress off us. She was great at planning a timeline, prompting us, and communication. Emily really got to know us and was able to capture our essence in beautiful shots. With Emily Ruth, you are guaranteed incredible, natural, romantic photos!"
"We had a great experience using Emily as our photographer on our wedding day!. She has an amazing eye for details and her photos really captured how we wanted our wedding to be portrayed.
She is very knowledgeable, had great communication, and was very prompt when answering questions we had. Would highly recommend her if you are looking for an amazing photographer!"
Mackenzie Gambetta & Justin Arthur
jessica + kyle Weitzel
"She made us feel very special from the beginning. There are countless things we could rave about as to how great she made our day, here is just one example out of so many. On our way to our second location we realized our cake was beginning to melt in the car. Since we were already on our way, we didn’t have a ton of time to pivot. Unbeknownst to us, she replaced our cake and surprised us. It meant the world to us!"
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Elevated, but never overdone. Emotional, but never performative.
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Presence over performance.
Emotional, but never performative.
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Candid moments meets editorial artistry
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From our first conversation to final delivery and beyond, your experience with me is intentional, supportive, and unhurried.
— Christine & Zac Bartle
Emily Ruth is sunshine in human form! Highly responsive and transparent.
— Jordan Verbiak & Christian Taylor
Every photo she took was pure magic and a moment we will remember forever!
— RaE & Connor Bowen
We really appreciate how special she made us feel!
Bringing a calm, empathetic, and joy-filled presence- this is how I'm able to document your story. Guiding with intention when it elevates the moment, and stepping back when the truest emotions need space to unfold. My priority is that you experience your wedding day seamlessly, while I take care of the rest.
Being a deep feeler, I gravitate to moments with subtle nuance. I'm quick to read a room, capturing both the intimate details and joyful celebration. I’ll likely cry during your vows, laugh with your people, and maybe trip over my own feet — but I’ll always be exactly where I need to be. The fleeting in-between interactions no one else even notices -
nostalgic at heart.
happiest by the sea.
music and sarcasm are necessities.
Hi, I'm Emily.
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rooted in faith. grounded by empathy. devoted to preserving your legacy.
Serving you with over 7 years of experience
