Family photoshoot in wooded area during sunset with flowing dresses.

Emily Schoolcraft

Modern portrait & Storytelling photography

A couple shares an intimate moment while sitting together in a desert landscape.

Emily Schoolcraft

Modern portrait & Storytelling photography

Young siblings look adoringly at a baby lying on a bed.

Emily Schoolcraft

Modern portrait & Storytelling photography

A baby plays with toys while sitting on the floor with caregiver.

Emily Schoolcraft

Modern portrait & Storytelling photography

My Philosophy.....

let them be little!

People exploring a rocky creek bed with shallow water pools at sunset.
Family enjoying a walk on rocky terrain with a rustic house perched on the hill behind them.

I want allllllll the personality!! It's ok if your kids aren't the best listeners...neither are mine! My style of photography highlights the unposed and untamed side of your family. I want your session to be as laid back and stress free as possible.


Your kids like to run? No problem! Your kids like to jump and climb? Great!! I want to be able to capture this chapter of your lives and leave you with great photos so that you can look back and remember your family just as they were.



Through the art of photography, I am here to capture your purest most loving moments. Candid portraits are what I aim for. When you book a session with me, I will guide and prompt you through the entire session. There is no need to worry about awkward poses or not knowing how to stand. With my guidance your photos will look effortless. I encourage you to play with your kiddos!! Let them run. Let them be free. Let them be kids!! It's my job to chase after them and catch moments that you can then keep forever.

Family sharing a joyful moment together in a golden sunlit field at sunset.

 

Photography is Remembering

 

 

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”



—Aaron Siskind

 

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Family walking on nature trail at sunset with tall grass on both sides.

Testimonials

"Emily has taken my family's pictures twice now and both times have been a great experience with a quick turn around and STUNNING photos. They will be hung on the walls on my house for many, many years to come."

Emily Thomas

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Playful moment on urban rooftop during sunset with couple having fun.

Testimonials

"I found and followed Emily on Instagram because I loved her style and work. I was lucky enough to work with her twice, once for a mini bluebonnet shoot and another for a rooftop shoot. I loved working with Emily because she gave great direction, captured canid and authentic moments, delivered our photos quickly, and was overall so fun to work with! I will definitely use her again and I can't recommend her enough :)"

Hannah & Cody

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Family photo on dirt path with children sitting in foreground and parents standing behind.

Testimonials

"Emily was so great to work with! She captured our family beautifully and was able to get good pictures of my 2 crazy active boys! I highly recommend her!"

Erin Cook

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Family walking down dirt path together through golden autumn field.

Testimonials

"Emily is a wonderful photographer! She is so good with littles and is able to capture beautiful moments even when you don’t have the most cooperative kids. :) Our family pictures are stunning. Thank you, Emily!"

Allison Reiss

Three children playing and laughing together outdoors in casual denim jackets.

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I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.