EMMYLOU KELLY
She's not here to play small;she's here to leave a legacy. Your legacy.
Photography Style
Emmylou unifies editorial sophistication with documentary realism, choosing a hybrid of analogue film and modern digital techniques to create striking, instinctive imagery.
Film photography isn’t just her chosen medium; it’s her muse. It’s the reason why she became a photographer and started shooting weddings over eight years ago. For her, every click is intentional and every frame a moment of experimentation, resulting in something unique and deeply personal for her couples.
Film is alive, unpredictable, and unapologetically real. Every frame is a deliberate risk, and the results are pure magic.
Whilst Emmylou earnestly celebrates the success stories of her clients, she captures their achievements, milestones, and dynamic lifestyles through artistic, powerful imagery.
She’s approachable yet daring, balancing warmth and energy with a fearless commitment to capturing the unfiltered and the unexpected. She also believes that imperfection is part of the story, not something to hide or edit out. So, if you’re looking for a whole gallery of technically correct images here—you won’t find it here. Here, she does things differently.
By working with Emmylou, you’ll find no trends, no limits, just art.
“Her talent is raw, edgy come ethereal, with an emphasis on natural light”
Katherine & Simon
Meet Emmylou
A modern documentary wedding photographer with a sincere love of art, Emmylou’s passion for photography was ignited whilst studying for her BA in Fine Art and Media. It was here that she fell in love with analogue techniques, learning to adhere to the imperfections of capturing light and movement.
Film drives everything she does. For Emmylou, it’s not a passing trend; it’s the soul of her process, her business and her brand, with digital acting primarily as a backup. With eight years of wedding photography experience and a background in event management, Emmylou brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of storytelling.
Her unique journey has equipped her with the ability to seamlessly blend meticulous planning with creative spontaneity, ensuring that every wedding she photographs is as distinctive as the couple it celebrates.
In 2025 she will be travelling to New Zealand, Australia, France, Italy, South Carolina, Greece, New York and Italy (again). Where will you meet her?
Your Day
With years of experience in the wedding industry, Emmylou will guide you through your planning and wedding day with passion, vision and friendship. From initial contact to the last shutter click, you’ll revel in her extraordinary vision and energy and feel safe and secure in her experience.
Starting with those slightly nervous morning preparations, the chemistry when you and your people come together, the gorgeous outfits, the delicious cocktails, and the way the dance floor ignites like you’re living your best life and nobody is holding back—every frame is a risk worth taking. You will want her along for the ride.
Travelling the world, shooting your love stories.
