birmingham wedding photographer
I'm emily
Hello beautiful!
I capture the honest, effortless moments that tell the story of your love! It's the laughter, the tears, the unspoken glances that truly mean everything.
For me, photography isn’t just about beautiful images! It’s about the PEOPLE in them, and the legacy those images will one day hold.
a wedding photographer serving kindhearted, faith-filled couples who believe marriage is a sacred and joy-filled beginning!
My Approach
Photography with Heart and Intention
Every wedding day is a reflection of something sacred... two lives becoming one!! My role is to create space for you to be FULLY PRESENT in that moment.
I step in with a calm confidence and gentle direction, so you feel cared for, comfortable, and completely yourselves!
You can expect classic imagery with a natural warmth. Timeless photographs that feel as genuine ten years from now as they do today.
Because when you look back, I want you to remember exactly how it felt.
From artsy iPhone shots to timeless wedding galleries! every season has shaped the photographer and storyteller I’ve become.
The Journey So Far
August 2023
Full-Time Dream
And the story is still being written... one wedding, one couple, one beautiful moment at a time.
After taking a college photography class, I bought my first camera — a Canon Rebel. I was instantly hooked! My favorite subject? My (then) boyfriend Peter… now my husband!
I started photographing senior portraits for friends, sisters, and roommates, gaining confidence and falling deeper in love with capturing connection.
August 2023
We welcomed our son, Jack. The sweetest addition to our family and my daily reminder of how precious every moment truly is.
A New Kind of Love
I took my business full-time and made the exciting move to Birmingham, Alabama to grow both our family and my dream business.
Learning Through Friendship
My First Camera
I realized I had a passion for presenting things beautifully and became fascinated by what draws people’s attention. That curiosity led me to major in Advertising & Public Relations.
2015
2016
Where Creativity Clicked
The beginning
Got Instagram at sixteen and made it my mission to post “artsy” photos every day! Even when life wasn’t that exciting yet. It sparked my love for visual storytelling.
2014
A new kind of love
We welcomed our son, Jack. The sweetest addition to our family and my daily reminder of how precious every moment truly is.
2015
Where creativity clicked
I realized I had a passion for presenting things beautifully and became fascinated by what draws people’s attention. That curiosity led me to major in Advertising & Public Relations.
2018–2019
Learning through friendship
I realized I had a passion for presenting things beautifully and became fascinated by what draws people’s attention. That curiosity led me to major in Advertising & Public Relations.
May 2019
A Bride’s Perspective
April 2019
Peter and I graduated from Pensacola Christian College with our bachelor’s degrees — ready to begin our next chapter together.
New Beginnings
When Peter and I got engaged, I experienced what it’s like to choose a wedding photographer which made me realize just how deeply meaningful that decision is.
May 2019
New beginnings
Peter and I graduated from Pensacola Christian College with our bachelor’s degrees! We were ready to begin our next chapter together!!
2021
Married my best friend
June 2020
A friend asked me to photograph her June wedding (my very first!) I spent months studying, preparing, and praying over every detail.
The day came, and I loved every single moment. That one wedding turned into many, and my heart for this work grew with each one.
The First Yes
Becoming a “COVID bride” gave me a deep empathy for couples navigating uncertain seasons. I learned firsthand how impactful a calming, supportive photographer can be.
2021
The first yes
A friend asked me to photograph her June wedding (my very first!) I spent months studying, preparing, and praying over every detail.
The day came, and I loved every single moment. That one wedding turned into many, and my heart for this work grew with each one.
Emily Freeman Photography Is Born
End of 2021
I officially became an LLC, marking the start of something I had only dreamed about...serving couples through timeless, joy-filled photography!!
June 2024
Want to be a part of the journey?
A Husband & Wife Team
Meet peter
While Emily focuses on the bride and the most meaningful moments, Peter often captures the groom’s side of the story, candid reactions, and the little in-between moments that make the day feel complete.
Working together allows them to document your wedding from multiple perspectives while keeping the experience calm, seamless, and joyful. Many couples even mention Peter in their reviews for his kindness and steady presence throughout the day.
There’s something special about being photographed by a team who understands marriage firsthand and works together so naturally throughout the day.
The laughter, reactions, and quiet moments couples treasure most.
A trusted presence couples love
More candid, in-between moments
Why couples love a Husband & Wife Team
Peter is Emily’s husband and her trusted second photographer on many wedding days.
A calm and seamless experience
Working together naturally helps the day flow smoothly.
Emily and Peter work together so naturally that their joyful energy often helps couples relax and truly enjoy their wedding day.
Coverage for both bride and groom
Two perspectives throughout the day
More meaningful moments captured without missing what matters.
Emily can focus on the bride while Peter documents the groom and his side of the day.
Wedding photos are a worthy investment, and Emily Freeman photography is an artist worth the investment!
Thank you, Emily, for giving us so many wonderful treasures of our special day!!
- Jennifer Odom