Wedding photographer for second marriages in Santa Barbara

Specializing in celebrations for couples 40+,
blended families and new beginnings

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“Emily is more than a photographer; she is a partner in your celebration.
She really gets the true meaning of love, marriage and what really matters.  
Her photographs  capture the essence of the feelings and joy on that special day.
And she is a friend to this day.”

~Linda & Carl

A silver bride with curly blonde hair kisses her groom with glasses, tattoos, and a tuxedo, who is laughing and holding her hands. Older wedding couple at San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito
A black and white photo of a groom in tux & tails and his bride, dressed in wedding attire, dancing on a beach. They are smiling and holding hands, with the ocean in the background. Older couple getting married and dancing on the beach in Santa Barb
Silver bride and groom on a wooden bridge in Alice Keck Park, Santa Barbara sharing a moment under a white parasol, surrounded by green foliage and flowering bushes.
An older bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors during their wedding, at San Ysidro Ranch, with the bride holding a bouquet of white and purple flowers. The 40+ couple kissing after their wedding ceremony.
A silver bride in a wedding dress and veil hugging a child in a blue dress, her daughter, and the groom is behind, talking closely with his son. A blended family shares a special intimate moment after their wedding ceremony at a private home.
An elderly couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss after their wedding ceremony. The silver bride is wearing a white lace dress, underneath a parasol outdoors, with trees and greenery in the background.
A man in a black tuxedo, an older groom with bow tie and boutonniere smiling at his silver 40+ bride during their wedding vows with an officiant.
A wedding for a blended family is different than a wedding for two young people in love and it being all about them. I must say, Emily Captured our day perfectly. Jennifer & Tom, testimonial
A smiling older bride in a white dress and an older groom in a black tuxedo with a bow tie holding champagne glasses at their wedding celebration.
An older couple getting married outdoors beneath a floral arch on the rooftop of the Canary Hotel, Santa Barbara. The silver 40+ bride is putting a wedding ring on her silver 40+ groom's finger. The bride is wearing a white dress with a pink shawl,
An older groom with a hat and bolo tie put frosting from their wedding cake on his bride's nose. Both sliver bride and groom ar smiling.
A 40+ bride in a white dress and pearls is smiling and laughing on her wedding day at her home in Santa Barbara with the officiant, facing her 40+ groom. Palm trees in background.
Small schnauzer ringer bearer dog wearing a gray and white tuxedo with a pink bow tie, sitting in front of the older groom wearing boots on his wedding day.
An older bride and groom walking and holding hands on a garden pathway at the Rockwood women's Club in Santa Barbara, surrounded by green old oak trees and plants.
Elderly couple at outdoor s on their wedding day at the Santa Barbara courthouse, smiling and embracing, woman holding bouquet of flowers, man wearing boutonniere, background of trees and greenery.
A smiling 40+ bride with curly blonde hair holding a bouquet of roses standing in the doorway at the Santa Barbara courthouse on her wedding day. She has a tattoo on her arm, in a sepia-toned photo.
Emily made arranging the photography of our wedding a pleasure; It was also our second marriages, and all five of our adult daughters and 3 dogs participated. The photos really captured the spirit of the day, and we absolutely love them. Angeli R, in
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss on the beach in Santa Barbara under a canopy made of palm fronds at sunset.
A silver bride and groom sharing an intimate moment with their foreheads touching, both smiling. The bride is holding a bouquet of white and purple flowers, and the groom is holding a glass of champagne, dressed in a black suit at the San Ysidro Ranc
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors by a pool, with the older bride and groom smiling at each other and an officiant speaking. The groom is wearing a tuxedo and has sliver hair and is laughing. The 40+ bride is in a white dress at their home we
An older groom in a tuxedo kisses his bride on the head, as they are hugging a young girl in a blue dress during their blended family wedding celebration.
Inspirational quote: Love can find you at any age.
A smiling 40+ bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, with a older groom in a tuxedo in the background, outdoors at the San Ysidro Ranch on their wedding day.
A close-up of an older couple smiling, on their wedding day near the beach in Santa Barbara against a background of the blue ocean and sky.
A 40+ bride and groom walking on the beach during sunset, smiling at each other. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress with a pearl necklace and matching earrings. The groom is dressed in a black tuxedo with a white shirt, bow tie, and a white r
A bride and groom share a joyful moment during their wedding at a church in Santa Barbara with the bride smiling widely as they embrace.
A happy older couple on their wedding day, standing outdoors in the garden at the San Ysidro Ranch, sunlight filtering through the trees. The bride is holding a bouquet of white and purple flowers, and the groom is standing behind her, both smiling w
An older bride smiling warmly while holding a bouquet of red, pink, and white flowers, standing next to a her son, who is ready to walk her down to aisle to get married. Stone wall and ivy and greenery in the background.
A smiling 40+ bride with a veil, pearl necklace, and earrings holds her veil in both hands indoors.
Silhouette of a couple kissing under a large tree by the water at Butterfly beach in Montecito during sunset.
We so enjoyed working with you. It felt like you were part of the family! I couldn't imagine doing any of my events without you! testimonial from Linda and Carl.
Two people hugging after his proposal on a sandy beach in Santa Barbara surrounded by a heart-shaped message that says 'LAUREN, WILL YOU MARRY ME' engraved in the sand.
A smiling older bride in a white wedding dress and an older groom in a dark suit sitting on a wooden bench, at the San Ysidro Ranch, with the woman holding a bouquet and having a tattoo on her arm. They are resting on a wooden western style bench wit
A smiling older bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and purple flowers outdoors in the garden at the San Ysidro Ranch on her wedding day.
A newlywed couple kissing on the beach in Santa Barbara inside a heart drawn in the sand.
A quote saying, 'These beautiful photos absolutely captured the most happy moments of our lives. I am so glad I made the right choice with Emily.' The quote is attributed to Amanda & Matteo.
Close-up of an older couple showing off their new wedding rings, against her lace wedding dress.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss under a floral arch on their wedding day at the San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito.
An older bride in a white wedding dress standing with her son and the groom, all smiling, in a warmly lit room with an archway on her wedding day.
A galvanized metal decorative bucket filled with green moss and a heart-shaped card that says 'Love GROWS' in the center. These are table decorations for the wedding reception.
The ring bearer dog dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie sitting next to a bride in a wedding dress and cowboy boots before her wedding ceremony.
An older bride pinning a boutonniere onto the groom's suit jacket at All Saints by the Sea church, Montecito, California
Emily's skill and expertise were matched by her warm and engaging approach. We made the perfect choice in s=choosing her. testimonial from Tom and Erica,
A just married couple at Hendry's beach, santa barbara, embracing outdoors with a cliff in the background.
A bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet, at the Santa Barbara courthouse, smiling. A groom in a blue suit leaning against a stone archway, smiling at her.
A bride and groom share a kiss stone walled horse arena after their wedding ceremony. The bride is holding a bouquet of white flowers, dressed in a lace wedding gown and veil, and the groom in a dark suit.
Three young flower girls in white and blue dresses are joyfully catching colorful flower petals in the air during an outdoor wedding with a lush green background and floral decorations in the scene.
A flower girl in a white dress and red embroidered shoes standing on pathway at Elings Park, Santa Barbara with pink rose petals scattered on the ground.
A happy just married bride and groom at Hendry's beach, Santa Barbara, on the sand. The man is smiling, and the woman is smiling and holding onto his shoulders. Seaside background with rocks and a cloudy sky.
A bride and groom hold hands and look back at the camera during their wedding at Palm Park Beach House, Cabrillo blvd, Santa Barbara, grass, palm trees, beach.
A bride in a white wedding gown gently swirls in hallway of Santa Barbara courthouse after her wedding ceremony. A dimly lit corridor with hanging lantern lights and white arches.
A joyful bride smiling during her wedding ceremony, dressed in a strapless white gown and pearl earrings, with an officiant visible in the foreground.
A groom with gray hair and a beard kissing his smiling 40+ bride on the cheek outdoors at the Santa Barbara courthouse.
A collection of women's shoes arranged in a semi-circle on a wooden floor, brides shoes, bridesmaids shoes and flower girls shoes in light colors and sparkly textures.
An artistic wedding couple stand back-to-back, separated by a wooden post, outdoors near a rustic building, San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito.
A happy just married couple hugging near a window at the Santa Barbara courthouse with blurred lights in the background. The man has curly hair and is wearing a black suit, and the woman has long dark hair and is wearing a white dress with jewelry.
A young flower girl with a floral crown made of white and green flowers, wearing a white dress with a pink bow, at an outdoor wedding with pink and white flower petals on the grass.
A bride looking at herself in an ornate mirror, just before her wedding ceremony, wearing a white lace dress and smiling.
A couple sharing a kiss outside a rustic, weathered red barn at Circle Bar B Ranch, Santa Barbara county, with a tilted window.
Close-up of a hand with wedding rings resting on the palm, with a bouquet of flowers blurred out in the background.
Lesbian couple just married, two gay women on their wedding day at the beach, in Santa Barbara, one facing forward with a gentle smile and the other smiling looking at the camera, with the ocean in the background.
Close-up of a grooms shoes on the sand, his bride's sandy bare feet resting on top in a playful pose on their wedding day.
A young groom wincing in mock pain, in formal attire, with a tuxedo and bow tie, with his eyes closed and mouth puckered shut as a woman, whose face is not visible, pins a flower onto his lapel.
Back of a young flower girl with an elegant bun hairstyle adorned with white floral accessories, wearing a white dress with lace straps.
A bride holding a bouquet looking at a man smiling and leaning against a carved stone column in the historic building of the Santa Barbara courthouse.
A young girl with black hair peeking out from behind a wooden door, holding a small bouquet of yellow flowers, with a curious and slightly anxious expression.
Couple in wedding attire sitting on the beach, embracing and smiling at each other, with palm trees and mountains in the background at beach in Santa Barbara

What people are saying….

We are so pleased and honored to offer this testimonial for Emily. Our wedding was one of the most special events in our lives. We set out to find a photographer who would truly memorialize the day. When we chose Emily, we made the perfect choice! It felt like an instant connection and communicating with her was relaxed and easy. From start to finish we felt like she really "got us." We are forever grateful for Emily's ideas and suggestions. We had not considered the "first look" until she suggested it. Not only was it a super special pre-ceremony experience for us and our close family and friends, the photos from the first look are some of our very favorites. Throughout our magical day from our backyard ceremony to the offsite jubilant reception, Emily was right there with us capturing moments with her unique talent and creativity. For example, she utilized the upper levels of our home and the reception site resulting in fabulous photographs of the celebrations from above. Emily has the rare ability to see how much a photograph can express. We love our wedding photos and know they will forever take us back to the joy of the day. 

— Tom & Erica

I wish I could give Emily 100 stars on Yelp.  She photographed our wedding in 2021, with about 75 guests.  Working with her was the easiest and best experience ever.  She listened to what we had in mind, had excellent ideas and suggestions when we didn't know what we wanted. Emily is so calming and makes everything she does look so easy. She was loved by all the guests, and at the same time moved through the events with the stealth of a jungle cat. She captured all of the important moments, and more!  When we saw the photos afterward, to say we were pleased or impressed, would be a gross understatement.  We were blown away at the quality of the photos and all of the moments that she captured. She even got our camera- shy daughter to take the most beautiful photos with beaming smiles. A feat, that NO ONE has ever accomplished. Now we recommend Emily to anyone that mentions they need a photographer without a single hesitation.  Any event in the future that requires a photographer, we will only ask Emily. To say we highly recommend her isn't even close to how talented she is, and how wonderful it is to work with her!

-Kristin E.

Emily made arranging the photography of our wedding a pleasure, it was simple, straightforward, and fun.  We never felt like we didn't know what was going to happen.  On the day of the wedding, Emily was professional, unobtrusive and fun.  She was great at getting people to participate in photos.  The resultant photos were wonderful, we still enjoy them, as does our family.

Our wedding was small and intimate - 50 people.  It was also our second marriages, and all five of our adult daughters and 3 dogs participated in the wedding ceremony.  Emily was a wizard in organizing the photography for before, during and after the ceremony of all the various combinations of families.

The photos really captured the spirit of the day, and we absolutely love them.

-Angeli R.