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Emma Lili Photography

Emma Lili Photography

Charleston, SC
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    Courtney W. Sent on 04/15/2024
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    Hands down, best vendor.

    I really have no words for how wonderful of a wedding photographer Emma is. She was an absolute joy to work with and absolutely worth every penny - I feel so fortunate that we were able to secure her for our wedding date. Leading up to the wedding, my husband and I had an absolute blast with her during our engagement photos. She totally helped ease his nerves and become more comfortable with being photographed for the day of. On the day of our wedding, Emma was an absolute joy. She was so FUN, easy to work with, and perfectly blended in with my family and wedding party. I appreciated that Emma and her team were present during the wedding but also gave us the space we needed to enjoy ourselves and guests. I hardly knew they were around snapping pictures! Throughout the process, Emma was responsive and provided us with a wealth of information so that our day would run as smooth as possible. I really can't sing Emma's praises enough. I highly recommend, and if you have the chance to work with Emma & her team, you should not think twice.
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    Ezra E. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    Perfect Photos from a Perfect Day!

    Emma and her team were amazing. From our engagement shoot session to the photos on the day of the wedding itself, Emma and her partners always made us feel so comfortable and happy to be photographed (believe me, we're usually so awkward when it comes to having photos taken of us)! We love our photos, and the entire process, from planning to execution, was smooth and enjoyable. I would 100% recommend Emma Lili Photography - the work speaks for itself, and the people are pleasures to be around and made our day and memories extra special.
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    Jennifer G. Sent on 07/29/2023
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    Classic, Beautiful, Spectacular work!

    WOW is all I have to say about Emma & her team. Emma is so easy and fun to work with! When we met her for our engagement pictures, she made us feel so comfortable and we had a blast with the shoot! Then when we received the pictures, we knew without a doubt we picked the best photographer in Charleston!!! Her work is AMAZING! Now let’s talk about the wedding… Emma and her team worked their butts off!!! We shared the moments of the day we wanted her to focus on and she listened and did exactly that! Our family and friends also commented on how phenomenal she was. She was so organized and efficient, especially during the family portraits! We also used Emma and her team for our videography. We originally didn’t want to hire a videographer, but are so happy we did! The videos captured our entire venue and the feelings and love of the day perfectly. The quality of the videos were more than we could’ve ever imagined. It’s like watching a Hollywood movie of our special day! We’ve already watched the videos and played a slideshow of the pictures a million times. It’s the best memories to keep forever. We’re so happy we found Emma for our special day. Without a doubt, the best photography and videography team!!
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    Olivia H. Sent on 12/15/2022
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    Fun to work with, beautiful results!

    Emma is the BEST! I’ve worked with her on several occasions over the years - head shots, my parents’ anniversary photo shoot, and my engagement photos. She couldn’t be sweeter and helps her clients feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Her eye and ability to get *the* best shots is beyond impressive. Pair that with her editing skills and she’s the best photographer around. You will absolutely cherish your photos and the time spent with her!
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    Molly C. Sent on 04/20/2023
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    High Recommend Emma

    Emma (and her husband Luke) were such a pleasure to work with! We would recommend them time and time again to anyone getting married in the Charleston/Beaufort SC area. From the first call with Emma, we recognized her professionalism, charm, and fun personality. After spending a few hours with her during our engagement shoot (which we absolutely loved), we knew that our wedding photos were going to be perfect. Her light airy style was exactly the vibe we were going for. We decided to include video in our package and we are thrilled that we chose to do so. Day of, Emma and her team were prompt, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable! Two days after the wedding, Emma sent us a large album of sneak peaks, which we were blown away by. She was also quick to deliver our entire album. Emma and Luke were one of our best wedding decisions!
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    Megan Sent on 05/29/2021
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    Beautiful Photos & Great Photographer!!

    If you’re looking for a great wedding photographer, look no further! Emma is your girl! She was amazing to work with through our engagement photos and on our wedding day. She was very prepared and her 2nd shooter was amazing as well and so fun to work with. Emma makes taking photos fun & easy! I even had several comments from our wedding party about how fun Emma was and how she did an amazing job directing our group photos. It’s not easy getting everyone to listen, especially the groomsmen, but Emma took was able to charge and get all the pictures done efficiently. She makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. She is also very detailed in making sure she captures the photos YOU want on your wedding day. Whenever I had questions about locations for our engagement photos or first look, Emma was happy to get on the phone with me and chat about my options based on what I was looking for. We received our wedding gallery last week and I was absolutely blown away about how beautiful our pictures turned out! It was so fun going through them with my husband and reliving moments from our wedding day! I especially loved looking at all the details of the day because as the bride, you don’t get to stop much and soak it all in! Thank you Emma for making such beautiful photos for us to remember everything about our special day!! We are forever grateful!
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    Jessica B. Sent on 04/26/2022
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    Wedding Photographer!

    I could not say enough amazing things about Emma! She is not only the best wedding photographer ever, but she’s a truly kind and amazing person! She did such a wonderful job at our engagement shoot and our wedding. We were both nervous as we have never taken professional pictures before. Emma made us feel comfortable right away and we actually enjoy having our pictures taken now! Everyone at my wedding absolutely adored her and I will highly recommend her to any of my friends getting married!! My husband and I are already planning to use her for all of our Christmas cards and family pics in the future! You NEED to choose her as your wedding photographer!!!!
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    Emily W. Sent on 03/02/2022
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    The Best Photographer and Videographer!

    Emma is amazing! I immediately knew we had made the right choice for our wedding photographer after our engagement session. Despite some drizzling rain, the photos turned out gorgeous and Emma was so upbeat and fun to be around! She could make anyone feel comfortable in front of a camera! I decided to add videography to our package, and am so glad that I did!! Emma and her husband Luke make the sweetest team! You end up spending a lot of time with your photographer and videographer on your wedding day, and Emma and Luke were great and kept us on schedule the whole day while capturing all of the important moments! We got married in downtown Charleston and were able to get photos in several locations before the ceremony and then after the ceremony had our family formals and more couple’s portraits taken around our church without ever feeling rushed! We got our photos and videos back quickly and were absolutely blown away! The photos were beautiful and will be cherished forever!! I would 110% recommend also adding video to your package! The videos managed to perfectly encapsulate our day and were beautifully edited. I would not hesitate to recommend Emma Lili Photography to any friend or family member!
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    Katie Sent on 06/17/2021
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    Easiest decision hands-down!

    I first met Emma at my friend's wedding in 2019. I was a bridesmaid in the wedding and Emma was the photographer. Throughout the day, she made everyone laugh and feel super comfortable. I knew she was wonderful person, but once I saw how the photos turned out I was AMAZED! Her skills are phenomenal! It was a no-brainer when I got engaged... the first phone call I made was to Emma to make sure I could secure her for my wedding. She is extremely organized and thorough in her planning /prep before the wedding. She came up with a timeline down to the minute. She captures every detail so wonderfully and with such grace and style. I have only seen the sneak-peek of my photos, but Emma is the absolute BEST. Everyone who has seen the pictures is so impressed. Emma makes you feel so beautiful and makes you laugh so your pictures turn out so genuine and candid. Her husband, Luke, also captured the day and was my videographer. I have only seen the sneak-peek teaser video, but I teared up watching it! This couple is the sweetest and is the easiest decision hands-down!!
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    David N. Sent on 11/03/2022
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    Very personalized and professional

    From our first call with Emma, we felt extremely comfortable with her and our conversation. Emma is very friendly, professional, and truly cares about your wedding day experience. Her team is very good at capturing the photos you desire on your big day. I would highly recommend her to a friend or anyone considering using her for their wedding.
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    Serina Sent on 05/14/2020
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    Emma is a Dream Come True

    Emma is the most personable and talented photographer. She felt like a good friend, not a stranger taking our pictures. I'm not too photogenic, but Emma got truly stunning photos of us with ease. We had to postpone our big ceremony due to the coronavirus, but Emma went out of her way to reschedule for our big ceremony, and she was willing to photograph our actual wedding (a small ceremony on our porch) on the original date. Her photos make the day look like a fairy tale. She is extremely kind and takes care of her couples! When we met Emma, she made jokes, got to know us, and put us at ease immediately. I had no doubts about choosing her. She did a wonderful job, and she made it seem effortless. That's how talented she is! I recommend her for any and all photo shoots, especially if you're nervous or unsure how your pictures will turn out.
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    Michelle R. Sent on 10/15/2020
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    Best photographer ever!

    Emma was wonderful to work with! She made us feel so at ease while taking our engagement and wedding photos! She is so sweet, kind, caring & funny! Our photos are beautiful and we will cherish them for the rest of our lives together! We can't wait to continue to use her for more family photos over the years! Emma is the best and we are so lucky to have worked with her!
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    Taylor T. Sent on 01/25/2021
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    Beyond Expectations

    Emma truly made our special day so special, thanks to her we will have mementos forever! Due to the covid pandemic throwing a wrench in ALL of our wedding plans, we had to reschedule our engagement photo session many times. Emma always worked with us and also reassured us that we would eventually have our session! When we had to postpone our wedding, not only did she ensure us again that she would be there, but she also comforted me through a very upsetting decision. She truly made our photo sessions so much fun. Not only did my husband and I feel comfortable and natural, but we loved the way she captured our happiness! Her photography skills are breathtaking, all of our wedding photos look SO dreamy.

    I would 10/10 recommend Emma, she made our wedding experience truly amazing.
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    Amanda S. Sent on 04/26/2020
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    Best wedding photographer!

    We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our wedding. Emma was amazing! She did such a great job capturing our emotions, special moments, and details we will cherish forever. She has such a fun personality and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!
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    Brianna B. Sent on 03/30/2020
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    Emma is amazing!

    Emma is absolutely AMAZING!! HIRE HER!! Honestly I wanted to find a wedding photographer that could truly capture timeless, classic pictures and Emma did just that. My husband and I wanted to focus on love and having fun with our family and friends so we knew having a photographer that could capture beautiful images amongst all that was our top priority! Emma did JUST THAT. She made the day fun and enjoyable and even helped my mom and I button my wedding dress! Because we were clueless haha. When you hire Emma, you hire the most amazing wedding photographer AND friend. And that is a blessing in itself! Emma sends guides and timelines and helpful tips leading up to the big day (and for the engagement session!) and that is SO helpful. It truly helps take away any worry leading up to the most special day and lets you and your husband try to remain stress-free! Emma puts her heart into every picture she takes and if you view her albums you can see that in an instant. Her second shooter is also amazing and together they make a wonderful team! Pictures are one way to revisit your special day and honestly I am SO beyond happy that I will have Emma's pictures to hold on to forever because they truly bring a smile to my face every time! All of my family and friends say the same! Her pictures speak for themselves :) *I also have to add that prior to my wedding Emma went through one of the most emotional and hardest days of her life--yet she contacted me and told me she would be ready and excited to shoot our big day. How big is her heart?? That's why when you hire Emma, you not only hire the most amazing wedding photographer, but a lifelong friend who truly cares about YOU and delivering timeless wedding pictures. CHECK HER OUT!!
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    Jamie R. Sent on 10/26/2019
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    Emma is AMAZING in all ways!

    You can view her photos and see how amazing and talented that she is, so I want to highlight the experience I had with her throughout the planning process through wedding day. Emma was incredible. Communication was great. Our engagement photos were fun, and it was a great opportunity to meet Emma and connect with her in person almost a year before the wedding. Leading up to the wedding, Emma was responsive and great to work with. She is super organized, and as I said, you can look at her photos and appreciate her ability to capture the best shots of your wedding day. Equally as important is your ability to connect with your photographer and trust that he/she is organized, detailed, on time, and prepared. Emma is all of those things and more! I so very much appreciate all the work she has put and continues to put into her business, both before, during and after wedding day. It is really impressive the amount of work she is able to do and how beautiful everything turns out. Her second shooter was awesome, too! My family and friends all commented on how great Emma was and easy to work with as well as how comfortable she made everyone feel- girls and guys included! I've only seen the sneak peak she sent me the day after the wedding, and I'm in awe of those photos. They're gorgeous, and I cannot wait to see the rest!! Thank you Emma!! I would hire you a million times over and recommend you to everyone I know!
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    Austin Sent on 10/04/2019
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    Amazing! She has such an eye for detail

    Emma was amazing and truly captured every special moment of our wedding day. From the start she made us feel comfortable and All of our pictures turned out so flawless. She did such an amazing job and I highly recommend her!
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    Ashton Sent on 10/02/2019
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    SUCH a pleasure!

    Emma is the absolute BEST! My husband found her before he was going to propose and she captured the proposal and our engagement photos right after (highly recommend btw). As soon as we received those stunning photos and not to mention after having such an awesome and comfortable experience with her and her partner Sarah, we knew she needed to be there for our big day.

    Fast forward a year later and she captured our wedding day even more beautifully. Being the type A person I am, I especially appreciated her attention to detail in her questionnaires so she would be prepared for the day of. She essentially helped curate an extremely detailed timeline for pictures and stuck to it! The best part was how much of a pleasure her and Sarah were to work with. My husband and I truly feel like we were working with a friend.

    Lastly, she turned around our photos so quickly and we cannot stop looking at them! They PERFECTLY captured the day and are so timeless, we’re so happy we have them to look at for the rest of our lives. THANK YOU EMMA!
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    Kathleen D. Sent on 10/10/2019
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    Favorite vendor!

    Emma and her team are amazing. They go above and beyond expectations for your wedding day photography. They calmed any nerves I had, made the photography portion of my day very enjoyable and are very flexible. I’m so glad I hired Emma! Can’t wait to use her in the future for anniversaries and special events.
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    Pamela Sent on 05/15/2019
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    Went in as a client came out as a fan

    Hiring Emma was the best decision I made for my wedding. From the moment we met for our engagement session through the final picture of our wedding day Emma was a true joy and pleasure to work with. She has found her true calling and has a way of putting everyone at ease regardless of how comfortable you are in front of a camera. She is truly a wonderful person and an amazing photographer. Become and #emmalilibride it will be the best and easiest decision you will ever make for your wedding day!
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    Emma is the best!!

    Emma is the best! Plain and simple. She did our wedding in Myrtle and the pictures were phenomenal! I’d hire here again in a heartbeat.
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    Brittany B. Sent on 05/14/2019
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    We love you Emma!!!!

    Ahhh you guys.... seriously, HIRE EMMA!!!!

    Emma was the sweetest, most hilarious and cutest person ever to work with!!! We absolutely loved her, and her photos are GORGEOUS!!!!

    I feel like I'm awkward at times, but for both my wedding and our engagement pictures she made me feel like a model!!!

    She knows the right poses and how to capture the intimacy of those special days in such a beautiful way. She is also so good at relaxing you and getting you to be comfortable in front of the camera... she had both me and my now husband, and our parties, cracking up!!

    Emma, you are truly magnificent!!! You made our day even that much more special and for that I am forever grateful! I am absolutely in love with every one of our pictures. Thank you so much to you and your assistant for everything!!! Tearing up just looking at these pictures again (the happiest of tears!).

    P.S. The photos I uploaded are just screenshots, so don't mind the poor clarity! Emma's files are AMAZING quality and absolutely gorgeous in real life! I was just too lazy to download them haha :)
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    Emily Sent on 08/13/2019
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    I adore Emma!

    Have you ever met someone and instantly just wanted to be best friends with them? That’s Emma. Beautiful both inside and out, Emma is such a joy to be around and her work is timeless and stunning! I had the pleasure of doing my bridal portraits with her, and I am so incredibly grateful I was able to book with her!
    My bridal session was just a few days before my wedding, so needless to say my mom and I were both a little anxious, but Emma walked into the session and within minutes all of our wedding butterflies had flown away! We laughed and happy cried and had the most amazing time! Despite having always felt a bit awkward in front of cameras, Emma made me feel so incredibly comfortable and beautiful!
    Also, her stunning work speaks for itself, but we were blown away when she sent us a sneak peek of my bridal portrait gallery! The photographs were classy and timeless and made me feel so beautiful, which was really just the biggest blessing! It gave me so much more confidence on my wedding day! I could never thank Emma enough for the wonderfully fun experience she gave my mom and I before my wedding or for the beautiful photos that I will cherish for a lifetime! I will 100,000% be working with Emma again in the future, and if you have the opportunity to book with her absolutely grab it!
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    Danielle Sent on 02/22/2019
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    Just a joy!

    Emma was so great to work with! She is so fun and warm hearted. I hate having my picture taken but she made it a breeze. I love our photos so much. She worked with us to make sure our photo package was right for us and made sure to capture what was import to us. I can't wait to have a reason to work with her again!
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    Easy peasy

    Emma was such a joy to work with. My now husband and I were not super comfortable being in front of a camera but Emma made us both really comfortable during the whole process! She made it actually fun! I would only recommend her to anyone looking! Thank you so much, Emma! (And 2nd shooters were absolutely amazing as well!)
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