โWhere do I even begin? Hiring Emma (and the Canyon & Pine team) was, without question, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
From the first message, Emma made us feel seen, understood, and genuinely cared forโnot just as clients, but as people. Her warmth, clarity, and professionalism stood out right away. She was never pushy or salesyโjust honest, open, and full of heart. You can feel how much she loves what she does, and that passion shines through every step of the way.
Planning with her was such a gift. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, asked thoughtful questions, and helped build a timeline that felt intentional and realistic. We had no idea how much a great photographer could shape the rhythm of the day, but Emma guided us with total ease. She helped us make decisions we didnโt even know we needed to makeโlike the best time for a first look or how to slip away for sunset portraits without missing the dance floor. Every call and email left us feeling more prepared and genuinely excited.
She was organized without being rigid, confident without being controlling, and always a joy to talk to. Her communication was flawlessโfast responses, clear expectations, and tons of insight from someone who truly knows weddings inside and out.
On the day itself, she was pure magic. She showed up calm, ready, and creative. She struck this beautiful balance between leading and stepping backโgiving just enough direction to help us feel confident in front of the camera (and we are not camera people), while still letting real, candid moments unfold. Nothing felt forced. Just natural and authentic and beautifully captured.
Thereโs a steadiness to her presence that put everyone at easeโnot just us, but our families, wedding party, and even the more chaotic guests. She got beautiful portraits of our parents, caught blink-and-you-miss-it moments with our friends, and wrangled our huge, goofy bridal party without breaking a sweat. Her team was just as wonderfulโkind, professional, totally in sync. You can tell theyโre not just skilled, but genuinely care.
And then the gallery arrived. Iโm not exaggeratingโwe screamed. Every photo was stunningโtrue to color, thoughtfully composed, and full of emotion. We saw ourselves in these photos in a way we never have before. They werenโt overly trendy or filtered. They were timeless, honest, vibrant, and full of life. You could feel the intention behind each frameโthe lighting, the angles, the storytelling. She delivered everything with care and artistry, and the gallery was so easy to navigate and share.
People havenโt stopped talking about our photos. Weโve had so many guests tell us theyโre some of the best theyโve ever seenโand we agree.
More than anything, Emma is just an incredible human. Kind, thoughtful, funnyโshe pours her heart into every wedding she takes on. We never felt like โjust another client.โ She treated our day with the same care and intention we did, and that made all the difference.
If youโre on the fenceโdonโt be. Book her. Book her yesterday. Youโre not just hiring someone to take pretty pictures. Youโre bringing in someone who will support you, advocate for you, and create heirlooms youโll treasure for the rest of your life.
Weโre forever grateful. Thank you, Emma.โ
