Emily Carlson Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,500

About Emily Carlson Photography

Emily Carlson Photography

Hi! I'm Emily Carlson, a wedding photographer based in South Dakota, Southern California, & available wherever your love takes you. With a calm, people-focused approach, I capture bright, timeless images that reflect the joy, connection, and heart of your day. I'm passionate about helping couples feel relaxed, supported, and fully present while documenting your story.

What sets me apart is the care I pour into every couple I work with. I genuinely love weddings!! The emotion, the anticipation, the connection all bring me such joy! I treat each one with the significance it deserves. By taking the time to understand what matters most to you, I photograph with intention, & create images that reflect the heart of your relationship rather than simply documenting the day.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

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•Lindsey B.•Dec 20, 2025
Emily Carlson Photography was a dream to work with. From the moment we first spoke, Emily was clear, concise, friendly and enthusiastic in her communication, putting us at ease and making us feel confident in her abilities. The final photos were absolutely beautiful, with such attention to detail that every moment was captured perfectly. Emily helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera, allowing her to beautifully document our love. We could not be happier with the stunning photos that will allow us to relive the special day for years to come.
STUNNING WEDDING PHOTOS! CAPTURED EVERY MOMENT!
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•Harlie•Dec 11, 2025
Emily Carlson Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, Emily's warm, attentive and reassuring communication style put us at ease and made the entire process seamless. Her bright, sharp, high quality and warm photography captured all the raw, candid moments that we will cherish forever. Emily has an incredible eye for detail and was able to beautifully document our special day, from the formal portraits to the in-between candid shots. She was so helpful in guiding us through posing during the formal photos, while also managing to get stunning, natural shots. Emily's quick turnaround time also meant we got to relive our wedding day just weeks after the event. We are thrilled with the timeless photos she delivered, and our family and friends were equally impressed. Emily’s kindness and strong work ethic shone through in every interaction she had with our bridal party and guests throughout the day. We truly cannot recommend Emily Carlson Photography highly enough.