I shot my first wedding in high school in 2010, and have worked with hundreds of amazing couples since then. I spend many weekends witnessing and documenting many unique, beautiful, sacred and intimate moments between couples and their loved ones and that just hasn’t gotten old. I believe whole-heartedly in un-coerced, honest wedding photos. I want you to experience your day and then see familiar photos of yourself and your people exactly as they are, without interruption. I would consider it a huge privilege and honor to be a witness and documentarian at your wedding.

I am based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. My husband, Luke, and I got married May 2020 on a warm and windy day on Lake Michigan with our parents and siblings present. We welcomed our daughter, Frances, in the Fall of 2025.

Read more about my approach here

and read some kind words from past clients here.

— I love rich vivid color, snail mail, messy bouquets, key changes, and cozy lighting. A good thrift find, watercolors, the sound of a symphony tuning, and grainy blurry old photos.

— I’m very happy in a kayak, or on my yellow bike. Also at the lakeshore, or walking around my neighborhood.

— I'll want to ask you about your latest trip, favorite concert,

and current Netflix show.

— I have around 15 pairs of glasses, give or take. Some people may say that’s too many, I think it’s fine.

Instagram: @emilymoelkerphoto

Personal instagram: @emilytilma

I lived in India for awhile and afterwards I also backpacked around Thailand, Bali, Australia and New Zealand.

— you can view some of my travel photos here.

— you can also visit my print shop here.

— you can see some videos I've made here.

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