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Welcome! I'm a wedding photographer, wife, and mom to a sweet baby boy we call John-John.

I started this business because I believe that every couple deserves not only gorgeous images from their wedding day, but an experience that allows them to be fully present and feel absolutely incredible!

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In October 2018, my brother Jack passed away unexpectedly. He went to sleep one night and never woke up. Months later we learned he’d suffered a cardiac event that couldn’t have been anticipated or prevented. My strong, healthy, smart, loving brother, the person my entire family looked up to even though he was technically the […]

How to Help a Grieving Friend

Intimate Backyard Wedding: Emily + Fredy

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6 Tips for Easy Entertaining

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Even though Rachel + Miguel are already technically husband and wife, we still did an “engagement” session because it is so much fun and it is invaluable time for my couples to get to know me and for me to know them!

Spring Engagement: Rachel + Miguel

My Minimalist Wardrobe

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Introducing the New EmilyBelson.com

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I know that taking pictures can be an intimidating experience. Most of us are not professional models and it’s weird to think of someone you hardly know snapping away as you are supposed to “look natural!”

Classic DC Spring Engagement Session: Kristen + Brian

In-Home Newborn Session: Baby George

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Our Favorite Newborn Essentials

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Baby Mateo arrived early this year to his adoring parents Maria and Matt. It was so special to capture this new chapter in their beautiful, peaceful home on a sunny morning just like the day I photographed their maternity session. Little Mateo was a wonderful subject, only squeaking in the way newborns do when he […]

In-Home Newborn Session: Baby Mateo

- kathleen

"Emily made us feel (and look!) like true supermodels! With her humor, guidance, and enthusiasm our wedding photos are more than we could have hoped for."

- catherine

"She made us feel comfortable and like our best selves throughout. We couldn't have asked for anything more! Emily is poised, professional, super friendly, and you'll probably be best friends by the time the shoot is over. "

- alexis

"Her style is the perfect mix between documentary and fine art: she captured the real candid moments while also directing us into picture-perfect poses with an eye for the details. Plus, she is so sweet!"

- jessica M.

"She clearly has an intuitive talent that is rare in any field. Nothing compares to the professionalism, warmth, care, and instinct that Emily possesses. Her photos are gorgeous no matter what!"

- jessica S.

"She captured our happiness and gave us priceless memories from a day where we have so few! She is creative, super fun, and a joy to work with."

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If you're looking for photography that is so much more than just gorgeous images, it's an experience that allows you to be fully present with the ones you love, you're in the right place.

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