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Chicago Wedding Photographer | Emily Melissa Photo | Loving in Color
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Meet Emily
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Chicago Wedding Photographer | Emily Melissa Photo | Loving in Color
Welcome
Meet Emily
The Portfolio
The Details
Get in Touch
Welcome
Meet Emily
The Portfolio
The Details
Get in Touch
A man with tattoos sitting on a dock at sunset, facing the water and a flying bird.
A woman in a black dress with dramatic ruffled sleeves poses against a plain background.
A woman participating in a traditional Hindu ritual, having water poured over her head during a religious ceremony, with an orange decorated background.
A person with dark skin and curly hair, wearing earrings and a patterned garment, is holding and touching their hair with both hands, posing against a backlit sky during sunset.
Close-up portrait of a woman with dark skin, curly black hair, large hoop earrings, and pink lipstick, looking over her shoulder at the camera.
Black and white close-up portrait of a young man with textured hair, a nose piercing, earring, and a chain, looking at the camera with a confident expression.
A couple embracing outdoors in a city, with the man kissing the woman's forehead and the woman smiling with her eyes closed, sunlight shining behind them.
Person holding a bundle of sticks or herbs and lighting it with a lighter at sunset.
A woman in a graduation gown and cap stands on a basketball court, holding a basketball and wearing sandals. She is looking down with a relaxed expression.
A person with a tattooed back, wearing a chain necklace, holding a rolled-up object, with a sunset in the background.
A pregnant woman in a fitted black dress with ruffled, puffed sleeves poses against a light gray background.
Back view of a shirtless man with tattoos and curly hair, facing a sunset sky.
Woman in a bright pink dress and red heels standing confidently in front of a green wall.
A happy family of four, including a man, woman, and two young children, sitting outdoors on a blanket during autumn. They are celebrating fall with a pumpkin, and one girl is reaching up as if to wave.
A young woman in a white graduation gown and cap holding a basketball and a diploma on an outdoor basketball court.
A couple standing on a balcony with a city skyline and tall skyscraper in the background, during sunset.
A woman is preparing to shoot a basketball towards the hoop from below.
A young woman in a blue graduation gown and a colorful stole, standing outdoors near a body of water and lush greenery, looking down with her eyes closed.
Two people holding hands, one wearing a shiny, embellished dress and the other wearing a beige sweater and dark jeans.
A pregnant woman in a flowing yellow dress standing with a woman in a black suit, touching her baby bump, inside a room with an intricate, colorful mosaic wall.
Young woman on a basketball court spinning a basketball on her finger
A large group of people, including bride and groom, dressed in formal attire, posing inside a grand, elegant building with high ceilings, wooden paneling, and patterned carpet.
A couple dressed in black holding hands, standing on a small island in a lush, green indoor botanical garden with a glass ceiling and a water feature.
Group of people dancing and enjoying themselves at an outdoor party or event at night, with a woman in a white off-shoulder dress and a man in a green suit in the foreground.
A newlywed couple walking down the aisle at their wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests clapping and celebrating, with elegant candle decorations and a floral arch in the background.
Young woman in a white graduation cap and casual outfit taking a basketball shot on an outdoor basketball court.
A couple dressed in wedding attire walking hand-in-hand outside a restaurant named 'Sarra' with string lights overhead, black and white photo.
A newlywed couple exiting a building, smiling and holding hands, as they are showered with rice. The bride is dressed in a white wedding gown and holding a bouquet, while the groom is in a blue suit with a pink tie and floral garlands around his neck
A woman in a blue graduation gown and kiss scarf walking on a garden path holding a navy mortarboard with a tassel, smiling, at her outdoor graduation ceremony.
Group portrait of wedding party on in staircase at formal venue, including bride and groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and family members, dressed in elegant attire.
A person in a white shirt and jeans at an outdoor basketball court, smiling and preparing to shoot a basketball towards the hoop.
Two young children with dark skin and braided hair, wearing sunglasses and casual clothing, posing in front of a plain white background. One child is standing on a wooden box, adjusting their sunglasses, while the other is sitting on the floor with h
A pregnant woman with short black hair and red lipstick, sitting on a person's lap, touching her belly, while a woman with braided hair and earrings gently holds her, against a plain light background.
A man in traditional Native American dress, wearing a headdress with colorful feathers and face paint, holds a decorated staff. There is a young woman in the background also wearing a feathered headdress.
A wedding couple standing outdoors, with the groom kissing the bride's forehead. The bride has closed eyes, wearing a floral embroidered strapless dress, pearl earrings, and a veil. The groom is in a blue suit with a pink bow tie and boutonniere, hol
A smiling woman with long curly dark hair, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans with distressed details, and hoop earrings, standing against a white background.
A young woman with braided hair standing outdoors on a basketball court, holding a basketball with the number 23 in red, wearing a white tank top and ripped jeans, with a basketball hoop visible in the background.
A woman and a young girl with curly hair sharing a joyful moment, with the woman kneeling and hugging the girl, both smiling and laughing.
A joyful African-American father and son playing together on the floor, with the son on top of the father, both smiling.
A joyful African American family of five dressed in formal attire, smiling and laughing together indoors.
A wedding party inside a grand staircase hall, with brides in ivory dresses holding bouquets and grooms in black tuxedos, posing for a formal photo.
A bride and groom walking down the aisle, holding hands, smiling, with guests clapping and taking photos in a decorated wedding venue.
A same-sex couple, one in a beige ornate wedding dress and the other in a burgundy suit, walk hand-in-hand on a rooftop walkway with a city skyline in the background.
Two women exchanging vows during a wedding ceremony, holding hands and smiling, with a officiant holding a microphone and reading from a book in between them, in a brightly lit indoor setting.
A couple standing close together on a city waterfront at sunset, with a city skyline in the background, and a bird flying overhead.
A newlywed couple holding hands, walking down the aisle at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests applauding and taking photos, with a floral arrangement in the background.
A woman dressed in a flowing yellow gown with puffed shoulders, sitting on a wooden chair in a worn, distressed room with peeling paint and textured walls. She wears a gold crown-like headpiece and has red lipstick, with a confident expression.
A man sitting on a chair in a room with posters on the wall, wearing a cap and a T-shirt, with a partially visible door that has a sign reading "DONT BE A CLOWN."
A black and white portrait of a woman with chin on hand, looking to the side, with dark hair and wearing a dark top.
A man with a beard and mustache wearing a red shirt with black, white, and blue dragons, standing against a colorful brick wall with yellow, green, and red paint, next to a red metal gate.
A tall building covered with dense green ivy vines, with a red door and a person standing nearby on the sidewalk.
A man in a red blazer and white shirt is sitting in a dark room, smiling, while holding a lit cigar and exhaling smoke, with a decorative wall hanging and window in the background.
A group of ten people, including women and children, standing outdoors under a large tree during daytime, dressed in semi-formal and casual clothing, smiling for the camera.
A happy Black bride and groom embracing outdoors against a blue sky, with the groom kissing the bride on the cheek.
Two women smiling at a celebration, one in a floral dress holding a colorful bouquet, the other in a pink dress with matching hat and jewelry, in a warmly decorated indoor setting.

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Witnessing so many diverse ceremonies over the years reminds me that we are all part of something much larger than ourselves. Heritage is a living thing; regardless of the tradition, it’s in the way we honor our past to light the path for those
Swept away on a windy day
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The quiet art of intimacy.
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For the couples who skipped the script and kept the magic. ✨ 
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second: @melissacervantesphoto 
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venue: @triggerchicago 
hmua: @sandythinnes_mua 
florals: @flowersfordreams 
rentals: @arcanarental
Legacy isn’t money. Or milestones. 
It’s the love our children will remember. 
This is what it looks like to grow roots in Chicago. ✨

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Date night Chicago-style: street art, red convertibles, and pinball battles both claim to win. 🏆 
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Imagine:
It’s a mid-summer evening and the sun is setting over your favorite city. You + the Love of your life get to float along its famous river and exchange vows in front of all of your very favorite people. Afterwards, you celebrate with so
Being a photographer is far more than what meets the eye.
I stand as a witness to tradition, holding space for the moments that stitch our lives together.
The tassel turned at graduation.
The quiet courage of beginning again — a new career, a n
Tomorrow, on 6/19, I’ll be 40.

In celebration of such, I’d like to share some of my more intimate memories with you as many of you’ve been so gracious to share yours with me.

The end of my 30s feels less like a goodbye and more li
Spring is finally springing! ☀️🌺💕
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