I'm a photographer. I'm also a wife, mom of teens plus a little, sister, and friend. I believe God has given me this work because it expands me creatively and enriches my subjects' confidence and memories. “I didn’t know I look like that!” is my favorite reaction to hear at gallery reveals.

Great portraits remind us of the best of who we are, and the connections that impact us beyond even time. It thrills my heart to capture this magic in my clients’ stories!

When you arrive at your session, I want it to feel like I’m an old friend, not a stranger with a camera. That's because portraits are done best when the subject has a relationship of trust with the photographer. Keep reading to get to know me, beyond the camera.

Meet Emily Gilliam

For fun

netflix binge:

book genre:

most days:

editing ritual:

About me

  • Jared is my husband and high school sweetheart.

           we've been BFFs since I was 16

  • We have three precious, witty kids.

           ages 19, 15, and 8

  • I love decorating and dance.

          more wall space and pointe shoes, please

  • I'm a reflective introvert and Enneagram 4.

            ...who also loves theme parties

  • I started my photography journey in 2020, fell into a deep-dive, and never stopped learning.

           I'm thrilled I get to celebrate confidence




Gilmore Girls or The Office

Taylor Swift and iced coffee

Pilates or walks with my lab, Lily

memoirs and biographies

and connection in my subjects!