Emerie leigh photography
Milwaukee Photographer Specializing in Weddings, Elopements, and Engagement Photography — Traveling Worldwide
Here Are My Photo Services based around wisconsin and beyond!
Capturing All Your Precious Moments for Life
"Choosing your photographer for your wedding can be one of the hardest decisions, but Emerie makes it so easy. If you’re looking for someone who’s kind, patient, and also wicked talented then you’re in the right spot. I cannot speak highly enough of both Emerie and her work!"
- Gabby & Tyler
Documenting your story.
Visual Storytelling for the Laid Back, Fun, and Intentional Venturers
Thoughtful Imagery For Couples Drawn To Intentional Moments, Refined Aesthetics, and Emotionally True Storytelling.
Hi, my name is Emerie DiGiovanni and I want to be YOUR photographer! Opening Emerie Leigh Photography was always about appreciating the finer moments in life and taking on the responsibility of capturing them for you to remember now and long into the future. Offering both local and destination wedding, engagement, elopement, family, and couple photography, the leading way for me to give you the photos and experience you and your loved ones deserve is by helping you be as relaxed AND excited as possible. If you’re weighing the photography services Milwaukee has to offer, my hope is that the professional photography you choose feels less like hiring a vendor and more like inviting a friend with a camera.
Why Couples Choose Emerie Leigh Photography
- A Milwaukee photographer specializing in wedding photography, elopements, and engagement sessions — serving Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and lake-country couples across WI.
- Documentary storytelling meets editorial art, capturing candid moments, golden hour light, and the genuine joy of your big day.
- Warm, timeless editing with true-to-life colors so your beautiful photos still feel amazing decades from now.
- Relaxed, calm direction that helps you feel comfortable, so every photograph feels genuine — never stiff or staged.
- Local and destination services, with the option to travel and document your entire wedding experience from planning to the final dance.
- High-quality images delivered with a print release, so your favorite pictures can become wall art, an album, or prints for the families on both sides.
- Sessions happen on location - at your venue, at home, or somewhere that already means something to you - rather than in a rented studio, so the environment reflects your unique story.
Let’s Tell Your Love Story
Your wedding day deserves beautiful photos that reflect who you truly are, so don’t wait to start planning. Whether you’re dreaming of a Green Bay celebration, a lakeside elopement, or a Madison engagement session, I’d be grateful to capture your special moments. Browse my
real weddings and
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inquire here to talk through your idea — I can’t wait to hear one of my favorite stories yet: yours. Tell me what you’re picturing and we’ll talk through session types, locations, and timing until the plan feels right - I’m always thrilled when a couple arrives with a Pinterest board and we get to turn it into reality.
Your wedding day is more than a series of events - it is a collection of moments, emotions, and fleeting details that deserve to be preserved with intention. My approach is rooted in a balance of documentary storytelling and refined editorial artistry, offering gentle guidance when needed while allowing space for genuine connection and emotion to naturally unfold. The moments you didn’t expect often become the ones you treasure most. The expression on your face when you first see your husband or wife, the toast that made everyone cry, the wonderful chaos of the last song - the ability to slow an unforgettable day down into a few hundred honest frames is the whole point, and it’s why every professional image I deliver is chosen with intention rather than dropped into a folder.
Inspired by warmth and nostalgia, my editing style embraces depth, true-to-life skin tones, and timeless color that will feel just as meaningful decades from now. Every image is created with care and purpose, preserving not only how your day looked, but the atmosphere, movement and feeling of it all in an honest and elevated way. Warm light does most of that work, so I plan around the lighting your day already has: window light while hair and makeup are finishing, the golden hour after dinner, and the last stunning minutes before the sun drops.
What To Expect When Working with Emerie
Personalized Photo Experiences
Not only will your photo sessions be relaxed, fun, and focused on you, they are personalized to who YOU are! In collaborating with each individual, couple, or family I photograph, I reveal to you through captured images those special little moments you may not realize you have. Every session is led with calm direction so you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and the candid moments between you are captured naturally. Before your photo shoot we’ll talk through what you’re hoping for, so you arrive feeling confident instead of wondering what to do with your hands.
Traveling to You and With You
Especially for those special wedding days and elopements that take place in a location fit for a dream, I can travel with you and your family to document every part of your journey together! Not located in my hometown of Oconomowoc? Not a problem! When you book, let me know where you are located and I will be on my way! From Milwaukee rooftops to Green Bay shorelines and lake golden hour portraits, I specialize in following your love story wherever it leads. That includes anywhere in the Milwaukee area, from downtown rooftops to the lakefront, as well as the rest of Wisconsin and wherever else your plans take you.
Memories Forever Preserved
When you connect with me to photograph you or your family, I know that this is more than just a set of photographs - this is an investment in memories you will cherish forever. I utilize my creative critical thinking and photography skills to provide you with the most beautifully authentic photographs possible. As a photographer with a focus on intimate events such as weddings, my style blends vintage warmth with elegant, editorial images. I focus on quality over volume, taking photos of the details that make your wedding yours: the rings, the dancing, the guests laughing, the warm light at sunset. That passion for real weddings and genuine joy is the heart of my business. My couples often tell me how helpful it is to have a photographer who feels like one of their friends. My expertise is in staying close enough to catch the genuine emotions as they happen, and far enough back that nobody performs for the lens - that is what turns a gallery into lasting memories instead of a set of nice pictures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book you as my Milwaukee photographer?
Booking is simple. Here’s the process:
- Reach out through my contact page to start the conversation.
- You can also get in touch with me via email (hello@el.photos) so I can learn about your wedding day and ideas.
- Schedule a call so we can talk through dates, locations, and your vision.
- Sign the contract as agreed, and your date is officially reserved.
What areas of Wisconsin do you serve?
I’m based near Oconomowoc and photograph real weddings throughout Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. I also travel worldwide, so if your search for a photographer leads somewhere further, I’ll be there.
Do you photograph engagements and elopements too?
Yes. Beyond wedding photography, I offer engagement sessions and elopement coverage, plus family and couple photography. See all services for details.
What does your editing style look like?
Warm, timeless, and true-to-life colors with a soft vintage feel. I want your images to look elegant and emotional today and just as meaningful forever.
Will you help me feel comfortable in front of the camera?
Absolutely. I lead with calm direction and a relaxed, fun energy so you feel comfortable, and the candid moments — the laughing, the dancing, the quiet glances — happen naturally.
Which photography services Milwaukee couples book most often?
Weddings and elopements, followed by engagement sessions and family and couples photography - those four session types are all I offer, and that focus is deliberate. Wedding bookings include eight hours of coverage on the big day, a complimentary engagement session, and high quality images delivered with a print release. Most Milwaukee area clients start with an inquiry, and we talk it all through before anything is booked.
Do you offer videography, or work alongside a videographer?
I’m a photographer, not a videographer, so videography isn’t something I offer. If video matters to you, book a separate team and tell me who they are - I’m always happy to communicate with videographers ahead of time so neither of us ends up in the other’s shots, and so the two of us feel like one team to you and your guests.
How far in advance should I book?
Popular dates fill quickly, so don’t wait. The sooner you reach out, the better the chance I can celebrate your love story and capture the beautiful photos and memories you’ll treasure for life. Once we’ve talked and you decide to move forward, a signed contract and retainer hold the date, and from there we start developing a loose timeline together.
