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You're looking for someone to be your biggest fan?
Perfect, I’m Emma and one of my main jobs around here is cheering you on! I adore the people I get to work with and I consider it one of my greatest joys to get to help you feel your most comfortable in front of the camera.
Graduating is a big deal.
You’ve done it. 13 years of school! So much homework. So many friends. And so many memories made in between. I’m here to help you celebrate what you’ve accomplished and feel empowered for what you’ll tackle next!
I'm Type A...
So you don't have to be.
Let me handle the details. You just have fun.
It’s a blessing and a curse, what can I say? I’ve been a high-achieving, hustling go-getter for as long as me (and my mom) can remember.
But this is to your advantage. I’ll notice everything: the hair that’s out of place, when you’re not 100% comfortable in a pose, and the exact song you need to loosen up.
- Lauren
“i cannot recommend emma enough!”
She took graduation pictures for me and made the experience so wonderful. She makes the session SO fun with her bubbly personality and her speaker in hand, making it so easy to feel comfortable behind the camera. The photos turned out amazing & she was able to get them back to me so quickly. Cannot recommend her enough!
And why I do this in the first place
Cheers to you Dad. I love and miss you always.
Top: Friends, MoM & Me
Left: Dad & Me
Right: ME IN MY DAD'S ARMS ON ROUTE BACK TO THE US AFTER BEING ADOPTED AT 7 MONTHS OLD
Bottom right: mom & me
The importance of photographs
Bummer alert, trigger warning, take a deep breath … I’m gonna say something a little sad. But there’s a happy ending, I promise!
I lost my dad when I was 15. When he passed from cancer, we immediately gathered all we had left of him, including photos. For the first time, I realized how powerful photos were. When you lose someone, you just want all your memories of them in one place. They bring you back to moments, to seasons, to memories. It’s the main reason I decided to become a photographer and as cheesy as it sounds, I can feel my dad with me as I do this work. I do it so seniors and their families have their memories close, forever.
Fun & Maybe Surprising Facts
Get to know more about me, Emma Flanagan
...from Bac Giang, VietNam. I believe with all my heart that family comes in all shapes and sizes, and I’m grateful for the family I’m fortunate to call mine.
I'm a voice memo gal...
I was a dancer and theater kid for 16 years...
I was adopted when I was 7 months old...
I don't drink caffeine...
...and I work out at the gym every morning at 6am. I’m partial to weight lifting. Told you, Type A. Blessing, curse, yada yada.
...it’s true! They feel so much more personable. When you hear someone’s voice, it helps you get to know someone before you even meet them. I love getting to know my clients this way before their session even begins.
...now, I'm a lifetime fan & supporter of the performing arts. I’ve performed in various dance + musical theater productions for over 250K audience members.
- Clara
“Emma spent so much time making sure every photo was the best that it could be. She knew all the perfect spots for the cutest, most classic photos!”
FYI...
Emma Flanagan Photography is for all people from all walks of life.
I welcome and celebrate everyone. I'm dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated. Let's capture genuine moments together, honoring the beauty of diversity and individuality.
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