About Me

I've spent much of my life around sport—as a water polo goalie, coach, and now as a photographer. Each perspective has changed the way I see it.
As a Division I collegiate athlete, I experienced the discipline, sacrifice, adrenaline, and emotion firsthand. As a coach, I learned to look beyond performance—to recognize the passion, challenges, and experiences that shape an athlete along the way. As a photographer, I now have the opportunity to bring those perspectives together.
I photograph sports because there is something powerful and beautiful about capturing people at the edge of what they can do. The split second before a play. The intensity of competition. The resilience after failure. The celebration of something earned. These are stories of dedication, identity, and human potential.
My goal is to create imagery that preserves those stories and gives athletes, teams, and brands a visual identity that feels as powerful as the work behind it.

Capturing what brings athletes, teams, and brands to life.

Athlete

I understand the subject.‍‍

Coach

I understand sport.

Photographer

‍‍I know how to capture it.

Athletes & Teams

Working with high school, college, and club programs.

Clients
OV Aquatics Club
USA Water Polo

Brands

Showcasing sports apparel and products in action.

Clients
Athleta

"I had such a great experience working with Ema! She took athletic shots of me, and they turned out absolutely amazing. She has a great eye for capturing movement in such a natural and dynamic way. It was so easy to work with her she made me feel comfortable right away and kept the whole session fun and relaxed. I’m so happy with the results and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and creative photographer!"

Sarah Medik

"I cannot recommend Ema enough!! She took our engagement photos and absolutely exceeded every expectation. Not only are the pictures stunning, but she made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable the entire time. Ema made it feel so natural and fun and it ended up being one of our favorite memories from this season of life."

Rachel Westphal

"I did a solo photoshoot with Ema and it was perfect! She’s so talented and the photos turned out amazing. She created a mood board beforehand, which helped a lot, and made the whole process super easy. During the shoot she guided me through poses, where to look, what to do, and made me feel really comfortable. I 1000% recommend her!"

Ana Alice Amaral

"Ema was such a service provider. She took time to scope out different locations, helped with our outfit coordination, and made us super comfortable during the shoot. Her energy and direction helped us relax and feel natural. We will DEFINITELY schedule with her again. 10/10 experience!!!"

Rachel Morrison

Testimonials