Hey, it's Ema

Born and raised in Southern California, I’ve always been one with the water. I eventually played Division I water polo at two schools. After graduating from CSULB with a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Graphic Design, I realized I’d always been pulled toward art and storytelling. About five years ago, I bought my first camera — a little Nikon Coolpix off eBay — and took it everywhere. My Instagram slowly filled with unique, beautiful snapshots of my life… tiny stories I didn’t even realize I was capturing. Photography became this quiet passion I carried with me, something that made every moment feel a little more meaningful.

Two years later, that creative spark crossed paths with my professional world. As a water polo coach, I volunteered to run our club’s Instagram, and that simple task turned into something much bigger. I found myself pulled into their rebrand — helping with a new website, professional photos, and logo design. Around the same time, I upgraded my gear and started taking photos for friends — LinkedIn headshots, graduation moments, and fun lifestyle shoots. Every few months, I invested in another lens or piece of equipment, slowly building the foundation of a creative career. Now, I’m intentionally growing the dream I once thought was unrealistic — blending photography, branding, and visual storytelling to capture meaningful moments for people, uplift brands, and make a positive impact, even if small.

Design Softwares

Design Software

Each platform is selected based on your business needs—balancing design, functionality, and long-term usability.

Webflow for complex, SEO driven, animated sites that come to life!
Wix & Shopify for simpler, more administrative function.
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Branding is developed through Adobe Illustrator and Canva, creating a cohesive system you can confidently use across all platforms.

Photography Gear

Every tool used is intentionally chosen to deliver high-quality, consistent results—whether capturing fast-paced action or timeless moments.

‍Sony Alpha 7V for high-performance shooting across sports and lifestyle sessions.
Sony Alpha 6400 as a reliable secondary body for flexibility and backup coverage.
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Tamron 17–70mm f/2.8 for versatile, all-around storytelling.
Sigma 70–200mm f/2.8 for capturing sharp detail, movement, and depth.

Professionally refined using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Why Work With Me?

I offer web design, branding guidance, and photography — flexible services that you can choose individually or combine for a unified brand presence. From responsive, SEO-ready websites to thoughtful brand direction and clean professional imagery, everything I create is crafted to elevate your identity and stand the test of time.

Collaboration Welcomed

Have a firsthand, directive grasp on your requested services with routine check-ins, 24-hour response time, and service add-ons at any time.

Lifetime Maintenance

For a monthly subscription, you can request routine updates and adjustments across any completed project — web & branding.

2-Week Developments

Get your website, branding package, or photos delivered in as little as 14 days.

My Design Timeline

Revise, proofread, and add finishing touches

Build your brand's digital home and/or brand templates

Understand your brand, audience, and goals

Draft moodboards and visual concepts

Launch & transfer site/templates

Photo Timeline

Upload, select & edit

Plan location, styling, and creative direction

Shoot Day!

Inquire & discuss your vision

Share gallery & download images

"Working with Ema on The Lionesses' Den was a game changer. She built our website and social media presence from scratch with such creativity and care. Her attention to detail is spot on, always adding that special touch, making everything professional and authentic! She genuinely pours her heart in, and honestly, I couldn’t have done it without her!"

Cristina Clark

Website/Logo Design Client

"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

Photography Client

"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