Hey, it's Ema

A girl walking along a cliff overlooking the ocean during sunrise.
A beautiful women wearing a black top and a colorful, printed long skirt, looking over her shoulder.
A female graduate walking along a beach pier.
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, I realized I’d always been pulled toward art and storytelling. About four 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 to a Sony Alpha 6400 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.

Why 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.

2-Week Development

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

Lifetime Maintenance

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

Testimonials

"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

"Their suggestions and timeliness made this project easy to put together in a four week period. I am extremely pleased with our new website and donation turnout!"

Nicole Mendoza

Graphic Design & Email Marketing 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

Photography Client