about me…

For those of you who are wondering, the pronunciation of my last name is ji-GOO. It’s French. It’s fantastic and so fun to say! I love it! (But I love the man who gave it to me more!!)

Growing up, I would not have considered myself a confident or outgoing person. Photography has helped me learn a lot about myself – the good and the bad – and I have grown so much through it.

I have been taking pictures since I was a kid (about 8 years old is when I took my first photo!). If I am being honest, I would much rather be behind a camera than in front of one. As I grew in my abilities and confidence, I ventured into many different types of photography— from only doing portraits to all different areas which include weddings, families, maternity, newborns, lifestyle, and events. I enjoy all the different experiences for various reasons. Every setting brings a new challenge, a new opportunity, a new moment to be captured and forever remembered.

Photography holds a special place in my heart & the more you get to know me, the more you’ll see that. I treasure being able to capture moments that may be easily missed in the craziness of life. In each photograph, my goal is to be able to reveal your true self – your amazing & quirky personality – and to show you how precious and wonderful you are! Ready? Let’s go!

Get to know me through some of these photos over the years! :)

Fun Facts 

I love Jeeps
I am a painter
I feel most alive in nature
I got married when I was 21
I am a big dreamer
I love singing to loud music in the car
I am adventurous yet cautious
I love maps
I would wake up at 3 am just to go stargazing
I love hiking
I love cheese
I have 2 younger brothers
I love exploring back country roads
I wear my hair in french braids a lot
I love making people feel beautiful
My favorite place is Mt. Rainier
I can drive a stick shift
I love hand-lettering
My husband is a Marine
I love collaborating with others

Kind Words

From viewing their blog post: “Ohhh my WORD! Emily, my eyes get misty replaying all these incredible moments that you captured so flawlessly. I am incredibly grateful for your friendship and for always making us feel so important.

I still remember booking our first photo session, I feared I wouldn’t know how to pose or that I would look like I was trying too hard. To this day your guidance with each photo shoot makes our sessions feel so organic and comfortable.

We are looking forward to many more photo shoots, thank you for being apart of our family, and for capturing our journey together. We couldn’t ask for a more professional and gifted photographer.

We love you!”
-Schelise

"We LOVE Emily! We found her through another contact and have been nothing short of amazed by all she does. We hired her for an engagement shoot and then most recently our wedding in early September. Having Emily at our wedding was so great--she was warm and inviting, just like having another friend/family member there. She truly cares about YOU and wants you to look great and feel great in the photos. She is passionate about her craft and is so much fun to work with. She always made us feel comfortable and confident. She is just such a joy to work with. We plan on hiring Emily for all our future photography needs!"
-Hillary

Emily did a fantastic job with our family photos! It was a relaxed atmosphere and she did a great job engaging our kids. She was so easy to work with, and I would highly recommend using her talented services!
-Tai

"Emily shot our wedding this past summer in Central Oregon and she was amazing. Our location was covered in smoke from the forest fires in August, and our venue no longer had any trace of the mountain view. Other outdoor surroundings that looked "rustic" in sunlight looked really dingy on the day of the wedding...but her amazing eye and talent gave us vibrant photos! I'm so glad we have memories of our wedding day that truly focus on the joy of our relationship and loved ones. In addition, she is sweet, professional, and made me much more relaxed as the ceremony time approached! I wish we lived in Oregon so we could be friends!"
-Mimi

I've been collaborating via modeling with Emily for a little over a year. When she takes pictures, she not only captures a beautiful and successful image, but she has the sheer talent and ability to capture the personality of her subject(s). This is why each of Emily's works are uniquely stunning based upon who she is working with. With a keen knowledge of the most current photography techniques, years of experience, a great educational background, a history of mentorship by some of Portland's finest photographers, and a warm personality, I would absolutely feel confident recommending Emily's photography services to any client. 
-Erika

As family friends, we've had the joy and privilege to watch as Emily has flourished into a beautiful and talented photographer. What a treat to now be able to call ourselves 'clients' as well! Emily captured the comfortable, broken-in, "seasoned" kind of love and laughter that comes after 25+ years of marriage! Highly recommend for all your photography needs!
-Melissa