Emma Melin Studios


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $5,250

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Packages

Prices start at $5,250


About Emma Melin Studios

Emma Melin Studios

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Hey there, I'm Emma! I am an outgoing and free-spirited photographer living in Manhattan (but born & raised in the Midwest! My heart longs for creating art and telling remarkable stories. I love a good trip to the farmers market, a wine night with my friends, and spending time with my loved ones. Emma Melin Studios is queer-owned and is an inclusive wedding vendor!

Life is about enjoying the little things. Like dancing in the kitchen with your partner or breakfast in bed on a Sunday. My job is as your photographer to show you how these seemingly minuscule moments are something truly beautiful. Emma Melin Studios exists to preserve your most precious and beautiful moments, no matter how big or small.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Emma Melin Studios packages

Gold Package

10 hours

Peak pricing $6,500

Description

This package is best suited for couples looking for their whole day to be covered. With this package you can expect to have your getting ready captured up to as well as those sloppy drunk dancing photos. Couples who are having traditional elements or larger weddings often choose this package.

What’s included
  • Pre-booking consultation
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Gallery Delivery Gift
  • Timeline Assistance
  • Up to 10 hours of coverage
  • Minimum of 500 photos
  • 6-12 week turn around time
  • Second Shooter for 8 hours

Silver Package

8 hours

Peak pricing $5,250

Description

This package is best for couples who don't need a full day's worth of coverage but still want the majority of their day captured. This package is enough to cover the very end of getting ready up until the big moments during your reception like speeches and first dances! This is a good option for couples who are having a more non-traditional day.

What’s included
  • Pre-booking consultation
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Gallery delivery gift
  • Timeline assistance
  • Up to 8 hours of coverage
  • Minimum of 300 photos
  • 6-12 week turn around time

Reviews

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  • The best photographer

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    Emma L.Aug 21

    I truly can't say enough good things about Emma. From our initial consultation, I instantly got such a good vibe from her, and she never once gave me any reason to think otherwise! Throughout the planning process and now into our post-wedding bliss, my fiancé and I constantly said to each other that she was one of the best vendors we hired. She communicated clearly and easily, quickly answered our most minute questions in a way that made us feel taken care of, and made the awkwardness of picture taking feel so natural. We love our photos so much, and everyone else who has seen them has raved about how good they are and marveled at how she managed to take such excellent photos while remaining completely out of the way of the festivities. We had such blind trust in her that we kind of just let her do her thing, and she nailed it. Hire Emma! You won't regret it.

  • Emma is simply the best

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    Alex P.Aug 11, 2025

    It’s hard to put into words how amazing Emma Melin is! She is talented, professional and a joy to spend time with—the whole package! From the beginning it was clear that Emma is super organized and experienced. She kept in touch over the months between when we initially booked and the day of the wedding and was super helpful as we finalized our day-of timeline and other logistical details. We also really enjoyed our engagement shoot because it gave us a chance to get used to being photographed and to get to know Emma better so that by the time the wedding came around it felt like having a friend there to cheer us on! We also felt so lucky as queer couple to get to work with a queer photographer. The photos in our final gallery are just as amazing as we hoped and our friends and family keep telling us how much they love them. We’re especially happy that we decided to do the film add-on, those photos are extra special. Emma truly captured the day so perfectly and we’re so grateful that we’ll have these photos forever. Thank you, Emma!!

  • The Best Decision We Made for Our Wedding

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    Samantha O.Aug 3, 2025

    Working with Emma was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Her eye for detail is unmatched - she didn’t just take beautiful photos, she told the story of our day in a way that felt perfectly intimate, authentic, and beautiful. I was really blown away by how she captured the light/shadows, the emotions, the in-between moments, and every single key moment. She was somehow was everywhere and nowhere all at once - never intrusive, but always present. Every time we look through our gallery we’re instantly transported back to the feelings we felt throughout day - the joy, the nerves, the excitement, the love. I feel so lucky to be able to say that, and it’s entirely because of Emma’s talent. Beyond the photos, we also fell in love with Emma’s personality - she is sweet, kind, authentic, witty and just so real. She was such a positive, reassuring presence on a whirlwind day. We are endlessly grateful to Emma for capturing our day with such care and creativity. These are authentic memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives - and she made that possible.

  • Hire Emma! Just do it, trust me!!

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    Tori S.Jul 9, 2025

    Emma was an absolute star on our wedding day (and for our engagement shoot)! From the moment we first met her, Emma's professional yet empathetic communication style immediately put us at ease. Emma seamlessly blended into the flow of the day, acting as a calming, friend-like presence, while also providing expert guidance to keep things moving smoothly. Her photography captured the details of our day with such care. Looking through our gallery is truly like reliving the day. The photos are absolutely stunning and we will cherish them forever! Emma is so incredibly talented and we highly recommend her to any couple planning their wedding. We can't wait to see her work for years to come!


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