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EMMY KIENAST
Charlotte wedding photographer creating imagery that feels deeply personal, beautifully nostalgic, and forever timeless
work with Emmy
Charlotte and beyond
PHOTOGRAPHING
authentic COUPLES
I’m Emmy! A Charlotte-based wedding and elopement photographer who picked up a camera in high school and never put it down. I’m self-taught, left college my junior year to shoot full time, and fell head over heels for film along the way.
My approach is simple: presence over perfection. I offer gentle direction when you need it and give you space to just be together the rest of the time, so your photos feel honest today and meaningful for decades. When I’m not shooting, you’ll find me on a long walk with our pups Pickles and Charlie, chasing a sunset, or planning the next trip. (Fun fact: I met my husband Justin on my TikTok FYP!)
A little bit about me
ALL OF OUR OFFERINGS
Engagements & more
starting at $1,000
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Custom quote
starting at $3,500
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Full day coverage
avg. investment $8k-$10k
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WEDDING DAYS
elopements
couples
A SAMPLING OF MY WORK
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kind words
★★★★★
"Choosing Emmy as our wedding photographer was hands down the best decision we made!"
She went above and beyond to help both of us feel so comfortable and relaxed, completely easing any nerves we had.
- Rachael & Nico
★★★★★
"Even my Pinterest board inspo could not come close to how magical all her photos turned out!"
Her style is truly the best, in my opinion, and captures real emotion with such a timeless look. Any couple would be so lucky to have Emmy capture their most dear moments and we are so very lucky to have found her for ours!
- McKhayla & Chandler
★★★★★
"The best part of the entire wedding (besides getting to marry my husband) was having Emmy as our photographer."
Not only are her photos absolutely amazing and capture the romance, joy, love friendships, laughter, nerves that encompass the whole day but just even having her around was so great.Literally will recommend Emmy as your photographer til my last breath, she’s incredible.
- Carla & Jacob
the portfolio
Based in Charlotte, NC, and serving the Carolinas, including Charleston, Asheville and the Outer Banks.
From Charlotte's uptown skyline and Lake Norman's shoreline to Charleston's cobblestone streets and Lake Como, I photograph your story wherever it unfolds, with an editorial eye and a documentary heart.
RECENT WORK
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Carla & JAcob
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Meagan & Jeremy
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Rachael & Nico
Your guide to planning a WEDDING
Venues, timelines, light and the little details — my photographer’s guide to planning your day.
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