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EMMY KIENAST













I'm Emmy, a Charlotte wedding photographer. I quietly document what matters most: the way you look at each other, the way your people celebrate with you, and how the day actually felt.
I won't pull you away from your guests or interrupt a moment. You enjoy your day; I'll make sure you never forget it.
Off the clock, you'll find me walking our pups Pickles and Charlie or planning the next trip.
about your photographer
What's the day actually like with you?
I photograph with a documentary eye and an editorial touch. Most of the day, I stay in the background so you can be with your people while I capture what happens on its own. When we do portraits, I'll give gentle direction, never stiff poses, so you look like yourselves. My edits are warm and film-inspired, made to look as good in twenty years as they do today. No long shot list, no forced moments: just your day as it really felt.
Do you shoot film or digital?
Both, all day long. Digital means nothing gets missed, and film adds the texture and soft, timeless glow that make the images feel like heirlooms. I also offer Super 8: short, dreamy moving clips of your day that feel like a home movie from another era.
How does booking work?
Send an inquiry with your date and venue, and we'll set up a 15–20 minute call (though if we hit it off, it often turns into 30 or 40). If we're a good fit, a signed contract and 30% retainer lock in your date, and the rest is split into easy monthly payments.
the experience
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 · Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston
★★★★★
"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 · Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head
★★★★★
"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 · Anyela's Vineyards, Skaneateles, NY
the portfolio
Based in Charlotte, NC, and serving wherever your love story takes us.
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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