Emily Dean Photography
Emily Dean Photography

Emily Dean Photography

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Introduction: Hi there! My name is Emily. View my website at emdeanphotography.com! I'm a portrait photographer based out of San Diego, California. I love the beach and do many of my photoshoots there. I work with individuals, couples and families. I love photographing small backyard weddings & parties, engagements and elopements. I love photographing love in all its forms. My speciality is documentary-style photography, as I studied photojournalism in college, which means I’m less focused on perfectly posing you and more focused on guiding your movements to capture in-between moments that others might miss. During events I lean heavily into a candid style of photography, but I’m always sure to get the posed shots you want as well. Because outdoor portrait sessions are a specialty of mine, I love working in natural light. I pride myself in making people feel comfortable and confident in front of me and my camera, because I believe that each person holds an indescribable amount of beauty and light that deserves to be captured, preserved and remembered.. we're all the most beautiful when we're just being ourselves. Think of me for elopements, small weddings, engagement photos, graduation pictures,maternity photos, family photos, self love sessions, or ANY scenario when you're looking for artistic, timeless photos! NOTE: I do not offer newborn or cake smash sessions.
Overview

Hired 59 times

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6 years in business

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2022

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2021

Featured Projects

223 photos

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Cody L.
Jul 26, 2023
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Emily was awesome. She was friendly and good at keeping the kids interested. Emily was punctual and had a lot of creative ideas. End product was very beautiful and artistic. Extremely satisfied and recommend her highly.

Details: Graduation / senior portrait • Outdoors • 2 - 5 people • No outfit changes • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Emily Dean Photography's reply
Thanks so much for your kind words, Cody! I had a great time working with you guys.
Headshot Photography
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Sean S.
Jul 10, 2022
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Emily is a consummate professional with a passion for her field and an adroitness (as I’ve unfortunately learned with two other photographers I had the misfortune of going with previous to her) that is to be commended. I highly recommend.

Details: Professional / business • Photo studio • 1 person • 3 outfit changes • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location

Headshot Photography
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Hannah O.
Jun 27, 2022
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We hired Emily for our wedding reception and we couldn’t be happier with her work! She is incredibly personable and she made it fun and enjoyable. Even our guests loved her. We definitely will reach out to her with any photography needs!!

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Emily Dean Photography's reply
Thank you so much Hannah! I had a great time photographing you and your friends and family. It was a beautiful night :)
Wedding and Event Photography
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Dominique P.
May 17, 2022
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Emily was so wonderful to work with!! She is very kind and so good at what she does. She always finds the best lighting and angles, and her photos turn out beautiful. Emily did my college graduation photos and I could not have hoped for anyone better, the pictures turned out better than I could have hoped.

Details: Graduation portrait • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Patty L.
Dec 1, 2021
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We couldn't love our photos more! She did an amazing job capturing the sweetest family photos, even though we had a very cranky 2-year-old and an uncooperative 6 month old. Everyone looks great and I love the special moments she captured. She also returned the photos promptly and within the promised timeframe. I can't wait to share these photos with our friends and family. 100% recommend!

Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Emily Dean Photography's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words, Patty! I am so happy you love your photos :)
Portrait Photography
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