Emily Dean Photography
Emily Dean Photography

Emily Dean Photography

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Introduction: Hi there! My name is Emily. You can view my portfolio and contact me 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, and I love photographing small backyard weddings & parties, engagements and elopements. I love photographing love in all forms. My speciality is narrative photography, 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 candid, documentary style photography. Because outdoor portrait sessions are a specialty of mine, I love working in natural light. I also love in home sessions where we capture the mundane magic of an individual, couple or family. 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 being ourselves. Think of me for graduation portrait shoots, maternity photos, engagement photos, small weddings & elopements, brand shoots, 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 56 times

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5 years in business

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2021

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2022

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222 photos

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

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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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Shauna G.
Nov 18, 2022
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Emily was professional, personable, and is a true artist. She has a great demeanor and an eye for beauty. Her service was exceptional and her communication was timely. Her upbeat and easy going nature along with her quality of work is not to be passed up. Thank you for capturing such an important day of our lives.

Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Emily Dean Photography's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words Shauna. I had a great time with you guys and I’m so happy you loved the photos ❤️
Wedding and Event Photography
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Bulbul H.
Aug 26, 2022
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Emily is a dream! Our session was so smooth right from planning to the final output. She puts in that extra mile for her clients, you feel like you are hanging with a friend. There is never a sense of rush. I LOVED my pictures and have gotten so many complements. I think I have found my person for all my future shoots. Love you, Em.

Details: Solo portrait • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Home • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Emily Dean Photography's reply
:’) thank you so much Bulbul! It was a joy getting to know you and photograph you. Sending you so much love and can’t wait until we work together again! ❤️
Portrait Photography
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