I’m an Ohio based wedding photographer specializing in small to medium weddings. With over 10 years in business as a solo photographer, I focus on capturing the intimate, emotional, and joyful moments that make your day unique.
Whether you’re planning a courthouse ceremony, a traditional wedding, or an engagement session, I’m there to document real connections—not staged poses. My goal is to help you preserve genuine memories for years to come.
If you’re looking for a warm, detail-oriented photographer who will treat your day with care, I’d love to learn more about your plans and discuss how I can help.
Overview
Hired 20 times
Background checked
1 employee
10 years in business
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Payment methods
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Services offered
Photoshoot type
Proposal photoshoot
Posed engagement photoshoot
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Kelly H.
Oct 22, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
David was fabulous and looked for the best location, lighting etc. to make my professional portrait just perfect. Would hire him in a heartbeat for any further photographic needs. Highly recommend!!!
Details: Professional headshot • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Maile E.
Aug 15, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are so very happy with our family pictures. Lisa was very responsive to messages, very accommodating with scheduling, was willing to meet early in the morning for good lighting, drove from outside Cincinnati to meet, provided beautiful pictures. It’s been a pleasure working with her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download
Emergence Photography's reply
So glad to hear Maile. It was a great pleasure capturing these moments for your family.
Wedding and Event Photography
Lorraine S.
Dec 9, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
So happy! Lisa did a great job with our wedding photos! She was professional, helpful, and worked well with us for what we were looking for. She even revised the photo-touch-ups for us, which was a lot of extra work for her, but left us completely satisfied with the quality of the pictures. Thank you so much, Lisa!
Details: Wedding • 150 - 199 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download • CD / DVD • Flash drive
Emergence Photography's reply
Congratulations to you both! It was an honor to capture your big day and special memories. Thank you!
Wedding and Event Photography
Sarah j.
Oct 12, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lisa was amazing. Did a great job photographing our small wedding and got the images back to us super quickly. A pleasure to work with.
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download
Emergence Photography's reply
Awe. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your special day.
Wedding and Event Photography
Jaimie A.
Jul 19, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a great experience with this photographer for our wedding. She did an excellent job. We were comfortable with her. She showed up early to get pics before people got there as well. She did everything I asked and needed plus much more. The pics are amazing and came fast after. I would recommend her and use her again for anything else we may need. I can see a big difference in her photos she took next to the ones my family and friends took. Hers are much better and absolutely wonderful! She managed to get photos with everyone looking so natural and not forced. She did a great job.
Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download • Physical proofs or prints
Emergence Photography's reply
So happy to be a part of your special day. You and your friends and family made it so much fun. Thank you!
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Lisa Waricka
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Quotes through email/messages. Chat on the phone to finalize next steps.
Send over contract and invoice.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Passion for photography. Wanted to take better family photos and learned mostly from the internet (youtube/blogs/online classes).