Emma Brown – The Art of Real Moments in Photography

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This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend and incredibly talented photographer, Emma Brown of Emma Victoria Photography.

Emma shares her journey from artistic teen with a camera on the shelf to a sought-after full-time wedding and lifestyle photographer in Saskatoon. We talk about building long-term client relationships, the evolution of her editing style, her favourite gear, and how she’s balancing a booming business while raising her daughter.

Highlights From The Episode:

✔️ Emma’s full-circle journey, starting with being the second shooter at weddings and offering free sessions

✔️ Her thoughtful, laid-back approach to newborn and in-home lifestyle sessions

✔️ A peek into her go-to camera bodies and prime lenses for different settings

✔️ How she handles weddings solo (and when she brings in a second shooter)

✔️ Using Pinterest and curated Instagram feeds for inspiration—without copying

✔️ Balancing motherhood with business and managing client communication with Dubsado

✔️ Why she’s drawn to timeless film photography and her goals for the next 5–10 years

Emma’s Words To Remember:

  • “I just hope that people look at my photos and they don’t feel staged.”  

  • “Never let yourself not be busy. That’s how I got here—any time I wasn’t booked, I made myself busy.”  

  • “Your goal should be to make your clients happy—and to give them a good experience and a good product.”

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Let’s Stay Connected:

📍 Follow Emma: @emmavictoria.photo

📍 Visit Emma’s site: emmavictoriaphotography.com

📍 Follow Nicole: @nicoleromanoffphoto  

📍 Follow the Podcast: @artistdatepodcast

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