Capturing real moments for those who love joyfully.

Wedding & Portrait photography

serving pittsburgh | western pennsylvania | east coast
Bride & groom kissing in a field at sunset by Emma Craven, a Western PA Wedding Photographer

Welcome to wedding & portrait Photography That Feels Like You


You aren't about stiff poses and forced smiles. Your wedding photos should reflect the way your partner looks at you when you’re not paying attention. It’s the belly laughs with your best friends, the teary-eyed moments with your family, and the wild dance floor moves that deserve to be remembered.


I specialize in capturing motherhood & wedding stories with a laid-back approach—where the real, unscripted moments shine. The laughter, the happy tears, the way you hold hands when you think no one is looking. Every image is filled with life, love, and color, just as you remember it—without trendy filters or heavy editing.


If you embrace the little moments, aren't afraid to love out loud, and want your photos to reflect the joy of the day—then let’s create something beautiful together.


Sound like you?

Joyful wedding and portrait imagery for those on in Western Pennsylvania and on the East Coast.

Hi, my name is

Emma Craven

East Coast Wedding Photographer, Emma Craven, smiling joyfully at the camera at East End Loft studios in Pittsburgh

Moment Capturer

Memory Collector

For the couples who love fearlessly, laugh loudly, and embrace the real moments.


If you’re looking for a photographer who will tell you to hold an awkward pose and force a fake smile—I'm probably not your person.

But if you want someone who will capture the spontaneous laughter, the tight hand squeezes, the messy happy tears, and the wild dance floor moments—then we might just be the perfect match.

I believe the best wedding photos aren’t staged—they’re felt. They’re the stolen glances, the happy chaos, the way your love looks when no one is watching. My editing style keeps the colors true-to-life, so your photos feel just as vibrant and full of joy as your wedding day itself.


If you want a wedding gallery that feels real, alive, and filled with love—I’d love to tell your story.
bride and groom wedding photo under willow tree at Willowbrook wedding venue in Volant PA
Alayna & Ryan | 2024

"We had the pleasure of working with Emma for our engagement session and wedding day. To say she exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. Her photography is beautiful and authentic (she’s the queen of candids!) and her warm, funny, and genuinely kind personality made it all the more wonderful to work with her. We couldn’t imagine having chosen anyone else as our wedding photographer."

Lauren & Bill | 2023

"Emma was recommended to me by a friend and I am forever thankful, Emma is absolutely amazing! She brings such fun and calming presence to every interaction we had! Her work is beyond stunning, from our engagement session, our wedding photos, and some shoots in between I couldn’t imagine anyone I would trust more with some of the most important moments in my life!"

Laryssa & Ethan | 2023

"Not only is Emma's work absolutely stunning, but she helped us through the stressful wedding planning process. As someone who typically doesn’t like photos of myself, I have never felt more confident than in front of Emma’s camera. Her posing tips and prompts were a life-saver for an “awkward” couple like us. Want someone to capture the pure essence and emotion of your special day? Look no further."

Sarah & Lane | 2024

After our initial zoom call, my husband and I agreed we made the right choice. She always responded so quickly to my dozens of emails in the months leading up to the wedding.

I have hundreds of “favorited” photos from our gallery. I need more wall space to fit up all of our wedding photos. She is talented, thoughtful, easy going, and overall added so much positivity and fun to our wedding day. We had such great feedback from our bridal party who is just as obsessed with her. We all love you Emma!

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