Hello, I'm emma grace
lifestyle Photographer
I'm a photographer based in Athens, Georgia, with a love for natural light, bright colors. I’ve basically had a camera in my hand since I was six (first my dad’s tiny digital camera, then my mom’s camera at every event in high school) Flash forward to now, and photography has grown into a passion that feels like home. It’s the perfect blend of storytelling, emotion, and creativity, and I’m so grateful I get to share it with others!
I’m a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Advertising with a minor in Fashion Merchandising, and I currently serve as the Social Media Coordinator for Dutchman’s Casual Living. I also had the joy of serving as Alpha Chi Omega’s Vice President of PR + Marketing for 2025!
Over the years, I’ve photographed everything from UGA seniors and sorority executive boards to family sessions, events, and headshots. What started as a creative outlet has become one of my favorite ways to connect with people. I love turning candid moments into lasting memories and showing people how beautiful they truly are through my lens.
Fun facts about me
I grew up right here in Athens! I know all the best photo spots, hidden corners, and golden hour moments around town
I recently got engaged (!!) to my high school sweetheart and am deep in my wedding planning era
Fav food everrrrrr: sushi & potstickers
Blue and green have my heart (you’ll see it everywhere)
I love the beach and FULLY plan to live there one day
At any given moment, I’m juggling at least four hobbies (it keeps life interesting)
I get way too excited about small moments (like sunsets or cute dogs)
work experience
Dutchmans Casual Living
Nov 2022 - Current
I create brand photography for Dutchmans Casual Living, a boutique furniture and interior design store with five locations across the Southeast. I photograph our people, products, styled showrooms, and real in-home design projects, capturing the moments, details, and spaces that make each store truly feel like home!!
I’m constantly on the road, traveling between locations and handling all shooting and editing myself. My work focuses on colorful, joy-filled imagery that reflects the heart and personality of our stores. Along with photography, I also manage social media, magazines, and email marketing.
Alpha Chi Omega, Beta Sigma
Nov 2024 - Dec 2025
I had the joy of serving as Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing for the University of Georgia's Alpha Chi Omega. I ran all chapter social media and captured every moment with my camera. From executive board portraits and branding photoshoots to recruitment teams, new member shoots, PR Week, and Bid Day, I documented it all. My photography was shared nationally and helped grow our account to over 10,000 followers in just nine months.
Serving on the executive board was the highlight of my college experience and helped get me to where I am now. My greatest love was capturing our sisterhood through the lens of my camera and showing the world just how much FUN our chapter was.
The University of Georgia
Graduating May 2026
I’m a student at the University of Georgia, studying Advertising with a minor in Fashion Merchandising at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. I’m set to graduate in May 2026, and I’ve LOVED diving into creativity, branding, and storytelling while figuring out how to make every project (and every photo) fun and full of personality.
