a fun-loving, goofy pair of photogs who just so happen to be in love

James & EMMA

Your wedding day should feel like you from the first look to the last dance.

Mind if we join?

You want natural photos that accurately reflect your love story, your personalities, and your commitment to each other. And if we had to guess, we’d wager you also want photographers who are both friendly, fun, and professional—people who know when to step up and direct your crazy relatives, and when to stand back and let the moment unfold naturally. 

That’s our cue: We're James and Emma, college sweethearts turned life and business partners. We've been photographing weddings together since 2013, which means we’ve developed a deep chemistry and connection when it comes to helping plan and shoot your big day. We know how to play into each other’s strengths as artists, balance each other’s weaknesses, and bring out the best in you as individuals and as a couple. Our style has been described as journalistic, organic, adventurous, and authentic, and our editing style is true-to-color and timeless.

The results? A healthy mix of candid and classic wedding photos you’ll want to hang on the walls of your forever home and share with your grandchildren. Sound good?

 Hell yeah it does!

INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE

Meet James, Emma's right-hand man, whose journey from carpentry to fine art photography brings a unique perspective to your wedding day. With roots in old-school film photography and a keen eye for artistic compositions, James specializes in capturing the finer details and unexpected moments that make your day truly unforgettable. While Emma leads the charge, James ensures every aspect of your wedding photography is infused with creativity and precision. His secondary but equally as important job? Making sure Emma doesn't fall off a cliff or dehydrate into dust while glued to her camera, or explode anything when she decides to bring smoke bombs for a pop of color. A wedding day MacGyver, James has saved the day on more than one occasion.

photographer • co-founder •
emma wrangler • explosives expert

JAMES

Introducing Emma, the heart and soul behind our lens. A delightful blend of chill vibes and bubbly energy, she's your go-to gal for capturing the essence of your big day. With a background in journalism and plenty of experience in wedding coordination, Emma brings a storyteller's eye to every shot and a wedding planner's precision to every hour of your day. She knows just when to direct chaos and when to let things unfold naturally, ensuring your moments are documented with honesty and authenticity. With a firm belief that absolutely no one is "too awkward" to be photogenic, Emma is all about keeping it real and making you feel damn comfortable in front of the camera... sometimes at the expense of her own dignity (but she doesn't mind).

lead photographer • co-founder •
hype man • photo ninja • chaos coordinator

EMMA

meet the rest of our team

arturo

yuri

Kelly

With 30 years of professional wedding photography experience under his belt, Arturo seamlessly joined the Canyon & Pine family in 2023, providing invaluable support to Emma behind the lens while James oversees day-to-day operations. Renowned for his mastery of external lighting and adorned with numerous awards and international accolades, Arturo brings unparalleled expertise to our team. Always radiating positivity with a contagious smile, Arturo serves as a confident and exceptional co-pilot, ensuring your wedding day unfolds with grace and beauty.

The reason why Emma doesn't go grey early from deadline stress, Kelly from Moss & Meadow Creative does all of the base edits and initial image selections for Canyon & Pine during our busy seasons. Editing partners and friends since 2021, Emma and Kelly have worked together to create a classic, timeless editing style with rich colors, even tones, and true whites that countless couples have raved about. A skilled videographer herself, Kelly is American ex-pat living the peaceful island life off the coast of Portugal with her husband and precocious young daughter.

lead assistant photographer

lead videographer • video editor 

assistant photo editor

The reason why Emma doesn't go grey early from deadline stress, Kelly from Moss & Meadow Creative does all of the base edits and initial image selections for Canyon & Pine during our busy seasons. Editing partners and friends since 2021, Emma and Kelly have worked together to create a classic, timeless editing style with rich colors, even tones, and true whites that countless couples have raved about. A skilled videographer herself, Kelly is American ex-pat living the peaceful island life off the coast of Portugal with her husband and precocious young daughter.

With 30 years of professional wedding photography experience under his belt, Arturo seamlessly joined the Canyon & Pine family in 2023, providing invaluable support to Emma behind the lens while James oversees day-to-day operations. Renowned for his mastery of external lighting and adorned with numerous awards and international accolades, Arturo brings unparalleled expertise to our team. Always radiating positivity with a contagious smile, Arturo serves as a confident and exceptional co-pilot, ensuring your wedding day unfolds with grace and beauty.

Introducing Yuri, the visionary founder of Mint Lotus Films. A serendipitous encounter at a wedding led Yuri to join forces with Canyon & Pine in 2022, forming an unstoppable trio. Originally from Ukraine, Yuri immigrated to America as a teenager, where his passion for videography blossomed into cinematic masterpieces. With two decades of experience, Yuri crafts unforgettable narratives, transforming couples' love stories into mesmerizing visual journeys. His dedication to capturing the essence of each moment ensures that every film is a timeless testament to love and romance.

Introducing Yuri, the visionary founder of Mint Lotus Films. A serendipitous encounter at a wedding led Yuri to join forces with Canyon & Pine in 2022, forming an unstoppable trio. Originally from Ukraine, Yuri immigrated to America as a teenager, where his passion for videography blossomed into cinematic masterpieces. With two decades of experience, Yuri crafts unforgettable narratives, transforming couples' love stories into mesmerizing visual journeys. His dedication to capturing the essence of each moment ensures that every film is a timeless testament to love and romance.

Introducing Emma, the heart and soul behind our lens. A delightful blend of chill vibes and bubbly energy, she's your go-to gal for capturing the essence of your big day. With a background in journalism and plenty of experience in wedding coordination, Emma brings a storyteller's eye to every shot and a wedding planner's precision to every hour of your day. She knows just when to direct chaos and when to let things unfold naturally, ensuring your moments are documented with honesty and authenticity. With a firm belief that absolutely no one is "too awkward" to be photogenic, Emma is all about keeping it real and making you feel damn comfortable in front of the camera... sometimes at the expense of her own dignity (but she doesn't mind).

Meet James, Emma's right-hand man, whose journey from carpentry to fine art photography brings a unique perspective to your wedding day. With roots in old-school film photography and a keen eye for artistic compositions, James specializes in capturing the finer details and unexpected moments that make your day truly unforgettable. While Emma leads the charge, James ensures every aspect of your wedding photography is infused with creativity and precision. His secondary but equally as important job? Making sure Emma doesn't fall off a cliff or dehydrate into dust while glued to her camera, or explode anything when she decides to bring smoke bombs for a pop of color. A wedding day MacGyver, James has saved the day on more than one occasion.

  • Our anniversary is on Halloween and we plan an annual anniversary trip to a “spooky” destination like New Orleans, Salem, or Halloween Nights at Disney & Universal!
  • James is a carpenter and hobbyist woodworker who loves using his hands to turn nothing into something awesome! The first thing he ever built was a spice rack for Emma...who says true love isn’t real?
  • Film photography is a huge hobby of ours, and we hope to one day incorporate it into our business too. We own hundreds of different types of film cameras, including a giant 4x5 press camera and pinhole cameras we made ourselves, and we even turned our second bathroom into a home darkroom!
  • On weekends we’re not working, you’ll find us hiking and tent camping or kicking back with beers, burgers, and board games.

Oh, and you should probably know...

Breanna B.

"Canyon & Pine’s thoughtful and personable demeanor helped us stay calm and focused on enjoying the moment. The quality of their work was absolute perfection – they captured every detail with incredible precision. Nothing was overlooked and they took great care to make sure every single feeling was highlighted throughout the day (and there were a lot!). Special and priceless moments were constantly caught on camera despite the craziness of the day."

Vanessa S.

"The quality of their work is simply incredible - the photos and videos they captured are timeless and authentic, perfectly preserving the most important moments of our wedding. We are thrilled with the incredible value they provided and would highly recommend Canyon & Pine to any couple looking for wedding photographers who will capture the beauty and emotion of your day. BOOK THEM BOOK THEM BOOK THEM!"

Kayla B.

"Canyon & Pine were an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first spoke with them, we were impressed by their professionalism and passion for their craft. When our venue coordinator dropped the ball, Canyon & Pine swooped in and saved the day – not only with fixing our melted cake, but helping to keep the entire event running smoothly. Their attention to detail and ability to capture all the special moments of our day was truly remarkable. We are so grateful to have had Emma and Arturo in our corner, and we would highly recommend them to any engaged couple looking for an exceptional photography and videography team. They have gained a lifetime client in us, and we know they will do the same for you."

Tracey L.

"Emma was not only very professional she was kind and super helpful. She made a point to get every picture that my daughter wanted plus so many that we didn’t even think of. We already have our sneak peak, and the photos are incredible. Thank you so much for helping to make my daughter’s wedding so special. We would highly recommend you to anyone!"

Jenny & Addison

"Emma and James were everything we wanted in photographers and more. They’re not only super talented photographers, but incredibly humble and down to earth people. Our images are stunning. We have never had our love understood and captured so authentically before. There is no one else we would have wanted to shoot two of the biggest moments in our lives. We gained our lifelong photographers, and two wonderful friends."

Breanna B.

"My husband and I are NOT camera people, I cannot stress how comfortable Emma made these two introverts. ...Trust me when I tell you NOBODY will make you feel more comfortable than she does. ...I was going through some major health issues at the time of my bridal portraits and just didn’t feel or fully look like myself. Emma found a way to make me look stunning. -- I’m really proud of these photos and will show them to every and anyone who asks (or not, haha!). She truly helped me feel beautiful in front of the camera."

Joseph T.

"On our day, there was a significant issue with the coordinator that threatened to derail the whole wedding. Emma stepped in and saved the day, ensuring our wedding ran smoothly and playing the part of coordinator and photographer. She went above and beyond, considering every last detail and helping us have fun during incredibly stressful moments.
Because of Canyon and Pine, we can now look back on our wedding day and see it as beautiful, touching, memorable, and unforgettable instead of the disaster it surely would have been without Emma’s help and knowledge."

Kristen L.

"Working with Emma was so much fun and and stress free. After one conversation she got exactly what I wanted and nailed it perfectly. The day of she just handled everything and I didn’t even have to think. Such a kind person to work with, highly recommend."

Lauren C.

"The Canyon and Pine team did such a beautiful job capturing our big day! They are incredibly thoughtful about noticing the little details and bringing them to life. They asked us what was important to us and made sure to attend to it. We don’t love getting our picture taken, but the Canyon and Pine team were so great at giving us direction and having fun with it! They have really great vision and a creative eye. They were kind, professional, and great communicators! I would highly recommend this team."

Wade M.

"From the moment we reached out to Canyon & Pine: Wedding Photography Films, the communication was incredible, easy, and effortless. Their team was amazing to work with, making us feel comfortable and at ease throughout our special day"

Julie M.

"Emma was pure magic. She showed up calm, ready, and creative. She struck this beautiful balance between leading and stepping back—giving just enough direction to help us feel confident in front of the camera (and we are not camera people), while still letting real, candid moments unfold. Nothing felt forced. Just natural and authentic and beautifully captured. even the more chaotic guests. She got beautiful portraits of our parents, caught blink-and-you-miss-it moments with our friends, and wrangled our huge, goofy bridal party without breaking a sweat. Her team was just as wonderful—kind, professional, totally in sync. You can tell they’re not just skilled, but genuinely care."

Joey & Bree

"We will be booking Canyon & Pine for all of our future photography needs, from family photos to pregnancy announcements.
At the end of the day, when booking a wedding photographer, you’re booking someone you feel you can trust to be there every step of the way, leave no photographic stone unturned, and help you look your best. Emma is your girl and Canyon and Pine is your place."

Julie M.

"More than anything, Emma is just an incredible human. Kind, thoughtful, funny—she pours her heart into every wedding she takes on. We never felt like “just another client.” She treated our day with the same care and intention we did, and that made all the difference. If you’re on the fence—don’t be. Book her. Book her yesterday. You’re not just hiring someone to take pretty pictures. You’re bringing in someone who will support you, advocate for you, and create heirlooms you’ll treasure for the rest of your life.
We’re forever grateful. Thank you, Emma."

Michael B.

"There is not enough stars for this review! Emma and Arturo were our photographers for our wedding and let me just say they were absolutely AMAZING! They really went above and beyond the entire night! We are sooooo grateful for them they literally saved our wedding multiple times and we are so thankful we had them at our wedding. They will be our forever photographers! I couldn’t thank them enough! And not to mention the pictures are amazing!!!!! We absolutely love them!"

Ashlyn D.

"They are so cool and down to earth and make you feel so at ease in front of the cameras. The dedication to the craft is absolutely UNMATCHED - literally Emma was on the floor at our reception lol. Not only are they amazing to work with but they deliver TOP TIER QUALITY PHOTOS TOO!! And within a timely manner! Seriously – we were blown away by our engagement session and our wedding photos... surreal. We're still speechless!! You cannot go wrong with booking Canyon & Pine!!"

Julia and Ben

"When the gallery arrived, I’m not exaggerating—we screamed. Every photo was stunning—true to color, thoughtfully composed, and full of emotion. We saw ourselves in these photos in a way we never have before. They weren’t overly trendy or filtered. They were timeless, honest, vibrant, and full of life. You could feel the intention behind each frame—the lighting, the angles, the storytelling. 
People haven’t stopped talking about our photos. We’ve had so many guests tell us they’re some of the best they’ve ever seen—and we agree."

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