Real Words From Real Couples

Okay, brace yourself, I’m about to go a bit soppy. I am so ridiculously grateful for the couples who let me crash their big day with a camera. These aren’t my words, they’re theirs, straight from the lovely humans I’ve had the absolute joy of photographing. Thank you for trusting me with your memories. ✨

  • Emma made us feel so unbelievably comfortable

    Emma made us feel so unbelieveably comfortable. My partner George hates having photos taken and she really split it up well, we got to enjoy the whole day and anything we didn’t want to do she adapted to. Id recommend Emma genuinely to anyone.
    Confetti moment at Tournerbury Woods Estate Hayling Island Hampshire
    Paige Tenison
    Tournerbury Woods Estate
  • All of our guests said how much fun she brought to the day

    We cannot recommend Emma enough as a photographer. We chose Emma as our wedding photographer and 100% made the right decision. Emma is the loveliest person as well as the most fantastic photographer and all of our guests said how much fun she brought to the day and photo element to. Book her up quickly whilst you have the chance
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    Bella
    Great Ballard School Eartham House
  • Captured moments of the day that went unnoticed, capturing the love, emotion and laughter

    Emma is Fab! Emma captured moments of the day that went unnoticed, capturing the love, emotion and laughter of the day. Looking back at the photos Emma took of our wonderful day incites the best feeling and continues to produce special memories for us. Emma is so much fun and brings natural laughter and ease to photos that can otherwise seem put together and ordered. Thank you so much for all the special moments you captured!
    Confetti at The Post Barn
    Stacey Horton
    The Post Barn
  • Out of this world, made us feel so comfortable, full of energy which she passes on to everyone around her

    Emma was out of this world, made us feel so comfortable, full of energy which she passes on to everyone around her. Thank you for capturing such a wonderful, special day which we can keep looking back on thanks to the first class pictures.
    Proud dad at Skylark Golf and Country Club
    Peter (father of the bride)
    Skylark Golf and Country Club
  • Emma was so bloody fun

    Where do I even start. I guess right at the beginning, I came across Emma’s photos from a wedding we knew the brides of. I loved how fun and creative they looked whilst
    capturing the essence of the moment. So I reached out to see if Emma was free on my date and thankfully she was.

    Fast forward to the wedding, I’m a nervous wreck who also hates being photographed. However, Emma was so bloody fun and sneaky you either were laughing your tits off or completely unaware that she was snapping away.
    Mr and Mrs Lambeth
    Laura and Andy
    Skylark Golf and Country Club
  • Funny, crazy and energetic, we loved how easy and fun you made the whole experience

    Omg Emma, what can I say. You were absolutely amazing, funny, crazy and energetic. We loved how easy and fun you made the whole experience, everyone at the wedding said they loved you and your energy. We’re so glad you were there to experience and witness our day, thank you again so much. Lots of love
    Ceremony at Skylark
    Amber
    Skylark Golf and Country Club
  • We would without question recommend her to anyone who is seeking a photographer

    We booked Emma as our wedding photographer for our special day in March 2025. We would without question recommend her to anyone who is seeking a photographer – Right from the word go at the very beginning we found her on-line portal easy to complete for booking/payment and communication throughout the process and even completed a pre wedding on-line form stating every element of the day including those ‘special photo’ requirements – she caught every moment of our day from start to finish and engaged with our guests perfectly. From the ceremony right through to the pictures of the party we had in the evening she really caught every aspect of our day that we wanted. Absolutely 5 stars!!!!
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    Simon and Wayne
    Fontwell Racecourse
  • Felt more like a friend taking the photos rather than someone we had just met.

    We are so pleased with our wedding photographs they are just beautiful. So many of our guests commented on how lovely Emma was on the day, felt more like a friend taking the photos rather than someone we had just met. If you are looking for a fabulous photographer who will make your day fun as well as taking perfect shots then all you need to do is book Emma……you won’t regret it ☺️
    Mr and Mrs Mundy
    Sam and Warren
    Portsmouth Registry Office
  • We couldn’t be happier with our choice.

    Emma took our wedding photos and was an absolute delight to work with all the way through the planning process. She was a bundle of energy and excitement on the day and produced a wonderful collection of pictures! We couldn’t be happier with our choice.
    Couples portraits at Winchester
    Jon and Zoe
    Kimbridge Barn
  • Honestly can’t recommend Emma enough!

    Honestly can’t recommend Emma enough! Nothing was too much, Emma went above and beyond to capture every moment and honestly her hard work paid off, the quality of her photos are absolutely amazing! The photos are stunning! Thank you for being the best photographer and helping make our day truly magical!
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    Tone and Vikk
    Newtown House Hotel
  • All of our guests commented on how lovely Emma was

    Emma did a great Job of documenting our day with photos! We felt so relaxed and had lots of fun on the beach with our family photos!

    We wanted lots of natural pictures and Emma captured everybody laughing and smiling! All of our guests commented on how lovely Emma was and how they often didn’t even notice she was there!

    Nothing was too much trouble.

    Thank you Emma

    Love Lauren and Shane xxx
    Micro wedding at Square tower — Lauren and Shane, Emma Staley Photography Portsmouth Hampshire
    Lauren and Shane
    Square Tower Old Portsmouth
  • We got more shots than we had expected which is amazing


    Emma was great, we explained that we only wanted a few hours of her time for our wedding to capture the important shots and she totally understood,and to be honest, we got more shots than we had expected which is amazing. We found Emma to be really friendly and put us all at ease and got some great shots of our day. Thankyou Emma, we really appreciate it. Hannah and Nicky x
    Confetti moment at Southlands Barn West Sussex— Hannah and Nicky, Emma Staley Photography
    Hanna and Nicky
    Southlands Barn
  • She felt more like a friend on the big day


    Emma, what an amazing photographer. She captured some amazing moments at our wedding. She is so friendly and funny. Everyone on the day commented on how lovely she is. She felt more like a friend on the big day than just there to take pictures. I can’t rate her high enough. I would 100 percent recommend her you will not be disappointed!!!
    Golden hour wedding couples portrait
    Debs and Patrick
  • Friends and family felt she slotted in perfectly, and many thought she was a family friend


    Emma was an absolute joy to have as our wedding photographer. From initial contact, through to delivery of our photography she communicated well, was personable, fun, bubbly, and genuinely a lovely person to work with. Her website is professional and her pricing was clear and reasonable. Both ourselves, friends and family felt she slotted in perfectly, and many thought she was a family friend. Highly recommended and lots of fun and smiles. Thank you.
    Mr and Mrs Boseley
    Chris and Jenny
    Langstone Quays Resort
  • Highly recommend Emma to anyone looking for a talented and passionate photographer!


    We couldn’t be happier with our experience! Emma was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She captured every special moment of our wedding so
    beautifully – from the big, emotional highlights to the little candid details we’ll treasure forever. Her calm presence, professionalism, and eye for detail made us feel completely at ease.
    We’re so grateful to have these stunning memories to look back on.
    Highly recommend Emma to anyone looking for a talented and passionate photographer!
    Portchester Castle wedding
    Dragana Maneva
    St Marys Church Portchester
  • She made everyone feel at ease


    Emma is an incredible photographer and we were so lucky to have her join us on our wedding day. She made everyone feel at ease and the pictures we received truly capture the personalities of our guests. Thank you Emma!
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    Avril and Paul
    Hampton Estate
  • she was laughing and dancing and getting everyone involved!


    Emma was everything we could have hoped for in a photographer, we never noticed her in the important moments but yet she captured them perfectly and
    when we did see her she was laughing and dancing and getting everyone involved!
    Every request we had she out did! Our photos were stunning and we absolutely love them!
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    Victoria
    Newtown House Hotel
  • The photo’s themselves were exactly what we wanted – natural, relaxed and a brilliant reflection of our day.

    Emma was brilliant from our initial contact with her. She was bubbly, friendly, explained everything and was available for any queries. On the wedding
    day itself She was very personable with all the guests and fitted in seamlessly throughout the day. Our sneak peeks were ready quickly and the full album
    within 2 weeks which was amazing as it was peak wedding season too! The photo’s themselves were exactly what we wanted – natural, relaxed and a brilliant reflection of our day.
    Sunset wedding couple picture
    Paul
  • Emma even went to a first
    floor window to get an aerial shot of us all outside in the garden.

    Our wedding photos are just perfect.
    Emma captured our day perfectly, the happiness on our and the guests faces shone through. Emma even went to a first
    floor window to get an aerial shot of us all outside in the garden. Her professionalism and ability to get a smile out of our camera shy guests was amazing, l
    honestly could not have wished for a better photographer for our special day. Emma has a wonderful talent and deserves every award going
    wedding portrait taken at Portsmouth registry office
    Warren
    The Churchillian
  • So friendly and made us feel really relaxed


    I am so happy with our photos from Emma, they are beautiful! She was so friendly and made us feel really relaxed, lots of our guests said that they thought she was lovely too. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much.
    Sadie And Antonio old Portsmouth
    Sadie and Antonio
    John Pounds Church Old Portsmouth
  • She mingled well with the
    family and friends and wasn’t intrusive at all.


    Emma was recommended to me and from first contact she was very accommodating and friendly. Emma has an on-line portal which is easy to follow and
    allows you to state your requirements and make payment. Emma was fantastic on the day and captured everything we required. She mingled well with the
    family and friends and wasn’t intrusive at all. We received our photos back in less than 2 weeks and we were both overwhelmed with the content including Emma’s extra shots and special lighting. A+++ STAR!
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    Wayne
    Edes House Chichester
  • Emma was easy going, fun


    Emma captured our day beautifully! We LOVED looking at our pictures today! She was great at capturing all the emotions and laughter…natural pictures are always best! Emma was easy going, fun and made taking portrait photos relaxing as me and my husband said we wasn’t looking forward to that part but Emma made it fun. Thanks Emma!
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    Stacey and Scott
    Newtown House Hotel
  • So bubbly and friendly


    We cannot thank Emma enough for our amazing photos! They are beyond what we could have ever imagined. Emma listened to everything we asked and we could not be happier.

    Emma was the perfect person to have capturing our day, she was so bubbly and friendly. I would recommend her to anyone thinking of getting a micro package for their special day!
    Mr and Mrs Steele
    Daisy and Will
    Winchester Registry Office
  • Captured us and all our guests in a truly memorable way.


    Emma was utterly amazing. A huge and fabulous part of our day. She captured us and all our guests in a truly memorable way. Emma’s energy was infectious and she was considerate and professional throughout. We can’t recommend her enough. Without doubt so much better than we could have wished for.
    Couples portrait at Southdowns Manor Hampshire
    Hilary and Terry
    Southdowns Manor
  • Really friendly


    Lovely photographer, really friendly and knowledgeable. Very happy with our photos
    Angela And Paul
    Angela and Paul