EVERY MOMENT COUNTS
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I’m Adele, owner, main photographer, mom & friend
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I ask so many questions when I first meet my clients. At least now you will know a little about who is invading your space.
Yep, that’s me at about ten. I don’t actually remember where we were, just that it was on vacation because that was the only time I got to hold my mom’s fancy camera. I felt so grown up and a little bit fancy, because my mom took pictures of everything (and I mean everything) as long as at least one of us was in the frame. Her boxes of photos and thumb drives of family trips are legendary.
I wish I could say I’ve been a photographer forever, but that wouldn’t be true. I loved snapping photos as a kid because it made me feel more a part of those summer moments, but I didn’t get seriously into photography until I was an adult. Funny enough, when I tried to join the school paper, the only opening was yearbook photographer, and I turned it down.
Oh wow. So this was my very first booked wedding back in 2014. A longtime friend called me up, knowing only that I owned an old EOS (call out to my trusty Canon Rebel from 2003), and not realizing it would be my first time shooting what would become a life-changing experience. They offered me $300 and a free hotel suite in Palm Springs. I said yes, obviously.
As I look back, that day changed everything. It was pure chaos, and so much love all rolled into one long, dramatic party. The planning was like a telenovela with a wedding at the finale. I still remember the collective gasp when the bride paused at the aisle, the “oohs” and “aahs,” and tears flowing everywhere. In that moment, I thought, “Yep, I want to do this forever.”
One of the Most Important facts I have learned since my first booked wedding
NO WEDDING IS 100% PERFECT.
I am so sorry if I broke your heart with this truth bomb.
HOWEVER!
You can get pretty close if you have a solid team of vendors, runners, and friends who are willing to be momentary ‘Karen’s” at times. (We all got you)
Fun Fact Time:
Fun Fact #1:
My logo says EMC and is an Elephant at the same time. EMC = Every Moment Counts. I am obsessed with elephants, and my artistic friend drew me an amazing Elephant logo. I sent it off to be digitized, and it’s been my logo ever since.
Fun Fact #2:
I have been to 45 United States and 3 countries to photograph weddings. The magic isn’t in the places; it’s in the way a couple looks at each other during their vows, or how grandma squeezes your hand when she thinks no one is looking. Those are the moments I travel for.
Fun Fact #3:
Along with EMC Photography, I used to be the founder of EMC Modeling Agency in Yuma, AZ, from 2016 – 2022. This is why you will see some glamour photoshoots mentioned on my Instagram and even on my website.
Fun Fact #4:
I have photographed a total of 532 weddings and elopements (this does not include engagements). I still can’t wrap my head around the number.
Fun Fact #5:
I am someone who genuinely cares about the people I work with. I want you to feel like you’ve got a friend with a camera. (just like my first wedding) I want you to know that my team and I are the one who will fix your veil, make you laugh when the nerves creep in, teach you every step to several line dance wedding songs, and capture every beautiful, messy, honest moment so you can relive it all again and again.
Again, my name is Adele, & I welcome you to my beautiful world.
I’m already excited to meet you