The Heart Behind My Work

I’m naturally sentimental — not the tear-up-at-vows type, but the heart-flutter, soft-gasp, tiny-squeal-behind-the-camera type. I get excited over those blink-and-you-miss-it moments: the way your fingers brush, the shy smile before the kiss, the way you instinctively lean in toward each other without thinking.

Those tiny, in-between pieces are where the real story lives — and they’re the pieces I’ve been chasing for over a decade.
Your connection, your quirks, your laughter, your energy… those are the things that outlast trends and timelines.
That’s the legacy I’m here to help you keep.

A Legacy of Love & Real Moments

I guide you the whole time with prompts that take the pressure off and help you actually enjoy the experience.

I’ll tease you both, get you laughing, get you blushing, and get you forgetting the camera is even there. People always tell me, “We’re awkward,” and then end up saying things like:

“I can’t believe how comfortable you made us feel.”
“We had SO much fun.”
“He never smiles in photos — how did you do that?”
“You’re amazing to be around.”

This isn’t about performing.
It’s about connection.

My Approach — Dreamy, Relaxed, and a Little Bit Playful

I want this whole journey — not just the photos — to feel good.
From helping you plan your outfits and location, to guiding you through the session, to delivering your gallery, I’m here to make every part easy, warm, and supportive.

🌿 You’ll never be left wondering what to do.
🪨 You’ll never feel pressured or posed beyond posed.
🌿You’ll feel seen, relaxed, and fully present with the person you love.

Because the experience should be fun, it should feel meaningful.
And it should give you moments you want to relive — not just images you want to print.

The Experience You Deserve

The perfect amount of direction. Space to be ourselves. A final image my husband calls a masterpiece.

  • Feel most alive outdoors — wandering, exploring, stargazing, or sipping something warm by the lake
  • Are wildly in love (and maybe a little goofy together)
  • Value connection, family, and those tiny blink-and-you-miss-it moments
  • Want images that are guided just enough to feel confident, but natural enough to feel like you
  • Believe adventure, curiosity, and laughter make life sweeter
  • Want your photographer to feel like a friend who’s just as excited about your love story as you are!!

Will We Vibe?

 (spoiler alert:
Abso-friggen-lutely)

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a little bit about me

Emily (Em) Duncan

I’m a nature-loving, sentimental, wild heart who finds magic in the little things — prairie sunsets, wind-tossed hair, soft laughter, and all those quiet, blink-and-you-miss-it moments that tell your story.

I’m loud, enthusiastic, and absolutely your hype queen — but I’m also a grounding, calming presence when you need someone steady. Nature is my happy place, and photographing love is one of my biggest joys. Get the two of them together? That’s where I feel most alive.

I’ve lived in Brooks for over 14 years, but I was born and raised in Kelowna, BC — Okanagan-grown with mountains, warm light, and a family fully immersed in photography — starting with my great grandparents. It’s where I first learned to see photography as both an artistic outlet and a way to connect deeply with what I love most. And honestly? I haven’t been able to imagine life without it since!!

Nature teaches us how to notice the little things.

Always chasing sunsets, storms, Auroras, and stars.

I love to explore and photograph any wildlife i come across on my adventures

I LOVE capturing love stories

Wide open prairies over mountains - every time!!

Fantasy (especially romantasy) is my jam

Give me all the sparkles — sunshine on frost or snow, the glint of precious gems, even glitter itself!!

I'm an introverted extrovert — I lOVE being around people, but always need alone time afterwards.

Love animals and have 3 furbabies; this one was my Link who passed away in 2025

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What I love

Whether you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime elopement, chasing Dragonflies with your littles, or just wanting to capture the crazy day-to-day of your life…I’m here for it all.

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