Hello, I’m Emma.
I’m the photographer behind Emma Hollamby Photography, creating timeless, natural images with a refined editorial feel.
My love for photography began years ago, exploring the West Sussex countryside with my dogs, a camera in hand and a constant curiosity to capture the beauty around me.
After a career as a scientist, I found my way back to photography and haven’t looked back.
I’m a proud auntie, coffee lover, dog person and someone who believes the best photographs come from feeling comfortable, having a good chat, and capturing moments that are truly you.
Based in West Sussex, I create beautiful imagery that turns your favourite memories into photographs you’ll treasure for years to come.
Credit: Ally Barber Photography
What I love...
There are three areas of photography that truly excite me: weddings, business branding, and family.
Weddings
There is something incredibly special about being trusted to capture a wedding day.
I love the energy, the anticipation, the happy chaos and the quiet moments in between.
A wedding is so much more than beautiful details. It’s the laughter, the emotions, the people you love most and the moments you never want to forget.
My approach is calm, thoughtful and intuitive. Before your wedding, we’ll have a discovery call to make sure we’re the right fit and so I can truly understand what matters most to you, the feeling you want from your images and how you want your story captured.
On the day itself, I’m there to capture everything naturally, creating space for genuine moments while making sure you feel relaxed and looked after. Whether it’s a joyful celebration or a quiet moment of reflection, I want your photographs to feel like you.
It’s a huge privilege to be part of such an important chapter, and I never take that trust for granted.
Business Branding
I love creating branding imagery for businesses and helping bring your vision to life.
As a business owner myself, I understand how important it is to showcase you, your personality and your brand through beautiful imagery and short-form content. Your photographs are often the first connection someone has with your business, so they should feel authentic, intentional and completely you.
Brand photography is such a fun and creative process. I love exploring ideas, capturing what makes your business unique and creating a collection of images that help you feel confident showing up online.
We’ll start with a discovery call so I can understand your brand, what you’re looking to achieve and the story you want your images to tell. Together, we’ll create something that feels aligned with you and your business.
Family
Family photography is one that's close to my heart.
For me, family is whoever makes up your circle of people. The kids, the pets, the grandparents, the siblings and the people who bring joy to your everyday life. Those are the connections worth celebrating and preserving.
Growing up, regular professional family photography wasn’t something my own family invested in, but with a little more wisdom, I now understand how precious those memories really are.
Photographs become the things we return to. They sit on walls, coffee tables and in albums, bringing back moments, personalities and the people we love.
My lovely Nan was a big reminder of this. She used to save photos onto her iPad, scrolling through them and proudly showing them to her friends when they visited for a cuppa. She loved seeing the people she cared about most, and I know how much those images meant to her.
That is the gift I love creating for others: photographs that become part of your family story and are treasured for years to come.
The experience
With a background in science and a career in healthcare, I’ve always been naturally detail-focused and people-focused.
I love planning, preparing and making sure everything feels effortless when we’re together. Whether we’re creating wedding photographs, brand imagery or family memories, I take the time to understand you, what matters most and what you want your images to say.
Before your wedding or branding session, we’ll have a discovery call to make sure we’re the right fit and so I can create something that feels personal and considered.
Then, when the camera comes out, my aim is simple: for you to feel comfortable, have fun and enjoy the experience.
I love capturing the real moments. The laughter, the connection, the little expressions and the personalities that make you who you are.
Your memories, your way
I believe photography is an investment in the memories you’ll treasure for years to come.
Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, building your brand or capturing the people who mean the most to you, I want to create images that feel timeless, thoughtful and completely personal.
I also completely respect your privacy. I know not everyone wants their lives shared online, so you have the freedom to request no sharing. Children's images are only ever posted with consent.
If you’re looking for photography that feels natural, elegant and personal, I’d love to hear your story.
Credit: Ally Barber Photography