Emma Hawkins Photography
Emma Hawkins launched her photography practice in 2023 after years of shooting alongside a corporate career, and the trajectory since has been sharp. Her work has already appeared in British Vogue, Tatler, Hello May and Ivory Tribe, not because she’s been doing this the longest, but because her eye is distinctive. She brings a considered, editorial sensibility to documentary wedding photography: images that feel composed without being contrived, warm without being saccharine, and grounded in what’s unfolding in front of her.
What working with Emma looks like
Emma takes on a deliberately small number of weddings each year. That means a genuinely personal process from an initial consultation through to timeline planning, shooting and the final edit.
Her approach on the day blends candid, observational coverage with gently directed editorial portraits, and she’s particularly good at making self-conscious couples look natural (her testimonials mention this repeatedly).
She also offers combined photography and videography packages for couples who want both under a single creative direction.
Wedding photography packages start from $2,800, with combined photo and video collections up to $8,000. Engagement sessions and handcrafted fine art albums are also available. Emma is based in Melbourne and photographs weddings across Victoria — Stones of the Yarra Valley, Villa Alba, Churchill Events, Quat Quatta, Feathertop Winery among her recent venues — as well as internationally, with destination work including Castello di Celsa in Tuscany, Villa Balbiano on Lake Como and an elopement in Patagonia.
“Emma was amazing from start to finish. We are absolutely blown away by our wedding photos – they exceeded all expectations, especially as two people who don’t usually love being in front of the camera! She made us feel so comfortable all day, and it really shows in our photos. Nothing felt forced, and she made the whole experience so enjoyable.
We’ve had so many compliments from family and friends (including a few saying they’re the best wedding photos they’ve ever seen) and we truly couldn’t be happier. We feel so lucky to have had Emma as part of our day and can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Eliza, via Google reviews 2026
Emma’s style blends editorial composition with documentary storytelling. She captures candid moments as they unfold while bringing a refined, art-directed sensibility to portrait sessions. Her images are warm, authentic and richly composed without feeling staged.
Yes. Emma offers combined photography and videography packages, with collections ranging from $2,800 for photography only up to $8,000 for full photo and video coverage. This means both mediums are coordinated under a single creative direction.
Yes. Emma is based in Melbourne and photographs weddings across Victoria and internationally. Recent destination work includes Castello di Celsa in Tuscany, Villa Balbiano on Lake Como and an elopement in Patagonia.
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