Hi, I’m Emma.

I’m a wedding photographer who hates performance and perfection. 

I’m an alternative wedding photographer in Stockholm with a truly documentary approach. My images are artistic, raw, eclectic, romantic, beautifully imperfect, full of life, distinctively un-weddingy, unposed and freaking real. I want you to be present on your wedding day and live through every moment - without having to feel that you have to look, feel or act a certain way. 

Because core memories can’t be created. 

The antidote to perfection

In a world where we’re constantly told that we’re less than; where we’re always in the pursuit of perfection, the wedding industry is in the lead. You’re told that your wedding should look a certain way, you should feel, act and be a certain way. Your photos have to be Pinterest worthy, rather than memories you want to frame. I want to offer an alternative - I want to give you real. The antidote to perfection, if you will. 

Why weddings, then?

When I ventured out to start my own photography business, I said anything but weddings. I thought wedding photography was stiff and staged and nothing else. But then a couple asked me to document their civil ceremony, and in that dingy little registry office, with only four people, I fell in love with photographing weddings. Because in this wedding, there was no performance or need for perfection, just two human beings getting married because they want to spend the rest of their life together. So, I did more weddings. And a year later, a couple reached out as they were planning their wedding with two weeks' notice - to make sure that the bride’s dad, who was terminally ill, would be there. This tearful celebration of life was the wedding that, ultimately, made me feel that “this is what I want to do”. After that, the stories kept coming - deep, meaningful, sometimes messy, oftentimes personal and, always, utterly beautiful. Stories that deserve to be told in all its glory, not reduced to perfect portraits. 

My Approach

The pursuit of real

Inspired by old, black and white, grainy street photographs and photo journalism, I take a truly documentary approach to wedding photography. I embrace imperfections, love odd angles, seek interesting details and never tell you to do anything for the sake of a photo. Your photos will be so pure, honest, spontaneous and artistic that you’ll think, “Wow, these belong in a museum”. (Of course, I’ll help you print and frame them).

the experience

What can you expect when hiring me? Apart from a few well timed jokes and a calming presence on your wedding day, I’m all about connection and working with people who are my people. I spend time getting to know you, what makes you tic and what’s important to you. Curious about what this might look like? Read on. 

  • Tell me about your day and yourselves in the form below (or send an email to emma@emmawiss.com), and I’ll get back within a few days with my availability for your wedding. I’ll invite you to a meeting where we get real! We’ll get to know each other better, I’ll ask about what’s meaningful to you and we’ll talk a bit about your day.

  • After our meeting, I’ll send you a contract and information about how you pay your booking fee. I’ll hold your date for 3 days to give you some time to decide without stress or pressure. Once the contract is signed and the booking fee paid, I’m officially your wedding photographer. 

    You pay via invoice in two instalments: 30% booking fee upon signing the contract, and the rest is paid 15 days after your wedding.

  • I believe in connection over questionnaires, meaning I’ll invite you to meet with me - virtually or over coffee. We’ll get to know each other, go over what matters to you, what you’re longing for and your day. You’re more than welcome to bounce ideas of me. If you’re interested, we’ll plan a complimentary pre-wedding session. This is a chance for us to work together before the wedding. About 4-6 weeks before the wedding, we’ll hammer out and confirm the final details over a chat.

  • Given my approach is pure documentary, I’ll essentially be an extra guest armed with a camera on your wedding day. I read the room, chat with guests and bring an overall calm and joyful presence. I’ll cheer you on alongside your guests and will do everything in my power to ensure that your day is amazing, while I document it in all its raw, beautiful, honest glory.

  • Of course - if you want to. Most couples opt to have some portraits taken. I’ll help with simple guidance, if needed - but mainly I’ll observe and capture how you interact with each other. I’ll simply let you be yourselves, while proving that you are not awkward in photos. The portraits never take longer than 30 minutes, but can also be done in under 10.

  • The vast majority will be candid! But, we usually do a few group or family photos at some point. And if someone says ”can you take a photo of us?”, I’ll do so and you’ll get it in the final gallery.

    (My approach isn’t pretentious in any way. I’m all about getting images that will actually matter to you, and ultimately, I think your group chat will enjoy that ”take a photo of us”-picture.)

Are you my people?

Do you feel that classic wedding photos are a bit off-putting, and don’t feel like you? Do you want to spend your day with your guests and be truly present, rather than focus on what your photos will look like? If all you want is to gather your loved ones, enjoy your day and not force anything for the sake of a photo, you’re in the right place. If you’re also good-hearted and genuine people, we’re a match made in heaven. And your wedding day plans? They’re 100% you. 

Does this feel right to you?

Let’s get real!

Fill out the form below, or email me at emma@emmawiss.com, and I’ll get back to you shortly,