Hi, I'm Emma Moerbe
Welcome back to the analog age.
I’m a film photographer obsessed with creating heirloom-quality portraits that feel like flipping through your family’s old photo albums. The ones that make you wonder what your parents were like at your age. The ones your kids will hold one day.
For me, photography isn’t just about pictures—it’s about connection. I want you to feel like you’re hanging out with a friend, laughing, telling stories, and forgetting the camera is even there.
I shoot entirely on film because it slows the moment down. Every click matters. Every frame tells a piece of your story. I believe in minimal editing to keep the heart of the photo intact, mistakes and all.
Born in Midland, taken by the mountains of Denver, and then shuffled off to be based in Houston, landscapes and being outside are key parts of my story. Take me to your favorite and most comfortable places, and we will capture the most authentic you. We can meet along the coast, out in the mountains, or anywhere between.
When I'm not behind a camera, you can find a beer in my hand, hanging out on the beach, or fishing on a river. I am often hunched over a sewing machine, mending and making. Oh, and, I'm also an educator, so kids love me.
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Based in Houston, happy to be anywhere.