Modern Film + Digital Wedding Photography
$3,950 starting price
Pennsylvania
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Emily
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
MLE Pictures has been capturing weddings for over 12 years! Founded by Emily Smith, we are proud to offer a talented team of photographers to serve couples throughout PA, NJ, DE and NY! Our photography style is defined as “modern romantic” because it reflects a modern, film inspired aesthetic to craft your wedding story. Our goal is to not only deliver timeless imagery, for our clients, but to ensure that they have an amazing, stress free experience with us as well.
Collections with Emily start at $5750 for full day coverage with two photographers. Team Members Start at $3900. Please inquire for more detail pricing information.
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Second Shooter Available
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Wedding Albums
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Modern
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Getting Engaged
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Emily
Owner
Hi I'm Emily! I'm a high-energy creative who LOVES weddings more than anything in the world! I have been shooting weddings for 11 years.
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5.0
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MLE Pictures received glowing reviews for their exceptional photography services, particularly for weddings. Multiple reviewers praised Emily and her team for their professionalism, talent, and ability to capture intimate and beautiful moments. Clients appreciated how comfortable Emily made them feel during shoots and how she seamlessly navigated unexpected changes, such as moving ceremonies indoors due to rain. The team's efficiency, creativity, and ability to deliver high-quality photos quickly were highlighted, with many recommending MLE Pictures for wedding photography.Review photos
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Maureen M
5.0
2/20/2025
Emily and Claude were a pleasure to work with. They made us feel very comfortable and took pictures of us at locations we would not have thought of. Our guests were very complimentary of their work and we have many amazing pictures to remember our special day. We would highly recommend them!
Christine B
5.0
2/19/2025
If I could give Emily more than five stars, I absolutely would! From start to finish, she was a dream to work with—professional, kind, and unbelievably talented. Every single photo she captured of our wedding was beyond our wildest expectations. Her artistry is unmatched; she has an incredible eye for detail and a gift for capturing the most intimate, joyful, and beautiful moments in the most natural way.
Not only is she an outstanding photographer, but she is also a wonderful person to have by your side on such an important day. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and was so easy to work with. Her calm demeanor, patience, and professionalism made everything flow seamlessly. She truly went above and beyond to ensure every moment was documented perfectly.
Looking through our wedding album, we are absolutely blown away—it feels like we are reliving the day all over again. Every picture tells a story, every shot is a masterpiece, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have had Emily as our photographer.
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Alessondra V
5.0
10/06/2024
Emily was such a pleasure to work with. From our first phone call to our engagement shoot, we felt so comfortable working with her. She has such a calm energy that makes you feel like you’re not even being photographed. The whole day she made us feel like we were just hanging out with old friends all the while capturing beautiful natural candid shots. I absolutely love all of my photos and am so grateful we chose her to capture our day!
Elizabeth T
5.0
8/05/2024
We had Emily for our wedding on 5/10 and for our engagement pictures. She is an amazing photographer. I would consider both my husband and I to be awkward especially when it comes to having our photos taken, but Emily and her assistant were so good at guiding us through everything. She also was so great at making sure we got the photos we wanted, it just so happened to rain on my wedding day so. So I was so bummed that we had to move our ceremony indoors, but she made every effort to get as many pictures outside when there was a break in the rain. She also captured the essence of the wedding so well through her photos. 100% recommend
response 08/05/2024
Thank you so much Liz! It was so lovely working with you and Kevin. <3
Leah B
5.0
7/02/2024
MLE Pictures photographed my May wedding in Philadelphia, and I couldn't be happier with their service. Emily and her husband, Claude who washer second shooter, were exceptional to work with from start to finish. It was crucial for us to have a photographer who knew the city well, and Emily exceeded our expectations. She guided us through the entire process, including obtaining necessary permits and suggesting some "new-to-me" locations that added a unique touch to our photos.
Emily's efficiency and creativity were truly impressive. She worked quickly without compromising on quality, offering a wide variety of poses and options to ensure we had the perfect shots. The attention to detail and personal care they showed us throughout our special day made all the difference.
Their professionalism and dedication to their craft truly shine through in every photo. We wholeheartedly recommend MLE Pictures to anyone looking for a talented and knowledgeable photography team.
Ali F
5.0
4/08/2024
The MLE team is absolutely fabulous! We had Rachel and Chrissy for our March 2024 wedding. They were a wonderful balance of professional as well as our hype team the entire day. My husband and I felt so comfortable with them and trusted they were going to get the best shots. Emily and her team are so talented at what they do. If you are debating hiring them for your wedding absolutely do it!
Samantha T
5.0
11/23/2023
If you're reading this review wondering if you should hire Emily and her team, you should. We were so glad to have Emily with us on our wedding day. She made sure we got all the shots we needed and helped us improvise on the fly when we weren't able to get the photo location we wanted. She also helped us feel relaxed. We fully trusted the whole time that she was on top of everything, which made our lives so much easier. She took the most stunning photos I've ever seen. I may be biased, but it's still true. And if you can, get the film add-on!
Victoria V
5.0
11/17/2023
We booked MLE for our engagement and wedding photos in September. Emily did a great job with engagement photos in Philadelphia. She staged us in poses that felt awkward at the time, but came out beautifully. She was very creative with her photos and also took any requests for photos that we wanted. Catherine and Delaney shot our wedding day photos. It was nice having two photographers so they could split time between the bride and groom sides. We were very happy with the photos they took of getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, first dance / speeches, reception and night shots. They were very friendly and gave great suggestions for poses and also took any requests for photos that we wanted. Knowing you spend most of your wedding day with your photographers, we were so thankful they were down to earth and funny. They made us feel so comfortable and made the day/night fun with lots of laughs. We were also very impressed with the turnaround time and how quickly the photos were edited and uploaded onto the viewing portal. We would highly recommend MLE for wedding photos.
Alyssa G
5.0
10/18/2023
My husband and I booked associate shooter Rachel and second shooter Victoria via MLE Pictures. From start to finish, business owner Emily was nothing short of amazing to work with. Emily was prompt and responsive via email and via phone. She also provided valuable feedback throughout. Rachel took our engagement photos last year, and it was a total blast. Leading up to our wedding day, Rachel helped with scheduling and group photo break downs which was beyond helpful due to having many family members present that day. We spent quite some time talking and connecting which is so special in this process. Rachel was direct, creative, and fun. She also worked well with our videographer. Emily worked her magic on our engagement photo edits, and nailed the sneak peak photo edits. The whole process of working with MLE Pictures was seamless and enjoyable. My husband and I highly recommend MLE Pictures for your special day. Many thanks to Emily, Rachel, and Victoria!
Jessica B
5.0
9/21/2023
Emily was our dream wedding photographer and she did not disappoint. Scroll through her website or instagram or request full portfolios from her and I think the work absolutely speaks for itself in terms of her talent. She is also incredibly professional and easy to work with. She’ll answer all of your questions and she’s flexible about getting the shots that you want - just ask!! If you have no idea what you want, she has no problem walking you through prompts and getting some gorgeous backgrounds and lighting. We had a smaller, more intimate wedding, and people said she was practically invisible yet got so many shots of hugging and laughing and playing that go far beyond the usual staged photos (bridal party, ceremony, family photos, etc). She was also willing to work with us on price to create a package that worked best for our wedding.
We got married in June, and the Canadian wildfire smoke was particularly bad on our wedding day. Emily turned it into a positive, creating gorgeous shots with a hazy almost blurred background effect. While we couldn’t get her typical sunburst golden hour shots, she used what she had available (some nearby orange flowers) to create a similar effect that became some of my favorite photos from the day.
She can help with your timeline or you can tell her where to be when and she will be ON IT. We had multiple venue changes and altered the timeline about a million times in the last two weeks before the wedding and she was always excited that we were excited and never complained about the changes. She also navigated coordinating with our videographer super well despite never working together before. We loved Emily and we will obsess over her photos of our wedding forever. If you book her, we know you will feel the same!
Sarah W
5.0
8/16/2023
If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would! Not only is Emily incredibly talented behind the camera, she is also professional, kind, fun, and prompt. Emily and Claude made our day so much fun and helped to make everything run so smoothly. Emily got sneak peek photos to us the day after our wedding and the whole gallery was sent over quickly after that! We are so obsessed with our pictures and keep getting rave reviews from our friends and family. I am even hoping to hire Emily for future milestone events, such as a maternity shoot. You will not regret hiring Emily for your special day!
Katera P
5.0
5/08/2023
There aren't enough stars to give MLE! We've only received our sneak peak pictures and are blown away! They made all of our visions, including one slightly complicated first look, come true and I can't believe how beautiful everything has turned out. Rachel and John were the BEST to work with and we immediately felt like we were around old friends. We'll cherish these photos forever!
response 05/09/2023
So glad you loved working with our amazing team Rachel & John!
Brigid H
5.0
1/08/2023
WOW! I am so blown away with Emily and Claude's work. They are the real deal!! They were one of the first vendors we booked and I am so glad we did!!! They are so fun and easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I don't know how they did it but our beach wedding pictures look like they are straight from a magazine!!! The sneak peak was sent the day after and guests are still commenting on how incredible the pictures are. Hiring MLE was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Already trying to figure out when we can use them again!!!
Lara D
5.0
12/27/2022
A REAL-LIFE UNICORN. Emily is a magician with a camera. She was the first vendor we booked and I can honestly say it was the best decision we made throughout the entire planning process. Her responsiveness, kindness, professionalism, speed, and talent are unmatched. I couldn't have asked for a better person to capture the best day of my life. She made our day so much fun and made sure we got incredible shots outside despite it raining the day of.
Our photos turned out magazine worthy and she got them back to us in record time. I will be going back to her for every life event in the future. So many people after I posted some of our pictures asked me who our photographer was. 10/5 stars. Hire her!!!
Stephanie D
5.0
11/17/2022
MLE Pictures were incredible to work with! I came across their work on social media and instantly fell in love! Emily and Claude were amazing to work with from start to finish. They're kind and so go with the flow, they made us feel comfortable the entire day. We received our sneak peek photos just days after our wedding and have loved every single one so far!
Thank you MLE Pictures for capturing our wedding day and giving us the most stunning photos and memories!
We highly recommend MLE Pictures for your wedding day photography- you will not regret it!!
response 11/17/2022
Thank you so much Stephanie! We LOVED working with you guys!
Cory K
5.0
11/08/2022
MLE was amazing in so many ways!!! Communication was great and the process was very easy. Rachel and John were fantastic to work with and cannot wait to see all the edited photos. Highly recommend
Caitlyn W
5.0
9/07/2022
We eloped on a Tuesday in August and had the honor to have Emily as our photographer. After following her on Instagram for over a year, I just knew I had to have her capture our day. I was so nervous leading up to the day, but when Emily arrived, she made me feel so comfortable and at ease. We have our “sneak peak” photos which are absolutely stunning and can’t wait for the rest of the gallery. Thanks again for being a part of our day!
Casey A
5.0
8/04/2022
Beautiful, timeless photos!!
Emily and I worked together recently on a wedding at the Bonnet Island Estate. The bride is my family friend, who had nothing but excellent things to say about Emily and her process. When I saw the engagement photos (which were absolutely stunning), I knew Brie and Andrew would be in excellent hands for their big day!
On the day of the wedding, Emily was professional, fun and attentive. She captured the emotion of the day so well, from the getting ready photos, the ceremony, and the party! The bridal party was large, but Emily was able to maneuver the situation and captured the bridal party and the family photos with ease.
I love when a photo gallery tells the story of the day, captures the emotions and allows you to relive your wedding day over and over again. Emily's gallery of Brie and Andrew's big day does exactly that. Yes, the photos are beautiful, timeless, stunning. But the true difference is the story telling and the special moments that will live on forever.
Thank you Emily for being a joy to work with, and for capturing the day so wonderfully! Hope to see you again soon!
Kelcy M
5.0
6/26/2022
I followed MLE years before I even got engaged because I just absolutely loved their photos and style. So as soon as I got engaged, it was the very first vendor we booked! From our engagement shoot to the wedding day, I could not have dreamed of a more incredible photographer to capture our wedding day. Emily & Claude are beyond talented and two of the sweetest, most down to earth people I have met. Our whole bridal party had such a fun time with them on the wedding day and I was truly sad to say goodbye to them at the end of the night. We received our sneak peek photos not even 48 hours after the wedding, and the full gallery about a week and a half later. I was so impressed at how quickly we got our photos and each one just got better and better. MLE Pictures is a must if you are looking for an amazing photographer duo and timeless, gorgeous photos for your wedding or event. We have looked at our photos more times than I can count and we have gotten so many compliments on how incredible they are. I can't thank Emily & Claude enough for such an incredible experience and photos that we will cherish forever!
Nikki C
5.0
6/11/2022
Since I found MLE on Instagram I was obsessed with their work, and hiring them for our wedding day was one of the best choices we could have made! Emily and Claude were such a great part of our wedding day and we loved having them around; they made us feel so relaxed and excited throughout all of the photos and made the entire experience so enjoyable. They got us AMAZING sneak peaks back right away, and had everything ready within just a couple of weeks! They are just absolutely incredible, and I would 1000% recommend them to anyone that values photography for their wedding. We can't stop looking at our photos and will be forever grateful!
Samantha L
5.0
5/05/2022
There are simply not enough words to express our gratitude! Emily and Claude are absolute rockstars. One of the best decisions we made was to work with them. They somehow made myself and my husband feel so comfortable (even on a chilly beach day) in front of the camera. Our guests LOVED them!
Our pictures are incredible and I will cherish them forever!
chelsea r
5.0
3/24/2022
I’ve been obsessed with MLE since I can last remember I needed them as our wedding photographer and we got them! Emily is fantastic at capturing your engagement and wedding! We had an associate Rachel the day of and she was incredible and so on every single detail! I am in love and forever will love these photos! I’ll use MLE for photos any chance i can get!
response 03/25/2022
Aww thanks so much Chelsea!
Ariana P
5.0
1/23/2022
We were lucky enough to work with Emily + Claude for our wedding and engagement photos and we are beyond thrilled with the experience! Their photography is stunning, engaging and really captures couples as they are - their photos truly transport you back to those big moments in time. MLE brings with them both professionalism and expertise all while being a calming, creative and - importantly - super fun. They helped us with the schedule so everything was timed perfectly (gotta get sunset shots!) and made sure everything ran smoothly on what is inevitably a hectic day. The best of the best!
Christine S
5.0
12/12/2021
Emily abs Claude were absolutely amazing to work with for both our engagement and wedding pictures. They captured our beach engagement shoot perfectly and we’re so open to our idea to do some with our dogs on a dog beach. For the wedding they did such a wonderful job, I truly couldn’t have asked for anything more. Their moody vibe was exactly what I wanted and I have been told many times that the pictures look straight out of a magazine. I would recommend them again and again without a doubt.
Megan D
5.0
11/18/2021
Emily's photography style was exactly what I had pictured for our wedding photos. She was so much fun to work with for our engagement session- we were really nervous beforehand but she immediately put us at ease and genuinely had a great time. At the wedding, she and Claude were just an absolute delight and my husband and I felt like they were really mindful and efficient with the portraits so that we got to spend time with our guests while getting incredible photos. They captured every single detail of the wedding that was meaningful to us which was so delightful to go through when we got our photos back. Also the dance floor pictures were spectacular! Emily and Claude photographed our wedding so that you can feel the joy, laughter, and fun of the day in each picture and looking at them instantly transports me back. I don't know how she did it, but all the photos were edited and in my inbox the day after we came back from our honeymoon- a perfect remedy to post-wedding blues! I can't wait to hire them again in the future.
Christine V
5.0
11/15/2021
Emily and Claude are nothing less than amazing. As soon as my husband and I saw their previous work on Instagram we knew we had to hire them for our wedding. They are so fun and friendly making everyone feel at ease while also capturing BEAUTIFUL photos. During a busy wedding season they managed to share our photos in about 1 week! They were also extremely flexible to work with in terms of rescheduling multiple times due to COVID19. Hire them now, you will NOT regret it!
West W
5.0
11/02/2021
Emily is incredible - we actually hired her for our maternity photos and they came out better than we could have ever imagined. Our scheduled dates had actually been rained out twice and Emily was just so accommodating with her flexibility! We didn’t have much time left since the due date was just days away! We are beyond thrilled and feel so lucky she took our photos. They’ll be some of the pictures we cherish forever. We’ll be calling her for all of our future life milestones!! I highly recommend booking MLE as quickly as you can. :)
Dana G
5.0
10/16/2021
Emily and Claude were simply amazing. Well in advance of our wedding day, Emily was so responsive (she one time answered a random email 4 months in advance to help me figure out my timeline within FOUR minutes). On the day of, Emily and Claude were patient, helpful (going well beyond photographers’ duties more than once), and most of all, just fun to be around. We have only seen a handful of pictures since we just got married a few days ago, but I can already tell they are going to be absolutely fabulous. We are so thankful, Emily and Claude!!
Theresa M
5.0
10/08/2021
Emily and Claude are incredible. I fell in love with their moody, glowy romantic photos the moment I saw their instagram account and was SO excited to have them as our wedding photographers. Emily was amazing to work with leading up to the wedding! She was super flexible when we had to reschedule our engagement shoot so many times due to the pandemic! When we actually met Emily and Claude -- we instantly loved them and bonded over chatting about our respective German Shepherds :) They are so chill and fun to talk to -- just great people to have around especially on your wedding day! Our wedding photos came out so beautiful -- tons of my friends are talking about wanting to hire them for their future weddings. We have so many fun photos that capture our love in such an authentic way. Our golden hour couple portraits are truly the most beautiful wedding photos I have ever seen! They also have a drone and got the coolest aerial shots of our venue and cocktail hour! I could not be happier with MLE pictures and wish I could hire them to document every future event in my life lol. We are so so thrilled to have such beautiful photos to remember the best day of our lives. We can't thank MLE pictures enough!!
Danielle G
5.0
10/05/2021
MLE Pictures was the BEST decision we could have made for our wedding! They captured our day so perfectly, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all the beautiful photos we have to remember it by. Emily has been super responsive from the very beginning with my many questions. Her Instagram speaks for itself, she is so talented! We knew as soon as we saw it that we wanted to hire them. The day goes by so fast that you’re so eager to see the photos, and Emily got me some sneak peeks right away. Then within a few short weeks I had my whole gallery. We absolutely loved reliving the day through our photos. We have also gotten so many compliments on how beautiful our photos are. I could not say enough good things about MLE and would highly recommend to future brides & grooms!
JACLYN H
5.0
5/25/2021
Obsessed! I knew from the second I started following MLE"s Instagram page that I was going to love her and she did not disappoint! I have received so many compliments on the pictures I have received so far and cannot wait to receive the rest. I highly recommend!
Missy C
5.0
5/23/2021
Emily and Claude were amazing!! From planning the big day to capturing the big moments, they were outstanding. Their flawless photographs of the big day were admired by so many friends and family members . I would highly recommend this duo!
Emma R
5.0
11/12/2020
Emily and Claude were phenomenal. We could not be more thankful to have had them be a part of our wedding day! We ended up needing to change plans last minute due to COVID, and they were so responsive and accommodating. They captured our day perfectly. Taking wedding photos with Emily and Claude was never uncomfortable or awkward - they were fun and easy-going and took the reins in directing us. We received our BEAUTIFUL, unique gallery in just a few weeks. Everyone who looks at our wedding pictures comments on how beautiful they are. We truly received the exact wedding gallery we were dreaming of! Hiring MLE was one of the best wedding planning decisions we made. I can not recommend them enough!
Haley M
5.0
10/27/2020
MLE was the first vendor I booked after we got engaged and I couldn’t have been happier to book Emily & Claude over two years ago! They were a blast to work with! We switched from a traditional venue to a backyard wedding due to COVID and they rolled with it with us. They were super accommodating and flexible! We have already received all of photographs back (which is UNHEARD of in the wedding world). They made my husband and I look like (& feel) models. The way they capture true emotion & lighting is amazing. Their style of photography is absolutely beautiful. Every aspect of our wedding was captured and looks like it could be out of a magazine! Every detail we will get to relive through these photographs. They’re absolutely beautiful!! I will cherish these pictures for the rest of my life. I’m so thankful to have them capture our wedding day!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Jacqueline H
5.0
10/08/2020
Emily and Claude were absolutely incredible to work with - from working with us through changing our wedding date due to COVID (several times) to finally settling on a small reception in my parents backyard. Not only are they wildly talented and gave us the most stunning photos, but they made us feel so comfortable along the way. Having them at our wedding was more like having some really talented friends taking our pictures and hyping us up throughout the whole day. Would recommend these two 100x over - hiring them was the best decision that we made for our wedding and we're currently trying to find excuses to have photos taken again because they were just that good!
response 10/08/2020
Thank you so much!! Definitely hoping we can do an anniversary shoot with you guys!
Anne S
5.0
4/23/2020
Emily and Claude are simply incredible. From the moment we met them at our engagement shoot (which had to be rescheduled a few times due to weather & they were the most flexible!) we felt so at ease. Emily and Claude are kind, funny, unbelievably talented, and SO MUCH FUN to be with! By the end of it, we honestly felt like we were spending the day with friends. At the engagement shoot and our wedding day they captured our love for each other, our families and friends so perfectly... and so seamlessly. There are truly not enough words to express how grateful we feel. We'd choose them again and again!
Amanda A
5.0
3/08/2020
The best. There are no other words to describe Emily and Claude. Their communication is excellent and their professionalism is top notch. The pictures (I've only seen the previews) are already more than I could have ever dreamed of. Thank you thank you for being truly incredible at what you do.
I could not recommend them ENOUGH! They catered to our wishes while also making recommendations and using their creativity. #dreamteam
As a couple, we are never in front of the camera and rarely show any sort of PDA towards each other. They put us at ease and ensured that we captured every moment. Our pictures bring out the romantic side of us which I couldn't be more thankful for. I'll cherish these pictures for the rest of my life and have MLE Pictures to thank!
Ashley S
5.0
3/05/2020
Emily and Claude are simply the best. After seeing MLE's posts on social, I reached out to a friend who also used them for her wedding and she gave the highest recommendation. We did our engagement shoot with Emily, and it was so much fun - she really puts you at ease and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. On our wedding day, both Emily and Claude were so awesome to be around. Our bridal party and parents kept commenting on how cool and chill they were. We had tons of great conversations and laughs throughout the day and they truly fit right in. At some points a lot of us forgot they were even there (which is a good thing when you're trying to "act natural"). As an added bonus, Emily and Claude gracefully put up with the cold to tackle an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, and beach session in the middle of February - not something everyone would do! As if the fun day wasn't enough, MLE's images are simply stunning. They truly have a knack for portraying a mood and a vibe and my husband and I cannot recommend them enough. Wish we could do it all over again!! Can't wait to get an album! :)
LIZ M
5.0
12/30/2019
Emily and Claude were an absolute blast to work with. We were able to work with the amazing couple for both our engagement shoot + wedding day. From the moment we met them, my husband and immediately felt at ease. It's an intimate thing - being photographed during such romantic and precious time - but MLE Pictures made it so fun and totally low pressure.
Our pictures turned out so dreamy just like we had imagined. They have a true knack for capturing moments candidly and beautifully. We have had non-stop compliments from family and friends. These are pictures that will never go out of style and we can't wait to look back through them for the rest of our lives together!
Jillian W
5.0
11/01/2019
Emily and Claude are the absolute best! We just got our wedding photos back and I could not be happier, I can't stop looking at them! They perfectly captured all the fun, feels, and special moments of our wedding day. In addition to being supremely talented, Emily and Claude are just a lot of fun to be around. I look forward to capturing many more of life's events with Emily and Claude!
Sydney P
5.0
10/14/2019
Emily and Claude quite literally made our wedding day the most memorable in every aspect of the meaning. I did a styled shoot with Emily years ago, and have worked with quite a few photographers over the years. When it came to our own wedding, I immediately knew that I wanted to work with MLE Pictures, not only for their incredible photo style that I adore and had fallen in love with, but they are the kindest, sweetest couple that are easy {and fun} to work with- they immediately make you want to be friends with them {so important for comfortability when taking photos!} We used them for our engagement photos as well as the wedding day. I can not even express how much I love all of the photos from both of these days. Photos were one of the most important elements to our wedding day, because I wanted the photographer to capture our love and relationship in a real, authentic way- the kind of way where you can feel through the photos. Almost three months later, & at some point every single day I am still looking at the stunning moments they captured, reminiscing over those perfect memories I will never forget. In addition, our wedding party and families LOVED working with them q’s well- they truly made our day the most special, and we would choose them over and over again. We love you both so incredibly much!
Morgan A
5.0
10/14/2019
It's almost hard to put into words how we feel about Emily & Claude because they are so amazing and incredible. They executed our vision perfectly and are all around awesome people! They are incredible artists and truly helped capture every tiny detail of our wedding, really going above and beyond. We have so many photos to cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you MLE so so much!
Jennifer G
5.0
10/12/2019
Emily & Claude were AMAZING! They’re both so down to earth and easy to get along with and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera right away. Our pictures came out so beautiful, people said they looked like they were out of magazine. They captured our day perfectly.
response 10/13/2019
Thank you so much Jen! We loved capturing your beautiful day :)
Jenell S
5.0
6/18/2019
Literally amazing. Emily and Claude photographed our wedding day and Emily also did a mini-shoot with my husband and I for our holiday cards; both experiences exceeded our expectations. They are outstanding in so many ways, but I will give three examples. 1) First and foremost, they capture the most meaningful moments in a genuine and non-staged way, which allows the final images to transport you back to the moment instantly. Their work speaks for itself... it's just so good. 2) They were a blast to have with us all day and brought with them a relaxed and fun vibe, which actually enhanced our wedding day for us. 3) They are professional, responsive and very easy to work with. One more side note. I've experienced other photographer couples in the Philly area from friends weddings, many of which spent a good part of the day bickering about placement, timing, etc. Emily and Claude's chemistry was NOT that - it was awesome. They genuinely seemed like supportive and easy-going team, which is exactly what you want to see as an example on your own wedding day. We feel so lucky to have had them as our photographers and we cannot recommend them enough. We sincerely hope to be able use them again in the future for other family photo shoots!
Olivia T
5.0
6/04/2019
My wife and I hired Emily and Claude for our wedding day and it was the best decision we made (other than getting married :) ) . They captured our perfect day so beautifully, we both cried happy tears upon receiving our photos. The character and beauty they saw in the day will give me visuals to hold onto for the rest of our lives. They are true heirloom photographers - these are photos we will pass on and on and on. Their customer service, attention to detail, eye for the shot and easygoing and fun attitudes made every moment we spent with them enjoyable. Wouldn't have wanted anyone else to capture our day and we will be back to work with them as soon as I can convince my wife to a vow renewal (is six months too soon? Kidding! kind of....). Everything about this experience was perfect. 1000 out of 10 recommend.
Angela S
5.0
3/25/2019
Extremely easy to work with, very responsive, and very talented. The photos came out beautifully! We love them! Great experience all around.
response 03/25/2019
Thank you so much Angela!
Alyse B
5.0
1/30/2019
My husband and I are in complete awe of the gorgeous photos Emily and Claude captured on our wedding day. They are a fantastic couple to work with - they kept things moving so we were able to enjoy our day and now have to worry about getting enough photos. Their demeanor is extremely relaxed so inturn there was no stress on our wedding day! I cannot thank them enough for their beautiful work and profound vision! MLE is by far one of the best vendors we hired.
Taylor P
5.0
12/12/2018
If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is amazing, then Emily and her husband Claude are the people for you! On my wedding day Emily came in and was so calm and knew what she was doing. Throughout the whole process my husband and I felt so comfortable and natural while taking our photos. You NEED them for your wedding photographer!
Felicity C
5.0
12/04/2018
We have had our engagement pictures with Emily and Claude and we're booking them for our upcoming wedding. I'll update after the wedding but for now I can gush about the engagement pictures. We mentioned to Emily when we were enquiring about booking that we are getting married in PA, but we live in Dublin, Ireland. Turns out that Emily and Claude happened to be on vacation in Ireland a couple of months later and so we had our engagement shoot in Dublin which was sooo special for us as that's not something we thought would be possible. Emily and Claude took time out of their vacation (with their adorable son) to come and shoot us on some cliffs in Ireland and never once made us feel like an inconvenience. We are pretty awkward kind of people and I was pretty nervous about looking really awkward and goofy on camera. Emily put us completely at ease and gave us a lot of direction which was exactly what we needed. Our photos are RIDICULOUSLY amazing. Genuinely looks like a magazine shoot. Our shoot location ended up being a little crowded but Emily made us feel and look like we were the only people there. I highly recommend having an engagement shoot with MLE before your wedding because once you have met them and shot with them once, you'll feel completely at ease. I now have 0 worries or anxieties about my wedding day photography. And who needs more things to stress about on their wedding day? Couldn't recommend MLE Pictures enough.
Elizabeth P
5.0
11/26/2018
I originally contacted MLE pictures for our wedding day photographer after seeing their amazing work on Instagram! After talking to Emily I knew she and Claude were going to be a great team to work with. When my husband and I got our engagement photos back from a different photographer we weren’t so pleased so we reached out to MLE pictures to see if they were available to do our engagement photos at the last minute. Surprisingly, Emily and Claude were in NYC one weekend and which made it very convenient for us since my husband and I work in NYC. Emily and Claude were so great to work with even during extreme weather conditions (95+ degrees summer days to freezing fall days!) This duo went above and beyond my expectations with their amazing photos and down to earth personalities.
Christina B
5.0
11/16/2018
Wow!
Emily & Claude were such a phenomenal couple duo to work with. From the moment we first spoke to them we knew they were passionate about capturing the biggest day of others lives. They made us feel so comfortable and they were so easy to work with. They are such genuine people, and they made us feel as if we had known them forever. Their work is amazing! I am so picky about photos and their style is exactly what I was seeking. They were able to capture the true essence of our love, and the love that surrounds us in such a beautiful way. Their photos are captivating, we can’t stop looking at them! The photos are so enchanting and they were able to pick up on every detail. I would recommend MLE to anyone who is seeking a photographer because they are hands down the greatest photos we received
Amy Kate L
5.0
11/08/2018
Working with Emily and Claude was such a dream! From day one they made us feel at ease, and instantly we felt like old friends. Their creative styling and shooting techniques stood out from a technical perspective, but more than anything, we just really liked hanging out with them. They captured every detail, moment, and angle and we can't stop swooning over our photos! Thanks again E+C!!!
Lauren P
5.0
9/22/2018
MLE photographed our wedding and our son’s newborn shots. They are incredible. Our pictures turned out so beautiful and they were beyond wonderful to work with. They’re so easy to work with and true artists. I chose to not have a videographer at our wedding and Emily and her husband were able to capture our wedding night perfectly without it. I can not recommend MLE enough!!!! They are now who I will go to for all future events.
Kim K
5.0
9/20/2018
Emily is absolutely amazing and created unique and beautiful engagement and wedding photos for my husband and I. My husband and I are the type that have about 20 mediocre selfies of ourselves.. and now we have so many gorgeous pictures that we love. During the wedding she and her husband Claude also captured great moments from the guests, but were not obtrusive at all. I would highly recommend getting engagement photos as well - the engagement shoot was super fun, dedicated to getting great pictures, and was a great opportunity to meet her in advance. Leading up to the wedding Emily was also very responsive, organized, and on top of the schedule and emailing with me.
Please book Emily, I cannot recommend her enough!
Caroline R
5.0
9/02/2018
We feel so lucky to have had Emily & Claude capture and document the best day(s) of our lives.
My husband, Phil, and I attended a wedding that Emily and Claude shot. Phil was a groomsman in the wedding and for many reasons he was very pleased with their work. After seeing the first of many fun and beautiful pictures posted from Steve and Steph’s wedding we didn’t hesitate to snag MLE for our big day too.
Fast forward 11 months, we’re at Secrets Akumal in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Emily and Claude’s relaxed and warm demeanor paired with the lush and tropical atmosphere of Mexico made for the perfect ambiance to celebrate with all of our family and friends. Though we know it probably wasn’t the easiest task handling 11 & 12 groomsmen and bridesmaids, Emily felt like a bonus bridesmaid and Claude kept the guys in line. Their eye for detail is a quality you simply can’t put a price tag on. We are thrilled with the experience we had with MLE Pictures and are exceedingly happy to have such amazing wedding and vacation pictures to cherish for the rest of our lives. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and stress free wedding experience. Emily and Claude, we look forward to seeing you guys again in a few weeks for our best friends wedding!
Emmaline E
5.0
8/24/2018
I cannot put into words how happy I am that I chose to work with Emily and Claude for my wedding! Before the wedding they agreed to meet us for drinks so that we would feel more comfortable on the wedding day. Emily was so responsive and helpful when planning, and had great advice for shots and timing. On the actual day Emily and Claude made myself and my husband (who HATES taking pictures) feel so comfortable, it was such a joy to work with them. My whole wedding party commented on how fun they are and how hard they were working! The pictures we have seen so far are absolutely breathtaking, and I cannot wait to see the rest! Do yourself a favor and hire MLE Pictures!
Danielle S
5.0
5/23/2018
We recently used MLE Pictures for our engagement shoot and wedding day, and I can’t say enough good things about them! Our pictures were so beautiful, and we have received so many compliments from family and friends. Emily and Claude are so personable, kind and easy to work with. Taking intimate pictures can be awkward, but never with Emily and Claude -- they provide an ease and a fun element that allows you to get lost in the moment and they capture the most amazing shots.
I can’t recommend them enough. They came highly recommended , and I’m so glad we decided to have them shoot our wedding. I really can’t imagine our wedding day without them now. They are very reasonably priced given the end result, and turn things around very quickly for you! Looking forward to using their services for all of our future photo needs. Thanks again for everything, Emily and Claude! We love you guys!
5.0
3/28/2018
We used MLE pictures for our October outdoor wedding and loved them! My husband and I are both not great with posed pictures but Emily helped us feel relaxed and spent the day capturing all the natural moments that meant so much to us. The pictures showcased the rustic beauty of our venue and they even did a great job making sure our "kids" (2 dogs, one is a quite uncooperative bulldog) were well represented. We would definitely recommend MLE to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Jillyan M
5.0
3/27/2018
MLE Pictures was absolutely wonderful to work with. From engagement photos to the wedding day, Emily and Claude are awesome and feel like friends, making it more comfortable to let loose, be yourself, and be captured at ease during your big day. I would, and have, recommended them to my friends and family and will continue to work with them during future life endeavors. Highly recommend MLE Pictures and had a flawless experience, I could not have been any happier with the experience and the turnout of our photographs!
response 03/27/2018
Thank you Jillian! You guys were a dream to work with!
Lisa A
5.0
7/08/2014
We got a package that included an engagement shoot and an album as well. The engagement photos were so pretty. We didn't know where we wanted to have them, or what we wanted to do and Emily and Andy gave us some great suggestions. Our engagement photos turned out super unique. I do agree with their description of boutique, vintage photography. Our wedding photos were so nice. I am excited to share them with family and friends. They really captured the night and were easy to talk to about any concern that I had (before and during the wedding). They got in all of the shots I wanted and even more! They are very creative and great people. I am super happy with the pictures since they captured the experience so well!
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