5 out of 5 stars and 23 reviews
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(23)Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, Washington, San Diego, abroad
About this vendor
Simply Wandering Photo is a lifestyle and wedding photography company based out of Portland, OR. Documenting special days across the West Coast, this dynamic photographer is passionate about immortalizing your precious marital moments. As the owner and lead photographer, Emily Zamora boasts a captivating contemporary style that is sure to charm. Inspired by your relationship, she aims to fashion timeless keepsakes that capture your distinctive love.
Emily’s fervor for all things photography began during her childhood. She wanted to ensure that all the milestones in her life were recorded, so she took up photography as a means of preservation. She soon fell in love with the art form and her amateur hobby developed into a professional pursuit.
Characterized by its genuine qualities, Emily’s photography will surely impress you and your significant other. Her style focuses on her clients’ natural chemistries, expressing the elements that make their connections unique. She is adept at uncovering the beauty of a solitary second, however candid or composed. From your guests’ beaming smiles to the fabled walk down the aisle, Emily will strive to snap every moment of your celebration in her cheerful manner.
Simply Wandering Photo has a series of packages designed to make sure you receive your dream wedding album. Their base ‘Make It Yours’ package features two hours of photography time with an array of optional add-ons available. For couples seeking a more comprehensive set of services, their ‘Once in a Lifetime’ bundle offers eight hours of coverage and a second photographer. Travel fees to local sessions can be covered by the company, while Emily is willing to travel to events further afield as well. In addition to wedding sessions, further photoshoot types include day-after, engagement, and adventure sessions.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.
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Emily was just a joy to work with and took some amazing photos! We found her randomly while deep searching through photographers and we just clicked right away. She is very easy to...
communicate with and easy to reach out to for whatever reason. She took the time to make sure my fiancee and I had everything we needed for the big celebration. Since Emily knows weddings so well, her day of schedule you set up with her helps not only her stay organized, but helped me as well. Nothing but wonderful things to say about her! 20/10 recommend
Emily was awesome to work with. She did both our engagement photos and we were so happy with those we went with her to do our wedding photos as well. She has a great eye and is sup...
er friendly and easy to work with! We would totally recommend her to anybody!! Thank you so much for capturing our special day!!
WE LOVE EMILY. She made the whole process smooth, fun, and memorable. We initially didn't want an engagement shoot, but I'm so glad we did one! It was a great way to get to know ea...
ch other & get comfortable with the process so our wedding photos were a true reflection of us. She was a peach on the wedding day and got through all our crazy family combos so quickly we ended up having EXTRA time - not to mention her flexibility with locations, things that pop up, etc. What a pro. AND she was so good with capturing our sweet pup. I'm so thrilled we made this investment and grateful we have such perfect photos of our loved ones. <3
Best experience! Emily was amazing to work with during the whole wedding process. The engagement photos were a great way to get to know each other and become comfortable so that th...
e wedding day ran smoothly. Emily was very quick to respond to all our questions and was able to accommodate our ideas. Having Emily on your side for any occasion makes the stress go away. If you want a friend and photographer all in one, look no further!
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer.. do not look any further!! Emily is your girl!! Not only is she so on top of the timeline and getting all of the shots, but she is als...
o fun, will make you laugh, and will help you feel very comfortable the entire time. My fiancé/now-husband dreads pictures.. except when Emily takes them. She was actually able to make everything enjoyable for him and of course for everyone else as well!
And her work is AMAZING. You will not be disappointed!
My wife and I would just like to say thank you to Emily and her sister Amber for being there for us during our most special night! Her work speaks for itself, so this is just a rev...
iew about Emily the person. We met Emily through a mutual friend. When we first met her during our engagement shoot, we immediately connected with her. It honestly felt like we've been friends for years, and it was such an amazing experience. From the engagement shoot, to our wedding day. She made us so comfortable and brought a lot of joy and happiness throughout. Our dream wedding wouldn't be possible without Emily and her sister Amber. So huge thanks to you guys. Until next time our dear friend! - Michael & Alicia.
Emily did an absolutely AMAZING job! She instantly makes the sessions comfortable and instantly feels like a friend.
She shot my engagement and wedding photos despite it pouring ...
during the engagement session and being an especially windy beach wedding! She was also very kind and caring in my last minute scramble to decide I would like to book her for an extra hour the day before the wedding.
Beyond the photos turning out absolutely stunning and stellar, Emily also has an in depth knowledge of weddings and was the bustle master and truly just jumped in whenever she saw I needed help.
I was very nervous about not being able to pose correctly and Emily gave clear and descriptive directions for the most natural feel. The candid photos were incredible and she truly captured every magical moment.
I will forever be grateful that we chose Emily to be there for us on our wedding day!
Emily, Emily, EMILY! If you want the world's U L T I M A T E hype woman on your wedding day, Emily is your girl! From the moment we booked her (nearly 2-3 years ago??) Emily has be...
come like family! Emily is attentive, she's kind, and most importantly she's passionate about her clients. Her attitude and personality speak volumes to the level of work and attention you'll recieve from her. In addition to being the best photographer, Emily was incredibly helpful in the planning process! When we had our site visit, she was very attentive to where the sun moves, how things will photograph, and ultimately how the flow of the day works within the photography timeline. We were so grateful for Emily, especially in the last few weeks of the wedding day when we needed additional support! WE LOVE YOU EMILY!!! Can't wait to hire you again later for baby photos and family photos and Christmas photos and all the things!!! XOXO
Emily was great to work with, she had fun ideas for us during our engagement session and got super cute pictures of us, also being up for playing with props I brought along! We've ...
received our sneak peek pictures back from our wedding, which are stunning, and are so appreciate for all her work and her team's work for our wedding! You will be in good hands with her!
So organized & helpful. Em is awesome at thinking about little details you probably never even thought about with her personally written guides. She helps from start to finish & wi...
ll become a life long friend beyond that.
Emily was great!! From start to finish, Emily made us feel comfortable during both our engagement photos and wedding photos. She allowed us to include our fur babies, two labs, who...
were always wayyy too excited about being a part of the photos but Emily didn’t let it phase her. She laughed along and captured some great photos. She is always up for an adventure and encourages you to do you! She was very helpful in creating a timeline for the wedding and on the day of the wedding she was on time and helped keep the day moving along on schedule as well. It was much appreciated. My husband and I would highly recommend Emily, with Simply Wandering Photography for your next photography needs!
Emily was absolutely amazing! I would choose her again in a heartbeat. She was amazing to work with, and had us laughing the entire time. Her packages come with an engagement sess...
ion, which is a really nice way to get to know your photographer before the big day! Her communication was excellent, and she provided checklists for the big day so nothing Is forgotten. Can’t thank her enough for the lovely pictures that we will cherish forever
Ok, I am not exaggerating- Emily Zamora is the best photographer ever! Not only is she amazing at what she does and really made us feel comfortable having our picture taken, she ha...
s also worked as a wedding planner and in bridal gowns. She gave us so much support. She also took some amazing engagement photos for us which really helped us know what to expect for the wedding. She has great contacts in the Portland wedding industry as well and awesome vendor recs. I highly recommend her and SO happy we found her to be our photog.
Emily not only is an extremely talented photographer capturing both candid and posed shots but she is kind, fun to work with and extremely organized! Emily made sure the day of was...
on track for all of our special moments! Emily’s kind but assertive nature ensured that I as the bride didn’t have to stress about making sure all of our photo requests were met. We keep scrolling back through the photos replaying the day in our heads and will treasure them for a lifetime!
Emily took my wedding day photos as well as an engagement session. She was wonderful to work with, was very flexible with last minute changes, and her photos are amazing!! She offe...
rs some great wedding packages, one of which was perfect for our small, casual wedding. I would definitely recommend booking her!
Emily is wonderful and easy to work with! Her organizational skills make the day go smoothly, but she also knows how to go with the flow when things don't go as planned. I hope I c...
an work with her in the future!
Emily was amazing! We had 3 weeks to replan our wedding (thanks covid) and she stepped right up to the plate for us. She was responsive, fun, professional, and like a friend! Her w...
ork is beautiful and completely authentic. We are so in love with our wedding photos and could not speak highly enough of her. Highly recommend Emily!
Emily photographed our engagement photos and wedding and not only is she a wonderful and kind person, but she is an amazing photographer. With 2020, we had to change our wedding pl...
ans multiple times ending up doing an intimate backyard wedding. Emily was so flexible and helped so much with the wedding giving us advice and keeping everything running smoothly. Throughout the entire process, she was reliable and had great communication. She made taking pictures fun, and her and her partner have such an incredible eye! Our pictures all turned out so beautifully! We couldn't be happier and highly recommend her!!
Emily is the kind of photographer you hope and pray to find. She is the perfect example of the top three qualities I deem the most important when it comes to a photographer: talent...
ed, heartfelt, and authentic. My husband and I hired Emily for our 2020 wedding, and little did we know, our plans would change and keep changing due to a pandemic. Emily took all of our worries and stress away by being so flexible and gracious when it came to changing plans. She kept telling us that all she wanted was to help make our special day happen and she did even more than that. She helped make our dream come true. Emily photographed our wedding with such ease and such beauty and I never imagined our wedding photos would look as stunning as they did. By the end of the night, we felt like we just had a dear friend shoot our wedding. She’s a genuine, kind, professional, and fun human being and I can’t wait to work with her again!
One word: Breathtaking!
Words can't explain how pleased I am with Em's work. From start to finish - she made the process relaxing, enjoyable, fun, & REAL! In Summary, she did our ...
engagement shoot, ceremony, and bridal shoot a couple months after we got married. She made our Covid-Ceremony beautiful in photos. I cannot ask for anything else! Will definitely be using her in my future! (not for a weeding :))
All the best Em, happiest bride ever! - Jess <3
First off, Emily is amazing. She worked with us and really captured how how special and amazing our day was for us. We could not be happier with the pictures she captured. Best of ...
all, she took all the stress away prior to the wedding, and the worry of getting "that one photograph" never really crossed our mind because we knew it would be donee honestly ended with too many amazing photos to choose from. We would strongly recommend her to anyone willing to listen.
Emily was the best thing for our wedding season among a COVID pandemic! She was very helpful and flexible with the many changes and added pressures! Emily made us, family, and gues...
ts feel at ease and fun and playful with photos. She was very thorough and professional, and came ready with photo ideas and line ups! Not only did she do our photos, but she helped coordinate the whole wedding day. She has been a longtime family friend; and has community and passion as her focus. We love Emily and would recommend her for any major life event photography to capture those special moments:) She not only captured my wedding day, but she also did my moms wedding, my senior portraits, and my older sister's portraits. All of which were very beautiful and detailed photo shoots<3
We hired Emily at Simply Wandering Photo for our Oct. 19th, 2019 wedding. She sent us the cutest welcome package, and has already sent us sneak peeks from our big day! She is commu...
nicative and friendly, and we absolutely love our photos so far! Book her!
Contact
Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, Washington, San Diego, abroad
Simply Wandering Photo