Meet Emily

Hello!! I'm so glad you're here! I'm Emily, the daydreamer and romance obsessed half of the Husker creative team. I started my love story with photography when I was a young teenager carrying around disposable cameras. Thirteen years later I took my sister's senior photos on the gorgeous Oregon Coast with my first DSLR camera and I realized I wanted to make a career out of my passion. I shot my first backyard wedding shortly after that, and the rest is history!!

Presently, I love working with clients and couples to capture photos that feel authentically THEM! ✨ 



a few of my favorite things

Dressing up and taking photos with Mike where ever we go! It's my favorite souvenir from our adventures. 

Cats! My first word was kitty and my favorite childhood cat was a Siamese named Seymour. I've been obsessed ever since!

Coffee in all forms, but mostly iced, with lots of cream & caramel. 

Our Story

2003

2009

2011

2012

2010

Met in 6th grade at school

got engaged on a cold december night

going to the chapel

started officially dating

 Emily had a big crush. Mike wasn't convinced... yet. 

Mike was so nervous, but it was an obvious yes, tears and all!

We were married by our middle school teacher outside the school that we met.

Lots of late night long distance chats and weekend visits

2013 - present

Moved to Fairbanks, Alaska

Highlights include hockey games, gorgeous mountain views, and the best Chinese food we've ever had 

Let's Chat! 

2013

2016

2023

presently

2024

2022

Bought our dream house

Emily goes full time in photography

Mike gets interested in photography

eating salsa, watching new girl, editing

Emily applied for an LLC & business license

A fixer-upper with lots of bookshelves. We also adopted two cats and started the Husker Zoo

After working two jobs for so long, I was so glad to be able to finally put my entire heart into my business

 Mike decided to join me in making our small business dreams come true

This photo I took of my baby sister really inspired me to officially start my business

2003 - 2012

Mike quits walmart after 13+ years

Mike starts second shooting weddings and wildlife while on hunting trips

we're watching the same show for the 3rd time, and playing yahtzee in-between editing sessions

2003

2009

2011

2012

2010

Met in 6th grade at school

got engaged on a cold december night

going to the chapel

started officially dating

 Emily had a big crush. Mike wasn't convinced... yet. 

Mike was so nervous, but it was an obvious yes, tears and all!

We were married by our middle school teacher outside the school that we met.

Lots of late night long distance chats and weekend visits

2013 - present

Moved to Fairbanks, Alaska

Highlights include hockey games, gorgeous mountain views, and the best Chinese food we've ever had 

Let's Chat! 

2013

2016

2023

presently

2024

2022

Bought our dream house

Emily goes full time in photography

Mike gets interested in photography

eating salsa, watching new girl, editing

Emily applied for an LLC & business license

A fixer-upper with lots of bookshelves. We also adopted two cats and started the Husker Zoo

After working two jobs for so long, I was so glad to be able to finally put my entire heart into my business

 Mike decided to join me in making our small business dreams come true

This photo I took of my baby sister really inspired me to officially start my business

2003 - 2012

Mike quits walmart after 13+ years

Mike starts second shooting weddings and wildlife while on hunting trips

we're watching the same show for the 3rd time, and playing yahtzee in-between editing sessions

Meet Mike


Hello, Everyone! I'm Mike and I fell in love with photography while taking photos on hunting trips. I recently left my day job in retail management to join Emily in the photography business full time.

Mike's not just your wedding hero! He's also expanding his expertise to product photography, helping small businesses showcase their creations in the best light. You can follow him @husker_outdoor_photography


a few of my favorite things

The great outdoors and most hobbies that go along with it. Hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, climbing trees.

Road trips and traveling. Some of my favorite memories are road trips to faraway places like the South Dakota Badlands, the Rockies, Charleston and so many other places.

Making and eating breakfast with Emily every morning! I love sitting outside with our coffee before we start the day.

I love going on hunting trips and found a love for capturing landscape and wildlife photography. 

@emilyjoy.photography

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