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Capturing joyful and genuine moments with love & lots of confetti for smitten couples & adorable families. View our website & work at: www.emmaloo.co

10/30/2026

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09/09/2026

My littlest buddy is BACK TO SCHOOL. 🥹🤍

And I genuinely don’t know how this little boy is about to be FOUR in just a few days. FOUR. I’m not emotional or anything.😭

Hayes is the goofiest goofball. The funniest little human. The sassiest, snarkiest, most downright crazy child you’ll ever meet — hence, “Crazy Hazy”. 😂 He is also unbelievably kind, sweet, snuggly, and full of so much LIFE. He brings a certain kind of joy and chaos to our family that I truly cannot imagine this world without.

He makes me want to slow down and savor motherhood. To soak up the little moments. To hold onto the snuggles a little longer and laugh a little harder (at the ridiculous things he says, of course!) He is just so wonderfully, unapologetically HIM. And goodness, I love that boy.

I’m going to miss my little buddy while he’s at preschool, but I’m also SO excited to watch him grow into the little person he’s becoming. He’s getting more independent, more hilarious, more thoughtful, and somehow more Hayes every day. 🥹

And now that both boys are back at school…Mama gets a little time to herself again. Which means I can actually WORK. 😂🙌🏼

This year’s Back to School Sessions were extra special because I got to photograph so many little personalities heading into a new school year — including my own boys. I’m so thankful I get to create these fun little traditions through my work, and I already can’t wait to bring them back next year!

But for now…after Labor Day, school is officially back in session and the Emma Loo studio is going FULL FORCE into all things HOLIDAY. 🎄✨

So goodbye, summer. Hello, school. Hello, work. Hello, Christmas trees. 😂

And happy almost-birthday to my Crazy Hazy. I sure do love you, little buddy. 🤍

08/25/2026

IT’S ALMOST TIME. 🍂🎄✨

Mini-Session Season officially opens THIS THURSDAY! And for the first time ever, I’m opening up ALL of my mini-session offerings at once. 🙌🏼

That means fall, Christmas trees, Santa, Sugarplum, Wagoneer sessions + more — all in one place, all ready for you to choose your favorite!

If you’ve been waiting for the sign to update those family photos, check one thing off your Christmas list, or finally get your kids in front of my camera… THIS IS IT. 🩵

My Loo Lovers get first dibs, and some of these sessions are VERY limited.

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ Booking opens at 11:00 AM

Set your alarms. Pick your favorites. And get ready… Mini-Session Season is HERE. ✨

I can’t wait to see so many of your sweet faces this season! 🥹🩵

08/17/2026

Tell me you’re a photographer in the south without telling me you’re photographer in the South. IYKYK 🥵😅

08/16/2026

There’s a LOT that happens behind the scenes before your little one ever steps in front of my camera. 🍎📚✨

These Back-to-School Sessions started last year as something I created just for my own boys. I wanted to document their first days of school in a way that felt fun, nostalgic, and very them.

And then I thought… why not create that same experience for other families?

So now, this year, I turned my little studio into a classroom for a few weeks—and I LOVE it.

From pulling out props and styling the set, to organizing the little details, cleaning everything up between sessions, blowing up balloons (SO many balloons 😅), and making sure every kiddo has a personalized letterboard…there’s a lot more prep involved than you might see in those 15 minutes behind the camera.

But honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.

The wannabe teacher in me gets WAY too excited about little desks, backpacks, books, pencils, lunchboxes, and all the tiny details that make childhood feel like childhood. 🥹

And the best part is knowing that these photos will become a little time capsule for these families.

Because they won’t always be this little.

One day the backpacks will be bigger, the shoes will be harder to tie, the teeth will stop being wiggly, and they’ll walk into school without needing us to hold their hands.

So for now… I’ll keep blowing up the balloons. 🎈

And I’ll keep documenting the first days, the new backpacks, the missing teeth, the nervous smiles, and all the little pieces of childhood that deserve to be remembered.

I’m so proud that something I started for my own boys has grown into something I get to share with so many other families. ❤️

08/05/2026

Second grade. 🥹❤️

Today was a big day around here.

This year, we made the decision to start a new chapter at a new school. It wasn’t a decision we made lightly, but one we made with a lot of prayer and intention. Right now, we believe that more time at home, a slower childhood, and learning alongside a Christian community is exactly what our family needs. Four-day school weeks mean one extra day together, and at this stage of life, that feels like such a gift.

As I hugged Andrew goodbye this morning, I prayed the same prayer over him that I had been praying over myself: that God would give him confidence, courage, and comfort as he walked into a place filled with unfamiliar faces. I hope he knows just how capable, kind, and loved he is.

Now I’m counting down the minutes until pickup because I cannot wait to hear every single detail about his very first day. ❤️

And while my own little second grader is off making memories, I’m over here smiling at these Back-to-School Minis we took in the studio earlier this week. The elementary ed. major in me absolutely comes alive this time of year. Sometimes I wonder what life would’ve looked like if I had stayed on the path to becoming a teacher… but then I look around my studio, filled with little desks, books, backpacks, and smiling kids, and I realize maybe God just gave me a different classroom.

I may not have a roster of students, but I get the sweetest little visitors, and I have the privilege of preserving this tiny chapter of childhood for so many families. I truly wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Here’s to second grade, new beginnings, answered prayers, and all the beautiful tomorrows still ahead. ✨📚

08/04/2026

I know bringing the dog to family photos can feel like adding one more thing to an already chaotic season of life. Trust me — I get it. 😂

But after losing Darcy unexpectedly, I can tell you firsthand… you will never regret having those photos. You’ll only wish you had more.

Your dog is part of your story. They’re part of the everyday moments your kids will remember. They belong in the frame too. 🤍

So bring the dog. I’ll bring the treats, patience, and a little bit of chaos. 🐾

07/26/2026

✨ Currently accepting applications for the position of... my personal assistant. 😂

Okay, maybe not. But if you've seen me a little quieter around here lately, it's because I've been spending more time behind the computer than on Instagram getting ready for what is shaping up to be one of my favorite seasons yet!

This fall is PACKED in the best way:
🍎 Back-to-School with Emma Loo Portrait Pop-Ups
📸 Little Loo Portrait Events (August & October—perfect for Christmas gifts!)
🍂 SIX different Fall Mini Session options (yes... SIX! 🤩)
🎄 Holiday sessions and Christmas magic just around the corner
💛 ...and a few more surprises I'm not quite ready to share yet!

If you're hoping to book a session, have questions, or need to get in touch with me, email is always the best way to reach me at [email protected].

I do my best to respond to Instagram DMs, but truthfully, I intentionally try to spend less time on social media these days. That means messages can occasionally get buried or accidentally overlooked. If it's important, an email will always get the quickest response!

And if you want first dibs on session dates, early booking access, and all the behind-the-scenes Emma Loo news, make sure you're on my Loo Lovers email list (it's linked right here in my bio!). My email subscribers are always the first to know what's coming before it ever hits social media.

I seriously cannot wait for everything we've got planned over the next few months. It's going to be such a fun season, and I can't wait to photograph so many of your sweet families. 🤍
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07/25/2026

This summer looked a little different than most.

If you've been around here for a while, you know that I usually spend a good chunk of my summer chasing sunsets along the Carolina coast. But this year...life had other plans. Between the unexpected twists this season brought our family, I just wasn't able to make it to the beach nearly as much as I normally do.

That said, every time I scroll back through these galleries, I'm reminded just how much I love photographing families by the ocean. There is just something about salty air, sandy toes, and kids who are finally allowed to stay up past bedtime that makes for the sweetest memories.

Here's a little secret though...some of my favorite beach sessions don't happen in July at all. September, October, and even into the spring bring cooler evenings, quieter beaches, softer light, and so much more room to breathe. Honestly? It's one of the best times to plan family portraits.

So if you're headed to the coast this fall, next spring, or really anytime of year, I'd love to meet you there. I'm always happy to travel for beach sessions!

Now...if anyone knows how to convince Phillip that investing in a little beach cottage is a business expense, send your best arguments my way. 😉🏖️ Until then, I'll just keep making the drive whenever I can.

Who else is already dreaming about their next beach trip? 🌊🤍
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07/24/2026

Can we all agree they grow up way too fast?

One minute you're bringing them home from the hospital, and the next you're packing their lunchbox for their preschool days.

Before another school year flies by, take a moment to capture exactly who they are right now -- the apple of your eye! 🍎

Join me at the Emma Loo Studio for our Back-to-School Portrait Pop-Up, where we'll create classic & fun back-to-school portraits that you'll love looking back on for years to come (and you won't have to struggle with on the first day of school!)

Because this fleeting season deserves more than a cell phone snapshot. ❤️ Link to these session is found in my bio!
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Charlotte, NC

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.emmaloo.co/

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