Emma Varley Photography

Emma Varley Photography CHICAGO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Now booking 2027 Chicago and West MI weddings

Little sneak peek of the first part of Emily and Maxs engagement session 🤭 this session was so fun I feel like I need tw...
04/10/2026

Little sneak peek of the first part of Emily and Maxs engagement session 🤭 this session was so fun I feel like I need two posts to encompass it all!!!
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Chicago Wedding photographer, Chicago photographer, West Michigan photographer, West Michigan wedding photographer, Midwest wedding photographer

Becca and Andrew!!! These two cuties get married this weekend and kick off the start of my 2027 wedding season! I loved ...
03/20/2026

Becca and Andrew!!! These two cuties get married this weekend and kick off the start of my 2027 wedding season! I loved every second of their cozy in home engagement session. The evening was full of music, long walks with their pup, and sweet laughter! I can’t wait for their romantic wedding full of live music:)

Vanessa and Joey at the Art institute đź’› this is seriously one of my favorite places on earth. I feel like my inner nerdy...
02/08/2026

Vanessa and Joey at the Art institute 💛 this is seriously one of my favorite places on earth. I feel like my inner nerdy art kid heart comes to life everytime I’m back:)

Bella and Mike!!!!! Idk how I haven’t shared from their stunning engagement session yet! These two are made for each oth...
01/30/2026

Bella and Mike!!!!! Idk how I haven’t shared from their stunning engagement session yet! These two are made for each other and we had so much fun at their shoot! Truly had the best time getting editorial and creative, Bella is literally the perfect model!

Alexis and Jordan’s Wedding day! These two got married back in November  and the day was brimming with emotion! Everyone...
01/22/2026

Alexis and Jordan’s Wedding day! These two got married back in November and the day was brimming with emotion! Everyone in the family was shedding tears of joy all morning and at the ceremony! But once we got to the reception this group knew how to PARTY! The dance floor was explosive and the energy was incredible! Between the live sax and joyful speeches their wedding was an undeniably fun and joyful celebration of their love!

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Hi friends!!! It’s been a while since I’ve updated my headshots, I thought I’d share a few new ones and some thoughts I’...
01/05/2026

Hi friends!!! It’s been a while since I’ve updated my headshots, I thought I’d share a few new ones and some thoughts I’ve been sitting with lately:)

Over the past many months of busy season, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on what I truly value. No matter how far my mind wanders, it always circles back to one thing: connection.

Genuinely I feel like I am meant to be on earth so that I can talk, laugh, cry, eat, dance, and simply be with others:) Whether it’s friends, family, or strangers, these shared moments are what mean the most to me! They fill me up with joy and contentment that I cannot explain! All year I have had this phrase fluttering around in my head “What do we have if not each other?”

It sounds so simple, but realizing that this is my deepest priority has shifted everything. I’ve found a renewed sense of gratitude for the beautiful, everyday interactions I get to experience!! That gratitude spills over into why I love my work so much.

I’ve always said my job “just feels right,” but I now understand why! Getting to work with you on one of the most intimate, emotional, and profoundly human days of your life is not only an honor, but it’s a reflection of my core values. It fuels me in the best way:)

So, thank you for being part of this journey. I know this is a bit of a sappy ramble, but I really cannot express how much all of you are blessings in my life. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect with each of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! đź’›
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Chicago Wedding photographer, Chicago photographer, West Michigan photographer, West Michigan wedding photographer, Midwest wedding photographer

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!! I will be out of office until Monday January 5th:) I hope you all have time to hold your fa...
12/21/2025

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!! I will be out of office until Monday January 5th:) I hope you all have time to hold your families close and fill your bellies with cookies!! I cannot wait to come back in the new year and debrief together!! love u guys!!!

Also can we talk about the dreamy perfect Christmas magic that is Carolyn and Justin’s engagement shoot? We were running around the snow having the most fun:) I cannot wait for their wedding next December!! I can’t believe it is less than a year away 🤩

Rebecca and Matt!!!! These two had a rainy and cozy November wedding day!! The weather wasn’t ideal but turned into the ...
11/17/2025

Rebecca and Matt!!!! These two had a rainy and cozy November wedding day!! The weather wasn’t ideal but turned into the most romantic dreamy rain photos. Sometimes weather can be a blessing in disguise!! So thankful to have these two sweethearts as my neighbors in the city!:) it was so fun editing the little sneak peek of their gallery! I can’t wait to work on the rest!

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Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church
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Lauren and Seamus flew into Chicago from Florida for their wedding anniversary! (Fun fact I learned from them?Apparently...
11/04/2025

Lauren and Seamus flew into Chicago from Florida for their wedding anniversary! (Fun fact I learned from them?Apparently Tallahassee has the worlds strongest magnet!!) These two are the kind of people who you meet and you’re like dang they have their life totally figured out in the most beautiful way! They have such a genuine love for each other and their sweet babies! Overall we had the best afternoon together hanging out in Chicago:)
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Chicago Wedding photographer, Chicago photographer, West Michigan photographer, West Michigan wedding photographer, Midwest wedding photographer

Emily and Hogan 🥹🫶🏻 These two went to high school together but ended up falling in love when they reconnected in college...
10/28/2025

Emily and Hogan 🥹🫶🏻 These two went to high school together but ended up falling in love when they reconnected in college:) I’ve known them both since we were kids in school and it has been an honor to watch them grow into the coolest people with such a beautiful relationship! Their wedding day had a beautiful focus on family, friends, and FUN! We had the most gorgeous summer day running around Holland MI taking photos and celebrating their love:)

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Chicago Wedding photographer, Chicago photographer, West Michigan photographer, West Michigan wedding photographer, Midwest wedding photographer

Demeri and Travis!! These two traveled from Texas to Chicago and were looking for chic, elegant, classic engagement phot...
10/21/2025

Demeri and Travis!! These two traveled from Texas to Chicago and were looking for chic, elegant, classic engagement photos!! Boy did they deliver!! Their entire shoot people stopped them on the street to tell them how great they look together:) I’m so thrilled w how this shoot came together w these two sweet people!!
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Chicago Wedding photographer, Chicago photographer, West Michigan photographer, West Michigan wedding photographer, Midwest wedding photographer

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