Emma is a freelance photographer with over 20 years of experience. She holds a Master’s in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, where she honed her technical skills and developed a deep understanding of ethical storytelling.
Her early years included work as a picture editor for Charity WDC and BEAM, where she refined her editorial judgment and deepened her commitment to conservation and social justice. She strives to record events and human experiences with honesty and sensitivity, allowing subjects to speak for themselves through carefully composed imagery. As a University tutor, she teaches emerging journalists through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and seminars, emphasising skill development in lighting, composition, and ethical engagement. Her approach encourages authenticity, helping students create honest, impactful work that inspires and motivates others.
Over the years, she has covered various subjects, including social documentaries, sports and event photography, photojournalism, and portraiture, creating intimate, character-driven portraits that reveal personality and context. She now specialises in Travel Photography. Her approach encompasses every project phase, from initial concept and marketing outreach to on-location shooting, post-production editing, and final delivery to the client. She collaborates closely with clients at each stage, ensuring their objectives are met while upholding the highest standards of visual integrity.
Throughout her career, she has worked with a diverse range of organisations, including:
The Times UK, The Australian, the Olympic British Bobsleigh team - BBSA, Girls Who Grind Coffee and Coppafeel, the University of Jadavpur/Sportzworkz, the British Council, BEAM/ PwC, University of the Arts London (UAL), Bath Spa University (BSU), Tanoshi, Charity WDC, Trinity Hospice, and Frome Times.
Each collaboration has not only enhanced her practice but also significantly impacted the organisations she's worked with. She's helped them tell their stories in a compelling and authentic way, strengthening their brand and mission. She looks forward to new opportunities to document compelling narratives and to support the next generation of photographers in their creative journeys.