Emily B Creative

Emily B Creative Charleston Photographer and Videographer specializing in portrait work

08/12/2026

Probably should’ve practiced saying / knowing who the designers were before hitting record … but what’re friends for??

Shoutout Tim McGraw nuuly

06/05/2026

Expensive is a word I don’t particularly love using when it comes to my work. HOWEVER, photoshoots ARE an investment. So I’m diving into the world of photography to try to explain what all goes into the final cost of a photo session.

“Why are photoshoots sooooo expensive”??? We’re breaking it down together.

#2 Quite frankly, gear is pretty expensive

Every so often photographers are updating equipment, making sure gear is up to date, properly functioning and performing so that we can deliver the best quality of content possible. 

Cameras and accessories are not cheap. A lens can be just as much as a camera body.

Lastly, a big chunk of the money is going back into the business — not just for gear but to keep up with operating expenses (think CRMs, Creative Cloud etc).

Ultimately, we are working to make sure your vision comes to life. Ready to get started? Head over to the link in the bio to submit an inquiry today!

04/06/2026

Expensive is a word I don’t love to use (especially when it comes to my photography business). To me, it has a negative connotation that the products and services received are overpriced and therefore not worth the cost. (Two statements that keep me up at night).

HOWEVER, photoshoots ARE an investment. And there are many misconceptions and preconceived notions surrounding the cost associated with them.

(So, I thought I’d say ‘hold my beer’ and I’m diving into the deep end at an attempt to give y’all more information as to what all goes into a shoot.)

“Why are photoshoots sooooo expensive”, you may ask.

Let’s break it down together!

#1 (Good) Planning takes time.

You may think I show up to a photoshoot with a camera and capture for an hour or two but what is really going on behind the scenes is that I’m…

1. Coordinating with venues and connecting with vendors to ensure availability

2. Scouting locations to get an idea of the space and brainstorming poses that not only fits within the area but makes sense for the couple (more on this later) *2.1 and sometimes even visiting at different times of the day to better understand how the light is effected)

3. Keeping lines of communication with all clients (new and veteran) open throughout the process. This gives me the full picture of your vision and hopefully puts you at ease throughout it all.

Ultimately, we are working to make sure your vision comes to life. Ready to get started? Head over to the link in the bio to submit an inquiry today!

03/12/2026

Seeing the world from a viewfinder! I will definitely be visiting Lake Como, again!!

03/03/2026

Not to show off or anything but THIS is a gooood piece of advice (and I’m not just saying it because I came up with it)…. When a photographer directs you through poses, LEAN INTO IT. You may feel silly but I promise it is going to be the photograph SO much better. Trust me! I’m a photographer!

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29201, 29203-6, 29209-10, 29212, 29223, 29225, 29229

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