It’s been awhile since I’ve introduced myself! I figured there’s no time like the present so…

Hi! I’m Emily!

I’m the owner/photographer at Emily Ingalls Photography! I’ve owned my photography business for 5 years, and I’m still going strong!

I didn’t go into photography to start a business. I was at home with my kids and decided I wanted to learn how to take better photos of them. So I took online classes to learn more about my camera, photography basics (composition, light, color), and editing software. My passion for documenting my kids as they grew up led into me opening my business!

Random facts about me:

• I’m an extroverted introvert. Could I be anymore of an oxymoron?! I love hanging out with friends, going places, and enjoying life, but I also love me a good book to read and alone time!

• I love a good cup of coffee.

• Dark chocolate is life!

• I keep dark chocolate hidden in the freezer. I love frozen chocolate, as does the hubs.

• I sketch and draw. I have notebooks filled with random drawings and sketches that no one ever sees.

• I’m short at 5’2”, and everyone loves to remind me of my shortness. It used to bother me as a kid, but now I don’t care.

• I read over 100 books a year. I usually carry my Kindle with me but nothing quite feels like a hard copy of a book!

• I’m quite shy when I meet new people (see introvert above). I don’t come off as warm and fuzzy. I’m shy and awkward when I meet new people which people always perceive as standoff-ish. But I promise I’m a really nice person!!

• But once you get passed my shy-ness, I’m a loyal friend.

• I work out a lot. I hit the gym at least 3 days a week running, weight lifting, and swimming. With being at home, I’m taking online yoga and pilates classes too.

• I actively train and teach classes in Taekwondo and Kajukenbo. I have a black belt in both styles.

• I shoot film! I actively shoot film photography (along with digital) which I love!

• Among my friends, I’m known for my homemade chocolate chip cookies.

• I met my husband at LSU, and we have 4 kids together. The 2019 college football season was amazing for us!

• I find cooking relaxing when I have the time to really enjoy it.

• I’m a dog person. We have two, a rescue Border Collie mix and a Cocker Spaniel.

• I love learning! Call me a nerd or geek, but I thrive with learning new skills and conquering new challenges.

• I volunteer my photography skills for The Tiny Footprints Project and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

I could go on and on with random facts and oddities about myself, but I won’t.

Being able to create memories for others is why I love doing what I do! Enjoy all those family memories, and I hope you trust me again to help create more for your family!

Emily