About

Emily Szydlik Photography

Hi there, I’m Emily. I am based out of Columbus, Ohio. I am a pediatric nurse by day and a self-proclaimed photographer by night. I’ve always loved taking pictures of family and friends and making them feel amazing. I like to keep things light and airy and most of all, FUN! I am not a professional photographer, but I am a millennial who can take a fabulous picture with an iPhone for a fair price. I am here to help capture and showcase your special moment! Whether it be an engagement, an anniversary, a baby on the way, a new baby, a family gathering, or even a simple headshot, I’m your girl!

How I got started

In 2019 my sister, Liz, asked me to take her engagement photos. I obviously was flattered, but thought, “are you sure you want ME to take your engagement photos?”. She was confident I would be able to take some great photos for her. I wanted to prove her right, so I took an online iPhone photography class held by my wedding photographer, Amanda Donaho, and I learned a lot! I learned about exposure, framing, lines, and editing. I practiced and practiced until I felt confident that I could surpass Liz’s expectations. Liz and her husband Tyler were my guinea pigs and ever since their photo shoot, I’ve loved taking pictures for people. For their shoot we went to Schiller Park on a very hot summer day. When we parked we quickly realized it was Village Valuables Day where bargain hunters from all over Ohio come to German Village for one big yard sale. It was crowded to say the least. What I thought would be an obstacle, turned out to be a blessing and a learning experience. People were so complementary of Liz and Tyler and congratulated them and an owner of one of the beautiful homes in German Village showed us to a hidden ally behind their house with amazing lighting and a cool brick wall. It was a photographers dream! I had so much fun during their shoot and it showed promise to my photographing future. I hope to continue with these stories as I take more photos for people!

Maternity Photos

Engagement Photos

Weddings

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