Emily Goodstein Photography

Emily Goodstein Photography gets an A+ rating from me! I needed (casual, non-​stuffy) head shots and Emily was able to fit me in last minute. The resulting photos are better than I could have hoped for: I look professional, relaxed, lovely… overall, she was able to capture me at my very best! I would highly recommend Emily!

Emily was my birth photographer for the birth of my first child in Virginia, and I could not be more pleased with the whole experience. She was a calm, positive, supportive, and fun presence throughout the day. She had the perfect balance of professionalism and giddiness. Having her there to photograph my birth made the day feel even more special and sacred. I treasure the photos she took. They help me to remember all of the little things about the day and bring back so many emotions. Giving birth has been the single most empowering, positive, life-​altering, beautiful experience of my life. Of course I would want it captured in photographs. And how beautiful they turned out to be. It is obvious from Emily’s photographs that she treasures babies, mommies, and families and is in awe of the birth process. I cannot recommend her enough. The only downside is that I wasn’t able to get her out to Chicago for my second baby’s birth!

We worked with Emily to get publicity shots for our business. As someone who doesn’t normally have their picture taken, I was nervous – expecting to feel self-​conscious and uncomfortable. She kept us relaxed and made the whole experience so fun and so easy. And the pictures are BEAUTIFUL. They are easily the best pictures I’ve ever seen of people I actually know (as opposed to models or something).

I can’t think of a more sensitive, talented, funny, or warm person to photograph the birthing process. And if you’re lucky, she’ll bring her skateboard! wheeee! :-)