Hi! I’m Emily and I make stuff! And when I say stuff I mean ALLLLL kinds of stuff! For me the medium doesn’t matter, I just want to create.

The short version is I’m a maker and photographer based in Austin, Texas! You can hire me for portrait photography. I especially love working with fellow creators to take headshots or fun friend photoshoots! I also teach classes around Austin and you can follow me on Instagram to always stay updated with what’s going on @too.many.emilys

The long version…I am a lifelong maker who has tried over and over to pick a “thing.” For a while it was all sewing and then costumes and then it was baking and teaching craft classes and tomorrow who knows what it will be. It used to really bother me that I couldn’t find a creative passion until I realized the thing I’m passionate about is creativity itself! I don’t care what the medium is! I get excited styling outfits or planning photoshoots or teaching adults how to make Pom Poms. I am always seeking out new methods and materials to work with that can further my artistic pursuit. I have big ideas and no plans of niching down. When you work with me you’re not just getting a photographer; you’re getting an artist and a maker who is obsessed with creativity! I am your biggest cheerleader and I want to help make your vision come to life.

portfolio

portfolio

a glimpse into my creative world and all the STUFF I’ve made

these are both things I’ve made for both professional and personal use

  • Photography: South Congress Photoshoot

  • Quilting: handmade canopy tent for Dylan M fabric collection

  • Photography: Rachel Ramsower Apartment Therapy Home Tour

  • Costume: handmade fringe jacket

  • DIY: thrift flip toy guitar & handmade guitar case

  • Costume: floral headpiece

  • DIY: hand woven bag

  • Costume: handmade petite theatre costume for Chewbacchus

  • Costume: handmade tulle coat

  • Photography: artist headshot session

  • Photography: dancer portrait session

  • DIY: handmade cabinets

  • Costume: mermaid headpiece

  • Photography: portrait session

  • Photography: self portrait

Upcoming events!

Check out available photoshoot sessions and upcoming craft classes right here!

  • Christina Richards

    “Emily is a well of inspiring ideas. Her creative direction is so valuable to the art that we create together. She’s a breeze to work with and she’s not afraid to take the lead to produce something that always brings a smile to my face.”

  • Bailey Flores

    “Emily is one of my favorite creatives to work with! She’s full of quirky ideas that excite and inspire me! A great director and human!”

  • Cecelia Claire

    “I was floored when I got my portrait album back from Emily. It contained SO MANY good shots that it was difficult to choose. She captured my aesthetic and personality so well and even threw in the cutest pics ever taken of my dog!”

  • Julie Elody

    “The day of the shoot was awesome. She was really good about telling me what to do. I am not a model, I’m a singer so it was really helpful to have good direction. Some of the best photos I’ve had taken.”

Join the Photoshoot Email List

Are you interested in modeling or just want really cool photos for free? Every so often I put out a call for models to help me with a photoshoot idea I want to bring to life. I say the word model loosely because you in no way need to be a professional model. I want this to be a mutually beneficial deal so I am always willing to work with you to get headshots or use pieces you want photographed for your own side hustle! I also want this to be FUN! I want it to feel like playing dress up and for you to leave these shoots feeling absolutely inspired and filled with creative energy. For me this is an opportunity to play with camera settings and work out the kinks of photoshoot ideas or locations I want to try out.