WHAT MATTERS TO YOU
MATTERS TO ME

Family photography isn't meant to be complicated, y'all. It should be as easy as your family relationships (ok who am I kidding, those are not easy at all... but totally worth the effort! Just like family photo sessions!)
I promise to make it something to look forward to. Repeat clients will tell you : the whole family loves photo sessions with Emily!

Emily Murdock Photography has served Dallas family photography clients for over 17 years, and each passing year has solidified my opinion : Dallas people are the best people. I love using my camera to show you the beauty of your life. I'm eager to meet you!

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"Emily captures my family beautifully! I love how the photos are not only picture perfect but show our individual personalities. It doesn’t feel like a photo shoot at all.
Just fun with each other which is rare!"

— katherine

"We want to thank you for the amazing job you did! This was by far the easiest and least stressful family photos we have ever done! We loved your confidence and how assertive you were. Your interaction with the kids was fantastic."

— kailee

Howdy!

I like things easy and breezy, my friend. And while I have chosen to embrace the fun, lighthearted side of photography, I am very serious about doing my job well. I refuse to be swayed by trends, but choose instead to create family photography images your grandchildren will cherish long after you're gone. 


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BEHIND
the LENS

What you see is what you get with me! I have no desire for fake. I think life can be tough, but our relationships are what make it all worth it.

I am perfectly willing to act like a fool at photo sessions, all in the name of real smiles. I don't take things too seriously, most of all myself ;)

I run almost entirely on optimism and Diet Coke. I might try to give up the Diet Coke but I'll never give up believing that things are mostly wonderful and will keep getting better!

You might think you're hiring me to click a button on a camera, but what you'll get is someone who really cares about you and your family. Clients become instant friends and you shouldn't be too surprised when your kids want to invite me over for a playdate. (The answer is yes, by the way)

I've been married for 24 years to my husband Adam, and we have 4 beautiful children, ages 12-22. My family is my world and my number one priority (to prove it, I had 4 c-sections in less than 10 years, yikes). 

When I was 12, I lost my childhood best friend, Rachel. To read more about how that influences my photography, click here.

the gal

bio images by jonathan canlas and melese miller. thank you, friends!

what I'm known for

joy + love

weekend indulgence

rest

KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON

travel

MY FAVORITE
PLACE TO HOLIDAY

in the mountains

ALWAYS ORDER ME A

diet coke

ENTIRELY UNDERRATED

cake for breakfast

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