I have been based in Queenstown New Zealand for nearly 7 years but happily travel wherever my camera takes me.
I was lucky enough to learn my craft in the darkroom, developing film and printing by hand, before moving on to digital photography.
I completed my Diploma of Photography in 1999 and won the Art Acquisition Award for my graduating year. Since then I have been Awarded multiple times including a Silver with Distinction from the AIPP.
I am committed to exploring creativity and finding the authentic both in my photography work and in my life. I dedicate time each year to professional development by attending training opportunities locally and internationally and love meeting like minded people.
My client list includes publications such as Urbis, NZ Your Home and Garden, Woman's Weekly, The Otago Daily Times, The Queenstown Times plus websites and printed media.
I am also proud to list amongst my client portfolio boutique hotels, airports, restaurants, clothing designers, cool couples, families, interior designers and artists.
photo courtesy of: Johanna at Stellar Photography
79 comments
Danny T - im hungry!!!!
Stacy – Christchurch - very cute!! you just have to smile…
Stacy – Christchurch - beatiful location…
Sharon Flannery - Hi Emily
Sharon from ODT here. Your photos are fantastic, your talent is showcased wonderfully, my favourite photo is the Eiffel Tower through the blossom …. I’m such a jealous Alice!!!
Helen Powley - What lovely photos of Whiti he is Georgous
Anna - wow em! truly amazing!
Sharon Flannery - Such precious memories are captured in these baby photos, they evoke a sense of emotion that will take you right back to the moment it was taken, forever
Stefanie - Yay! Vudu calendar….. i wait in anticipation.
Stefanie - Stunning light Emily, beautiful.
Stefanie - coloured pond shot is amazing. Awesome Ems. x
Judy Mesec - Hi, as a mate of this couple & a lil bummed we all couldn’t share in their day, I am stoked that they had an awesome day & these photos show it. Thanks so much for giving us a sneek peak at their wedding.
Gemma McGrath - Hey Emily,
Wow your photos are beautiful, thank you so so much, you really know how to show off the place, didn’t know it looked so amazing xoxoxoxxo
Stefanie Jones - I may have just got my first ever maternal gene. Awesome shoot Ems. x
Stefanie - Brilliant em, love the photo with the flowers. Stunning.
Brooke & Felippe - Emily these are beautiful !! Thank you for being there with us. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the pics : )
Joseph - Very Empressive!
Kate - I LOVE these photos! Well done Emily! x
Stefanie - Awesome. I am one of those people who can always think of a good reason to eat cupcakes. In fact, I think I’ll eat one now!
Sharon Stodler - Wonderful pictures! Am very proud of my beautiful daughter Jaimie!
Laura - Where abouts in Rarotonga was this wedding held? Ceremony & reception? do you normally photograph over there?
Hilda - Emily the photos are fantastic thanks for making the day so special!
Grant - Great work Emily, you perfectly captured this very cute couple…pity Fel forgot to shave though
Brooke & Felippe - Love our photos Emily !! Thank you so much for making our day so special.
I can’t tell you how grateful we are for such beautiful memories of our day. thank you thank you.
I remember having so much fun but I have to say I didn’t realise I was laughing the WHOLE day.
Hahahaha
You really made our day special & all our family & friends loved you.
They still ask after you
Your talent & passion really makes you shine.
xo
Hilda - Emily you certainly did make this a special day by capturing perfectly the aroha (love), whanau (family), hoa (friends)and kata (laughter). It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with you. Aroha nui (much love)
penny - wow! beautiful photos. love the cake cutting ones the best!
Louise - We just love them!!!!!!you have captured my boys perfectly,I can’t wait to see the rest….thank you thank you
Marg Baird - Wow, Jaimie. You are amazing. Continue with your new endevour. It’s just great.
Stefanie - great photos ems, love the colours & light. Black & white of the boys smoking cigars is a great shot!
Michelle Milmine - Wow Emily! We just LOVE our photos!!! Your truely are a talented artist! You have made us so excited about our wedding photos and we aren’t even married yet!!! Looking forward to seeing you again in a few weeks
xo
Stefanie - Stunning Em, well done.
Brooke - Beautiful shot! Love it!
Carly - wow emily totally amazing bringing back so many memories, can’t wait to see the rest
Stefanie - Emily, these photos are brilliant!
Kate Montgomery - WOW! AMAZING! So amazing.
James Wadsworth - Awesome photos Emily! We were so lucky to have you at our wedding it was a special day and you made it perfect!!
James - awww thats so cute!!!
Julie - ditto, so cute !
Michelle Lawton - Wow Emily! It has taken me about a week to write this as we have been speechless about our photos! You captured our day perfectly and your images will remind us of that for a lifetime and are truely priceless. Thank you for all your hard work, time and patience. Nothing was ever a problem for you and you were amazing at guiding us (especially during the engagement shoot!) and capturing us as our natural selves!
We recommend you to everyone who is looking for professional photographer and look forward to working with you again in the future. You are a truely beautiful and kind person with an rare extraordinary talent and we are so grateful that you shared it with us!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Michelle & Kent x
emily - you are so welcome! my husband has suggested that I get your comment printed on a t-shirt and wear it around….
Michelle Lawton - hehe I could definitely arrange that!! It would certainly suit you well
Tekapo Wedding Photographers - [...] Emily was recommended by the Wedding Coordinator at Peppers Bluewater. Although based in Queenstown, she also does weddings in Tekapo. She has some lovely examples of her work on her website, including a Lake Tekapo wedding. [...]
Stefanie Jones - Queenstown’s most brilliant and talented photographer, Ms Adamson, does it again with another brilliant photo shoot. Words can not describe how amazing you are – thank you from every essence of my being.
Anonymous - hope the bride and groom love these shots! wow! Julie xx
C Gough - BRILLIANT PHOTOS – absolutely beautiful! My gorgeous niece and her hunky husband look fabulous. So pleased for you both.
Kimberley Hutton - WOW!!!! What an amazing wedding!!! Those deeetails!! Amazing. Looks like some awesome traditions in there too. Beautifully captured Emily! xx
Julie - nice toe job Em !
James - Great Photos! I wanna know what the speech was….everyone looks so emotional….you captured it perfectly, awesome awesome photos
Carly McCarthy - congratulations tracy, awesome photos can’t wait to see some more, emily is such a great photographer
Zuz Thornton - awesome guys!!! stoked for you, looked like a fab day
xoxoxox
Evie - Excellent!! Love the cuteness and humour in the photos, Emily you captured the moments amazingly! Great subjects though yeah! Thanks for the great day x
manu - very nice pictures. it looks like a fantastic day, only for anja & kai. really good. so we have at least some impressions from germany.
alles liebe euch 2!
manu
Stefanie Jones - Stunning, as per usual, EAP.
Kiela Harding - Is it possible to have a cake sized cup cake made ?
emily - hi there, I think you want to contact Cup and Cake? I have passed on your details
Anna Allan - Beautiful photos Emily!! You were braver than me getting out and about in the snow. I was hunkered down in my office
michelle & kent. wedding. dunedin, new zealand | Emily Adamson Photography » Emily Adamson Photography - [...] may remember michelle & kent from their engagement shoot. Here is just a small part of their wedding day, filled with sunshine, love and [...]
Kate Robinson - Gorgeous! Beautiful wedding x
Lucy - absolutely gorgeous photos
You have such a great eye.
Julie Adamson - another stunning shoot!
Stefanie Jones - Stunning shoot! Amazing. I particularly like the last shot – visually engaging.
Viyonne - What can i say ……you captured the moments of an amazing day. Thank you for being there for us. Beautiful memories. X
Dave chalton - Guys the pics are outstanding they really are amazing ! Good look to both of you in your new life’s together ! I ESP love the last pic ! Congrats again guys !
Steve - Hi, just wondering what your pricing and availability would be for a wedding on Nov 11, 3pm, on Coromandel Peak. Small ceremony of 2 adults, 2 kids, for approx 1 hour. All we’re after post wedding is a DVD of pics.
Cheers
Steve
Karen Ovens - Hi
My daughter, Lauren, is getting married at Stoneridge 03/03/2012.
Are you available on that day to take the photos? If so, could you please email me your pricing packages. The wedding is at 4.00pm.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Karen
Stefanie - Stunning shots, I particularly like the shot against the car with the mountains in background.
Ali - They are fantastic shots – like Stephanie I just LOVE the one of the shot against the car but also the last one and similar one with bridesmaids are just awesome photos!
Leeanne - Congrats Jamie the pictures and your cup cake creations are beautiful
Emma Plowman - Amazing shots Emily! They’re just what we were after! Can’t wait to see more!
Kay - We love the photos Emily! Such great memories of the day. Everyone commented on how relaxed you were during the day also, making the day relaxed for everyone!
emily - Good work making it this far into your planning!
Anonymous - Can I ask where the reception was held? that room is stunning
emily - The reception was held in Athenaeum hall, in Arrowtown and was draped by Queenstown Party Plus, it looked so different
Anonymous - The Family (in Margate, South Africa)loved viewing the slide show of Greg and Emily’s wedding>. Thank you for the beautiful photo’s
emily - thanks so much for letting me know, you are very welcome x
Kate/MagnoliaRouge - Love her knitted shrug!! And how cute is that little note!!
Stefanie Jones - Emily, this is incredible. Holy Capturing! You are awesome! xo
emily - “Thanks so much Emily for playing a special role at our wedding. You did an amazing job of capturing what was an emotion-filled, once-in-a-lifetime day.
Looking at the photos takes us straight back to all of those wonderful moments. It goes so quickly, so it’s really lovely to have a way of re-living our day.
And not only did you leave us with gorgeous pictures, but at the time you were so lovely to have around- you were so nice and easy-going with everyone.
Thanks again. Emily & Greg.”
Anonymous - yum yum x thank you xxx
Justin - beautiful frame emily