EMMA HAIDAR
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Compass Rose sits on 100 acres of forest and meadow just outside Milford, and it’s built for couples who want a genuine private-property experience without piecing every element together from scratch. Close to 98% of the couples who marry here travel in from outside the County, which says a lot about how well this place […]

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The Royal Hotel sits right on Main Street in Picton, a restored 1879 building that quietly closed its doors decades ago and reopened in 2021 as one of the County’s most design-forward places to stay, eat, and get married. For couples traveling from the US or further afield, Picton’s whole Main Street, The Royal included, […]

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Drake Devonshire is one of Prince Edward County’s most talked-about wedding venues, sitting right on the shore of Lake Ontario in Wellington, and it photographs like a much bigger trip than it actually is. For couples flying in from New York, Boston, or anywhere else along the Northeast, Prince Edward County is close enough to […]

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If you’ve ever pictured a wedding that feels like a scene from an old European film, without actually booking the flight, The Cape in Picton might be the closest you’ll find in Ontario. Set on Mansion Row in the heart of Prince Edward County, this restored 1863 Georgian manor has quietly become one of the […]

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Prince Edward County isn’t a place you plan a wedding the way you’d plan one in the city. Rental companies book out fast, a lot of the best venues aren’t all-inclusive (The Cape being a good example), and most weddings here stretch across a full weekend rather than a single afternoon. A planner who already […]

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The Fairmont Château Laurier is Ottawa’s castle. Built in 1912 in French château style, it stands at 1 Rideau Street with Parliament Hill across the road and the Rideau Canal at its feet. It is a National Historic Site of Canada and one of the most recognized grand hotel wedding venues in the country. For […]
Behind the Camera
I’m Emma — a wedding photographer with over fourteen years of experience and more than 350 celebrations documented.
My work has taken me across Canada, the U.S., and Europe — from the vibrant energy of New York City to the timeless romance of Paris. With an editorial eye and a calm, collaborative presence, I create space for you to feel both guided and at ease, allowing real connection to unfold.
Blending intuition and artistry, I move seamlessly through each moment — from iconic portraits to quiet, in-between gestures — capturing the emotion and atmosphere that define your story. The result is imagery that feels timeless, deeply felt, and woven into the fabric of your family’s legacy.