MEET EMMA GOES
MY BACKGROUND
My name is Emma Niderno, but I go by Emma Goes.
I'm a west coast transplant living in Portland, OR, originally from Connecticut.
Photography has been a constant in my life since I was in high school. My friends and I would spend hours dreaming up our next photoshoot, playing around with outfits and setting. Over time, it naturally evolved from a fun hobby to something more serious.
In 2018 I bought a van and, with the help of my much-more-knowledgable father, converted into my home. I lived and traveled full-time in that '97 Ford for the next 5 years, visiting almost every state and marveling at the raw and wild American landscape.
Through my love of travel, I honed my skill behind a camera and truly fell in love with capturing everything - people, landscapes, and every little overlooked detail in all the forgotten spaces.
MY PHILOSOPHY
If you're hiring a photographer, there's a good change something big is happening in your life. And big things come with potent emotions. In my photography I aim to convey those feelings, not just document the moment.
I want you to look back on your images and feel the flood of memories come rushing back.
That's why I notice the little things and my photos aren't always the perfect posed shot your grandma would frame and nail on to her wall (but sure we always get a few of those for her anyway). Because life isn't like that - it's messy and imperfect and beautiful all the same.
On that note, my sessions are fun! Or at least I try my best to make them fun.
I know not everyone feels totally comfortable in front of a camera (I don't even really like it much myself), and I always make sure we build a fun and comfortable environment for you to slowly blossom. I offer posing direction and prompts that create some truly beautiful images, even if it feels weird at the time.
My #1 goal is that you feel safe, heard, and end up with a result you love!
I AM A SAFE SPACE
EVERYONE deserves to feel confident and empowered.
I lovingly welcome any skin color, gender identity, sexuality, disability, or age. I pride myself in making sure anyone who resonates with my work will be free to express themselves in any way they desire in a space that is free of judgement and danger.