Photography with Intention

Story-driven photography rooted in presence, connection, and truth.

It’s not just about posing; it’s about presence. Our approach blends storytelling and heart to ensure every image feels alive and reflects who you truly are.

Choose the session that best fits your season and story.

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Each session is experience-led and designed to honor your story.

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These images reflect more than sessions—they hold stories. Each photograph is created with care, honoring identity, relationship, and the quiet truth of being seen. What you’ll find here are moments that feel natural, honest, and alive.

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Smiling young man and woman at an outdoor event, blurred festive background.
A woman with black hair, glasses, and red lipstick smiling, being embraced by a man with a beard and a cap, both smiling at the camera at an outdoor event.
Two women standing outdoors at a fair or festival, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in casual, vintage-inspired clothing with jeans and cardigans, and there are blurred festival decorations and people in the background.
A woman and a young boy are hugging and smiling in a covered, arched walkway with lights. The boy is wearing a blue suit with a bow tie, and the woman is wearing a teal dress and high-heeled sandals.
A man with two children, a girl and a boy, standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence. They are smiling and dressed casually.
A woman with dreadlocks feeding a baby with a bottle in a park.
A young man with glasses in a basketball uniform holding a basketball on a basketball court.
A young male football player standing on a football field, holding a football, wearing a white jersey with orange and black accents and tan pants, with trees in the background.
A young woman in a black and blue basketball uniform holding a basketball toward the camera and smiling. The background is a blue gym wall.
A young woman with long reddish-brown hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, smiling while standing outdoors near a building.
A young woman with curly black hair styled in two puffs, smiling, standing on a leaf-covered path surrounded by lush green plants and trees.
Young girl with curly hair wearing colorful beads and a dress, standing in a tulip field with red and yellow tulips under a clear blue sky.
A smiling young boy with crossed arms standing in front of a colorful school-themed background that reads 'Welcome Back.'
A young child sitting in a yellow toy car on a dirt path in a tulip field with yellow tulips in bloom and houses in the background.
A young boy with short light brown hair, wearing a white collared shirt, navy sweater, and a backpack with colorful patterns, holding a bouquet of pink flowers and smiling in front of a colorful school-themed background.
A young boy in a blue suit with a bow tie sitting on a stone ledge outdoors, smiling at the camera.
A man and woman dancing in traditional Western clothing, with the woman wearing a long dress and cowboy boots, and the man wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and jeans, at an indoor event.
A young couple dancing at a formal event, with the woman wearing a blue gown and tiara, and the man in a light blue shirt and tie, on a decorated stage.
A pregnant woman standing in a garden with blooming roses, wearing a pink crop top and white skirt, holding her pregnant belly with both hands, smiling softly.
View of train tracks at sunset with colorful sky and clouds
An elderly woman in a pink fuzzy hoodie and matching bucket hat, holding a drink and a checkered napkin, smiling outdoors at night with blurred lights in the background.
A man in a black suit and checkered shirt sitting on a park bench outdoors, surrounded by green grass and trees.
A middle-aged man with a beard, wearing a black cap, white short-sleeve shirt, and jeans, sitting on a brick ledge outdoors with greenery in the background.
Multiple police motorcycles parked in a row on a parking lot, with a tall multi-story apartment building in the background and cloudy sky overhead.
A white bicycle parked on a paved path in a park with palm trees and residential buildings in the background during sunset.
An old beige pickup truck with a 'TOPAZ FARM' sign on the door, parked on gravel near a fence. There is a red billboard on the truck's bed with white text that reads 'YOU GOT THIS!'. The background features a rural landscape with trees, buildings, an
A duck swimming in a green lake with lush trees on the bank and residential buildings on a hillside under a partly cloudy sky.
A Canada goose standing on the ground behind a green chain-link fence, with a mix of dried leaves, twigs, and small green plants on the ground, and trees in the background.
A small wooden staircase leading to a miniature wooden porch built into a tree trunk, with a wooden door and decorative elements resembling a fairy house.
Close-up of a vibrant pink dahlia flower in bloom with a blurred background of greenery and a building.
Close-up of vibrant yellow and orange flowers with black centers.
A bunch of green grapes hanging from a vine surrounded by green leaves.
A baby lying on a pink blanket outdoors with a field of yellow and white flowers in the background, sticking out their tongue.
Wooden walkway with wire railings leading through a grassy landscape with trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A river scene with calm water, greenery along the shoreline, a dock with boats, a road on the right, and a partly cloudy sky with the sun shining through.
A black and white photo of a rural landscape with a small pond surrounded by bushes and tall grass, a barn or shed in the background, and a cloudy sky overhead.
A girl sitting on a black and white patterned chair wearing a sparkly blue dress with floral details at a formal event.
A young girl dressed in a large peach-colored tutu dress, holding her hands to her face and laughing.

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What People Are Saying

  • "I hired Rashida to take photos of me and my children, and she did an incredible job. She made us feel completely comfortable and captured the most genuine moments, the kind that tell a story. Every image was beautiful and full of emotion. I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out."

    —Madison

  • "Working with Rashida is always amazing! She makes you feel comfortable and confident, guiding you every step of the way. Her patience and eye for detail turn every moment into something effortlessly beautiful. I take every chance I can to get in front of her camera, she was made for this!"

    —Alisinae

  • "I scheduled a Mother’s Day photoshoot with Black Ember Photography, and let’s just say my son was less than motivated. He had a full crying meltdown as we were pulling up to the shoot. Rashida was able to coach him into not only cooperating but actually having fun. She truly saved the day and delivered amazing photos!"

    —Jayme

Every Black Ember Photography session is intentional and grounded in authenticity. Whether you are honoring family, building a brand, or capturing a season of growth, you will walk away with images that feel honest and aligned. Accessible locations are available upon request, and community and nonprofit collaborations are welcome.

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