WHO IS THE FACE BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Hi I'm Emma

Woman with long dark hair and glasses smiles while holding a Canon EOS camera outdoors in golden sunlight.

MEET YOUR NEXT PHOTOGRAPHER

A BIT ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Emma Zealey, the photographer behind Emma Marie Photography, and I feel incredibly lucky to call this little business of mine a job. It might sound cliché, but I genuinely love taking photos and, even more so, the people, stories and memories behind them.

My husband, our two beautiful kids and I now call the South West of Western Australia home, after a pretty incredible adventure that took us all over Australia. We packed up our lives and spent 14 months travelling around Australia, living out of our caravan and exploring this beautiful country as a family. It was an amazing chapter of our lives and gave us a whole new appreciation for slowing down, being present and making the most of the little moments together.

Eventually, we found our way to the South West and fell completely in love with the region. We decided to put down some roots here, and Cowaramup is now home. After spending so much time travelling, being surrounded by beautiful landscapes, beaches, forests and that relaxed South West way of life feels pretty special.

I've been serious about photography for around 20 years. My love for photography really came back to life when I was on maternity leave with my daughter. What started as a passion slowly grew into a business, and I eventually took the leap and turned photography into my full-time career rather than keeping it as a side hustle.

Being a mum has also had a huge influence on the way I photograph families. I know how quickly our kids grow and how easily the little everyday moments become memories. For me, photography isn't about everyone standing perfectly still and looking at the camera — it's about capturing the cuddles, the laughter, the crazy moments, the little personalities and the connection between you.

Alongside photography, I have qualifications in Event Management and Graphic Design, and I've always had a love for beautiful styling, design and creating experiences.

My photography style is natural, warm and relaxed, with a love for beautiful natural light and the earthy, rustic and bohemian aesthetic I feel so at home in here in the South West.

These days, you'll usually find me exploring the beautiful beaches, forests and little hidden gems around Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River and Cowaramup, camera in hand, documenting families and creating photographs that I hope will become treasured memories for years to come.

Because after travelling Australia for 14 months, I've learnt something pretty important — it's the people and the moments along the way that you remember most. And that's exactly what I want to capture for you. ❤️


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Two children sitting together in tall grass during a sunset photo session.

My two beautiful kiddos Ethan and Melissa

A family portrait in a golden field during sunset wearing coordinated casual outfits.
A warm portrait of two people embracing in tall grass during golden hour.
Silhouettes of a family dancing together in a field at sunset.
A family sitting together on a white blanket in a field during a photo session.

SOME PHOTOS FROM OUR LAP OF AUSTRALIA

4WD vehicle and caravan parked on a sandy beach beside calm blue ocean under clear skies.
Uluru glowing deep red at sunset in the Australian outback, surrounded by sparse desert scrubland under a purple twilight sky.
Caravan parked on lush green grass beside a river at sunset, surrounded by tall trees in a peaceful campsite.
Family of three posing on a shallow turquoise beach with metal detectors on a sunny day.
Rows of vibrant purple lavender plants stretch across red soil fields with mountains and blue sky in the background.
A man and two children pose on rocky terrain during a golden sunset in an outdoor nature setting.
A winding gravel path through a lush fern forest with towering tree ferns creating a green canopy overhead.
Aerial view of crystal clear turquoise ocean water revealing coral reef formations beneath the surface.
Couple camping at sunset beside a black truck and caravan in a rural Australian eucalyptus landscape.
Young girl smiling and playing in the shallow ocean waves on a white sandy beach on a sunny day.
Aerial view of a sandy beach shoreline bordered by lush green trees and calm turquoise ocean waters.
A rugged 6-wheel-drive off-road truck with rooftop gear parked on a white sandy beach under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a red iron ore tailings lake with rust-colored water beside industrial infrastructure in Australia.
Aerial view of a secluded sandy beach with turquoise waves, rugged cliffs, and arid landscape under a clear blue sky.
Man relaxing in camping chair by a scenic lake on green grass, wearing sunglasses on a sunny day.
Scenic coastal beach with golden sand, turquoise waves, and rugged cliffs under a clear blue sky.
Two children wearing hats peek through a small hole in a sandstone rock formation.
A scenic metal walkway with railings stretches across arid desert landscape at golden sunset in outback Australia.
Aerial view of a sandy beach with turquoise waves and two vehicles parked on the shore.
Aerial drone view of a straight outback highway cutting through dense Australian bushland at golden sunset.
Family of three posing at golden hour in Australian bush, two kids and adult man smiling among sparse trees.
Two people stand beside massive granite boulders in an arid Australian outback landscape with sparse trees.
Wave Rock natural granite formation resembling a giant ocean wave in Hyden Wildlife Park, Western Australia.
A 6-wheel drive off-road truck with rooftop tent parked on red desert terrain near sandstone rock formations.
Red rocky coastal cliffs overlooking vivid blue ocean waters under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Family of three sitting inside Nature's Window rock arch at Kalbarri National Park, Australia, at golden hour.
Man fishing in shallow water at a sandy beach estuary on a sunny day, wearing a hat and holding a fishing rod.
Sunlit eucalyptus trees with white bark line a calm river bank on sandy ground in the Australian outback.
Aerial view of a stunning turquoise coastline with sandy shores and arid scrubland meeting the deep blue ocean.
Pristine white sandy beach with calm turquoise waters and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
Golden sunset over calm ocean waters with sandy beach shoreline glowing in warm orange light.
Aerial view of a vibrant coral reef underwater in clear turquoise tropical ocean waters.
Sandy desert dunes at dusk with sparse vegetation under a soft pink and purple twilight sky.
Red desert landscape at dusk with sparse shrubs under a pink and purple sky in the Australian outback.
A 6-wheel drive vehicle parked on red dirt overlooking a vast Australian outback landscape with rugged hills.
Aerial view of a stunning red sand beach with turquoise waters and lush green vegetation along the coastline.
Red sandstone canyon walls reflect in still green water with sparse trees in an arid Australian gorge landscape.
Aerial view of stunning red cliffs meeting turquoise ocean waters along a remote Australian coastline with lush green vegetation.
Colorful kayaks rest on a tropical sandy beach beneath palm trees with misty mountains and calm ocean in the background.
A stunning waterfall cascades down red sandstone cliffs into a dark pool, flanked by lush green vegetation in a dramatic gorge.