Emily Matheson Photography

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Emily Matheson Photography Northern California wedding photographer, specializing in engagement sessions, studio portraits, and boudoir. I am first and foremost a wedding photographer.

In 2016 I opened my studio location, downtown Willits, CA. The studio provides our clients with a full service experience- a place to meet and consult about your dream photoshoot, a beautiful place to create portraits in, as well as the perfect setting to review your images and choose heirloom quality products. We can't wait to design beautiful photographs for you and your family to cherish!

In the height of wedding season, I decided to gift senior photos & banners to 13 amazing soccer players at Willits High ...
10/08/2026

In the height of wedding season, I decided to gift senior photos & banners to 13 amazing soccer players at Willits High School. My son is a freshman, and every school we go to for away games has these great senior banners up. I decided we needed to celebrate our seniors, and now WHS soccer teams have caught up. We have 7 seniors on the boys team, and 6 seniors on the girls team. I love traveling with them and watching them play with honor and passion. So proud of our kiddos!
Special thanks to the boys team that heard I was struggling to put up the banners, and came running to help. Absolute gentlemen, saved me.

I asked the Athletic Director “if I gift my time and photos, can I take on this project?” Thanks for saying yes Mr. D! We had fun!

Next up for printing, the 9 seniors for WHS cross country!

There aren’t words to convey what is in my heart… Mr. & Mrs. Nusbaum-Davis. 9.19.26
09/20/2026

There aren’t words to convey what is in my heart…

Mr. & Mrs. Nusbaum-Davis.
9.19.26

Mr. & Mrs. Nusbaum-Davis.
09/20/2026

Mr. & Mrs. Nusbaum-Davis.

This beautiful girl is getting married tomorrow! This was a shot from almost 10 years ago- we did a stylized shoot for a...
09/19/2026

This beautiful girl is getting married tomorrow! This was a shot from almost 10 years ago- we did a stylized shoot for a venue, and Kayla modeled for me. She is wearing my wedding dress here- but tomorrow she will have her own and it’s SO gorgeous! We have been dreaming of this day together for 15 years. Kayla used to be my assistant & second shooter, and after every wedding while driving home she would tell me “for my wedding we are going to…xyz.” We would talk about what worked well, what we loved about the wedding day we had just captured.
So tomorrow is the day that dreams come true! This wedding is 15+ years in the making! We bought her dress a few months ago, all of her wedding flowers on Thursday, put them together today, and tomorrow she walks down the aisle. I’m beyond excited! Actual wedding photos to follow… ❤️

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Behind the scenes… photo love! ❤️ On my way to shoot an elopement on the coast today- but after a rough week, hearing yo...
08/05/2026

Behind the scenes… photo love! ❤️ On my way to shoot an elopement on the coast today- but after a rough week, hearing you made someone’s wedding a wonderful experience means the world to me! I do my very best to go above and beyond for each one of my clients, and it’s so wonderful to be appreciated.

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July! I was feeling nostalgic, and was going through the archives… I found...
07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July!
I was feeling nostalgic, and was going through the archives… I found this picture of Kayla, and two photos of my Marine son before he was grown up protecting our nation. I was able to talk to my son today- he is deployed and halfway around the world. The sun was setting on his 4th of July, and it was rising here in CA. Being a military mom has opened my eyes to the immense sacrifices these men and women make to protect us, and the 4th of July means more to me now than it ever has in the past. Stay safe everyone, love your neighbors, and may we have peace in our nation and in the world. ❤️🇺🇸❤️

06/28/2026

My office for the evening… stunning!!!!

Model couple call! Please share! 🙏🏻Hey local friends! (And friends who want to travel to Mendocino county) I need a mode...
05/28/2026

Model couple call! Please share! 🙏🏻
Hey local friends! (And friends who want to travel to Mendocino county) I need a model couple for a wedding shoot this summer. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who wants more pictures in their wedding attire, or wants to get dressed up for fun! The afternoon will consist of hair & makeup for the bride- and a photoshoot on the coast at a secret location. Wedding florals will be provided as well. You will receive all of the photos to enjoy as a thank you for participating as models. This is of course open to any couple married or unmarried, but you have to be comfortable with wedding images of your likeness being used online. Would anyone like to model for me? Please reach out, or nominate a couple who might enjoy having updated wedding pictures. Past clients and future clients welcome!

Pictured are the gorgeous Mr. & Mrs. Calestini at Yokayo Ranch. Wish they lived closer and could model for me- their wedding was INCREDIBLE and I was so lucky to be their wedding photographer!

03/29/2026

2026 graduates, 🎓 sister shoot!
I’ve been photographing these lovely ladies since they were little… it’s been such an honor watching them grow up!

Hey Mendocino County! I have a surprise proposal coming up next week, and I need an extra pair of hands to help me photo...
03/12/2026

Hey Mendocino County!
I have a surprise proposal coming up next week, and I need an extra pair of hands to help me photograph & video the event! I’ve had people reach out in the past wanting to work with me- and now I wish I had made a list. So if you’ve ever wanted to photograph an event with me, please let me know! I’d love to hear from you. ❤️

Photo of gorgeous Stacey & her handsome Victor on their wedding day at Red Barn Ranch.

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291 School Street
Willits, CA
95490

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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