Emily Sacco
Artist, Friend, Wife & Mother
Here’s what you need to know about me…
Hey Loves!! I’m a wife, mother and just an all-around down-to-earth kind of gal. I’m from Ruckersville, VA, graduated from Fluvanna, moved to Colorado for a few years and then moved back to Fluvanna in 2018 when I was pregnant with my first son, Charlie.
I chose to specialize in Boudoir Photography because of the impact I made on my clients’ lives. I was primarily a wedding photographer for 7 years and just got burnt out from the long days away from my family. Boudoir gave me a chance to connect with my subject one-on-one and provide and truly one of a kind guided experience that I could pour every ounce of my heart and soul into!!! I absolutely LOVE what I do.
My Favorite Things:
Coffee (yes, I’m that basic girl who loves coffee, I also love pumpkin spice lol)
Going to the movies!!! (I love Marvel movies and I’m a Star Wars fan)
Spending time with my family. I’m a homebody for sure. I’m a boy mom. I have a 2 yr old named Phoenix and a 4 yr old named Charlie.
Riding my bike around Lake Monticello and hiking the Pleasant Grove Trails. I actually LOVE the small town vibes of Fluvanna.
Listening to books on Audible!
Getting Facials at Stonefox Beauty Project
A good Pedicure (always have to get the extra massaging)
Finding a good hole-in-the-wall restaurant (Bbq, Cheeseburgers, steak, I’m kind of a carnivore).
Camping and spending time outdoors.
Following the universe and just knowing where God wants you. Feeling the good energy from people and being aware that you are where you’re supposed to be is one of my favorite feelings.
Me Through The Years
2012
Opened Emily Sacco Photography. My first Boudoir shoot was a friends mom who was in her 50’s! And I LOVED it!!
2014
Got married to John and became a Sacco.
2014
Got the best wedding portraits done in Austin TX by one of my favorite photographers Michelle Gardella.
2014
Honeymooned in Boulder, CO and loved it so much we moved there!
2015
8,459ft. on the top of Bear Mountain in Boulder. Colorado was the best!!!
2016
Photographed 43 weddings and was published in over 15 different publications.
2017
Photographed over 20 different campaign tutorials for local brands AND photographed my first celebrity wedding-
officially burnt out from wedding photography!
October 2017
Photographed my last wedding- ever!!
2017
Sold almost everything we owned and moved into a van with my honey. We traveled all over the West, met amazing people, ate amazing food- these are the times I will treasure FOR EVER!! My retirement plan is to get a camper and do it all over again with my boo.
2018
We apparently loved our van time a little too much- haha!! I was SO happy to learn I was pregnant on January 1, 2018. (photo taken around 25 weeks).
August 31, 2018
My life changed forever- I became a mama!! It gives me so much guilt to even say it- but motherhood wasn’t what I thought it would be at all. My first son had terrible colic, couldn’t sleep, literally broke my nipple off almost while nursing- it was HARD times the first 10 months.
Winter 2018
Although it was hard, I love being a mom.
2019
I took some time off. I had a lot of postpartum depression and didn’t have interest in photographing anymore- which is literally crazy to think about now! At the time I didn’t know I was depressed, but looking back on it, it’s so obvious. Photography has been my one escape for so many years- it brings me SO much joy- becoming a full-time mama was just not in the cards for me. I wasn't happy- and that’s okay!
2020
Pregnant again with my second baby, Phoenix. The second time around was so much harder with Covid!!
June 12, 2020
Phoenix was born right after the riots of 2020 while the world was literally on fire. His name was supposed to be Anthony, but my husband felt called to name him Phoenix. A Phoenix is a symbol of hope!
September 2020
My husband lost his job and I was feeling called to go back to work. I started photographing again and LOVED it!! A friend asked me to photograph her Boudoir session and that’s when I knew this is what I wanted to specialize in. I already had 8 years of experience- it was a no brainer!
December 2021
Officially designed my own studio space and opened Emily Sacco Boudoir!!
2022 & Beyond
This year I celebrate being a professional photographer for 10 years. (I feel old!!)
For whatever reason I was called to be a Boudoir Photographer. Do you ever just know when something is right because it’s easy and fun? That’s how I feel about my work. It brings me so much fulfillment and I know my clients love it too!!
More Photos Throughout The Years
Learn even more about me!
When is your birthday? October 26, 1989
What is your favorite animal? I really like dolphins. it’s a whole vibe!
What do you do for a living? I’m a professional Boudoir Photographer.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Honestly, I would go to Boulder and ride my bike on the Boulder Creek path.
What was your favorite school subject? I didn’t love school- but I loved Theatre and Choir :)
Do you have a small or big family? There’s 4 of us, so it depends who you ask lol
What genres of music do you like best? I love ALL music, but my favorite has to be pop like Mariah Carey and Whitney!
How do you spend your free time? What free time?? I have two small children HA but I like to spend time riding my bike, listening to audible and watching selling sunset.
Are you a morning or a night person? Morning
What is your favorite food? Pizza, tacos, steak…I just like food!
What is your favorite movie or TV show? I love Marvel movies or a really good chick flick like The Notebook or Time Travelers Wife (seriously tearing up just thinking about it!!)
What is your favorite childhood memory? Spending my summers in Vermont
Who is your celebrity crush? James Franco and/or Chris Hemsworth
Do you speak more than one language? No I’m a loser lol
What is your biggest pet peeve? When people don’t follow through with what they said. SAY WHAT YOU MEAN AND DO WHAT YOU SAY!!
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas, are there even other Holidays?
Where did you grow up? From North Carolina originally, grew up in Greene County, graduated from Fluvanna and currently reside there.
What is a skill that you would like to learn? The Native American wooden flute.
What do you value most in a friend? KINDNESS, honesty and loyalty.
What is your biggest irrational fear? I don’t think it’s irrational lol but I’m not the best flyer, I also am always afraid I will get lost when going to a new place.
