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Emily Kowalski Photography

Sioux City, Iowa

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Why we chose Emily Kowalski Photography

"The longer I've been a photographer, the more I love in-home newborn sessions," Emily Kowalski writes on her site — a preference that shapes how she works with Sioux City families. Rather than asking parents to pack up a days-old baby and drive to a studio, Emily comes to the house and works with whatever natural light the home already has, typically near a large window in the nursery or living room. That in-home approach means less handling and less time away from a familiar crib or bassinet, which she has found keeps babies calmer through the session. Emily's newborn galleries favor soft, true-to-life color over heavily edited or themed looks, and she tends to photograph the baby's actual nursery and belongings rather than swapping in studio props, so the finished images read like a real record of where the family was living when their baby arrived. Alongside newborns, she also photographs weddings across a wide swath of the region, including Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Lincoln, which means her Sioux City newborn clients are working with someone whose primary training is in fast-moving, low-light, unposed photography — skills that translate directly into working around an unpredictable infant. Her blog documents real sessions dating back several years, showing a business that has consistently returned to in-home newborn work as a specialty rather than a one-off offering.

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Emily Kowalski Photography location, hours & contact

LocationSioux City, Iowa Get directions
SpecialtiesNewborn photography

Emily Kowalski Photography FAQs

Where is Emily Kowalski Photography located?

Emily Kowalski Photography works from Sioux City, Iowa. Rather than asking parents to pack up a days-old baby and drive to a studio, Emily comes to the house and works with whatever natural light the home already has, typically near a large window in the nursery or living room.

What is Emily Kowalski Photography's photography style?

That in-home approach means less handling and less time away from a familiar crib or bassinet, which she has found keeps babies calmer through the session.

Is Emily Kowalski Photography a good fit for my session?

"The longer I've been a photographer, the more I love in-home newborn sessions," Emily Kowalski writes on her site — a preference that shapes how she works with Sioux City families.

Is Emily Kowalski Photography one of the best newborn photographers in Sioux City?

In our 2026 rankings for Sioux City, IA, Emily Kowalski Photography placed No. 4 for newborn photography. Rankings are earned through research and can't be bought.

How can I check Emily Kowalski Photography's availability?

You can reach Emily Kowalski Photography through emilykphotos.com and with the Check availability form on this page.

What should families expect from an in-home newborn session with Emily Kowalski?

Emily brings her own lighting knowledge but works primarily with the home's existing natural light, usually near a large window, so sessions tend to move at a slower, quieter pace than a studio appointment.

Is Emily available for Sioux City sessions specifically?

Yes, her site specifically markets in-home newborn sessions for Sioux City families, alongside wedding work across Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.

Do they use studio props, or work with what's already in the home?

Emily typically photographs the baby's actual nursery and belongings rather than bringing in studio props, aiming for images that reflect the family's real home rather than a styled set.

Can Emily's newborn sessions be combined with family portraits?

In-home sessions naturally include the rest of the family since everyone is already there, so sibling and parent portraits are commonly built into the same appointment without needing to schedule a separate shoot.