garden church

media coordinator

portfolio

Black and white photo of a woman with long, wavy blonde hair smiling and looking at the camera, wearing a dark top.

Emily Grateke
562-472-5601
emilygrateke@gmail.com

The word 'garden' written in black lowercase letters on a gray background.

photos by Emily

Black and white photo of a building with a tiled roof and small tower, surrounded by modern streetlights, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Boats docked at a marina during sunset with a palm tree in the background.
A dark room with an audience watching a presentation on stage with a screen that says 'good friday' in white text on a colorful background.
Night view of a marina with several boats docked, a building with a tower in the background, and a calm water reflecting the boats and building.
Four people, including a child in a yellow helmet, standing and talking on the balcony of a white building next to a marina with boats, under a blue sky with some clouds.
Nighttime view of a building with signs that say "Garden Church" and "Sola Salons."
A sunset over the ocean with a partially hidden sun behind dark clouds and silhouettes of trees in the foreground.
A table with a beige tablecloth holding plates of cookies, pastries, and snacks, decorated with small Christmas trees and candles. A 'Merry Christmas' banner hangs on the wall above the table. Text overlay says 'a beautiful morning.'

graphic

design

Wedding package brochure cover with a blurred photo of a bride holding a bouquet and a groom, and text listing wedding package features.

wedding pricing guide.

After an inquiry email lis received, leads get an immediate response with a guide to my pricing, as well as a phone consultation calendar that is synced to my personal and work calendar. My goal is to get them on the phone to get to know them personality, to share my shooting style, and see if we can work with their budget.
Click the button to view the full PDF.
Created : 2024

Labeled wedding welcome guide featuring mountain scenery and a long outdoor wedding reception table decorated with white flowers, with people in formal attire.

wedding welcome guide.

Once a client is officially booked, they receive a Welcome email with a link to a PDF.
This document helps clients create an ideal timeline, and helps them prepare for what they will need.

Created : 2020

Black and white photo of a bride and groom in an outdoor setting, with the groom dipping the bride while holding a bouquet of flowers.

website design

Emily has designed and updated her own website using Squarespace
for Emily Faith Photography since 2016.

ministry

For Freedom Worship Promotional Video

Pure Desires is a ministry that offers a number of resources to men and women struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, as well as to their spouses to help heal from betrayal trauma.

Greta Eskridge Book Promotional Video

Greta is a friend, mentor, and sister who has walked with me personally through the darkest seasons of my life. Professionally she is an author, home school teacher, blogger, and speaker all around the country. She covers topics like protecting your teens from pornography, raising your kids in the modern age, and homeschool and parenting tips.

Arbor Road Live Stream Switch Director

For one year, Emily was contracted to run the live stream switching on Sunday mornings at Arbor Road Church. Duties included camera direction to four camera operators, setting up shots, and running the switcher in the booth.

Arbor Road Church Full Pre-Recorded Service Filming and Editing

During covid, Emily was on staff as the Video Director at Arbor Road Church, and she helped film, direct, and edit 40+ Sunday morning church services over the year. Duties included setting up all cameras, collecting all footage, editing all footage of the worship service and syncing with the professional audio, color correcting, and final proofing.

serve

In addition to photography & videography, Emily has served in other areas of ministry over her lifetime including the following :

  • Pure Desire Ministries Leader

  • Contract Worship Leader at Stonecreek Church in Rancho Santa Margarita

  • Worship Leader at Arbor Road Church for 7+ years

  • Worship Song Writing Cohort at Arbor Road Church

  • Prayer Team Volunteer at Arbor Road Church

  • Practicing the Way Leader at Arbor Road Church

  • Women’s Bible Study Leader and Speaker at Arbor Road Church

  • Women’s Retreat Administrative Assistant at Arbor Road Church

  • High School Camp Leader

  • Worship Leader at The Ridge Church in Villa Ridge, MO for 2+ years

  • Small Group Leader at The Ridge Church in Villa Ridge, MO

  • High School Intern for one summer at First Presbyterian Bakersfield

  • High School Worship Leader 4+ years at Arbor Road Church.

  • Kids church teacher for 5+ years at Arbor Road Church.

  • VBS volunteer for 10+ years at Arbor Road & First Pres Bakersfield.

Missions Experience :

  • Mexico Outreach Trips (5 total) with Lakewood Christian Schools, Azusa Pacific University, & The Ridge Church.

  • Peru Missionary Aupair and Home school teacher with Pioneers.

  • Independent Missions Intensive Training in Pucallpa, Peru.

  • Napo River Missions Trip, Peru with Pioneers.

  • Pioneers Representative at Urbana Conference in St. Louis


Most Recently at the Garden:

  • House Church Leader

  • Connect Center

  • Prayer Team

  • Care Team

  • Global Team

emily faith

A woman and a young man sitting at a wooden table, smiling and talking, with an open photo album in front of them and a background of shelves with books, artwork, and decorative items.

Wild & Free Magazine Feature

Moonbridge Doughnut Studio Opening Day!

Decorative wall with a pink arch and white grid pattern on either side, featuring the centered text 'Moon bridge' and a paragraph below in pink.

Carly Jean Los Angeles Pop-Up Event

Outdoor clothing display with three clothing racks featuring summer casual wear, hats, and denim jeans, set on a grassy area near the ocean with umbrellas and a sign that reads 'CJL Denim'.

Taste of Jay’s Event

Elegant living room with a chandelier, cream curtains, wicker chairs, pastel-colored pillows, a green sofa, and a coffee table with flowers.

weddings

Table centerpiece with a flower arrangement in a white ceramic vase and a table number card on a gold ring holder with the number 1, on a white tablecloth.
A staircase decorated with numerous candles and plants, with a black metal railing on the side.
A woman in an elegant white lace wedding gown standing sideways indoors with a textured light-colored wall behind her.
Luxury mansion with white exterior, grand staircase with black accents, lanterns along the stairs, ornate archway, tall palm trees, and large windows.
Close-up of a bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, with similar flower wedding, flowing veil, on an outdoor day, symbolic of a wedding celebration.
A bride and groom standing outdoors under a clear blue sky at their wedding.
Close-up of a smiling woman and a man whispering close together, showing intimacy and affection
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands and walking outdoors in a grassy area with trees and rocks in the background.
Shadow of leaves cast on a white textured wall.
Four tall palm trees on a hillside with dense green foliage and a cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of water flowing from a spout into a pool with tiled walls.
A bride and groom dance and laugh with guests at a wedding reception, with motion blur creating a dynamic and joyful scene.
A young man in a black suit, white shirt, and black tie with a floral boutonniere on his lapel, standing against a green wall with dinosaur illustrations. He is adjusting his suit jacket and looking thoughtfully to the side.
Silhouettes of two palm trees against a sunset sky over the ocean, with houses visible in the foreground.
A bride in a strapless white wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink, peach, and white flowers, standing near a window with natural light.
A smiling bride with her hair in a bun, wearing a strapless white wedding dress with puffed sheer sleeves, and a veil, standing against a plain background.
Line drawing of two tulip flowers inside an oval on a black background.

photos by Emily

Three tall palm trees with green fronds against a blue sky.

films

Featured
Drew & Sarah Fairbanks // November 5, 2023 // Cabo San Lucas, The Cape, A Thompson Hotel Wedding
Drew & Sarah Fairbanks // November 5, 2023 // Cabo San Lucas, The Cape, A Thompson Hotel Wedding
Scotty & Annie Wedding Highlight
Scotty & Annie Wedding Highlight
Jeremy & McKenna Wedding Film // May 27, 2023
Jeremy & McKenna Wedding Film // May 27, 2023

brands

Colorful tank tops hanging on a rack, including black, beige, green, white, blue, purple, and pink.
Woman standing in a minimalist room with plants and wicker furniture, wearing a yellow floral jumpsuit and sandals.
Close-up of a woman wearing a sleeveless light green cable-knit sweater with a V-neck, tucked into light blue jeans.
Close-up image of a light green knitted sweater with a cable knit pattern, tucked into high-waisted light blue jeans with a white leather patch labeled 'carly jae' on the waistband.
Green potted plant with long, arching leaves near a large window with white curtains, showing some blurred buildings outside.
A woman in a floral dress sitting on a brown chair with her feet on the ground, next to a large potted tropical plant, in a room with light-colored walls, a window, and a woven rug on the floor.
White Mediterranean-style building with tiled stairs, potted plants, and balconies, under a clear sky.
Wedding invitation suite including an invite card, RSVP card, detailed information card, and a wax seal with a B and L initials, all arranged on a textured fabric with green leaves and wedding rings.
A hand holding a cocktail glass with a cherry and a cocktail pick inside, in front of a blurred background of bokeh lights.
A clothing rack holding beige, brown, white, gray, and black shirts on white hangers against a white wall with decorative molding.
Cactus Flower Los Angeles logo in white cursive and block lettering on a black background.
Person wearing a cream and green knit sweater, adjusting the sleeve with their right hand, showing a silver ring on their left hand.

promotional

proficient in :

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    Adobe Lightroom

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    Adobe Premiere Pro

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    Adobe Photoshop

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    Final Cut Pro

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    Squarespace

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    Photomechanic

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    Dropbox

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    Inshot

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    Vimeo

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    Social Media :
    Instagram, Facebook, Tick Tok, YouTube.

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    Google Drive

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    Communications :

    WhatsApp, Remind, GroupMe, Slack