Experience
Working with alyssa
Your experience matters just as much as the images themselves. From our first consultation, I take the time to understand your story, priorities, and how you want your day to feel.
Before the wedding, you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated guide and we’ll connect again to finalize details. All collections include a complimentary engagement session or welcome dinner to help you feel comfortable and create natural, effortless images together.
On the wedding day, I’ll document each meaningful moment with calm awareness.
Your full gallery will be delivered within 6 - 8 weeks, with sneak peeks shared along the way.
My approach
Before my last name changed, my initials spelled "a.r.t.", a small but meaningful reminder of the creativity I’ve carried with me and the life I was meant to live. Today, that creativity is devoted to your wedding day, documenting your story as it naturally unfolds and preserving not just how it looked, but how it felt.
My approach is a balance of gentle guidance and quiet observation. When direction matters, I’ll guide you through natural, flattering movement. When moments unfold on their own, I step back and let them happen - sometimes inviting you to revisit something you just did, never to force it, but to honor what was already there.
I photograph the way I live - letting the day flow like water, noticing light, emotion, and atmosphere. I prefer natural light when possible, but I am familiar with shaping and supporting light when needed, ensuring no moment is left unseen.
Above all, I bring a calm, steady presence to your day, taking the work seriously so you don’t have to - creating an experience that feels effortless and intentional.
Portfolio Highlights
The process
Let's get this started
Head to my contact form and tell me all the details - your wedding venue, where you met, your pet's name, and anything you’re already envisioning. The more notes you share, the better it helps me get to know you.
From there, I can start imagining your wedding day or photo session right alongside you.
The process
Let's talk
Let’s connect in whatever way feels best to you, email, a call, or in person.
This is meant to feel like an easy, familiar conversation. I want to hear how you met, what made you fall in love, and all the sweet details in between.
The process
Sign, sealed, hired
Once you’re ready to move forward, I'll send over your documents and everything can be signed and secured online.
Then the fun part begins and we’ll start planning. I’ll be right there with you every step of the way!
The process
Your engagement photos
After booking, we’ll choose a date and location for your engagement session, and I’ll share a style guide to help you feel prepared.
These sessions are a relaxed way to celebrate your love, calm pre-wedding nerves, and create timeless images for save-the-dates, your website, or home.
Your gallery will be delivered within two weeks.
the inbetween
Between the engagement session and your wedding day, some time will pass without frequent communication. However, I am here to support you. Myself or your planner will always be available to answer any questions you have.
Once we are about 2 months away, I will send you some documents to complete and we can have our last meeting to finalize!
Welcome dinner
Being part of your wedding weekend means so much to me. It's a chance to capture more in-between moments and get to know your friends and family. That connection brings a natural ease to your photos so everything feels more genuine and more you. If you want coverage of this last day as fiancés, let's talk about that!
it's wedding day!
Your day is finally here and l'll be right by your side to document every beautiful, emotional, joy-filled moment! We'll laugh, shed a few happy tears, and create images that feel as unforgettable as the day itself.
It's truly one of my favorite parts of what I do.
Delivering photos
After your wedding, you'll receive a highlight gallery of some of my favorite images in about 2 weeks. You can share these with family and on all your socials. Then in about 8 weeks you'll receive a beautifully edited online gallery to revisit every moment. From downloads to albums and fine art prints, l'll guide you through selecting your favorites so your memories are preserved just the way you envisioned.
Ready to connect?
Let's document your story