From a documentary approach
Your wedding day
The traditional wedding day often runs on a tight schedule,
largely dictated by the photos-
What does documentary photography really mean when it comes to weddings and elopements..
for couples who want a gallery full of perfectly staged moments. But I am the right pick for couples who want a gallery that feels real and true to their day. (And I personally think those are the most beautiful:))
With a documentary approach the camera takes the backseat. It follows YOUR lead for transitioning from thing to thing. It takes the day as it comes, with a more flexible view of timelines and a minimal focus on getting the picture-perfect look.
It values presence on your wedding day over a shot list.
And it means I keep my head on a swivel, because looking back, some of the most meaningful moments happened when you are least
expecting them.
I am not the right photographer..
get ready here, zip your dress in this spot here, wait, hold it for another angle, now again with a smile. 2 minutes until your first look, then quickly move on to couples portraits- and on and on.
This can make a wedding day not only feel stressful, but rushed! It often leads to feeling like the day is flying by with no time to really enjoy it.
I'm currently based in Asheville, North Carolina. But I have family in Louisiana and Denver, CO, so I am often traveling between them!
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Photo quantity varies based on the package you select! But, you can generally guarantee about 100 photos per hour!
Turnaround time also varies based on your selection, but generally speaking, wedding galleries typically take 4-6 weeks while other session types take 2-3 weeks.
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A retainer and signed contract is required to secure your date. For weddings, the breakdown is 25% to book, 25% six months out from your wedding, and the final 50% one month out.
For other session types, a 50% deposit is due to book and the final 50% is due one week before your session!
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Travel fees include my transportation, accommodations, and food per day. I am a major bargain hunter, so I do the utmost to get the best deals I possibly can to keep these costs low!
You will get a travel fee estimate within your quote before booking, and then invoiced separately as I catch the best deals I can! Your invoice will never be over what I quote.
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Yes, I do! But I approach them a bit differently than the norm. Click here to read more about my take on family photography.
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for weddings- embrace it! You're still marrying the love of your life, and as long as I can make it to ya, I sure as heck will still be there to capture it :)
for other session types- we can either embrace it or reschedule!
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Got some questions?
Average investment 4,000-6,500
Pricing
Weddings
In pairing with my documentary approach, I do not offer an hourly pricing method. Instead, I have 3 versions of full day coverage. One for more traditional wedding days, one for full wedding weekends, and one for elopements/micro weddings.
Add-on options such as second shooters and engagement sessions, can be included as desired.
Average investment 400-600
Couples/
Proposals
Packages range from 30-minute sessions to 1.5-hour sessions.
Proposal coverage packages are custom-built for each couple's needs with add on options such as additional couples portraits and engagement party coverage to be included as desired.
Average investment 400-600
Families
Packages range from 30-minute sessions to 1.5-hour sessions.
Click here to read more about my approach to family sessions!
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Our experience working with Alayna was wonderful! She was responsive to our needs, questions, and concerns leading up to the day and flexible to our changing minds. She was incredibly helpful and kind during the planning process and we were blown away by the finished gallery. She captured our special day so accurately!
The Philips
It is evident that the Lord has blessed Alayna with what Keagan describes as a "spiritual gift of photography." We are just so grateful to have had her capture our love and this special moment and make it a tangible forever memory that we can cherish in the years to come!!
The Alexanders
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I felt very comfortable with Alayna as our photographer. She was capturing very intimate moments and it was so helpful that I could be relaxed and honest with her. I also appreciated that I was able to be present with my husband, friends, and family, knowing that the moments were being captured. We laughed and had such a joyful time looking back on such a special moment. And I was able to show them to friends who weren't able to be at the wedding and really believe they got a glimpse of what our wedding was like and the emotions throughout.
The Peters
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My husband and I wanted to have photos that we could look back on and love forever; Alayna was a super easy choice for someone we knew would make that possible. She has a gift for capturing raw, authentic emotions in her shoots, instead of the images looking staged or awkward.
The Robicheauxs
