“There was never a question of who I wanted to photograph our wedding. I’m a wedding photographer myself, and I’ve hired Ayla as my second photographer for the past five years. I have always known how incredibly talented she is, and I knew that whenever it was finally my turn to get married, I would want her behind the camera.
Ayla photographed our wedding at Brookside Gardens in Berthoud, Colorado, with her husband, Bryce, as her second photographer and they were an absolute dream team. Having two people we trusted so completely documenting the day allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment.
Ayla photographed our wedding using a mixture of digital, film, and Polaroids, which I absolutely loved. Each format captured the day in its own beautiful way and made the final collection feel so nostalgic and special. I know that she also scans her own film too which makes it extra special.
And the finished photographs are beyond anything I could have hoped for! Her edits are creamy, beautiful, timeless, and just absolutely perfect. Looking through them brought me right back to the emotions of the day. Not only what everything looked like, but how it all felt & that is such a rare gift!
Knowing wedding photography as intimately as I do, it could have made it difficult to let go and trust someone else with these memories, but I never worried with Ayla. I already knew how talented, thoughtful, and dependable she was after working beside her for so many years. She is also the kindest hearted person on this planet. Experiencing her work from the other side "as the bride" only made me appreciate her even more.
Ayla and Bryce, thank you for capturing our wedding with so much care and artistry. These photographs mean more to us than I could ever adequately express, and we will treasure them for the rest of our lives. I could not recommend them more highly!”