Ali Cushing Photography


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $650

Packages

Prices start at $200


About Ali Cushing Photography

Ali Cushing Photography

Your lead photographer

My name is Ali Cushing, a NY-based photographer, working near and far, capturing life, love, and letting people be themselves. My goal first and foremost is contributing to you having a wonderful experience and getting to live in the moment; making the photos about the day and not the day about the photos. I approach each opportunity with personalized care and whatever your photographic goals and day's plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

I find the couples who most appreciate my work love authenticity and artistry. They’re less concerned about every photo being perfect than they are about the feeling of the day and it being captured with creativity; I'll get in on the action and take a step back to take in the whole scene; hitting the big keyframe moments as much as the subtle in between glimpses when no one else is looking. They love my attention to detail, the way I incorporate the visual elements of a setting, emphasize candids, and how I can reveal to them parts of the day they missed. I get genuinely invested in my couples and I take their photos as someone who cares.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Video
  • Wedding album

Ali Cushing Photography packages

Best Value: The Standard Wedding Package

10 hours

Peak pricing $6,500

Off-peak pricing $6,500

Description

For those who want the full story, the Standard service provides more thorough coverage and a less tight timeline, giving more breathing room across the day and utilizing a second photographer to navigate multiple locations and capture additional angles. This is recommended if the ceremony and reception are in different locations or you’ll be getting ready off site. For those focused on enjoying their experience to the fullest and being in the moment, this is a great place to start.

What’s included
  • Second Photographer included
  • Complimentary 2-hour engagement session included
  • Full digital photography coverage
  • On going planning support
  • Custom timeline development
  • Sneak peek album within 72 hours
  • Full gallery delivered within 8-12 weeks
  • Hand-selected, carefully edited high-res photos
  • Personalized color grade editing
  • Full personal use rights, including print release
  • Shareable online gallery

The Essential Wedding Package

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

For the low key couple looking for documentation of the primary elements of the ceremony and reception, with perhaps some getting ready photos. This package is recommended for weddings that have a standard ceremony and reception, centered at one venue and those emphasizing documentary photography coverage, focused on the moments of the day with a few editorial shots here and there of portraits, formal group photos, and details.

What’s included
  • Full digital photography coverage
  • On going planning support
  • Custom timeline development
  • Sneak peek album within 72 hours
  • Full gallery delivered within 8-12 weeks
  • Hand-selected, carefully edited high-res photos
  • Personalized color grade editing
  • Full personal use rights, including print release
  • Shareable online gallery

The Premium Wedding Package- Full Day

12 hours

Peak pricing $7,500

Off-peak pricing $7,500

Description

For the couple pulling out all the stops. In addition to the included 2nd photographer (8 hours), the 12-hours of coverage provides leisurely time to capture a full day of events from the wedding party having brunch or late into the after party. This option gives me the most room to be creative, to you to be the most at ease during our portrait sessions, and to have a leisurely experience, where you don’t have to narrow your arrangement of the day to fit into a duration of photography coverage.

What’s included
  • Second Photographer included
  • Complimentary 3-hour engagement session included
  • Full digital photography coverage
  • On going planning support
  • Custom timeline development
  • Sneak peek album within 72 hours
  • Full gallery delivered within 8-12 weeks
  • Hand-selected, carefully edited high-res photos
  • Personalized color grade editing
  • Full personal use rights, including print release
  • Shareable online gallery

The Simple Wedding Package

6 hours

Peak pricing $3,000

Off-peak pricing $3,000

Description

For the wedding with a brief ceremony and reception, with minimal focus on preparation, and balancing couple coverage with guests. This package is best for weddings centered at one venue and those with a no-frills approach. Simply capture the moments of the event as they come and maybe sneak away for some quick couple photos and a short list of formal family and group shots. Perfect for those on a budget and preferring a low key experience.

What’s included
  • Full digital photography coverage
  • On going planning support
  • Custom timeline development
  • Sneak peek album within 72 hours
  • Full gallery delivered within 8-12 weeks
  • Hand-selected, carefully edited high-res photos
  • Personalized color grade editing
  • Full personal use rights, including print release
  • Shareable online gallery

Reviews

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  • BEST. PHOTOGRAPHER. EVER.

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    Tyler G.Mar 10, 2025

    We can't recommend Ali Cushing enough! From the moment we met her for the engagement session to the final delivery of our wedding photos, everything was just perfect. Ali always communicated clearly with us about timelines and what to expect when it came to our photos. Not only was she very professional, Ali was also so warm and easy to work with that taking photos with her just felt natural. On the big day, Ali was everywhere—capturing all the little moments, the laughs, and those unexpected, special instances we didn’t even notice until we saw the photos of them. The HUGE amount of photos we received are absolutely stunning and perfectly capture the emotions of the day. Ali has such an amazing eye for detail, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Ali seamlessly blended into the day—she was never intrusive but always in the right place at the right time. Many of our guests commented on how great she was and how perfect the photos of the day turned out. It felt like she was a part of the celebration, not just a photographer. We are beyond grateful for the incredible photos that will forever help us relive our wedding day. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, kind, and professional, Ali Cushing is absolutely the photographer for you. We’ll treasure these photos for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Ali, for making our day even more unforgettable!

  • Best choice we made!!

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    Lexi K.Dec 3, 2024

    From the moment we connected with Ali Cushing Photography, we knew we had found the perfect wedding photographer. Ali's communication was always timely, thorough, and friendly, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her work was truly amazing - she perfectly captured our vision and was able to fit so many beautiful, thoughtful, and personal photos into a short time frame without making us feel rushed. Ali was more than prepared on the day, even having extra bobby pins on hand to help bustle my dress. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured our wedding day timeline stayed perfectly on schedule. We are overjoyed with the final photos and cannot recommend Ali Cushing Photography highly enough.

  • Wonderful Photography

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    Simone B.Nov 17, 2024

    From the moment we first connected with Ali Cushing Photography, we knew we had found the perfect wedding photographer. Ali's communication style is incredibly responsive, kind, and accessible - she guided us through the entire process with an artist's eye and was extremely supportive of our access needs. The quality of Ali's work is truly exceptional, with a warm and playful style that captured all the special moments of our wedding day. Our guests raved about how Ali worked tirelessly to take stunning photos throughout the entire celebration, never resting until she had beautifully documented every detail. We are thrilled with the results and are so grateful to Ali for helping make our wedding day so special and memorable.

  • Ali is phenomenal!

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    Emi A.Oct 26, 2024

    Ali and her team were fantastic! Since our first call she was extremely professional and helped us with planning to make sure we’d have time for beautiful photos but also that we’d get to enjoy our receptions with our guests. On the day of, they made us feel comfortable and calm, and were just fun to be around! Ali was very quick to send us our sneak peek photos which was wonderful because we still had family in town and got to relive our wedding day while still in the post-wedding high. We highly recommend Ali and her team to anyone looking for photo and video for their wedding! Book her before it’s too late!


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