Question 1

How long have you been a photographer?

Accepted Answer

I started taking pictures when I went to Europe for a month in high school. Shortly thereafter I began taking portraits of people, and my first professional photography job was actually taking production photos for a theater. I started shooting weddings in 2014 and wedding photography has been my full time job since early 2017!

Question 2

What equipment do you use?

Accepted Answer

I shoot with two Nikon D750s and a variety of top of the line Nikon lenses. I have a full on and off camera lighting set, and will use whatever options work best for your venue! I also carry with me an assortment of "emergency" items, such as clear umbrellas and snacks..I always have snacks ;)

Question 3

How far in advance should I book?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend you book asap! The dates fill up fast. Most people book about 9-16 months prior to their wedding date.

Question 4

Are there any added taxes?

Accepted Answer

All taxes are already included in the Collection prices.

Question 5

Do you charge travel fees?

Accepted Answer

For weddings local to the NYC metro area or Maryland (I work out of both places), there is hardly ever a fee! If your venue is pretty far from where I live, I will charge a flat fee based on mileage and if I need lodging. This is all dependent on where your venue is in proximity to where I live.

Question 6

Do you shoot out of state or international weddings?

Accepted Answer

Oh yes! I LOVE to travel and photograph as many different places as I can. Let's chat about your destination!

Question 7

What if I'm not sure how many hours I need yet?

Accepted Answer

That's okay! We can add or subtract and make any other necessary adjustments before your final payment is due.

Question 8

How many photos will I receive?

Accepted Answer

I do not limit the number of photos you receive, so I won't cap it! I go through and take out any duplicate photos and any that didn't turn out well. Other than that, you'll get to see the full range, and it normally ends up being about 50-100 per hour, depending on what's going on at any given time.

Question 9

We hate getting our photos taken. How will we keep from looking super awkward?

Accepted Answer

Let me let you in on a secret- you're not alone!! The best thing you can do is be open and willing to try! I'll give you all kinds of prompts that will make you feel like you're just spending some fun time together vs. just posing for photos. We'll be moving around, you guys will be chatting with each other and laughing together, and it won't be nearly as bad as you think it'll be!

Question 10

Do I really need a second shooter?

Accepted Answer

There are a couple of things that factor into this. If getting ready pictures are important to you and you both are getting ready at the same time, then you should have a second photographer! Multiple angles for big moments throughout the day is another plus. The second photographer is also a built in back up for me. But, I shoot solo often and am perfectly comfortable doing so!

Question 11

Why do you only have the second shooter with you for 5 hours?

Accepted Answer

I've found that having two photographers for your entire reception lends itself to a lot of duplicate photos, so I have them stay for 6 hours in order to keep the cost of the package a little lower. The 6 hours tends to carry us from getting ready to cocktail hour or first dance depending on what your timeline looks like.

Question 12

What if you've never shot at my venue before?

Accepted Answer

Don't let this worry you! Whatever photographer you hire should be someone who can take beautiful photos no matter what the circumstance. That being said, I always do a lot fo research before shooting at a new venue and often take some time to visit and explore ahead of time!

Captured By Alyssa

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

Packages

About Captured By Alyssa

Alyssa

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables