Maine wedding film photographer
Documentary wedding photography
Using a combination of film and digital, I document your day as it was experienced, with all of the in-between moments preserved. My approach to photography is to draw out the magic in the life you are living - photographing intimate moments of connection and joy. I take a documentary approach, so as not to interfere with the natural flow of the day and the time with your people.
I am happiest with several film cameras in hand. To me, film is the medium which best captures the way a moment feels. As such, I prioritize film during weddings.
Prices start at $3,000
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Kind words
“Alyssa photographed a friend’s wedding that I officiated. She came prepared with more cameras than I have ever seen someone hold. She has such an eye for authenticity and candor in each moment. When the gallery came back, I was blown away by how magnificently she captured the whimsy, fun, and beauty of the event, the energy, and the people. Truly. She captured the essence of the moment as we experienced them. If you are even considering reaching out to her, do it!!!!!”
— B
“Alyssa is an absolute JOY to work with and one of the most talented photographers I have ever encountered. She shot my wedding all on film and captured the joy and atmosphere of the day in ways I didn't think were possible. She has an incredible eye and is also an incredibly kind and caring person who wants to work with you to capture something authentic and powerful. I cannot recommend working with her enough!”
— Ella
“My wife fortunately found Alyssa online after searching high and low for a wedding photographer, and we believe it was the best thing that happened for our special day. From day one of contacting Alyssa, it was evident that she was extraordinarily empathetic and caring. She immediately wanted to get to know about us and understand our story so she could capture the emotion and beauty of our wedding. It was this level of detail and care that made a tremendous impact on us and allowed her to truly capture the essence of our love. On the day of the wedding, Alyssa went above and beyond in the pouring rain to capture all of the best shots at great sacrifice to her own comfort while smiling the whole time. The few sample shots we have seen after just one short week are nothing short of perfect and will be some of our most cherished photographs for life. Our wedding day simply would not have been as amazing as it was without the help of Alyssa. She was kind, helpful, and most importantly, had a clear artistic vision which allowed my wife and I to enjoy the majority of our time with our best friends and loved ones without fear of missing out on capturing some beautiful photos.”
— Alex
Wedding packages
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4 HOUR COVERAGE
Perfect for an elopement or short wedding celebration to document the important moments.
Cost: $3,000. 25% deposit secures date, and remainder due within 30 days of the wedding.
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8 HOUR COVERAGE
Full coverage for all of the moments to document your day - from getting ready, to your ceremony, and the party!
Cost: $5,500. 25% deposit secures date, and remainder due within 30 days of the wedding.
Weddings include:
A Zoom consultation to meet and answer any questions, discuss your timeline, and any details
A high quality photo album delivered to you - so you can experience the memories from your day in print
Access to an online gallery of 300+ high-res images delivered in ~7 weeks
A 1 hour engagement session (must meet in Maine/Northern New England)
Add ons:
High-quality matte prints (available in gallery print shop): starting at $2.50
Extended photo book to showcase more of your day with added pages: Customized
Each additional hour of coverage: $625
If you are interested in a full film wedding, get in touch!
FAQ
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I am a film first wedding photographer, this means I will use my film cameras throughout the day and prioritize film when I am able. This means I shoot up to 60% on film - your wedding gallery can however range in ratio of film to digital.
If you are interested in a wedding fully documented on film, please let me know and we can chat to see if this may be a good fit for your plans. Full film wedding prices start at $4,000.
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Film is my medium of choice. It enables me to create the photographs I want, and I enjoy not only the end result but also the process. It allows me to be in the moment, noticing, and slowing down to take intentional photographs that document how the day feels. For me, film has a way of photographing light that cannot be replicated with digital. The colors, tones, light, etc. are all unique to film. While I edit my digital photos to match film as closely as possible, there is an indescribable magic about the film photographs.
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All of my packages come with a complimentary engagement session at your location of choosing! Anywhere with 80 miles of Bath, Maine. If you would like a location outside of this radius, there may be a travel fee.
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I treat engagement sessions as a chance to meet in-person, learn more about who you are as individuals and a partnership. It’s an opportunity for you to get a bit more comfortable in front of a the camera. To me, engagement shoots are all about building trust so the first time we meet is not on your wedding day. Plus, you get cool photos from our time together!
If you live within New England, we can make travel arrangements for the session. Otherwise, some couples will time their engagement sessions with a venue tour on travel.
If it is just not feasible to get up near Maine before the wedding, I totally get it and that is ok! I’ll try to meet up with you in the days leading up to your wedding, even if it’s to just grab a tea or check out the venue together. I find these meetings put us all at ease and make the wedding day run extra smoothly!
Engagement sessions are complimentary, in other words, use it or lose it. I cannot provide a discount or coverage elsewhere if you choose not to use the engagement session.
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I am all about balancing a documentary approach with getting those portraits of you both and close family & friends. However, weddings are not a photoshoot! They should be about spending time with your people, and any time spent taking photographs is time that could be spent enjoying the day you planned. I like to have two 10 minute portrait sessions for you throughout the day - perhaps before/after the ceremony, and later in the evening when you want to step away together and share a moment. Family/friend portraits can happen in a short span of time before or after the ceremony so you can all get back to enjoying your day together! My directing is very minimal - I want to take photographs that represent who you truly are, not some posed version of yourself. I will give some prompting, but in general I am there to photograph the authentic connections and emotions you are feeling together on your wedding day.
I also recommend couples allow plenty of time in their day, so they can slow down and enjoy. When there is a tight schedule, those candid moments don’t have time to unfold naturally.
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While I typically photograph weddings alone, if you have a particularly large, complex wedding with lots of details I am more than happy to bring along a second shooter. This is most helpful in situations when you would like getting ready photos of both of you and have lots of details you want documented. We can discuss the fee for a second shooter when we chat.
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If we are a great fit, I will travel anywhere for you day! There will be a travel fee however for weddings more than a days drive from the Portland Maine area. Get in touch to learn more about a travel fee for your specific needs/day.
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The first time you see your photographs, I want it to be on print - in a small complimentary album delivered to you. I want you to take time together to relive those memories. So each package includes a free mini album that you will first. I will then immediately give you an online link you can view the full gallery - share, download, print, etc!
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When you inquire via the website, I will be in touch ASAP to schedule a short Zoom call with you both. We will chat about the vision for your day, and you can ask me any questions you have! If you decide to move forward, I require a 25% deposit (via Venmo or check) to secure the date. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the wedding date.
If you’re a couple looking for photographs that document your day - as you are - I would love to hear from you!