NYC Engagement Photographer
Your life in the city as it really is on analog film
Non-traditional, artful engagement photographs for couples that want to celebrate their everyday life. These sessions are for those wanting photographs that feel authentic to you. Engagement sessions are more of a date night, less of a photo shoot. They are crafted around the things that make your relationship yours.
Engagement sessions are shot on 100% analog film. Their fun, artistic, playful, and totally tailored to the two of you. I bring a laid back approach, and above all don’t require that you perform for a camera. It’s less about posing, more about just being yourselves together.
NYC engagement sessions start at $1,200
Travel dates for late 2026-early 2027 will be released shortly. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to be the first to know about upcoming travel to the city.
About Alyssa: Documentary engagement photography on film
I’m a New England-based engagement + wedding film photographer, who loves to document everyday life and human connection. I’m happiest with several film cameras in hand and find this is the medium best suited to creating photographs with feeling. I believe love stories exist beyond the stereotypes and tropes we see celebrated in mainstream media. I want you to have photographs that feel authentic to you and your partnership. Your love is worthy of being documented & there is no need to perform for your engagement photographs. Read more about me and my approach here.
We may be a fit if…
You want a laid-back, artful approach to your engagement photographs.
You want photographs that celebrate your partnership.
You want photographs that are actually fun + not cookie-cutter.
Serving NYC/Brooklyn couples
While I really love my little rural corner of the world in Maine, the vibrancy of city life continues to call me back.
I make trips to NYC to photograph couples a few times a year. These weekends are filled with sweet, simple sessions that document the beauty of the life you are already living.
If you are looking for a NYC engagement photographer, these sessions are aligned with those seeking a laid back experience that is true to your life. Whether we spend a morning drinking coffee and tea at your home, or walking to your favorite park, or enjoying the sunset in your neighborhood - these sessions are crafted around your routines and special places.
ALL LOVE IS WELCOME HERE
I believe everyone of all backgrounds and identities should have a safe and welcoming space where they can be themselves. All types of families and celebrations are worthy of being witnessed and documented.
Why couples work with me for their engagement sessions
As an NYC engagement photographer, I am committed to celebrating real couples in a way that feels true to them. My approach is grounded in empathy and intentionality - creating non-traditional engagement photographs on analog film that celebrate real, everyday life. I work with couples in their homes and most special places, while using a documentary photography approach to create artful photographs. Photographs that feel like your partnership.
I want your photographs to feel lived in and authentic. For your friends and family to say ‘that’s so YOU.’ I’m your photographer if you don’t really like posed photographs. My engagement sessions are more like date night, less like a photoshoot. I will never ask you to perform for me.
What’s included in an engagement session
Before: Help planning
Once you reach out to me, we will chat about the best timing and location. I usually recommend a place that makes you feel the most comfortable and we can brainstorm activities that you like to do together - whether it’s sitting at home making a cup of tea, going to your favorite record shop, or taking a walk around the neighborhood.
During: One hour session
The session is about one hour long and full of ease. We can take breaks, there is no rush here! I provide a little bit of guidance - like finding the good pockets of light - but in general I just want you to all be yourselves. It’s not pose-y or formal, just your own life.
After: Photo gallery
About 4ish weeks after the session you will receive a link to access an online gallery of 50+ photographs you can download and print. Right within the gallery, you can even order prints and a linen-covered photo album so you can take your photographs off of the screen.
I like to think of engagement sessions like a date night. We can spend a quiet afternoon at your home, hang out with your animals, go for a walk, make dinner, walk around your favorite stores. The options are pretty limitless. I find having an activity to do though really helps create photographs that feel natural and true to you. If you want to brainstorm ideas with me, I’d be thrilled to help! I’ve collected some ideas for you to explore when planning your session.
Tips for planning your engagement session
Where I photograph engagement sessions
At your home & anywhere around the city
I always recommend a location that you all feel most comfortable and yourselves. When we collaborate about the session details, we will pick a location. Whether it’s at your home, a favorite park, trail, beach, or cafe. For sessions outside of New England, reach out for travel information!
Recent engagement sessions
Around town in Portland Maine
Beach engagement session
Winter beach session
NYC Engagement Photographer FAQs
I make trips to NYC about twice a year.
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How often are you in NYC?
How can I find out about when you are in NYC?
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Fill out the form below to be notified of NYC travel dates. I also release my travel dates in my newsletter, and then share them above. I am currently finalizing dates for when I will be in NYC for late 2026 and early 2027; but if you are interested in working with me and have a timeframe in mind, I’d love to hear from you.
Send me an email with your desired session date. For NYC sessions outside of my window of travel I charge an additional travel fee. When you reach out I will give you a custom quote.
What if I want to book you for a session outside of the your travel dates?
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How much do these sessions cost and what is included?
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Each session is about 90 minutes and includes an online gallery of high-res film photographs from our time together. The cost of the session is $1,200.
What is your approach to directing?
I am a documentary photographer, meaning I do not want to interfere with the natural flow of your life. I'd much rather meet you where you are take perfectly imperfect photographs. While I may give you some prompts, I'm much more interested in sitting back and seeing where the moment takes us. Sessions with me tend to be laid back, natural, and focused on documenting candid authentic emotion and connection.
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Let’s plan your engagement session
Send me an email with all your ideas!
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