documenting the real
DMV Wedding & elopement photographer
Hey, I’m so glad you’re here!
Your wedding isn’t about stiff poses—it’s about you two and the real, unscripted moments that make your day yours. I blend a documentary approach with an editorial eye, capturing everything from the raw, in-between moments to the beautifully composed portraits that feel effortless and true to you.
I want your photos to feel like memories, not just pictures—the kind that take you right back to the moment, even years from now.
So if you're looking for a photographer who’s all about the real - let's chat and make it happen!
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photos that make you feel something...
Your Love Story, Authentically Captured
Weddings
From the quiet first looks to the joy-filled send-offs, I’ll be there, capturing every moment honestly and intentionally.
Elopements
If you're dreaming of an elopement focused entirely on your love story, you're speaking my language! I'd love to chat more about capturing your elopement.
Couples
Engagements, just-because moments—whatever the occasion, I’ll be there to capture all the special, meaningful details.
hi, i'm alyssa!
Hi there! I’m Alyssa. I fell in love with photography when I shot my very first wedding in 2020, and from that moment on, I just knew this was exactly where God wanted me to be. Now, I get to spend my days capturing love stories, and I honestly can’t imagine doing anything else.
My goal is to hand you photos that feel authentically you, capture genuine joy, and tell your unique story in a way that stands the test of time. Because these aren't just photos – they're memories you'll treasure forever!
To intentionally serve my couples, creating an experience where they feel comfortable and valued, and leave with timeless images that reflect the love of their wedding day.
documenting the real
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1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs... Love never fails."
Choosing someone to capture your special day is a little daunting. I personally was overwhelmed by the idea of just picking someone randomly. I did a ton of looking online and on Instagram. That is when I found Alyssa. I loved her style and so I went for it. And I was not disappointed. Alyssa is the best!! She was so easy to work with and really took the time to understand our hopes and dreams for our wedding day! She was professional, kind, and so easygoing. We got the sneak peeks back so quickly and were beyond amazed with how they turned out. She also gave us so many photos in the sneak peek to hold us over until the whole album is ready. I would recommend Alyssa 100%!
- Julia Oliviera
"She was exactly what I was looking for. And our photos turned out amazing!!"
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10/10 recommend Alyssa! Our wedding day was quite chaotic with the weather having us switch the ceremony inside-outside several times. In the midst of it all, Alyssa was a calm and sound presence to me. When we reflect back on our wedding day, we don't remember the camera being in our face at all, but we do remember Alyssa as a key member of our tribe at the best party we attended. Our wedding album feels like it totally reflects the whole day as we remember it which is what ends up being the most important. She's also a girls girl so 100% have her be a part of the getting ready and dress change :)
- Emily Fair
"Not only is she incredibly talented but she is kind, intentional, and fun!"
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I want to give more than 5 stars but that’s not an option! We had the best experience with Alyssa! She did our engagement and wedding photos. She has always been super professional and responsive when we had questions. The day of she made me feel so calm and directed us the entire day! I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Working with Alyssa is so effortless. She’s just a dream and she’s incredibly talented. We just received our gallery a few days ago and we are still going through them in excitement. There are soooo many amazing photos - she couldn’t have captured our day any better. I just can’t get over it. Thank you!!!
- Ashley Dearing
"She Couldn't have captured our day any better."
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As a girl with a fiancé who hates photos, I was nervous going into photos. Alyssa did such a GREAT job with prompts, helping us feel more natural, and making each moment special. The shoot was more than just photos for us, it was so many fun and sweet memories. Even though Alyssa was there, it truly felt like we could just be ourselves and have so much fun with the photos. The experience Alyssa gave us will allow us to cherish each and every one of these photos more forever. We are so excited to have her shoot our wedding and could not think of ANYONE we would rather have for the job!
- Kameryn Brumbley
"To say Alyssa was a dream to work with, is an understatement."
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Where do I start?! Alyssa was an absolute dream to work with for both our wedding and engagement pictures. She’s so kind and so so talented at what she does! She makes you feel so comfortable that you honestly forget you’re in front of the camera. I had multiple people comment after my wedding about how great she was about not being your typical “in your face, pose here, do this” type photographer. She makes her job look effortless and I 10/10 recommend her!
- Emma Yost
"she makes you feel so comfortable that you honestly forget you're in front of the camera!"
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Alyssa did our engagement photos and wedding and we couldn’t have picked a better photographer. Meeting her at our engagement shoot was the first time and she was so welcoming and good at posing us. She captured the inspiration we were going for perfectly. After getting our engagement shot photos back super quick we knew she’d kill it for the wedding. Not only did Alyssa’s capture our wedding perfectly, we now have our photos all around the house and my family had a blast spending time on the dance floor with her.
- Morgan Bastone
"She captured the inspiration we were going for perfectly."
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