I’m Alyssa

to pay attention, this is our endless and proper work — Mary Oliver

I believe each day holds beauty and joy waiting to be discovered. In the gentle rhythms of slow living, I find solace and peace, cherishing each passing second as a precious gift woven into the story of my life. Marrying my husband and beginning our lives together opened my eyes to the beauty of being unified in covenant together. And as much as I relive our magical wedding day in the olive grove, my eyes have been opened to the importance of not just planning a wedding but building a marriage that far outlasts the day. As a follower of Jesus, it is my hope to carry His peace into the sacred moments of your wedding day, and celebrating with the genuine joy He’s given me. The joy that carries the peace of home, moments like these… Marrying your best friend, and entering into a covenant with each other and our Creator. Celebrating that deep love with your people over a good meal and a glass of wine. Stepping into motherhood and anticipating your babe’s earthside arrival. Another anniversary of a marriage that has not just witnessed but withstood the good and the hard. That feeling of safety and peace when you walk through the front door. When you light a candle and feel relaxed, or catch a glimpse of warm afternoon light casting shadows on the walls, or share deep conversation at the dinner table, or you’re laughing and dancing with your person in the kitchen on a Tuesday night— moments that invite you in, the moments that make you. Many of my days are spent creating with the lens of my camera, but I also enjoy crafting a peaceful home, traveling the world with my husband, playing in the garden with our pups and sipping wine with my girlfriends. If we sound like kindred souls, it would be an honor to connect about telling your story.

My Inspiration


THE NOSTALGIA OF OLD PHOTOGRAPHS

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THE HUSHED SILENCE THAT FOLLOWS A WAVE

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CONVERSATION OVER CANDLELIGHT

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WIND WHISTLING THROUGH THE TREES

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INTENTIONAL HOME DESIGN

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ENJOYING A DATE NIGHT WITH MY HUSBAND AT OUR FAVORITE LOCAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT / GARDENING WITH OUR DOGS RUNNING AROUND MY FEET / COOKING A GOOD MEAL FOR FRIENDS TO SHARE AROUND OUR TABLE / DIY-ING HOUSE PROJECTS TO MAKE OUR HOUSE FEEL A LITTLE BIT MORE LIKE HOME / SIPPING A GLASS OF WINE WITH MY BEST FRIENDS ON THE COUCH

if the camera is not in my hand, I am probably…

VALUES OF A.B. PHOTOGRAPHY

Hosting the Moment

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YOUR WEDDING DAY WILL BE STUNNING, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. AND WHILE MY GOAL IS TO CAPTURE THOSE DREAMY, INTENTIONAL MOMENTS, MORE THAN THAT IT IS MY HOPE TO ATTUNE MYSELF TO YOUR NEEDS + PRIVACY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. A MOMENT FOR YOU TO BREATHE IS MORE IMPORTANT TO ME THAN THAT ONE EXTRA SHOT.

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Authentic Friendship

I KNOW WELL THE EBBS + FLOWS OF WEDDING PLANNING. THE BEAUTY + EXCITEMENT. THE TEARS. THE WAITING. AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER, I WANT TO BE A FRIEND TO HOLD YOUR HAND, TAKING SOME OF THE WEIGHT OFF OF YOUR SHOULDERS SO YOU CAN FULLY ENJOY YOUR SEASON AS A BRIDE.

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Documenting What’s Real

THE LAST THING I (OR YOU!) WANT IS FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY TO FEEL LIKE A PHOTOSHOOT. THROUGHOUT THE DAY I MAY GUIDE YOU THROUGH SOME CANDID MOVEMENTS OR ASK YOU TO SHIFT TOWARDS THE LIGHT, BUT MY HEART IS TO SIMPLY BE A QUIET PRESENCE, DOCUMENTING YOUR LOVE IN REAL TIME.

A.B. PHOTO COLLECTIVE

A kindred circle of creative women, devoted to the craft of storytelling. Here in our photography collective, each shot is a whispered love letter to life's simple pleasures – candlelit dinners, beachside strolls, and the gentle rustle of linen in the breeze. Each member embraces the art of slow living and documentary-style photography, effortlessly capturing each moment with intention and ease while representing the heart and values of A. B. Photo.

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