WEDDINGS

Documenting your story with intention and care

Bridal party shares joyful moment while helping with bride's dress in garden setting.

Artistic and Intentional Imagery

Wedding photographer based in Raleigh, NC, specializing in candid, emotionally driven imagery for couples who value authenticity and timeless storytelling across the East Coast.

My approach

Bride in lace gloves tenderly cups smiling groom's face during romantic outdoor wedding portrait.
A joyful bride and groom walk hand-in-hand on a green lawn with autumn trees in the background.
Black and white photo of bride and groom standing back-to-back on wooden deck with stone wall backdrop.

I approach wedding days with an editorial documentary style. From the moments that unfold naturally to the posed smiling portraits that you frame, you'll get the perfect blend of posed and unposed shots. Having a documentary mindset and an editorial eye, allows the day to breathe while preserving it with intention. My goal is not to recreate moments, but to notice them. Giving you the best coverage of your wedding day with focus on the candid raw moments as well as the classic portraits. My editing style consists of timeless, true-to-color edits that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

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Romantic wedding couple sharing an intimate moment outdoors during their special day.

 

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The process

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FULL DAY COVERAGE


  • 10 hours of Wedding Day Coverage
  • A Second Photographer
  • Engagement Session
  • Bridal Session
  • An online gallery with 600+ edited images
  • 75-100 film photos or a 1-3 minute camcorder highlight reel
  • 24-48 hour Sneak Peek

From $4000

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STANDARD DAY COVERAGE  


  • 8 hours of Wedding Day Coverage
  • A Second Photographer
  • Engagement session or bridal session
  • An online gallery with 500+ edited images
  • 10-25 film photos
  • 24-48 hour Sneak Peek


FROM $3,200

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Half Day

Coverage


  • 6 hours of Wedding Day Coverage
  • A Second Photographer
  • Engagement session or bridal session
  • An online gallery with 400+ edited images
  • 24-48 hour Sneak Peek

From $2400

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The Wedding Weekend Experience

Black and white photo of bride and groom standing back-to-back reading vows outdoors on their wedding day.

 

This package is designed to cover your entire wedding experience from engagement portraits to the rehearsal dinner and wedding day. Perfect for those who want full coverage of their wedding weekend from start to finish! East Coast Travel is included!

 

 

Services

 

  • 12 hours of wedding day coverage
  • A second photographer
  • Engagement Session or Bridal Session
  • 2 hours of Rehearsal Dinner/ Welcome Party coverage
  • 75-100 film photos or a 2-5 minute camcorder highlight video
Starting from $5,500
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Testimonials

I recently worked with Alena on several photo shoots, and couldn’t be happier with the results. She was always on time, very easy to work with, and her edits were beautiful! Alena has a great eye for detail, and she made the entire process fun and stress-free. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and talented photographer

Kendall & Thomas
Elegant bridal portrait featuring a white lace dress and floral bouquet near a window with exposed brick.
Testimonials

Alena did my bridal portraits and my wedding. She did INCREDIBLE. Photographer was #1 important to me for our day and she exceeded my expectations. 10/10 recommend!

Jenny & Ryan
Ring detail shot on a seashell lying on sand.
Testimonials

Alena made us feel so comfortable AND the photos turned out great AND the edits came back so quick! Highly recommend!

LOVED THE PHOTOS!

Lily & Devin

 

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