I’m Alyssa
a southern california wedding + portrait photographer since 2016.
Over the years, I’ve come to believe that there truly is beauty and joy found in every single moment, and peace if you make room for it to seep in. 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 life, celebrating with the genuine joy He’s given me, and paying attention to your moments that matter most, moments that feel like coming home-
-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.
- Marking another anniversary of a marriage that has not just witnessed but withstood the good and the hard.
- Feeling that breath of safety and peace when you walk through the front door or catching a glimpse of warm afternoon light casting shadows on the walls, or sharing deep conversation at the dinner table, or dancing with your person in the kitchen on a Tuesday night— moments that invite you in, the moments that make you.
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My Inspiration
THE NOSTALGIA OF OLD PHOTOGRAPHS[ 01. ]
THE HUSHED SILENCE THAT FOLLOWS A WAVE[ 02. ]
CONVERSATION OVER CANDLELIGHT[ 03. ]
WIND WHISTLING THROUGH THE TREES[ 04. ]
INTERIOR DESIGN[ 05. ]
ENJOYING A DATE NIGHT WITH MY HUSBAND AT OUR FAVORITE LOCAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT / GARDENING WITH MY BABY ON MY HIP + DOGS AT 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 COUCHwhen I’m not documenting the sweetest couples, you can find me…
VALUES OF A.B. PHOTOGRAPHY
Hosting the Moment
O1YOUR 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.O2Authentic 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.O3Documenting 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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