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alice {girl vs. grown up}

By now, you have most likely concluded that I am a wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer.  Here is what you probably don't know:

In addition to (or maybe instead of) my photographer persona, most of my neighbors recognize me as the lady being pulled around town by my three dogs (or as I like to call them "the girls").  Ironically, I still think of myself as a girl, but really I'm a grown woman.

In addition to being creative, running my business has lots of grown up responsibilities that I happily greet on a daily basis.  When I have a shoot, I arrive early, with back up equipment, a second photographer, and over fifteen years of experience.  But the minute I start taking pictures, I suddenly personify my absolute favorite part of the job... I become a girl with a camera. 

The girl in me remains enthusiastic, creative, warm, and ever enchanted with sharing photographs.  The grown up is experienced, professional, and reliable.  So over the many years of being self-employed, I've learned that the whole girl vs. grown up is not a contest. Rather, it is a rare combination that makes me uniquely talented in photographing life's big events and little moments.

p.s.

My sister wants me to tell you that I'm a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography located in Santa Barbara, CA.  From there, I went on to build my wedding and portrait business in San Francisco and Los Angeles.  Currently, I'm finding my latest niche in the amazing state of New York! 

Thank you for coming by.  I hope to hear from you soon!

Category Archives: FOR BRIDES

carolynn + maromi {two brunettes}

Carolynn Giordano and her little dog Maromi are both so sweet!  Carolynn will be introducing her new Two Brunettes website soon, showcasing her incredible talent in design, illustration, and for you lovely brides to be… custom branding for any event!  Until her new site is up, be sure to subscribe to her great blog here. ...

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MIchelle Montalbano - Of course these are awesome!!! I love watching how you take what you know and push it further to create something so beautiful. Way to go! I love them all but due to my obsession with frames I might say that one is my favorite. Can't wait to see the next ones!!

Jill - awesome outside snow image with the two scroll end stands!!!! ;-))) lovely triad with faint warm color of three small images -- middle one w/frame: three show splendor of artisan and her works ... then the bottom b&w portrait with dog ♥

Nick - diggin the vintage hat and trunk

Nanci - All the photo's are GREAT! Carolynn looks happy and comfortable in front of the camera. As a photographer you captured the beauty within.

two brunettes - ALICE!!! you are incredible....i that word does you justice! You are the most amazing person to work with. xoxoxo

Meredith Perdue - Carolynn looks so beautiful and at ease in front of your camera, Alice. These are fantastic photographs! Her blog looks fun- I will be anxious to browse her site too once it's up and running!

Beth - Its tough to choose a favorite because I'm in love with Ro, but my favorite is the single shot of Carolynn outside. I love the colors and her expression! These are great!!!

Mike - Hard to choose a favorite, but the outside shots are over the top!

Mindy - Gorgeous! Amazing eyes!

laure - Love, love, love these! I adore the one close up with the dog at the beginning of the post!!!!

wedding albums {new portfolio}

I recently heard another photographer say “It is not only our job to make beautiful images for our clients, but to also guide them through to the end of the experience… the end being the final destination for the photography.”
When properly done, an album will tell your story.  You can pull it off a shelf,...

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Brianna Phelan - The album is beautiful. Great job (:

Marianne Lozano - looks great Alice!

laure - Love, love, love this album!

Cathy - My wedding album is the BEST money I spent for my wedding. Fifteen years later, we still take it out and look at it. The kids are fascinated by it too.

Beth - The quality of the album paper and binding is wonderful, combined with your design and gorgeous images, its divine!

Noelle - This is fabulous - I love how the images are not constrained to one page. And the double page spread - it reminds me of Life magazine - uber professional and memorable.....

vendor introductions {meet tara hogan of ink + wit}

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m finally introducing a new segment to my blog called “vendor introductions.”  My goal is to present you with amazingly talented wedding vendors!  So without further ado, get on your happy shoes, and make the acquaintance of Tara Hogan of Ink + Wit…
I first found Tara on the...

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Besso and Giovanni - Great and Wonderful work Tara, and her blog is fantastic. It always amazes me how creative and prolific people can be.

Beth - I've seen her work up close and its beautiful! Now I can see she is too! :)

Anonynmous - Great stuff!

syracuse weddings {dot com}

It’s been a long time coming but, I’m so happy to announce that I have a new advertising relationship with SyracuseWeddings.com!  This website is a great wedding vendor resource for couples planning a wedding in Central New York!
I’m always excited to share my work; and invite you to take a look at all that SyracuseWeddings.com...

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