"Photos are the things that can bring people to tears, to joy, to laughter.
Photos are the thing that generations pass down.
Photos are the things that are carefully selected to celebrate a life.
Photos are the things that help jog someone’s fading memory to be able to say oh yes, I can remember now.
Photos are the things that we show others that couldn’t be present.
Photos are the thing that sometimes capture the last time someone smiled or the last time we saw them.
Photos are the thing that shows how quickly children grow.
Photos are the things that people keep in their wallets for a bad day.
Photos are the things that take us back.
Photos are the things people run back into burning houses to grab.
Photos are the things that surpass time.
What is the price point for that?"
- Mallory Frances
So, why do these photos matter anyways?
Friends, couples and colleagues say I’m a
perfectionist, hard-working, comfortable to
be with, constantly growing and evolving
I am a wedding photographer serving NYC, DMV and New England, and my creativity thrives in new and spectacular destinations around the world.
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Meet Anna
If I could pick one thing I'm good at:
if an unexpected emotional or funny moment happens on a wedding day, quickly raising my camera up and shooting it is my superpower. I am alert and able to capture quick movement, crazy dancing, and people’s reaction without them noticing.
How my couples have told me they feel around me:
super comfortable, fun, not awkward; guests always dance around my camera and make silly faces because I act like one of them among strangers, and help them relax in front of my lens. I am enneagram 8 so I don’t feel wedding anxiety, and will always help you relax too.
How I describe my style:
I would say it’s true to color,
stands the test of time, has color, and variety of big moments vs small yet meaningful moments of the day. For portraits of bride and groom, I always alternate with poses and movement prompts so you have space to relax and be with each other while we are taking photos. I care about and enjoy details as much as people shots.
On your big day, I bring my expertise from over 100 weddings, to create best art in best light and support you, so you can sit back and relax
How I capture speeches:
I will quickly take photos of laughing and crying moments so guests or you don’t feel like the camera is in your face the whole time
How I capture family group photos:
We will work together to create a list before the wedding, and will go off of it to ensure smooth process while everyone is in the same place and there is no stress for you
How I capture bridal portraits:
I give you clear direction while also leaving space for pose interpretation - you can have fun and put your own spin on each hug and kiss, I use prompts while also getting a couple of still magazine-worthy photos (never stiff, always interacting with each other)
To me, the most important thing is to be your expert and do my work with quality
The Why
Emotions and details of this day will not repeat again, and your photos will reflect the story of the day as it happened. Looking back at the gallery, you will feel immersed back into the day - feeling that wind in your hair again, seeing the textures, the weather, the guests talking and connecting during the cocktail hour.
Wedding photos are an heirloom that people keep for generations. Photos are something that goes beyond your lifetime. To really show the story of your love, I will learn your story and your personalities closely.
That is why this experience is very personal and tailored to everyone. It’s so much deeper than showing up and recreating Pinterest photos.
My goal is to combine documenting genuine emotions and chic, fashion-forward vision and direction. Quiet romance and curated detail. To make your effortless in-between moments into art.
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Wedding weekend
The idea of a wedding weekend resonates so much with me because all the guests get to be present and enjoy the experience with you, creating unforgettable memories and connecting with each other.
The wedding weekend allows you to have more time to celebrate, enjoy the photo moments, relax and immerse yourself into the beautiful scenery and feelings.
This service is ideal for 2-3 day wedding celebrations with a rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and/or an afterparty next day.
Please inquire for custom proposals.
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These guests raising their glasses in the photo - they all flew in from different states to celebrate Gabby & Tom. It was one of the warmest receptions with laughs and tears during speeches.
Everyone was so connected and present, and the couple felt so loved. And now they have this keepsake of the moment that probably only happens once when they're all together.
This service is ideal for normal size to bigger weddings - 50-300 guests and more.
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Wedding day
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Engagements
Engagement photos are a great way to get confident in front of
the camera and document this happy engaged season
of your relationship. They also feel very much like a date
- we will stroll around the city, get a drink, pop
champagne, dance to music and watch sunsets - I will
also be very open to your ideas!
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I will offer you to order an album when your images are
ready. I use a high quality lab in Europe - I design them
myself and get printed on great fine art paper and they
arrive in soft brushed leather magnetic boxes to have on
your coffee table and show friends.
Wedding albums
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How do you prevent image loss?
I always carry backup equipment and shoot on two memory cards simultaneously so that if one goes corrupt, I can have the second one. When I get home, I back up your photos on 2 separate hard drives and keep the memory cards unformatted, so your photos are reliably stored in 4 places.
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Do you have a backup plan in case of emergency?
The contract covers us in this case - I will inform you in writing as soon as I know I cannot be there. This will only happen in case of serious injury, acts of God, or severe illness. I will hire one of my colleagues to shoot the day for me ASAP. And I will take care of the rest of the process.
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Do you work with videographers?
I am happy to work along side other professional videographers. I always recommend ensuring your videographer has a similar shooting style and approach as I do since that works best to ensure you get images that reflect what you see in my portfolio and a wonderful wedding day experience. A video team with the same goal of remaining unobtrusive to your day is best.
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What if you haven’t shot at my venue before?
I always do a venue walkthrough to scout and see the spots, talk to the workers, and will ALWAYS arrive early to your wedding to walk around and see where the light is falling on the given day. Shooting at new places keeps my creative eye and energy interested, and I can shoot anywhere, whether I have been there before or not.
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Who is the second photographer?
I work with several fellow photographers whom I know well, I have worked with them before and I trust them to provide quality results. Their wedding experience and photography skills match mine. During the wedding, the second photographer will hand me their memory cards and I will select and edit their photos along with the whole gallery.
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