Planning a wedding is not for the faint of heart. One minute you're excited and on a high, the next you're filling your Target cart with bottles of wine and fudge brownie ice cream. 

Chances are, you've never done this before. So there will be days (maybe many many of them) where you feel completely overwhelmed and start questioning why in the world you ever wanted a wedding in the first place.

Well, my goal as a wedding photographer is to at least make this part of your planning journey a smooth one. Once you hire me, you can rest assured that I've got'chu. So when you cross "photographer" off your list, you can cross that sucker off with permanent marker.

faq

common questions

All of them! I don't put a limit on the number of images, because I don't think it's fair. The only ones you won't get are duplicates (like when I take 12 of the same family grouping because most likely someone is blinking in a few of them,) or derpy faces. However, if it's like a super funny derp face, it should be shared with the world, so you will most definitely get it! 😂

How many images will we get?

I guarantee all final images to be delivered no later than four weeks after your wedding date. You'll get them through an online gallery. You'll be able to download any and all the images you want, as well as share that gallery with anyone else you'd like!

When will I get my images and how?

The great thing about hiring a professional photographer for your wedding day is that you don't have to mess around with expensive and complicated editing software because I'll take care of all the editing for you! That way you don't have to worry about cropping, color correcting, exposure balance, or resolution! Yay!

can i have raw images?

My little sis! She's been shooting with me for about 8 years now! Not only is it a great excuse to spend time a weekend with her, but she's so very talented at what she does too. She knows how I shoot and how I compose images, so you probably won't even be able to tell our photos apart in your final gallery! And on those wedding days where the timeline starts falling behind, she's able to take on the responsibility of photographing certain parts of the day so that I can focus on others.

who is your second shooter?

First of all, just know that I literally have nightmares about this happening 😩 And in all honesty, I've changed how I handle this scenario a little bit. Before Covid was a thing, the only thing that would have ever kept me away from a wedding was if I was deathly ill or injured. And even then, I'd probably still do everything I could to be there. But now, I feel like that's a bit disrespectful to my clients and their guests. Thankfully, I'm part of an amazing network of wedding photographers who have proven themselves available to help when things get tough. We rallied together for the hot mess that was 2020, and never left a single couple without a wedding photographer 🖤

what happens if you're sick on my wedding day?

Does Ron Swanson love breakfast food?! (That means Yes.) For weddings outside of Columbus, I make things as simple as I can for you with a flat travel rate included right in your package. So you don't have to worry about figuring out how many miles away the venue is, or what hotels are nearby, or what airlines fly from Columbus to wherever. As if you don't already have a bajillion things to do! Let me handle all of that so you can focus on the fun parts of planning your day!

do you travel for weddings?

I completely understand! I feel awkward in front of a camera too. My main goal is that you’re able to look at these images and and only see the love between you, not a pose that felt unnatural or isn’t something you’d do in real life. So my solution is to “unpose!” I’ll give you guidance, things to talk about, and prompts that you can make your own, giving you a true representation of who you are as a couple!

we feel awkward in front of the camera. Can you help us pose better?

Absolutely! Let me know you'd like to see a full wedding gallery of images and I'll email you a link to see a couple.

Can I see a full wedding gallery?

I don't actually have a predetermined package price. Every wedding is unique- with unique couples and unique needs. I've learned throughout the years that there isn't really a "one size fits all" option. I mean, how many times have you bought a swim coverup like that and when you put it on, it was either way too much fabric or way too little 😬 Every couple deserves a perfect fit when it comes to their wedding photography!

What is your pricing?

The two places I recommend are Artifact Uprising and Mpix. They do a great job with both color accuracy and product quality. And it's where I get all of my personal prints and canvases!

Where can I print my photos?

Not really, but I would suggest you do, and here's why: it helps us get to know each other photographically. Every couple has their own relationship and dynamic, poses that they naturally fall into, interactions that are like magic to my camera lens. These are things I want to know ahead of time, and not finding out on the wedding day! You'll also get a sense of what it's like to work with me. That will allow you to feel comfortable and at ease for the whole day!

Do we have to have an engagement session?

According to Federal law, Alayna Parker Photography retains full copyrights to each photo. But don't worry! You'll have personal rights and printing rights to the images you receive. Personal rights mean you can share them with friends and family, share on social media, and be able to use them for personal uses. Printing rights mean you'll be able to print photographs, albums, and art pieces through any consumer lab. 

do we get copyright of the photos?

Yes! Every image you receive will be hand edited by yours truly. That being said, you won't see heavy editing or cosmetic work, and you won't have to worry about dated filters or effects. I keep things true to life, bright, and vibrant!

Do you edit all our images?

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