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A Photographer who values your story

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I believe that emotions and details are the moments worth remembering; from the elegant getting ready moments, the first look with your best friend and the teary-eyed dance with your dad - every heartfelt moment should be captured for you to hold on to long after the wedding day.

       I strive for making each one of you comfortable enough to know that I have your back in whatever situation. 

 Your love story is beautifully unique in its own way and it deserves to be celebrated!

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As your photographer and friend, I strive to give you a stress-free and enjoyable experience that is built to serve you well. 

YOU DO NOT GET A
 DO-OVER FOR PHOTOS;
I KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THIS DAY IS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

"Alaina made our photography dreams come true!
We are absolutely in love with our wedding photos! She was so kind, professional, and talented,  we wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to be there for our big day!"


We wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to be there for our big day!

Alyssa and Craig

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– Thaddus Johnson

“Alaina made our special day even better! She wasn't just our photographer that day – She was a part of the family!”

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– Leigha Wells

“ Alaina is so so kind, helpful and incredibly professional!
I cannot say enough great things about Alaina."

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- Laura Ararat

"Alaina quickly became one of my bridesmaids - she was there every step of the way!"

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From the first minute we meet till your wedding exit, I will give you and your guests a since of warmth and kindness no matter what the circumstances of your day. Every step of the way you should feel at ease.

adding a ray of sunshine to every wedding day

If I am available for your date, let’s hop on the zoom to see if we're a good fit and from there I will create a custom proposal that best fits your wedding day needs. Communicate is key for me and I will be sure to spell everything out for you!

Let’s chat and get to know each other.

01: INITIAL MEETING

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Woohoo! We’re a great fit and you want to be an ARP couple! I will send over an online contract and invoice for your retainer, once that is filled out we celebrate! Your wedding date is officially booked and now I’ll send over helpful information; Vendor recommendations, questionnaires, tips and tricks etc. Let’s make the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable!

Cheers to working together!

02: Save the date & Celebrate

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Now it’s time to schedule your engagement session! We will discuss the best way to incorporate this session that fits YOUR personally. During your session, I help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and we will spend time getting to know each other as well! You will receive your gallery in 21 business days.

Let’s capture some moments!

03: Engagement Session

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Brides, treat yourself to my Luxury Boudoir Experience that will leave you relaxed, comfortable and powerful. My approach is to empower women with their inner strength and beauty in an elegant and feminine way. You will receive the choice of hair and makeup, snacks and a drink of choice, unlimited outfits and even floral arrangements! You deserve to be celebrated and showered with love!

You deserve images that leaves you in awe of your beauty

04: Book a Boudoir Session

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At 8 weeks out, we can begin discussing your timeline. With communication and detailed questionnaires, we can create a timeline that ensures that you don't miss out on getting your dream photos. I've had years of planning and capturing the perfect magazine worthy images and a smooth process to give you the best wedding experience!

Let’s create a plan

05: Timeline and details

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1 week before your wedding day, I will reach out to make sure we didn't miss any details and if anything has changed I will make sure to line everything up according to your wedding planners list. I will share a few tips and reminders to make sure your day runs as smooth as possible so you can freely enjoy your day. 

Let's double check the details 

06: Check in

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It's finally here, so let’s celebrate! All you need to do is fully soak in this day together as a couple. You will be able to relax while I capture all the genuine, timeless moments of your day. Let the magic unfold and let me take care of the rest! And I will be sure to join you on the dance floor for a song or two and celebrate this joyous moment with you!

The day you’ve been waiting for.

07: wedding day

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Bridals are portraits of the bride or bride and groom on a separate day from the wedding! This is the best way to capture romantic moments of you in your wedding entire without interruption or feeling rushed on your wedding day. You've spent so much time and effort on your attire so let's feel like a king and queen more than once! (these can be done before or after the wedding day)

Capturing the New Mr. and Mrs. 

09: Bridals

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One week post wedding day you will receive a preview of highlights from your day! Then in 60 business days your full gallery will be delivered to you! I encourage my couples to sit down with a glass of wine, snacks, loved ones, and enjoy the beauty of reliving your wedding!

Ready to relive every special moment.

08: Delivery day

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Once you have enjoyed your digital files of your special day, it's time to preserve these special moments. I will help you design the perfect custom heirloom album for you to cherish and pass down for generations. Let's share the best day of your lives with your friends and family.
You will receive 15%  OFF when you secure an Album before your wedding day!

Preserve these moments.

09: Album & Prints

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I love continuing to document you and your love as your story continues to unfold. Our relationship does not have to end after you receive your wedding gallery. When you add a new addition to your family, you know where to find me! I offer Maternity, Newborn, In-home sessions, family and more...
Let's stay connected and continue capturing your story.

documenting your growing family

10: Continuing your story

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– MacKenzie and Kenston

“1000/10 highly recommend alaina for any photo needs”

"She’s done our engagement, wedding, a family session, and will be doing many more in our future! She’s incredibly professional, makes you feel so comfortable, and ALWAYS exceeded my desires with what we received! Her photos are all over our house and the backgrounds of everyone’s device! We love love love ARP!"

What's Included in my packages?

- Wedding Day Coverage 
- Film Photography
- Wedding Planning Guides 
- Photography Timeline Creation
- Custom USB Drive 
- High Resolution Images 
- Online Gallery 
- 2 year Cloud Storage 
- Family Photo List 
- 24 Hour Wedding Preview
- Online Print Store 
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All Packages Include:

- Second Professional Photographer
- Engagement Session
- Bridal Session
- Boudoir Session
- Aerial Photography
- Rehearsal Dinner Coverage 
- Fine Art Wedding Album 
- Content Creation
- 7 day Gallery Turn Around 
- Extra Hours of Wedding day Coverage


Add ons and Upgrades:

Availability & Pricing 

I have limited availability for 2024 Weddings and I am officially open for booking 2025 Weddings.
 
In order to give 150% to each of my couples, I accept a limited amount of weddings per year to provide an exceptional experience and gallery.

Investment for Florida Wedding Collections:
Average investment: 6,000

Average investment for Destination Wedding Collections: 7,500. I do not charge travel fees.
Exclusive Discounted pricing is offered for these Destinations: Italy, Greece, Hawaii, California, Utah, Dominican Republic (ask me about them!).

I will deliver a 75 image preview the week of your wedding! Your Full gallery will be delivered to you no later than 60 days after your wedding date.

01. WHen will we receive our images?

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Yes absolutely, I am available for national and international weddings. Some places I would love to travel for weddings are; Italy, Greece, Hawaii, California, Utah, Dominican Republic (Weddings in these places may receive a discounted rate)

02. Do you travel for weddings?

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I love to shoot both! Film provides nostalgic and vintage touches to your gallery and it compliments digital as well. You can add on film to any wedding or session and in 2024 they will be included in my collections!

03. Do you shoot film or Digital?

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Having a second photographer on your day provides more variety in your gallery. I can't be in two places at once right? So the second photographer acts as my second pair of eyes and captures extra moments throughout the day.
They are also helpful if the day runs behind, together we work double time and altogether you receive extra images in your final gallery. 

04. Why is a second Photographer important?

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No. I do no't require engagement sessions with me. However they are very beneficial during the wedding photography  process. Engagement Sessions provide a way for you and me to get to know each other better, building a better connection with you prior to your wedding day helps me to capture your day more genuinely in a timeless way.

Plus you get to experience first hand how I work, what to expect and gain more confidence in front of the camera.

05. Are engagement Sessions required?

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I book no further than 12 months out from your Wedding Date. This ensures that my style, philosophy and process correctly aligns with what you're looking for.
The majority of weddings book with me 6-10 months out.

06. How far in advanced can we book?

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I specialize in capturing the emotions of the day, through genuine and timeless imagery. Through those images you will receive b&w moments, true to color and intimate film like candids. The majority of your gallery will be in color but some will consist of black and white. 

07. What variety of images do you provide?

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While your wedding is being captured I am shooting in dual mode which automatically creates two copies of each image. When your wedding day has commenced, your images will be full stored on two different external hard drives and stored in the cloud. After this backup is successful, the memory cards filled on your wedding day will not be erased until you have received your final gallery.

08. What does your backup system look like?

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Yes Absolutely! Your gallery has an integrated online print store where you can conveniently order from the BEST quality print labs that I have hand-selected for you. 

09. Do you offer Prints?

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I'm glad you asked! You inquire through my online form on my inquiry page, If I have your date available we will hop on a brief Zoom call and make sure we’re the right fit, then I send you a contract + invoice that can be filled out online in a few clicks, then we celebrate! 

10. How do we book with you?

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Exclusive Wedding Planning Tips 

FreeGuide

Need Guidance in the planning process? I've gotchu!
I have built this guide from years of experience serving couples just like you and now, from my own experience of being a bride. These tips were created to give you peace of mind during your engagement season while planning a once in a lifetime event! 

Download the Guide

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The last thing you need on your special day is stress. Honest communication is the first step when working with me. We're in this together, because I know how important this day is for you and your loved ones.

A Calming Presence every step of the way

Alaina René Photography is a wedding photographer and mentor that proudly serves clients in Tampa Florida and World wide.

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