Timeless, emotive photography that documents your vibrant story.
About The Photographer
Ciao! I'm so happy to meet you!
I’m Annalisa – a NYC-based photographer with a love for natural light, unscripted moments, and the stories behind the image.
I bring over a decade of marketing and operations expertise to every session, ensuring a seamless and transparent process.
Whether it’s an intimate wedding, elopement, or personal brand session, my greatest joy is capturing your most authentic self, and those all-too-fleeting moments - side glances, giggles, and happy tears to name a few!
Services
Life Events
Ready to pop the question? Excited to celebrate your tribe at a shower event, or do you just want to have someone else think about capturing your kiddo's birthday so you can put your phone down and be present? I got you! Special, fleeting moments call for beautifully documented images and a stealth photographer (that's me!).
Micro Weddings
Whether a City Hall ceremony or an intimate gathering with loved ones, you deserve to be fully present and spend quality time with your loved ones on your special day. Let me handle the timeline & shotlist!
Personal Branding
Humanize your story with compelling visuals guaranteed to spark interest and drive demand for your product or service. All packages include mood boarding, wardrobe tips and location & prop sourcing,
Client Testimonial
“Annalisa was very responsive, professional, eager to listen to our vision.
On the day of, she was the perfect blend of directing us camera-shy folk to get some great staged shots and prompting us to get genuine laughter, and blending into the background like a ninja to get the candid shots of the reception and ceremony we wanted.
We're so happy with how her photos have turned out, and now have these special memories of our wedding forever. Thank you Annalisa! Can't recommend her enough.“
Taylor Galdur, Groom
Client Testimonial
“Working with Annalisa for an engagement photo shoot was a seamless process. She offered great advice and took the time to visit the location ahead of time.
Above all, she captured amazing pictures we will have for a lifetime. Highly recommend"
Patrick Fitzgerald, Fiance`
Client Testimonial
“Cannot thank you enough for bringing your kind and caring self, and being just as excited about the celebration as we were! You truly made us feel so comfortable and free, and we could not imagine anyone else being there.
The photos, attention to detail, quick communication & responsiveness was also the icing on the cake! We are beyond happy with the photos and will cherish them for a lifetime. Thank you so much"
Taylor Schweizer, Bride
Let's Make Magic!
Everyone has such a unique story and I cannot wait to hear yours!
Drop me a note!
Pop in all the detail and I'll be in touch with my availabilities & a custom quote.
FAQ
How far in advance should I book?
To ensure I have your preferred date available, I recommend inquiring as soon as you can, or have the venue booked.
Once the quote is shared, I'm happy to place a 72 hour 'soft hold' on your date to give you time to review. The booking deposit and signed contract will guarantee your date/time is held.
For micro weddings, proposals, receptions, showers and other gatherings, 3-6 months in advance is ideal.
For personal brand sessions, 4-8 weeks in advance is ideal to schedule our kick off strategy call, and coordinate studio space and source props.
However, if you have a specific date in mind, don't hesitate to reach out—I might have it available!
What is your cancellation/rescheduling policy?
In the event of cancellation on behalf of the client, I will work with you to reschedule the date of your session.
Note: The 50% booking deposit, due at the time of booking, is non-refundable.
You can be sure I will work with you from the start to identify a backup location or rain date in case of inclement weather.
Do I get access to the raw, unedited files?
I do not share the unculled, unedited files as is the industry standard.
Every package includes both my shooting, curating and editing expertise. I do not offer packages without editing at this time.
To ensure my style meets your needs, let's hop on a 15 minute call to discuss your vision.
I'm not photogenic and will need all the help posing. What's your approach?
First of all: I used to think I was not photogenic (who am I kidding, I still do some days!). I completely feel this.
Know that first and foremost: You are in a safe space, and are with your biggest hype person! Rather than poses, I offer prompts that consider movement, the fabric of what you may be wearing and lighting. If any prompt doesn't feel organic to you, we'll have a good laugh about it and move on!
Can the proposal photography coverage be done in under one hour?
Having captured many proposals over the years, I only offer coverage for one hour minimum for the following reasons:
1.) Reduced Pressure: Immediately following your proposal, your fiance may feel overwhelmed. More time allows for you both to feel more relaxed, which means more genuine shots without the pressure of a tight timeframe.
2.) Comprehensive Story Coverage: One hour of coverage allows for a comprehensive proposal story, and a diverse set of images in your final gallery.
3.) Unexpected Delays: Life, parking and traffic can happen. The hour does include a 'buffer' window for you both to be late due to an unforeseeable event.