Getting Started Guide
Central Virginia Wedding & Family Photographers, capturing light filled, joyful genuine moments!
Hey Friends, We're Alex and Suzanne!
We love capturing bright, vibrant images that look just as the moment looked on your wedding day! We capture timeless images that feel like YOU through effortless posing and a fun, stress-free experience! Never been in front of a camera before? Don't worry about it! We'll coach you through everything! We love to work with couples who are hopelessly in LOVE, expert foodies, and who love an excuse to get dressed up for an evening -- but also equally love those days where they can cuddle up on the couch in pjs.
When you look back at your photos in 50 years, we want you to be able to remember every detail. We want your day to start replaying in your head -- down to every last custom ordered place mat and table center. But most importantly, we want you to remember the connection you felt. The connection between you and your spouse, but also the connection between you and your guests. We want you to remember grandma wiping tears at your ceremony, and your best friend barely getting through her maid of honor speech. We want you to remember how loved you felt that day, and how in love you still are 50 years from now. We want these photos to be passed down from generation to generation, for all family members to treasure.
They captured everything beautifully with a light and airy feel that we love. They were present when needed but also great at blending in to the background to allow for special/intimate moments, all without missing a shot. Their delivery time on seeing photos back is amazing! We had sneak peak photos the same night as our engagement shoot and the morning we woke up after our wedding. Picking favorites is near impossible.
Rave Reviews
An inside look at the a&s Experience!
emily & kyle
They are the kind of people you meet and feel you’ve known them for years.
Never before had I seen a husband and wife team. I knew instantly that is exactly what I wanted. From our first video call, to our engagement session, down to preparing for the big day. Alex and Suzanne were in it with you! Their willingness to travel anywhere you and your special day would be.
alexis & phillip
I look forward to the days we get to capture more of life’s big moments with them behind the lens.
Alex and Suzanne are the best in the area. These two go above and beyond for their clients. They did my wedding and when you hire them you get more than just photographers. You gain new friends. Alex helped me and the groomsmen with so much, and Suzanne helped my wife as well. On the day of your event they will capture all those great memories you want, and they will be like your day of coordinators! They are AWESOME!
Marcia & rj
Alex and Suzanne are the best in the area. These two go above and beyond for their clients!
package & Pricing overview
Wedding Collections include a full day of photo coverage, second shooter, and complimentary engagement session, additional hours and keepsake albums are also available! Key dates in the Fall and Spring fill up fast! Let's work together to plan your stress free wedding day
average investment $3750-$4500
1 hour portrait session, with 2 outfit options, in the location of your choosing. Mini sessions are available to local clients on a limited basis.
Portrait Sessions
Includes a full day of photo coverage (8 hrs), second photographer and complimentary engagement session, additional hours and keepsake albums are also available!
Wedding Day Coverage
15 minute sessions offered 2-3 times a year. Mini session dates chosen by photographer. Currently booking Fall minis.
mini sessions
Average investment $400
average investment $3750
Average investment $200
package collections
How do you determine your package price?
We get it -- there are so many vendors to choose from and budget is a BIG priority! It's important to find a photographer who’s style you love, who also has the expertise to capture the wedding of your dreams! That's why we're here!
Beyond the hours we are together on your wedding day, each package comes with unlimited support for timeline prep, a complimentary engagement session, plus 20+ hours of editing to create the images that you will cherish forever.
Being able to safely and efficiently capture this once in a lifetime day requires a few extra expenses. Keeping our couple’s images safe is a huge priority! We are always insured, and carry backups of all of our equipment, and raw image files. This includes 2 camera bodies and multiple lenses to setup the best shots. Investing in your wedding photography means investing in a lifetime of celebration.
Your memories are safe with us!
Maid of Honor Duties Checklist
checklist
Pale Blue Floral Summer Wedding at Waverly Estate
wedding blog
Summer Engagement Session in Downtown
engagement gallery
AN INSIDE LOOK at the WEDDING EXPERIENCE
the real moments. The moments in between all the chaos of your day. The kind of images that remind you of the joy you find in the simplest of memories together.
5 years of capturing...
What if it rains on my wedding day?
Can we bring our dog?
Rain on your wedding day is good luck, right?! If there is inclement weather in the forecast for your portrait session, we will simply schedule a new date or stay flexible about the start time! When it rains on a wedding day, we get creative! Some of our all-time favorite portraits came from a day where it POURED. We love finding creative ways to create beautiful portraits with limited sunlight -- and beautiful clear umbrellas!
PLEASE DO! We have 3 pups of our own and know how important they are to include in family photos! We just ask you bring an extra person to take care of doggy so you can have photos separate from your pet as well! We typically capture photos with pets during the last 15 min of your session.
What if you get sick and can't be there?
In the case of an emergency, such as a sudden illness, emergency, casualty, act of God or causes beyond our control, we will make every attempt to find a replacement photographer for you! This would be someone we trust to photograph the wedding for us, while we still edit all your photos ourselves! I just want to assure you, this HAS NEVER happened in 100+ weddings we have photographed, but wanted to share all of the “what if’s”!
ABSOLUTELY! We love when our clients share their photos! We just ask that you credit us as the photographers by linking back to our social media (@alexandsuzanne) and not add any filters or edits to them! You can even print your photos conveniently through your online gallery!
Can we share our photos?
Should we do a first look?
This is such a personal choice! From a photographer standpoint, we would always vote for first looks! Incorporating a first look into your wedding day will allow you to spend more alone time with your partner, diminish your nerves, and also gives you 40% more time for photos! The “First Look” moments are so intimate and a perfect time for you and your partner to feel totally yourself without the eyes of your ceremony crowd watching!
All portrait sessions -- including engagement sessions -- are typically delivered within 2 weeks! Wedding galleries are typically delivered within 90 days -- but don't worry, we make sure to send you a sneak peek of your BIG day!
What is your turn around time?
Sign me up! What's next?
I would love to find a time to connect via call or facetime and answer all of your questions. Once you've finalized your ideal package, we will work up a contract to review, submit your deposit, and your wedding date is officially secured. Onto the fun part... planning your engagement session!