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erin & asad –
“The experience of getting to work with Vanessa as our elopement photographer was truly outstanding from the beginning to the end! As soon as we saw her portfolio online we immediately knew we wanted her to photograph our elopement. Even though our elopement was only three months away she was so professional and willing to accommodate us even on such short notice. We were having a difficult time deciding on locations for our photographs and Vanessa worked with us to make sure we were completely happy with where we were going and that she had all the little details that would be important to us on our day. She was so sweet and easy to work with and kept us smiling during the entire shoot. The finished album was beyond everything we could have hoped for! Her work is absolutely breathtaking and so special, and we were stunned by just how much effort and thought she put into every single photo. Words do not come close in describing just how gorgeous the entire album is. Highly, HIGHLY recommend! She is the very best.”
maddie & charlie –
“My husband and I were lucky enough to work with Vanessa and Chris twice: for an engagement session in April 2019 as well as on our wedding day in September 2019. I found Vanessa via Instagram and was blown away by her work and felt so lucky that she and Chris were available to work with us. The email communication and planning throughout both events was seamless, reliable, easy, and lovely. They manage to be both extremely friendly and professional. Now as for the photos, we (and our friends and family) could not be happier with the results. Their timeless style is so romantic and really captures the emotions and we just feel so grateful to have these photographs to look back on whenever we want to reminisce on the day. On top of all this, Vanessa's photo ordering and printing process is so easy and quick AND she sent us the loveliest gift box full of beautiful post card versions of some of our favorite shots from the wedding. Lastly, I have to mention that Vanessa also gave me some flawless wedding day makeup & product advice when my makeup artist had to cancel last minute and I was left to my own devices for the big day. I cannot recommend this dream team enough!!!”
sarah & wesley —
“I hired Vanessa and her husband Chris to photograph my destination wedding to New Orleans after being connected with her by another photographer. Upon looking at her gallery, and speaking with her, I immediately fell in love with the idea of her shooting my wedding! Her photos are stunning and artistic, and fell right in line with me and my husband's style and personality. Vanessa made the entire booking process comfortable and easy. We met up with them for coffee before our agreement, and Vanessa and Chris were so nice and so cool! They are super professional and very down to earth. Vanessa and Chris were super happy to be coming to New Orleans from Atlanta with us and our family, and they fit right in with everyone! All our guests and family talked about how awesome they were, and how hard they worked to get all the perfect shots. They are such a great team, and had a solid plan coming into our wedding ceremony and reception. You could tell they were very prepared and they made sure to get all the shots we wanted. I felt super comfortable trusting them with shooting all the important moments, and I felt like I didn't have to worry about anything. I was so excited to get our photos back from Vanessa, and they are everything I was hoping for and more! So beautiful, and so much time and effort went into editing them perfectly. Vanessa and Chris are polite, easy going, and professional. If you are looking for a great wedding photographer, look no further. You will not be disappointed!”
gabi & shane –
“We hired Vanessa to photograph our April 2021 elopement and I could not be happier. We found Vanessa through a google search and instantly both fell in love with her work. We were blow away by the uniqueness of Vanessa's work and her obvious skill in the art of photography. The bonus was when we started communicating with Vanessa because Vanessa is so easy to talk to, remembers every detail, is extremely sweet, and incredibly professional. On the day of our elopement it felt so natural to have Vanessa at our weeding, it was really like we had an old friend photographing the day (this was incredibly important to us since our we had an elopement with less than 20 people total). Once we saw our wedding photos, we were overcome with emotion at how perfectly Vanessa captured our special day. Even though we were married in a park in Boston, the photographs look like we are in the middle of the PNW. We have gotten countless compliments on how incredibly breathtaking and unique our wedding photos turned out from friends, family members, acquaintances, co-workers, even people that we don't regularly talk to who we still have as friends on social media. It's true we have beautiful, timeless, and unique pieces of art to remember our wedding. The last thing I wanted was to have generic basic wedding photographs and hiring Vanessa ensured that our wedding photos were anything but generic and basic, instead our photos are stunning, unique yet timeless, fun and playful yet slightly gothic, and most importantly pieces of art that I can't wait to have hanging in my house forever. Honestly, Vanessa captured so many precious moments and details of the day , some of which we had missed on the day of the elopement. She got so many different angles during the ceremony, all of which evoke all of the emotions of the day. She even perfectly captures our zoom call (for all the friends and family we didn't have in person due to covid) and our furry friends! Words can't even begin to describe how happy I am that my husband and I hired Vanessa to capture our elopement, and I can not say enough good things about Vanessa and her work. All I can say, is if you are looking for timeless, non-traditional elopement photographs hire Vanessa Alves Photography.”
zoya & jordan —
“Vanessa and her husband Chris were probably one of my favorite things about my wedding. First of all, let's talk about the finished product - my pictures were beyond beautiful - I could not have imagined more perfect pictures. She is extremely talented and there is no doubt about that. Second of all, at the wedding Vanessa was amazing she knew when I needed a break and was just always there to help me (more than my bridesmaids haha) She helped me write a schedule for photos, first look, wedding party, family, etc - she was so good at handling that stressful situation and then the end product really blew us away. Vanessa and her husband made our wedding day more magical and pleasant than we could have imagined but also gave us photos that we will cherish and remember for the rest of our lives. Seriously, hiring Vanessa and her skills, kind personality, and all around good aura was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding.”
melissa & marc —
“Vanessa and her husband Chris are super awesome people! Not only are they awesome people, they are awesome photographers. I found Vanessa after a google search for a specific style and Vanessa responded right away. She was extremely responsive and always helpful and flexible. We did both our engagement photos and wedding photos with Vanessa and Chris, they are able to see and capture moments and expressions in the most beautiful way. I am so glad we found Vanessa and Chris and recommend them to anyone who wants an awesome and talented photography.”
amanda & kevin –
“I absolutely cannot imagine my wedding day without Vanessa and Chris. To say that the photos we received rendered us speechless would be an understatement. As soon as my husband proposed to me, I immediately started thinking about the type of photos I’d want captured on my wedding day. In a world where there are so many options, I felt a bit overwhelmed. I took to Instagram and started searching for different variations of New England Wedding Photography. I knew I didn’t want anything trendy, but instead a timeless, romantic, vintage style. As soon as I stumbled upon Vanessa’s page I knew I’d found the photographer for our wedding. I sent out an inquiry and Vanessa got back to me in a very timely manner. The more we chatted, the more excited I became for her and Chris to capture our wedding. Not only were they both highly professional, but they were both wonderfully quirky, humorous, and easy to talk to. Kevin and I are both relatively awkward people, and went into our consultation wondering how photographers could ever portray us in a way where we look, you know, a bit more polished than your ‘everyday normal human being’. Neither of us enjoy being in front of the camera, and are definitely prone to making odd faces. Vanessa convinced us that they completely understood our struggles and would capture us on our wedding day in a way that would be flattering, but would still capture our individuality. They did not disappoint! On our wedding day it didn’t feel like we were being followed or posed by photographers – instead it felt like we were hanging with our friends who just happened to be holding cameras and suggesting we slightly change our posture. Our wedding guests all marveled not only over how cool Vanessa and Chris were, but also how polite and professional they were. They made everyone they took photos of feel just as important as Kevin and I (which is a skill not every photographer has). Throughout the night Vanessa and Chris checked in with Kevin and I, making sure that we were getting photos with the people we wanted, but also just to make sure that we were doing okay. Their thoughtfulness was absolutely heartwarming, and cemented the fact that we made the right choice in choosing them to capture our wedding.
Fast forward to after the wedding. I was completely on edge waiting for our sneak peek to come through – I’d convinced myself there was no way our photos would turn out as amazing as the others on Vanessa’s instagram. Lies. Kevin and I were in absolute awe when we opened the gallery. It was absolutely magical—never in our wildest dreams could we have imagined our wedding day being documented so beautifully. The moments they captured are truly authentic and embody the spirit of our wedding day perfectly. We absolutely cannot imagine ever having photographs taken with any other people after our amazing experience with Vanessa and Chris. We seriously hope to book with them again in the future!”
bri & todd —
“Vanessa did a great job with our wedding photos. She was very professional and arrived on time. She made sure we got all the shots we wanted and paid attention to the details that we weren’t even thinking about. I could not recommend her enough. She even sent a care package after the wedding with printed photos, polaroids and even a treat for our dog.”
kat & chris –
“After cancelling our wedding due to COVID and deciding to elope instead, Vanessa was so flexible about our contract, letting us split between shooting our elopement and then a larger celebration some time down the road. She and her husband Chris are true professionals - they masked up, came to our (outdoor) site early, and made us feel so comfortable as they directed us through some poses. Cancelling our wedding was tough, so it meant the world to be able have beautiful photos of our elopement. Wedding photography can feel very generic, but Vanessa's style and editing makes every photo feel like a keepsake. On top of it all, she's so sweet and easy to work with. I can't recommend her enough!”
jess & jeff –
“Vanessa and her husband were the absolute best! They are not only incredibly talented photographers, they are truly a pleasure to be around and helped put us at ease in front of the camera. Vanessa captured our day in such a beautiful and artistic way. I could not recommend them more!”
lauren & david –
“Vanessa and Chris are true artists, and captured our wedding day perfectly. They are kind, thoughtful, and professional, and were lovely to work with throughout the entire process. We could not have been happier with the photographs. The photos have a magical, moody quality that elevates them beyond mere documentation to real art. We will treasure them forever. Highly recommend.”
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