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About

The images I create reflect the love, connection and transformation that relationships bring into our lives.

My partner and I live in a giant live/work loft with our young son. Every day with him brings us a different insight, a joy, a heartfelt moment, a celebration.

When my cameras are not in my hands, I often experimenting with a whimsical knitting project or cooking a new dish, eating or daydreaming about the next travel adventure.

I also dream about stories.

I first explored imagery through film. It wasn't long before I was drawn to the art of photography and personal storytelling. It was then that I was captivated by stills and the hands on process of creating images on paper.

Several years ago, my family came across an old camera that was stored in a trunk for more than 70 years. The camera contained a plate of film, untouched. When developed, we found an family portrait at a First Communion taken before they emigrated to the US from Sicily! Discovering this plate of film was otherworldly, a quiet memory that went back generations.

This fragile and surviving image is an affirmation to how powerful our stories are.

Ready to get in touch? I'd love to hear your love story! You can reach me via email at: allana@arsmagnastudio.com

You can also find me on instagram here: @ars_magna and here: @modernglamour.co

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ars Magna Studio

Christina
Christina Sent on 03/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Vision!

We are SO glad we budgeted for Allana's services! She was so professional during our wedding and really captured the vibe we were going for. She made our DIY backyard wedding look like a fairytale! She was so attentive and accommodating to our wishes and offered advice leading up to, on the day of, and even after the wedding. Our photos are so perfect, we definitely could not have asked for a better vision' she and her assistant captured every emotion perfectly! Only thing I wish I could have seen were the raw photos as well and I know we missed photos at sunset, but that is on us for for not making that a priority. She and her assistant were absolutely fantastic though. Everyone raved about her during and after the wedding for their professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm and we could not have been happier! Definitely book Allana if is in your budget. She is well worth it!
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Cassie Sent on 09/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Allana was such a pleasure to work with! She is so talented and captures beautiful, artistic-looking, genuine moments. We worked with her for our engagement shoot and our 9/16/17 wedding and I can't wait for another opportunity to do so! She's so relaxed and enjoyable to be around, it feels like working with an old friend. We are so thrilled with our photos and feel like they perfectly capture the feeling of our wedding day!
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Shannon Sent on 10/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
From the moment we met Allana we knew that she was the perfect person to capture our wedding day exactly as we envisioned. She was fun to work with, a great listener, and a true artist. As a couple getting married in another state Allana was flexible enough to meet us around our travel schedule. The day of she and Meg were already there when we arrived, had scouted out the venue and were ready for our first look. They both put everyone at ease, despite a large family that had difficulty following directions. Our pictures arrived within 3 weeks after the wedding and they were more amazing than words can describe. We have received many compliments from other photographer friends to family who wish their wedding photos mirrored ours. Allana and Meg were able to share the story of our day through tremendous artistry and talent.
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Alicia Sent on 09/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
When we first began looking for a photographer we were quickly overwhelmed. Trying to sort through all the photo samples and choose someone whose style spoke to us seemed impossible. Then we found Ars Magna and understood the difference between passable and extraordinary. Allana is very talented and her photos speak for themselves. Not only did we melt and soar when we looked at our photos, but we also truly enjoyed having her with us on our special day. She is personable and easy to work with from start to finish. Early on, she set up a meeting to get to know us, understand our story, and get a feeling for our personalities and priorities for the wedding day. We felt that she really "got" us and it showed in our pictures. We also wanted someone who was really good with capturing light in the right way since our ceremony and reception were both outdoors near the ocean. Allana has a gift for that and our photos are vivid and clear and completely capture the feeling of day and the setting. We will treasure them forever.
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User1999906 Sent on 01/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We were looking not just for a phenomenal wedding photographer, but someone who could be our "instafriend" - quickly and seemlessly integrate into our close circle of friends as they would be accompanying us to Jamaica for our destination wedding. From our first phone call with Allana, we knew she was the one. She was laid back and easy to talk to, excited about our ideas and enthusiastic to jump right in. Allana was easy to reach both by phone and e-mail and always replied to my myriad questions promptly.

Our first in person meeting with Allana was our engagement shoot at a local park. She was great about giving some prompts and cues without directing every little moment. True to her word, Allana was, in fact, our instafriend and made it easy to laugh, relax and enjoy the moment. Also, despite the oppressive heat and humidity prior to a killer summer night storm, Allana made us look amazing.

Our journey then took us to Ocho Rios, Jamaica for our destination wedding. We brought a group of 25 of our family and friends with us to celebrate. We hoped that Allana would easily become a part of this odd mix of our important people and we were not disappointed! We had group dinners nearly every night which she happily joined. During the day she was always around and a camera was never far away either. All this without ever making us feel like she was paparazzi. She shot every bit she promised and more. It goes without saying that the actual wedding images were incredible as well. She was a quiet professional throughout the ceremony and reception. She got every shot we wanted and we hardly knew she was there. Our images are artistic and beautiful, without being so overdone that you lose the feeling behind it.

We would, without question, recommend Allana. No detail is lost with her and she is so easy to work with. Even while filling the instafriend role, she is a consummate professional. Allana is the whole package and we can't wait to work with her again.
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Heather Sent on 01/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Perfection with a heart.

Allana is the consummate professional and brought our wedding to life in the way I had only hoped we would remember it. Love and family shone through - which was just what we were looking for. Documenting happiness is what she does - and she does it so well.

If she is available for your wedding day - book with her immediately.

If she is not available for your wedding day, look into a boudoir photo shoot - also highly recommended, equally amazed and thrilled with the images.
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Liz Sent on 01/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Allana was fabulous. From the initial meeting to go over names of family and friends, to the day of the wedding, to the quality of the work and the prints and the album, everything was excellent. She's efficient, professional, relaxed, fun, and easy-going, and she was also flexible with her cost structuring. We'd highly recommend her.
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Kendra Sent on 12/31/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Allana is a fantastic photographer. Not only did she do a wonderful job of documenting our special day but she was incredibly fun to be around! She made the whole process very comfortable, smooth and listened to all of our requests. We will absolutely recommend her to our friends!!!
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Karen Sent on 12/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
What more is there to say? Allana is talented and easy to work with. We loved her and love her work. Can't wait to see the rest of our photos!
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Kimberly Sent on 01/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I wish I could give allana ten stars we loved her kind amd warm presence we felt we got all of our shots without missing the wedding. She is professional with an artists eye. Her portfolio speaks a million but then you meet her and love her even more.
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Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Moonlight Events and Design Moonlight Events and Design Wedding Planners

We were happy to work with the photographers at Magna Studios on a large scale wedding in Beverly this year. They were very approachable and easy to work with while we managed the event. They really worked as a team with us and the other vendors. We hope to work together again and we loved all the photographs too!

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Alana is a wonderful photographer. Her portfolio clearly shows her talent but it is her sense of style that sets her apart.

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Ars Magna Studio frequently asked questions

Ars Magna Studio includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Ars Magna Studio includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Ars Magna Studio offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
Ars Magna Studio offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Ars Magna Studio offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ars Magna Studio is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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