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A professional wedding photographer in Waxhaw, North Carolina, Alayna Waggoner Photography specializes in elegant, unique and affordable wedding photography. Established in 2014 by freelance photographer Alayna Waggoner, the company focuses on the emotions and storytelling aspect of wedding photography. Understanding that every wedding is as unique as its couple, Alayna Waggoner Photography strives to capture the personality of each couple in every image!

Services Offered
Alayna Waggoner Photography offers couples four wedding photography packages to choose from. Each include, but are not limited to, the following services:

  • Consultation
  • Liability insurance
  • Two to eight hours of coverage
  • Additional hours
  • Second shooter
  • High-res images
  • Custom graphics
  • Photo editing


Other Services
Alayna Waggoner Photography also offers various wedding-related products and photo sessions. In addition to wedding albums, canvases and portraits, options include the following:

  • Save the dates
  • Thank you cards
  • Engagement shoots
  • Boudoir shoots
  • Trash the dress shoots
  • Digital files
  • Flush mounts
  • Matte prints
  • Proofs
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Alayna Waggoner Photography

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Reviewers rave that Alayna is an exceptionally talented, creative, and personable wedding photographer who goes above and beyond to capture emotions and details. She’s responsive, organized, great with people (and kids), delivers quick turnarounds, and offers excellent value. Highly recommended.

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Reviewers rave that Alayna is an exceptionally talented, creative, and personable wedding photographer who goes above and beyond to capture emotions and details. She’s responsive, organized, great with people (and kids), delivers quick turnarounds, and offers excellent value. Highly recommended.

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Sarah Sent on 05/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Extraordinary Photographer. Impeccable experience!!

There are not enough words to truly capture how incredible Alayna was as our wedding photographer. The day we hired her, I literally cried tears of joy because I knew we had found someone truly special — and she exceeded every expectation we could have imagined. From the very beginning, Alayna poured her heart, creativity, and passion into every moment of our day. She didn’t just take photos; she captured emotions, memories, and moments we will treasure forever. Her eye for detail is absolutely unmatched, and her dedication to getting the perfect shot is beyond impressive. At one point, she literally positioned herself in a creek just to achieve the most immaculate photo imaginable — that level of commitment says everything about who she is and how deeply she cares about her work and her couples. Not only is her talent extraordinary, but she also made us feel comfortable, confident, and completely present throughout the entire day. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving every beautiful emotion all over again. If you are searching for a photographer who will go above and beyond, treat your wedding like it matters just as much to her as it does to you, and deliver breathtaking memories you’ll cherish forever — Alayna is the one! We are endlessly grateful for her and could never recommend her enough.
Christa
Christa Sent on 05/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Better than expected! So happy I chose Alayna!

After scouring the internet for a photographer, Alayna’s photos stood out well above the rest. After speaking with her we decided that this was an important investment in our elopement.

It was raining up until literally 5 minutes before our outdoor ceremony. I was worried but everything worked out awesome!

Alayna went above and beyond to capture some amazing photos of us and she paid attention to little details we would have overlooked and then been disappointed about later.

I had a few ideas in mind but her ideas were so much better and her talent truly shows that she loves what she does. I’m so glad that we chose her for our photos. They are truly beautiful and amazing.

Everyone raves about the pics and I could not be more grateful for her going the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect.

She even took us to a field as a last minute decision and wow, this was something I never expected or even thought of.

If you want someone who is punctual, friendly, attentive to detail, and creative, this is your girl!

We cannot thank you enough for your time and dedication to our once in a lifetime day.
Chris
Chris Sent on 05/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute professional and a gem to work with

Alayna, was responsive, intuitive, listened, and pulled it all together. Working with her was fun and comfortable. She had a way of engaging with us, so it didnt feel long, drawn out, and awkward. We had fun, and really captured the moment. We loved working with her.
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Nicole Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our favorite photographer!

Alayna is by far the best photographer I have ever worked with. She is easy to get along with, prompt in her replies and turnaround for getting your photos, and overall just a joy to have had for our special day. Her prices are incredibly reasonable given the quality of her work. We had a DIY style wedding but she was so worth investing in for the photos we will get to treasure for a lifetime! Thank you for everything, Alayna, and we know your talent will go far in helping others capture their most important life events. We can’t wait to work with her again come maternity/babies era!
AnnaElyse
Annaelyse Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional photos with your budget in mind!

We hired Alayna for our wedding photography. She was easy to work with, catered to specific looks we wanted, and wrangled lots of personalities with professionalism and ease. Would definitely hire her again!
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Makenzie Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic for family & weddings!

We hired Alayna for an intimate family wedding. It was a second marriage for both the bride and groom and Alayna did an amazing job navigating the day with kindness and humor. She got so many amazing shots of the couple, our families, and the venue. We live out of state and are so grateful to have found her, we loved working with her!
Kasey
Kasey Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a better photographer!

Alayna was so incredible throughout this entire process. She was very responsive when messaging. The initial meeting was painless and contract review was very easy to understand. We definitely asked a lot of questions and she was able to answer every single one. On the day of the wedding, she showed up before the set time and was ready to go as soon as we were. She directed the shots in a very fun way and nothing felt forced; it was a genuinely great experience. We also had the pleasure of working with her second shooter, Craig, who was amazing behind the scenes. The two of them worked together flawlessly and it shows in the final result. The sunset was the main character of the night for sure, and she made it pop. The photos speak for themselves!
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Bryan Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A pleasure to work with and fantastic results quickly.

She knows her craft, amazing with kids, captured so may wonderful images that still make ourselves and family laugh & smile when we review them. A pleasure to have her at our event.
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Bethany Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Photographer!!!

Alayna is the absolute best wedding photographer; she is complete perfection! I cannot say enough positive things about her. Alayna is professional, talented and produces the most incredible pictures you could ever dream of. She was my favorite person to work with and I am thrilled to have found her. I would highly recommend her for all of your photography needs. She also goes above and beyond and makes sure your day runs smoothly. She easily captures pictures without it feeling overwhelming or stressful. Her turnaround time is very quick as well, which is amazing when you can’t wait to see your photos!! She deserves ten stars!!
J
Jeri Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So helpful!

She was fantastic and efficient when taking photos. I didn't have to worry about a thing. The gallery she made from them was lovely too.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
S.Summerell photography S.Summerell photography Wedding Photographers

Amazing teacher, she has helped me grow my photography and in turn has become a great friend. Her work is phenomenal and I strive to reach her level of excellence.

Raise The Roof Myrtle Beach Raise The Roof Myrtle Beach Wedding DJs

WOW! Great work and GREAT TO WORK WITH - Professional, fun and just an awesome photography service!

ATG Entertainment ATG Entertainment Wedding DJs

Alayna is very personable and professional, we've always had such a great experience working with her! She has a knack for capturing the pure magic of a moment. Beautiful work!

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Alayna Waggoner Photography frequently asked questions

Alayna Waggoner Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Alayna Waggoner Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Alayna Waggoner Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
Alayna Waggoner Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Alayna Waggoner Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Alayna Waggoner Photography 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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