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Hi! My name is Alex and I'm so happy to meet you! I'm a creative with a penchant for nostalgia and a old world, analog, and quirky aesthetic.

I'm an effusive and passionate photographer and I take my role as the storyteller of your wedding day very seriously. I see it as not only as my job to document those special moments you want to remember forever, but also to help my clients be present and in the moment, to help calm any nerves, and to generally help in any way I can; I've discovered through the years and dozens of weddings that the happier the couple is, the better the photos are, so it's all part of a wedding day's work!

I tend to take a more hands off approach during the ceremony and reception, with a little more direction during the formal portraits, but my goal is always to help my clients' personalities shine through rather than trying to manufacture an unnatural moment, which my clients usually appreciate!

But most of all, I just love weddings! I'm a hopeless romantic, and I love that every wedding, while sharing similarities in form, is unique to that couple, taking on elements of their personalities both individually and as a couple. Your wedding is a true reflection of who you are! I come to each wedding with this in mind, treating it with the same dedication and precision as my first, because it is my first time photographing THIS wedding.

I'm inspired by so many things, but it seems to all come back to the everyday magic of love. The look in his eyes as he sees his soon-to-be spouse walk down the aisle, the gentle touch of her hand on her new partner's shoulder as they start their first dance as a married couple. The exhuberance of the dancers celebrating with their loved ones. Laughing so hard you cry during your best friend's toast, only to have those tears turn to ones of joy and love as she tells you how much you mean to her. It's these moments that bring me back to weddings over and over again, and I hope I get the chance to document these moments at your wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Alexandra Friendly Photography

Emily
Emily Sent on 12/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal photos and phenomenal person!

BOOK ALEX RIGHT NOW! I can't say enough good things about her! Alex is not only an amazing photographer, she's an amazing person! She is the most hopeless romantic and she loves love so much that she completely dives into every shoot. She helped us every single step of the way from organizing portrait lists months before the wedding, to accommodating bizarre schedules for an engagement shoot, to taking stunning wedding photos (through tears!), to hand-delivering our finalized album. Her attention to detail is divine and her style is impeccable. Alex is patient and understanding and truly made us feel heard and appreciated. She worked with me and my husband for weeks after our wedding making the album absolutely perfect and truly cared about our input and worked to make our vision come true. If you want a phenomenal photos and an photographer who will become a friend, look no further!
Christopher
Christopher Sent on 09/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Could not be happier

Alex was/is/has been amazing through every step of our planning. From the incredible packages, to meeting us in our home to show us samples of her work and our engagement shoot, she has been an absolute blessing. I can not promote this woman enough. The work is incredible, and the personality matches.
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Faith Sent on 11/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Alexandra was amazing to work with. Planning with her was easy, and she was on-time and professional during the wedding itself. She was easy-going and responsive, and her positive attitude was wonderful!
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Melissa Sent on 08/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were so pleased to have met Alex and have her capture our wedding day. From the first time we met her - we knew she'd do an excellent job. She was so excited at our engagement photo shoot and her enthusiasm never waivered throughout the entire process. She's definitely skilled and incredibly dedicated. She was actually a week from her due date when our wedding happened and she was still all over the venue taking photos (knee pads and all). Our guests remarked how dedicated she was and she really is. I'm excited to see our photos but knowing Alex, they will be wonderful. It was a serious delight to work with her!
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Alyssa Sent on 01/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved working with Alex - she was completely amazing. First and foremost, she took the most beautiful photos of our wedding. Her candid portraits of guests were particularly stunning. Don't give her a long shot list, let her do her thing! Secondly, she was delightful to work with. She was easy going, extremely friendly, and yet managed to herd us all into the necessary pictures in a very timely manner. I couldn't recommend her more.
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Brian Sent on 09/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Alex had photographed the wedding of a good friend, and the photos looked great. She came personally recommended to us, and deserves the high praise. Alex is super easy to work with, very professional, prepared, etc. But what really matters? The photos, and they were beautiful! We couldn't be happier. The other compliment I would add is that Alex is very efficient at politely directing all the family to get the various portraits done. I really appreciated that that process went smoothly. Highly recommend. Our wedding was June 4, 2016.
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William Sent on 09/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Alexandra did an engagement shoot for my (then) fiance (now wife!) and I in the DC area at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Park which turned out to be just AMAZING!!! She even recommended this area based on what we told her we were looking for, which was a mix of nature and DC history - she was able to incorporate backdrops of the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, cherry blossoms and the Potomac River all in our 1 hr shoot!

We would not hesitate to use her again. She gave great direction, took magazine-worthy shots and even edited out the scaffolding that was all over the Washington Monument per our request. The shoot was April 2013 during the earthquake repairs but after her editing they came out PERFECT!!!

Personable, professional and incredible at what she does.. Thank you, Alexandra!!
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Tim Sent on 07/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Alex photographed our May DC nuptials and did an absolutely fantastic job! She went above and beyond her photographer duties helping us to stay to our schedule and not miss out on any of the special events of our wedding (grand entrance, bouquet toss, cake cutting, etc.). She played the perfect role of a “fly on the wall” photographer. She was never intrusive and aside from when she was helping us to stay on track, we barely noticed her taking pictures. We also used her photo booth service, which was amazing! Our guests loved it and all of the handmade props and the booth itself were adorable – a great addition to our reception. Overall, we would highly recommend Alex to capture your special day!
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Chris Sent on 06/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Alex is a great photographer. Our pictures came out wonderful. We opted for a second photographer for half the time (great to capture all aspects of the ceremony) and the photo booth which got a lot of fun pictures. Alex is experienced at weddings and spent a good bit of time fixing my hair and sash and anything else on my backside that I couldn't see going on. Prior to the wedding, she was a little scattered in emails, but was also managing another business which has since hired their own manager. I think that will solve the problem and it did not affect the photography on the wedding day at all. I really appreciate that she didn't force an album on me and included digital copies in her price. Well worth the price, I'm sure she will go up after another year or so in business. I feel like I got an excellent deal.
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User1180669 Sent on 05/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Alex is amazing! She has an eye for capturing beautiful photos and is extremely easy to work with. Alex is very thorough and was able to work through all our photos with our family and bridal party efficiently and with ease. So excited to see our pictures, Alex also took our engagement shots and we loved them!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Alexandra Friendly Photography frequently asked questions

Alexandra Friendly Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Alexandra Friendly Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Alexandra Friendly Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Vintage
Alexandra Friendly Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Alexandra Friendly Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Alexandra Friendly 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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