WELCOME TO PHOTO AND FILM BY ALAYNA
BASED IN NORTH CAROLINA, FOLLOWING YOU WHERE YOUR LOVE STORY TAKES YOU
I approach wedding days with a documentary mindset, focusing on the real, unscripted moments that make your story uniquely yours. The in between moments, the energy of the day, the reactions you didn’t even notice happening, those are the moments I value most. I want your gallery to feel honest and emotional, like stepping back into the feeling of the day rather than simply looking at photos from it.
At the same time, I believe your wedding deserves its editorial moments too. Alongside the candid storytelling, I’ll guide you into intentional, artful portraits that feel elevated and timeless, the kind of images that belong in both a family heirloom album and the pages of Vogue. My approach is a balance of effortless documentation and refined direction, creating photographs that feel natural while still looking iconic.
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hey there! I'm Alayna,
It's Nice to Meet You
I’m so happy you’re here! Since you’re already scrolling, I might as well introduce myself real quick :) I’m the girl behind the camera, a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Raleigh, NC, but always willing to travel wherever your story takes me.
If you’re a bride, I’ve been there before, and I know how hard it can be to find a photographer that feels like the right fit. And honestly, even if you’re not planning a wedding, the same thing applies. There are so many photographers out there, but my biggest goal is making sure you feel comfortable, confident, and fully yourself in front of the camera. I want your photos to feel natural and actually feel like you.
I love capturing the candid moments just as much as I love creating those more editorial, Vogue inspired shots too. My approach is laid back, intentional, and focused on documenting your people and your moments in a way that feels genuine. So if you think we’d be a good fit, go ahead and click that button below and let’s create photos you’ll love forever!
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professional antiquer, 76 years old on spotify wrapped, happiest in the mountains
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THE ARCHIVES
A CURATED SELECTION OF MY FAVORITE LOVE STORIES I've CAPTUREd
"I had the pleasure of working with Alayna for our engagement and wedding photos, and I truly cannot say enough good things about her; her talent, her work ethic, as a person: she’s incredible! I had a pretty quick turn around time for everything as when I first started speaking with her I had just gotten engagement and was planning a quick wedding, but she didn’t skip a beat and provided such detailed information as well as all the photos of my dreams for our wedding. Her work is PHENOMENAL! I tell everyone I can how great she is and I will use her in the future for any other life celebrations that I want captured. You will not regret selecting her as your photographer!"
- CHANDLER & KATIE
"Alayna is exactly what a wedding photographer should be—capable of capturing every important moment and powering through those family photos, but also the artist who turns the little moments of our day into art."
- BRADLEY & CLAIRE
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"Choosing Alayna as our wedding photographer was absolutely one of the best decisions I made for our big day! Her professionalism and communication were evident throughout the entire process. On top of that, she has an incredible amount of talent, passion, and artistic vision that are shown in her work. I would hire Alayna again and again, and I hope to use her for more sessions in the future!"
- NUTE & MEREDITH
