Finding a photographer was one of the most important aspects about our wedding. I always heard "in the end of it all, all you have left is your photographs to re-live the moment and pass on to future generations" and this is certainly true. We didn't want the mass-production photographer that shoots wedding after wedding without really getting involved. After searching online and going to 2 bridal shows, I had narrowed it down to 10 photographers (that was a little overwhelming, I must admit), we were looking for quality, creativity, value, and 'that special something'. We almost signed up with another company but something didn't feel right, so I held on and attended a last bridal show at the Staz Center in Tampa, and there's where I found Ailyn and Doug. There was something so different about them! Ailyn is so sweet and a beautiful soul that can be your photographer and sometimes act as a wedding advisor offering the most honest yet warm opinions. After a couple emails, and a Starbucks meeting (where Ailyn came in armed with a beautiful welcome package that included a wedding-tips brochure she designed, a 'to-do' list, a pocket planner, all delicately put together in kraft paper folder tied with a green flower), we finally booked Ailyn! Another important aspect that made her stand out from the rest is that she is bilingual (English-Spanish) and since some members of our family feel more comfortable speaking Spanish, we knew she was 'the one'.
I could not say enough good things about our choice. Ailyn made the experience from start to finish easy and fun. She made both of us feel special and unique. Ailyn paid so much attention to detail, prepared for our day, and made sure she knew our story before the wedding, and that is priceless. I mean, who takes the time a couple of days before the wedding to scout for the exact places where the first look pictures will be taken? That is really going above and beyond.
The day of our wedding everyone felt so comfortable following her directions to pose for portraits, Ailyn and Dough were like part of the family. She captured our day so beautifully and we are beyond pleased with her professionalism. We are happy to say we have found our family photographer.
Ailyn: We truly feel so blessed and thankful to have found you. You captured our day with the most precious shots that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.
Ladies: If you are looking for someone special, that will listen and follow your visions, feel comfortable around, and have spectacular photographs of your special day, your search is over, Ailyn La Torre Photography is for you.