Alison Conklin Photography

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ctures (which included kids and older people) really well and efficiently and we were able to get the more posed shots that we wanted - and they all came out great. Geoff, her husband and co-photographer, was also excellent. The detail shots they took were great, and they honestly are so nice and kind and easy to work with. And honestly - the pictures came out SO GREAT. Like editorial level. I am so happy she was the first person I called, and so happy that she was available! Highly, highly recommend.

hotography and capturing priceless candid moments. I fully trusted her with these precious moments in my life and I am eternally grateful for my decision. Alison and Geoffrey were the perfect team! Together they captured every moment that my husband and I hoped they would and they made these two camera-shy people feel right at home (and look good in the process). They both have amazing "bed-side manner" and are so calm, sweet and thoughtful in all their decisions. It was so easy working with them while planning for the big day; they always got back to our emails promptly and answered any questions we had. They were such a joy to work and have be a part of our day, I hope I get to use them again in the future for any other important events we want to capture in our lives!

y process full of grace and ease. I have always been the type to get nervous in front of a camera, but Alison gives just enough direction to let you be your natural self so she can capture the light that we all carry naturally. Most of all, she encourages love in the photos, which is a great respite to all the logistics that are floating around your head during your wedding weekend. My time with her helped center me, refocus me on my husband and the commitment I was making, and it seemed to slow down time. I would say this is the greatest beauty of Alison's work - in a rushed day that can fly by like a whirlwind, her photography asks you to pause, make eye contact with those you love, take the whole experience in, and breathe. She is everything you would want on your wedding day -- an encouraging smile, a complementary support, and an artist who sees the beauty in the fullness of the scene. Never for one second did I wonder if she was missing a moment, as she literally clicks away for hours -- so much so that we asked everyone to put away their cameras and phones during the ceremony so they could be fully present with us. I can't tell you what a gift that is during your ceremony -- to have your loved ones fully "with" you (not distracted by technology) and trusting Alison to create her magic. So many people thanked me for requesting no other pictures but hers, as it freed them up to take it all in. She is patient (as I was definitely running behind on time), and creates beautiful work in minutes. Literally - she had a few highlight photos to me the next day. After our wedding, we did a second line parade down the street, while Alison walked backward down cobblestone, as did her husband Geoff carrying this enormous stadium light with him to light up the way - this is the kind of effort they go to for you. They let you feel cinematic in all the right ways, and they are champions of love. Look no further. You will not be disappointed.

hey made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and hardly knew they were there during our ceremony and reception. While we were away on our honeymoon, Alison kindly posted a few sneak peaks that were totally amazing and so fun to share with friends and family. However, the real magic happens when you get all of your photos back about a month later. They are all amazing! Alison and Geoff have such a great eye and their photos captured everything we could have wanted. We'll cherish them forever. Thank you!

uch an incredible couple. So sweet, friendly, FUN and simply easy-going! What a pleasure to work with the two of them. So accommodating, patient and helped to make the day so easy and enjoyable. They accommodated every request I had and made things happen the way we wanted them to. The pictures arrived a few weeks after the wedding! They also create a blog online and provide all the proofs online for you to download and share with friends and family. Now, the pictures. I can't stop looking through them! It is so hard to choose the ones to print and share. Having these incredible pictures to help bring us back to this most perfect day is amazing. Thank you Alison and Geoff for not only being available but most importantly creating these lasting memories for us. We are blown away by these pictures. Thank you!

ll they were featured in The Knot magazine's Fall/Winter 2016 edition), and for our wedding night. In person, Alison has a fun, informal style so our photos weren't forced or posed, and she caught our candid moments with each other and with our friends and family. In addition to being fun and easy to work with, she and Geoff both put in a lot of hard work that my wife and I greatly appreciated. On the day of our engagement photos, when we were already shooting just after sunrise, Alison had driven nearly an hour to get to us and arrived over an hour early! She wanted to make sure she didn't get caught in traffic and miss the time, and was ready right away. As a result, we had the perfect lighting with early morning sun and our pictures came out great. And on the night of the wedding, Geoff and Alison were constantly on the move getting great pictures of our guests enjoying themselves. We were pleasantly surprised on our honeymoon, less than a week after the wedding, that they had already uploaded all the pictures and they looked amazing! My wife and I are very happy with all of our photos, and are so glad to be able to re-live our special night with photos of so many joyful and loving moments with our friends and family. Thank you Alison and Geoff!

pleased with our wedding photos and honestly couldn't be happier that we chose to work with them!

icking through photos, and decided on Alison and Geoff after feeling as if they did they best job, bar none, at capturing genuine moments, joy, happiness, humor, sweetness -- everything that mattered to me. What I couldn't tell from their website, however, was how they produce such phenomenal photography largely as a result of being such phenomenal people themselves! I can't fully phrase just how at ease they made us feel, whether at our engagement session, getting prepped on the wedding day, before the wedding, and during the ceremony and reception. Our photos are remarkable as a result -- and the truth is, we were said when we had to say goodbye to them at the end of the night! If you look at Alison and Geoff's website, you can see that not only do they work with wedding couples, but many return to work with them when they have dogs, kids, for family photos, and more. That's because they are so talented, and so wonderful to be with. We are forever grateful that we were able to work with them on our wedding day, and look forward to creating many more memories together!

about a week ago and are blown-away at their magnificence. They captured every incredible moment of our special day. We were thrilled and blessed to work with them and would highly recommend them for any special occasion! We hope to work with them again in the future!

in minutes! During the wedding day, they were such a calm presence, and captured such perfect moments as the day unfolded. They are so observant and caught so many perfect details. One of my mom's friends asked her if we had hired wedding photographers at all, because they were so discreet and blended in with our guests! Best of all, the photos are absolutely incredible, and I will cherish them forever. They also sent my entire edited online album less than TWO weeks after the wedding- I couldn't believe how quickly they were able to turn them around! I am so happy and I highly recommend working with Alison!

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eoff were adventurous enough to join me and my husband (and our crazy international family) in Naples, Italy. From their first lunch with my Italian family, through our engagement photo session in historic Naples, and our family style rehearsal dinner, it was a dream come true. By the time the wedding day finally arrived, my husband and I truly felt as though Alison and Geoff were part of the family, and they made us feel so comfortable in those precious moments leading up to our ceremony. It was like having a best friend with you every step of the way, laughing with you, experiencing everything with you, and capturing the beautiful essence of every moment. The entire day was made so absolutely perfect because everyone knew that the memories Alison was capturing were sure to be breathtaking, especially knowing that without a doubt there wouldn't be one special moment missed! Every stolen kiss, lively laugh, and loving tear was captured beautifully, and they are truly the soul of each moment, memories immortalized, that will be cherished for the rest of our lives. We thank Alison infinitely for joining our lives and being an amazing person in our adventures, and we look forward to having her there for future special moments in our lives!

e nicest people to work with and really capture everything so amazing. I wouldn't look anywhere else!

t! But Alison and Geoff captured all the moments we missed and all the beautiful ones we wanted to re live! Trying to narrow down photos for an album is impossible because we got so many amazing shots! They were worth every penny and we can't wait to use them again in the future!

, Alison and Geoff were very laid back and put us at ease; it didn’t feel awkward like we were on a photoshoot. If Alison and Geoff can make us look beautiful and at ease, they can do it for anybody! We can’t wait to share our photos with family and friends!

d were wonderful people to spend a lot of the day with. Finally, my pictures arrived 1 month after the wedding (far quicker than I anticipated), and the pictures were more beautiful than I could have imagined. I can't recommend Alison Conklin enough.

esponsiveness, and overall excitement about being part of our day made working with them a no brainer. We had a blast shooting our engagement photos with Alison in Central Park - getting into row boats together would certainly help to break the ice, although there was really no ice to break as Alison was sweet as could be from the second we met her. Once we got to Anguilla, Alison and Geoff were so flexible and went with the flow, not adding a single ounce of stress to our wedding. They were there capturing all of the intimate moments from our day but not intrusive at all. All of my friends and family who were getting ready with me were in love with Alison (and the guys would say the same about Geoff who spent the morning of the wedding with them). They are two of the most hard working people I've met on a professional level, putting out work that I find more impressive than the "top" names in NYC photography, while also being two of the most genuine, kind, and fun people to work with. In looking at our photos, we were reminded of moments that would otherwise likely be forgotten, but capture the joy from our day in a way I didn't think was possible in a single photo. We couldn't be more thrilled with Alison & Geoff's work and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. There's no one else we would consider going to to capture the special moments in our life and look forward to working with them for a long time to come.

eye, the pictures look like works of art! Alison and Geoff made our day extra special! We absolutely love our wedding photos, and will enjoy looking at them for years to come!

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appen to be excellent photographers. They also create a fantastic high quality finished product, and were very responsive to all communications throughout planning. Worth every penny. Hire them.

ey capture all the real, precious moments on your special day. They made me and my husband feel comfortable taking photos which can somtimes be awkward. Alison has such a creative eye that made my photos look like they belonged in a magazine. I am so incredibly happy that I chose Alison Conklin Photograpgy.

pictures of everyone getting ready and preparing for the big day. The photos of the ceremony were stunning from all angles. They also took some amazing shots during sunset at the receptions getting some amazing angles and colors that looked beautiful. I rate them an 11 out of 10!

She truly captures magical light and beauty in her photos and I can not recommend her and her team enough. She is the sweetest person and just makes you so comfortable you forget she is taking your photos. My husband was very camera shy and she made him look like a natural. On the day of our wedding, her relaxed attitude helped calm my nerves and she got every shot I could have dreamed of. Her and her team are a very special find. Beautiful inside and out and create the most incredible photo moments I am going to be able to treasure forever. Alison thank you so much for everything you do! I would recommend Alison and her team to anyone that wants both beautiful imagery and an equally great experience working with her.

o get to know her, her to get to know us, & have a great time. We spent time at a farm near her in PA (Rodale Institute Farm) & it was incredible. We got an unbelievable number of images from the shoot, & got to play around & try so many things. Then came the wedding day! Our package also included her husband & co-shooter, Geoff. They work so well together - & you would barely notice they are there for all of the big moments - but they caught them all! While we did formal shots, my husband did some fishing, & the moment Alison captured ended up on the PhillyMag blog! Even the fish looked photo-ready! Also, there are photographers out there who may limit the number of photos you receive. For both our engagement & wedding photos we received more pictures than I could have ever imagined! It has been so hard choosing shots for save the dates & thank yous! The images that resulted from our big day take my breath away every time I look at them. If you want guaranteed amazing once-in-a-lifetime photography, Alison is your choice!

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PA for my wedding, so as you can imagine, I had a lot to organise from far away. From my first email correspondence with Geoff, to my first meeting with Alison only a few months before my wedding, they were an absolute dream to work with. Alison has such a calm and warm demeanour, and she put me at ease from the very beginning. On the day of our wedding, she made the process of taking photographs feel so effortless and natural, and our wedding party felt just as comfortable as we did. We couldn't wait to see our proofs, and Alison was quick to deliver. Words can't even describe how amazing the photographs were. My husband and I looked through them for ages, and still do! Alison really managed to capture the spirit of the day, which was so important to us as it was the first (and probably last) time all our friends and family from two different countries would be in one place. Every reunion, first meeting, laugh, tear, crazy dance move...she got it all. She really gave us the most incredible gift, and we will cherish the photographs forever.

the emotions jumping off each photo, and I didn't even know the people! I did my due diligence and met with several other photographers. But at the end of the day, I kept comparing them to Alison's work that I had seen. I knew I couldn't go with anyone else on my wedding day. My husband and I live in NJ but we decided to take a trip down to Philly to meet with Alison in person. In her laid-back and calm style, she walked us through the services she offers and confirmed our beliefs that she was the one for us. She traveled up to us to do our engagement photos the summer before our wedding. I had never been photographed before, so I felt a little awkward and nervous. But Alison was great, asking us questions to get to know us as individuals and as a couple. This helped us to feel at ease and look as natural as possible. On the wedding day, Alison and Geoff were an amazing team. They were there when we needed them without being distracted. They made sure to capture each photo we wanted but also went with the natural flow of the evening. All of the bridal party commented on how easy they were to work with. And I loved that Alison kept reminding the guys to take off their sunglasses-- a small detail I am so grateful for! The pictures turned out more beautifully than I could imagine! I would recommend Alison to any future brides. She's worth it.

ographed one of my friend's weddings because I felt so engaged in the pure emotion captured by her photos (even of complete strangers). A wedding day is a very special and very intimate experience, and I knew Alison's sensitivity and creativity would capture our love, happiness and those all-too-fleeting moments in a way that no one else could. With each picture of Alison's that my husband and I look at, we feel overcome by the emotion of that split-second - a stolen glance from my husband, my parents dancing together, our friends laughing, suspended mid-dance move. If a picture is worth a thousand words, Alison's photos are truly priceless.

details of the day. She had great ideas, and made us feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. The photos of our wedding are absolutely exquisite. We already had high hopes when we hired her, but she truly exceeded our expectations.

ost. They are fully invested and engaged in the dynamics of the day and beautifully capture them on camera. Everyone looks better through their lens - gorgeous, loving, happy and genuine. On an interpersonal level, Alison and Geoff are people you want on your wedding day. They are so easy to be around - friendly, funny but know when and how to blend in seamlessly so as not to divert attention. They were so discreet while we were getting ready, during our ceremony and reception but you'd never know it from their pictures. I can't recommend them highly enough!

t truly is such an experience to work with Geoff and Alison. From getting ready to the last kiss of the day Alison and Geoff were there to capture every special moment. I received my pictures back in such a timely manner and they came back beyond expectations. When Alison showed us our pictures I was left with tears in my eyes and butterflies in my stomach, my pictures were absolutely stunning and we were so excited to share them with our friends and family. I honestly can say I brag to everyone that I was lucky enough to get the best wedding photographer a bride could ask for Alison and Geoff truly do provide an amazing experience and these two certainly are masters of their craft with the talent and personality to match. You can not go wrong with ACP as no other photographer even compares to what you get with Alison!!!!

Having Alison do our wedding was probably the first decision I made during the planning process. We decided to choose a package that included engagement pictures. During the engagement session, Alison was so nice and down to earth. She made us feel very comfortable. She asked questions to get to know us, and also shared some of her own stories. The pictures she took on that day were beautiful. For the wedding day we had both Alison and Geoff. My husband loved Geoff. He was really funny and easy going during the "getting ready" part with the guys. After the wedding we had a short time to get pictures taken and Alison and Geoff were super efficient and professional. We got the USB of the pictures super quick and the website they give you to navigate online is also very easy to use. I've gotten so many complements on the pictures and have suggested her to every bride that asks!

was a friend we had always known. (I secretly daydreamed how she'd take pictures of our babies one day.) We were married in 2005. If you frequent Alison's blog (which I highly recommend), you will find the quality of her photographs are amazing. She works magic with light, composition, and emotion. I love her attention to detail. When looking through our wedding album, almost nine years later, it is the little details she documented that evoke memories of the smells, sounds, and taste of the day, bringing back to life so much of our wedding day. Two of my favorite wedding pictures are from our reception. In the first, my husband is telling a story while myself and another couple are listening intently. In the second, we are all laughing so hard we are close to tears. None of us can remember what was so funny, but every time I look at those images I feel the intimacy, friendship, and soul-splitting laughter. And we had no idea anyone was paying attention to us. My children were in a wedding two weeks ago of a very close friend. The photographer spent a long time photographing the bride and bridal party while they got ready, and I constantly compared her to Alison. She posed the bride, repeatedly, while staging the background. Her mantra was, "Breathe. Relax. Smile!" The emotion was lacking in the room because she was constantly in charge of the photos. This was not my experience with Alison. One of her great talents is just being there and capturing amazing photos as they happen. She captures the very essence of your wedding day without you realizing it is even happening. I would love to view life through Alison's eyes because I am quite certain she sees things in a way the rest of us miss. And watching her talent blossom over the past nine years makes me want to get married again just so she can photograph it! Of all the wedding decisions to make, Alison Conklin as your photographer is easy. She's simply the BEST! p.s. She did photograph our babies... in 2009, 2011, and sometime in 2014!

als for the day (including integrating our dog into it)! Alison had creative ideas about pictures to take that highlighted our venue and that fit our personalities. Alison and Geoff were great through all of the family photos, remaining patient with all of the personalities and keeping us all on track. They made us feel comfortable and special the entire day. The pictures are amazing. Alison and Geoff captured the day beautifully. Alison has a gift for catching the subtle smiles or glances and making them the most beautiful pictures ever.

ents on our wedding photos. since then she has become a friend and turned into our family photographer and shot some of our new milestones, my pregnancy and our little girl. she is the best and we would recommend her for your big day!!!!!!

ng photographers at my finger tips, but the Conklin's work stood out and spoke to me. They capture you being you! My most honest, candid, natural and emotional moments are featured in our wedding photographs. They also have an appreciation for editorial shots (style!) and capture those looks beautifully. They traveled to NYC for our engagement session, no questions asked- super easy and flexible - despite being out of state. They are both incredibly professional and most importantly, the kindest, sweetest, most genuine people. They are the ultimate husband and wife dream team that will be right alongside you through the joy of your day. I absolutely cherish our engagement and wedding photographs. They are everything to me. It was almost impossible to choose the shots that I wanted to frame..I am in love with every.single.shot. They are artwork. Our wedding photographs have been featured in Style Me Pretty, BRIDES, Things Remembered Catalog and many more blogs/social media accounts and it is all because of these two! We care for Alison and Geoff as family and recommend them to every newly engaged couple we meet!

gain! There were moments where you didn't even know your photo was being taken. We would definitely recommend Alison Conklin Photography hands down!

seamlessly together. They were everywhere snapping away, and yet, you hardly noticed. I saw a blog post of the pictures when they were ready and I was literally BLOWN AWAY. I was at this wedding, yet she somehow captured things I missed and made everything look even more breathtaking. Immediately, I decided to book her for family portraits and was excited to see her magic with my own family. We have family pics done yearly, and I will NEVER use anyone but Alison. Hers were by far the most amazing ones we have ever had done. I was so glad to meet her at this wedding, and happy to say we now use her yearly.

was going to deliver. I communicated with Geoff, Alison's husband, throughout the planning process and he always responded timely and answered any questions that I had. Alison met us in White Plains, NY on a cold December day for our engagement photos. She has such an ability to see the beauty in abstract places. I was so happy with the results of our engagement shoot that I asked Alison to make our guest book out of them. Alison and Geoff came to NY the night before my wedding so that they would not hit the dreaded Friday Long Island traffic and be late. Geoff went to my husband’s parent’s house and shot the boys getting ready, while Alison continued onto the venue to scout out the location and wait for my arrival. Taking photos the day of the wedding was a breeze! I feel like I rarely saw Alison and Geoff during the wedding, yet they captured every moment. We are beyond grateful to have had Alison and Geoff at our wedding. Now we have memories to last a life time!

could not be happier with my choice to ask Alison to photograph my wedding day.

ighting, candid approach and creating a timeless style. You quickly learn, Alison and Geoff are much more than photographers with their down to earth personalities, personal touches, hands on guidance and patience; i would go as far to say day-of therapists. Their calming presence, ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the lens is what allows those special moments to be captured forever with their beautiful touch. There aren't enough words to rave about Alison and Geoff, we love them and wish we had reasons to see them again! They are simply one of a kind, a power duo to say the least!

ommend her to all of my clients.

the Pennsylvania/Delaware areas, so apparently my wife and I were not the only ones who thought Alison and Geoff's pictures were amazing. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found them. We have no regrets and only memories to cherish now, forever, thanks to them.

ng!! Second, their talent is just unmatched. They have a remarkable ability to capture every emotion and every moment, and that made our decision so easy when choosing them for our wedding. The quality of their work is so far beyond anything we had seen, they are truly in a league of their own. Their photos speak for themselves. Each and every picture is so beautiful, and looks like it came out of a magazine spread. I can't even count how many people told me, "Your wedding pictures are the best I've ever seen!" We couldn't imagine the day without Alison and Geoff there!!!

s times that 2013 brought, Alison and Geoff were still there to support my husband and I to accomplish the most beautiful engagement and wedding shoot I could have ever asked for. They were recommended to us by a family friend. I just knew that they would be the perfect match for us because of their candid style and easy-going approach to what can be a very awkward thing. The pictures are truly unlike any others and I cant wait to see our wedding in SMP! I recommend them to all of my friends and I hope that you consider them as they are both as beautiful as the pictures they take!

I'm not particularly crazy about weddings in general, I had been following her work on her blog for years and I knew she was the perfect choice. Both my husband and I are incredibly happy with her pictures. Not only did Alison capture the atmosphere and the immense happiness we and our families felt that day but she and her husband Geoff also took the most amazing pictures of our guests, when they weren't paying attention to them. Our wedding day felt perfect to us and the pictures really reflect that. Alison simply has a way of putting a unique liveliness into her pictures. Actually, you should really check out her website and see for yourself, then you'll know what I'm talking about! On a more personal note, Alison and Geoff are both really sweet, easy going, professional and very discrete. I hardly noticed her being around, taking pictures while I was getting ready, nor later during the ceremony. Long story short, Alison is still my favorite photographer, even more so now, and I do absolutely recommend her.

date. I can tell you with 100-percent confidence that it was one of the best planning decisions we made! Here's why: Let me begin by saying that my husband and I are both pretty shy people. And personally, I've always felt very uncomfortable in front of the camera. Before meeting Alison, I even remember telling coworkers that I'd be happy if we had three or four nice shots from the wedding. However, after our first meeting with Alison, my husband and I both felt so at ease. Alison has such a warm, engaging and (best of all!) calming personality that you feel like she's someone you've known for years. She's exactly the type of person you want around on such an emotional, nerves-filled day! On the day of the wedding, Alison and her amazing husband Geoff were such a pleasure to work with and be around. I honestly feel like they were part of the celebration, experiencing and capturing all of the happy moments with us! I never once felt under the watchful eyes of the camera. (Which means not a single picture with forced, uncomfortable smiles!) After the wedding, multiple guests even commented on how lovely and unobtrusive they were. In fact, one of the things I like most about Alison's style of photography is that she doesn't shoot overly pose-y pictures and instead strives to capture very natural, candid moments. Because of this we have so, so many beautiful pictures (and not just of us—but of our family and friends and of all the little details that made that day so magical) that really recreate the pure joy and emotion of that day. One last thought: I have multiple friends who've waited months (some as long as year!) to get their pictures. Alison's turn-around time is truly remarkable. My husband and I were able to look at an online gallery of our shots just days after the wedding while on our honeymoon! I cannot thank Alison and Geoff enough for the wonderful shots—and the lasting memories—we have as a result of their hard work!

t pictures with her we knew we were so lucky! She is so easy going, fun, genuine, and most importantly...an incredible talent! Our wedding pictures are a a DREAM! This team expresses true artistry through the lens. They have an eye for the most stunning/unique images. Their ability to capture people and read emotion is inspiring! There is no doubt Alison would provide you the most wonderful epic shots from your special day. Even more so, you will be left feeling as though you have a wonderful friend by your side helping you create and capture your fairytale! Our appreciation for them grows each time we look at our pictures. Alison Conklin was hands down one of the best investments we made for that special day. We are forever grateful!

look at for years to come! Alison and Geoff are also just great people who genuinly love their job! I highly recommend them!

Alison's creative eye will take any simple scene and turn it into a MAGICAL- truer than life setting. Take the time to review her web site's blog and galleries and you will instantaneously feel that you were a guest at all of those weddings. Alison's great flexibility and calm manner will keep the bride and groom, bridal party, et al at such ease that the most natural, unposed and candid photos will be yielded. I continue to be amazed at how Alison and Geoff (who assisted her at my daughter's wedding) were able to be there at all the "right moments" while not getting in people's way or view. I recently attended a wedding where the photographer was constantly blocking people's views, practically tripping us on the dance floor, and often shining bright lights in our eyes. Alison's photography is IMPECCABLE, NATURAL,EXCITING, STIMULATING and just downright BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Any bride-to be- should consider booking Alison Conklin Photography as soon as you set a date. Utilize her packages fully and she will provide you with an exceptional and fun engagement picture session which will wet your appetite for what will be coming at your wedding. Your selection of her services as your wedding photographer will REAP you many rewards, as her memorable photos will immediately take you back to the feelings of wonder and excitement you had on your special day. I cannot thank Alison enough for providing my daughter and then fiancee with a fun filled and creative engagement photo session. The resulting photos are amazing and required great creative thought and inspiration. I quickly saw that Alison was able to see Dara and Sal's bright personalities and great love for each other. This carried through to their wedding day where the pictures just draw you in and allow you to feel their joy and love for one another. I am so grateful that she placed a large sample of their wedding day on her blog, a short time after the wedding. Now that we have the full set of pictures I am so amazed by all the wonderful aspects of the day that she was able to capture, many that I, as mother of the bride was too busy to observe, or recall due to many blurred memories of the day. People always say that the day will go so quickly. Thanks to Alison and her creative eye, I will have all the wonderful moments of my daughter's wedding to cherish and revisit forever. I also want to thank Alison and Geoff, for making us feel like VIPs. Their constant state of "calm" put us at such ease and enabled her to catch the bride and groom's and bridal party and guests "best moments" . You want to laugh along with them. While at the same time she captured Dara and Sal's great love for each other with some of the most romantic and touching pictures I have ever seen. These photos continue to bring tears to my eyes each time I look at them, now a few months later. I know that my family's relationship with Alison Conklin Photography will be ongoing for many other important events in our lives.

e rest of our lives. Not only do Alison and Geoff shoot absolutely breathtaking shots (they will make you look good no matter what!) but, they have a way of capturing every single detail and emotion of your big day without you even knowing they are there. They made the process for us so easy; returning emails right away, recommending fun locations/ ides for our pictures, and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Their pictures are truly something out of a fairy tale, but now it's your fairy tale. Alison Conklin Photography is the best of the best, look no further.

beyond other photographers. Her pictures display the most detailed parts of any special occasion. Her work not only captures people in the most flattering (yet natural) light but she is also able to portray personality. Not only will she go out of her way to make things go smoothly but anyone will automatically feel comfortable around her as she is very laid back and relaxed. You won't even realize what a genius she is at work until the pictures come back. She is one word: sublime.

e first vendor I not only booked, but also contacted after my engagement. My now husband laughed at me at the time, but I emailed Alison after being engaged for no more than six hours. Her work is perfection. Whether you look at her blog or her albums, you can see the passion and love that goes into her work. Everytime I look at the wedding photos, I am reminded of another emotion, memory or aspect of our wedding day. It seemed to go by in the blink of an eye, but the photos capture the moments that made the day so special. From the candid laughing shots to the first kiss, they all evoke different yet important memories of the day. The photos are elegant yet realistic. They not only capture a memory but also a feeling. One of my favorite things about Alison’s work is how nothing feels forced. Upon meeting her officially for the first time for the engagement shots, she immediately felt like an old friend. She took the time to ask questions about my husband and myself as she was taking our photos. You can tell the level of comfort by the lack of forced expression on our faces. Everything she does is amazing. I keep wondering how she is going to top some of her best work, but she does it again and again.

uthenticity and an artistic eye, and I emailed A&G, I'm only a little ashamed to admit, a few weeks before my husband even proposed! And because we were able to get in touch early, Alison's husband and second-shooter Geoff was even helpful enough to suggest some venues over email. (We live in Pittsburgh and got married in the Philly area, and were doing a lot of long-distance planning.) Totally above and beyond the call of duty, and a huge help. We met Alison and Geoff for the first time when they came all the way to Pittsburgh for our engagement pictures, and we had a wonderful afternoon. We wandered through two of our favorite neighborhoods here, and A&G were game for it all. It was a fantastic first opportunity to meet them--and it only solidified for us that we'd made the right choice. When it came to our wedding: I cannot say enough about how wonderful they were! Both Alison and Geoff covered the day from beginning to end, and took photos that moved me to tears when I saw them (and just days after our wedding, too--Alison was super professional and prompt with all things!). We had not a single issue, and in terms of service, could not have been more impressed with A&G's professionalism. (And, also--they're really, really fun.) There was a moment in our reception, right after the (great, but also) overwhelming cocktail hour, our first dances, and our dinner, when A&G came up to us and stole us away for some pictures right at sunset. This is one of my favorite memories from our entire wedding--a chance to breathe in some peaceful, quiet spring air with my new husband, just hanging out with our awesome wedding photographers. And the photos they got from this brief moment as the sun was setting are some of my favorite from the day. I would recommend Alison Conklin Photography to any couple looking for a photographer (not just wedding, either--I love her family portraits!). I think she's a mind-reader. Having been a fan of her blog for years, I swear that she has an uncanny ability to sense the style and personality of her brides and grooms and match her photos to their exuberance or their peacefulness, their wild wedding receptions or city-hall elopements. As a bride who cared more about selecting this particular vendor than nearly any other in the entire process, I could not have been more thrilled with every aspect of this relationship!

ns and connections between people. I am truly in awe of her gift. She also somehow manages to take the most perfect photographs without ever being in the way...our families (and our entire bridal party) absolutely loved her. Not only is Alison talented, but I guarantee that you will also want to become friends with her. She is one of the most perceptive, patient, cheerful, generous and kind people I have ever met...and she effortlessly puts everyone at ease around her. I honestly cannot understand why any bride would choose a different wedding photographer - the images she captures are worth their weight in gold (just take a look at her website!) and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. I am already excited to work her with again in the future when my husband and I have children!

eas. She blogged a few of our pictures within 1-2 weeks and I had all the photos within 3 weeks. Alison Conklin Photography is definitely worth every penny!!!

e never in the way, never tried to "pose" us or get us to take standard, cheezy shots... Everything was natural, easy and us. Since they were both there, they could be in two places at once and capture lots of great moments. Alison has an amazing gift for capturing not only the light at its most beautiful, but taking a picture that looks like you at your best, not some cookie cutter bride. We, and our families, will cherish these photos for years to come.

wedding day so beautifully. She is friendly, caring, and so fun to work with. Her talent and creativity are beyond incredible. She truly is the best in the business! -Gina Ali

We initially sought out Alison because we wanted photos that captured the best parts of the day, with lots of candid shots and vivid colors as opposed to what we felt were the same-old portraits. Alison certainly did take lots of standard portraits, which are really breathtaking with several shots taken in front of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. However, some of our favorites are the pictures she and Geoff took during toasts when we are laughing or tearing up, and during the hora (the traditional Jewish wedding dance) when our guests are clapping and laughing, my husband looks fearless, and I was screaming! The calming presence and unobtrusiveness that Alison and Geoff brought to our wedding was especially meaningful. We were also impressed when Alison ran with us to a nearby carousel to take a few last photos after the cold temperature and some drizzle forced our family into the venue, and those photos ended up being among our favorites. While Alison accompanied us on our carousel adventure, Geoff was able to take some beautiful shots of the venue that beautifully capture all the work we did in planning our wedding's "theme," from the flowers to the linens to the cake-topper to the photobooth props. I highly recommend Alison Conklin Photography!

our wedding night. From the moment we met them, we found them both to be inviting and friendly. They naturally clicked with our family and friends, making them a pleasure to work with. They photographed moments throughout our night that seemed as if they had known us our whole lives. Our wedding photos was the most important element of our wedding. We knew that no matter how much effort and money we invested into the many details, when your day is over, the photographs are all that will be left. Alison and Geoff gave us a gift that will last us a lifetime. We are forever grateful and look forward to working with them again soon!

d (and we didn't even have a date set yet!). Alison shot both our wedding and engagement session, and after seeing over 1500 pictures, I can honestly say there wasn't a single one we both did not LOVE. Choosing pictures for our actual wedding album was incredibly hard, as we literally could not pick! Her pictures speak for themselves. No two pictures are alike, and every photo is filled with sheer emotion and beauty. Not only does she shoot the MOST beautiful photos I have ever seen, but she and her husband, Geoff were a true pleasure to work with. They are both incredibly down to earth, personable, fun and sweet. Their communication was always prompt and they were always available to answer our calls, emails and questions. I would (and have) recommend Alison Conklin to ANY bride without hesitation. Having her shoot our wedding was the BEST decision we made throughout the planning of our wedding. It was truly the most amazing gift we could have given ourselves. We feel so lucky and blessed to have worked with Alison and Geoff, and are so grateful that we will have our beautiful photos to look back on for the years to come!

ed. Through our pictures we've been able to relive our wedding each day (not to mention watching our incredible wedding slideslow/blog while on our honeymoon)! Alison and Geoff are also so easy to be around. My husband even said he had fun taking engagement pictures (what guy says that!)! They were never invasive or directing us how to stand or what to do. We both truly felt like they were family and just part of our special day. I cannot recommend Alison highly enough!!!

on our special day. They are the very best at what they do!

ding plans and Alison was extremely accomodating through the entire process. We moved our wedding from Pennsylvania to Aspen, Colorado and Alison was on board with the whole process and couldn't have been more supportive. Our photos were stunning...more than I ever imagined! If you want a photographer to capture every moment and emotion of your wedding day, you must choose Alison. She is the absolute best!!

ients. Hiring Alison Conklin Photography was, by far, the best choice we made for our wedding day.

s from our wedding are candid and really show the love and happiness that we truly felt on that day. Besides taking fantastic pictures, she is the sweetest and nicest person to be around! She and her husband, Geoff, are the best to work with! I can't wait to have them photograph our next milestone!! (Just as a side note, my sister changed her wedding date and location just so she was able to book Alison!)

every photo that they took was stunning and each moment was expertly captured. Just glancing through their work anyone can see that they take amazing photos, but what really made my experience with them so wonderful was their personal approach to their work. They began the process by getting to know me personally, understanding my style and discovering what was important to me. A friendly set of questions began the process, which honestly felt like a best friend excitedly discussing the details of my wedding with me. They asked me things like who I was most looking forward to seeing at my wedding, who was going to be traveling far to be there, and so on. I didn't realize it then, but they were listening to my answers to make sure they got pictures of the things and people that would be most important to me. If they had just come out and asked me what do absolutely want pictures of, I would have panicked and listed everything I could think of. Truly, they are so good at what they do that they don't miss a big moment. But any photographer can capture the big moments, it's the little moments that set them apart. I could not believe it when I looked through my pictures and there was a beautiful photo of the moment my childhood friend and I first saw each other. She had come from miles away and there were tears in her eyes. The thing is, your wedding day goes so fast and so much is happening at once. There is no way I could have told them that moment was so important to me, but they knew, and they captured it. After going through my photos, I found so many more little important moments like that that they managed to preserve. The funny thing is, I never remembered them being there at the time. They are photographers and artists yes, but more than that they are extensions of the heart. They gave me beautiful images of everything my heart was feeling that day, and as I look back over those photos for years to come I can jump right back into those moments and feel them with just as much love as I did that day!

artistic eye. I first came across Alison's work about a year and a half before our wedding. I found myself looking at Alison's website often, touched by the emotions, colors, and unique images. When I called to look into booking her, I immediately knew she was the one for us! Her personality truly shines (even over the phone) and her sense of warmth and kindness makes you feel at ease. When meeting with us, she really took the time to get to know us as a couple, in addition to our wants and needs for the wedding. Our engagement photo session was a day we will never forget! Alison and Geoff kept us laughing and comfortable. Our pictures came out beautifully and it was a blast! When our wedding day arrived, Alison and Geoff were unbelievable! Our family and friends were blown away by their professionalism, wonderful personalities, and ability to capture everything. They didn't miss a beat! When going through our pictures after the wedding, we couldn't believe how every single special moment of the day was documented with such beauty. When you book Alison Conklin Photography, you are not only working with unforgettable people, you are investing in memories to last a lifetime. You can relax and have total faith that you will be 100% satisfied with the final product. When looking at her blog, it is evident that she truly cares about each and every wedding she photographs. The images are breathtaking! There is not a day that goes by that I do not look at our framed wedding photographs around our home and relive the emotions of the day all over again. Thanks again, Alison and Geoff!!!

y wedding and without explaining anything to her, all of my pictures reflected that and the style I was looking for. There were pictures that I didn't even know she took that were gorgeous, and I do love the not planned and posed pictures! I constantly recomend Alison to everyone I come in contact with that needs a photographer. I can only say great things about her and know her career will be nothing but successful. Alison is very fun to work with, understanding to your needs, and always gives that special touch to each one of your pictures! You will definately be more than happy with them, just like I was!

had done a shoot with Alison previously and absolutely loved her style. I felt completely comfortable and natural while she was snapping away, and couldn't believe how beautiful the pictures turned out. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting Alison, you will notice right away just how kind, relaxed and funny she is- so not only will your pictures be stunning, but you can also feel confident your family and guests will all feel relaxed and happy when she's photographing them. Her photos are timeless and heartwarming- she's able to capture the emotion and warmth of the day with grace and style. We love our wedding photos so much and consider them heirlooms for our future children and grandchildren. They are classic, classy, and full of love. We've even given family members large framed prints of themselves that Alison had taken at our wedding, she really was able to notice small moments that made sweet shots. I also want to point out that she's able to get her shots up onto her blog or into your hands extremely fast- seriously, faster than you can believe. I didn't realize how rare this is until a few of my friends got married- some people wait for months! Our complete slideshow was up on her site TWO days later, amazing, no?! I loved putting together albums for myself, my mom and mother-in-law... the photos just flow so seamlessly through the day, and bring me back to the moments I always want to remember. I will always appreciate the amazing gift it is to have these photos, and I know every one of Alison's brides feel exactly the same way.