5 out of 5 stars and 27 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
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(27)Minnesota based. Available for travel worldwide.
About this vendor
Alison Lea Photography is a wedding photography company based in Woodbury, MN. Alison has spent over 20 years documenting events and fine-tuning photography as an art form. Whether it is a wedding, engagement session, family portrait, or corporate event, Ali's photography is sure to capture the essence of who you are and the relationships that matter most to you.
Since 2006, Ali has traveled to special days across Minnesota, the USA, and the world, capturing precious memories and candid moments. Before you tie the knot, she will consult with you to go over your wedding checklist and discuss your preferences for your wedding photography. Alison Lea Photography offers customizable packages that can be tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're looking for an intimate engagement session, a second shooter, or digital negatives, this skilled photographer can make it happen. You will receive your beautiful images in high-definition in a digital gallery soon after your celebration.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Ali and her 2nd shooter Tasha worked together wonderfully, and that plus them being organized helped to make the time taking the wedding photos much shorter, which was a big deal s...
ince it was hot outside! The photos Ali took are amazing and really capture the day! We've used Ali before and we came back to her for our son's wedding photos because we trust her to capture the day well. I'd recommend her to anyone.
To describe Ali as an accomplished photographer is an understatement—she is an artist. She didn't just photograph our wedding; she captured how it felt. Looking through our photos ...
brings us right back to the joy, love, and emotion of the day.
What makes Ali truly exceptional is her ability to connect with people. She takes the time to understand who you are, then quietly blends into the celebration, capturing authentic moments you don't even realize are happening. Many of our favorite photographs are the candid ones we never saw coming.
If you're looking for someone who will preserve not just the memories of your wedding, but the spirit of it, we couldn't recommend Ali more highly.
Ali was amazing during our engagement photoshoot and wedding at 7 Vines Vineyard in Dellwood! She was so responsive when we had questions during the planning process, and prepared,...
with a list of every person that we needed photos with and each location of the venue that we would be photographed in. It made our wedding day flow seamlessly. She is so fun but also calm during a potentially stressful day! Her assistant photographer also did a great job of capturing different angles and candid shots. I was so impressed by the range of styles, from formal and classic to candid or motion blur that felt like a movie. Could not recommend her more!
We are absolutely thrilled with the incredible work of Alison Lee Photography for our wedding! Alison captured every special moment with such artistry and attention to detail. Her ...
ability to make us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera resulted in stunning photos that we will cherish forever.
Alison’s professionalism and warm personality made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. She was attentive to our needs and went above and beyond to ensure that every important moment was beautifully documented. Our family and friends were equally impressed with her talent and the quality of the photos.
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who will exceed your expectations and provide you with breathtaking memories, look no further than Alison Lee Photography. We couldn’t be happier with our choice and highly recommend her to anyone in need of a talented and dedicated photographer.
We chose Ali because she not only is an expert in her field, she relates very well with Rachel and I. We got engagement photos from Ali and it was one of the most magical one on on...
e times I had with my fiancee. She made us very comfortable right away she found our location in the town we live in, she bought us beverages on the first time we met to talk about the process, she wrote our wedding itinerary which we still use to this day. Our wedding is one month away and she is going to be our superstar at the wedding ❤️. Photos last a lifetime, Ali has made these memories last forever ☺️! Thank you Ali :)
Ps: She also invited us to her church which is blessing to us because we haven’t had anyone do that for us. I think we not only found our photographer but we also found a friend.
Ali as our wedding photographer was a true blessing - everything felt natural and genuine; from the first meeting, through our engagement photos, and on wedding day. What drew me m...
ost to Ali's photos was the sincerity and emotion that shines through with minimal obvious editing, capturing the true natural beauty of beautiful moments that are "timeless/classic". On wedding day, she gently helped us stick to schedule and feel comfortable posing for shots. She was so graceful at her job, often times I didn't even notice she was there (all while training another young photographer). If you are looking for someone to capture your day, take this as a sign to reach out to Ali.
Ali photographed our wedding in Fargo, ND in the fall of 2023 and I can’t say enough good things about her.
She not only took time to get to know who we were as a couple but also...
who were are individually. She knows how to make every single person comfortable in front of the camera. Ali is an incredible photographer but an even more incredible person! Her passion is inspiring and she is incredibly gifted in her skills as a photographer. We look back on our wedding photos with huge smiles on our faces and we love reliving the day through her photography. I would highly recommend Ali to anyone for all types of photography.
When we first met Ali the connection was amazing. We felt very comfortable being open about everything our day would be about. I had recently just lost my mom which made wedding pl...
anning not as magical and it could be, working with Ali was beyond easy and helped bring some magic back into it with her personality alone. After getting the pictures back we were beyond happy and obsessed with what we received, we can not wait to continue to work with her to document our family as we grow.
Ali is the absolute BEST! I already had a personal connection with her over the years so I knew she was an amazing photographer. However, working with her on our wedding day was ev...
en better than I could have imagined. She is kind, professional, has an impeccable eye for detail and creativity! I can not recommend her enough! I was pretty particular due to both matron's of honor (sister and good friend) as photographers. They also thought Ali's work was stunning!
Super sharp, organized and helpful with all around ceremony and coordination planning. The cherry on top is how kind and thoughtful Ali is. And fast. Wow. Fast turnaround.
We had a great experience with Ally taking our wedding photos! Most of your wedding day is spent with your photographer, and Ally is relaxed, fun, and keeps on track. She even went...
above and beyond to bustle my dress! The MANY photos we received are all gorgeous. No regrets.
Alison did an amazing job at our wedding, she got every detailed shot that we didn’t think about and she helped us stay on schedule and made sure we got pictures with family member...
s who weren’t in the wedding. She is so professional, talented and highly recommend her!!
Ali was great and professional. She kept us on schedule and was very organized. Would definitely recommend her!
Ali was absolutely amazing! She created a comfortable, fun environment that helped us relax and enjoy the day. She was calm and pivoted quickly after a delay with a different vendo...
r, reassuring me that we could still fit everything in and get all the pictures we'd hoped before I had time to freak out. She's awesome, and our pictures came out amazing!
Ali truly cares about you and the moments that you want to be captured. She wants to help make the day go as smoothly as possible and understands the importance of the wedding day....
She also is amazing with people. Many people in my family and wedding party commented on how organized, and professional she was and how easy she was to work with. I would totally recommend Ali to anyone who asks me about wedding photos!
Alison's unique although classic photos are amazing. As a business owner and client of her photography business I would (and do) recommend all betrothed consider Alison Lea Photog...
raphy!
Alison Lea did a FABULOUS job on our wedding photos and engagement photos!! Alison captured my husband and my relationship SO well and made it easy to bring out our personalities i...
n the pictures by leading us in the poses and making it so fun! We felt so comfortable with Alison and will continue to use her for other family photo occasions! I would HIGHLY recommend Alison Lea Photography!! Thanks for capturing all of the details of our wedding so well!
We love Ali! Her and Tasha did an amazing job at our wedding. My family has known Ali for a long time and when we postponed our wedding, Ali was able to capture our day!! Her and T...
asha were so thorough and personable and captured so many beautiful moments throughout our wedding day. 10/10 will work with Ali again!
Ali and her second shooter, Tasha, were incredible to work with on our wedding day. We could tell that Ali truly cared about us a couple and went above and beyond to not only captu...
re every moment of our day, but to also make sure other aspects of our wedding went smoothly. She kept track of our schedule and checked with our other vendors as they arrived, since we were busy with other things! She was really intentional about reminding us to take a moment to soak it all in - her expertise about the experience of a bride and groom showed in so many ways and her little tips and reminders throughout the day were perfect. I could go on and on about Ali and Tasha, but at the end of the day, hiring Alison Lea Photography to capture our day was the easiest vendor decision we made while planning our wedding! We have beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime!
Ali was recommended to me by another photographer, and I am SO thrilled that she was able to shoot our wedding this spring!
First of all, Ali is technically excellent at her craf...
t. She sets up great shots that are dynamic and interesting, and she has great tricks for coaxing natural smiles and genuine engagement from even your most awkward family members. She is also extremely observant with her camera, snapping up those little moments and exchanges that you could blink and miss, but Ali doesn't!
But for as great as she is as a photographer, where Ali really shines is how her warm personality adds to your special day. She is funny, friendly, and can talk with anyone. She helps you feel beautiful, she keeps things on schedule, she fits in seamlessly with the day and helps coral the chaos. Because your photographer is present for every moment of your wedding day, I can't tell you how much it matters that they be a warm and uplifting presence - and Ali most definitely is!
I would recommend her to any couple looking to have natural and beautiful memories captured of their wedding. Somehow Ali doesn't just capture the day, she captures the joy and emotion of the day as well. We are looking forward to having her document the next stages of our life together as well!
You can not go wrong picking Ali as your photographer. In the midst of all of the vendors that we worked with during our wedding... Ali rose to the top with her joy, warmth, and su...
pport on the big day. A year and 1/2 later... I am still blown away by the photos she took, and am truly happy with EVERYTHING she did for us. Seriously. Ali is a fantastic human that will delight in your big day, make you feel comfortable, and leave you with lasting cherished memories.
We hired Ali to do newborn photos when we had our first child (three years ago), and we've signed up for photos with her twice a year since then. Ali is a very talented photographe...
r, and her photos are always beautifully composed. But the thing I love the best is that she is just so easy to work with - from a weeks-old baby, to toddlers, to parents and grandparents, she's just great at making everyone feel comfortable and catching them at their best. I love that her photos never look forced - they look so natural, really capturing the personalities of the people that she is photographing.
We had such a wonderful experience with Ali being our photographer for our Fall wedding! All of the photos turned out beautiful. She was right where we needed her to be for all of ...
the important moments of the day. Half of the time, I did not even realize she was taking photos of us, because her kind demeanor allowed us to stay present with the day instead of only posing for photos. She was well on schedule, and was gracious when unexpected things arose. She even helped me bustle my dress, and got my shy flower girl to smile! Wonderful job, Ali! Thank you!
There are no words for how thrilled I am with our wedding photos, Ali totally nailed it and captured our day perfectly! We have had the beautiful engagement pictures she took of us...
on our walls for a few months now, and I can't wait to hang up more of the stunning shots from the wedding. When it comes to your wedding day, having vendors who know what they are doing and can help make your day run as smooth as possible is SO important. She did such a great job right from the beginning, from setting up a timeline with us ahead of time to make sure we got all the shots we wanted and just coordinating things throughout the day, it helped to make it all go off without a hitch. She is so fun and makes you feel so comfortable, which makes for beautiful photos! Her style is a perfect mix of artistic and natural, I love that our photos will be timeless for us to look back on for years to come. Thanks again, Alison!
Alison Lea is an incredible photographer! Not only does she get the most natural and beautiful shots, but she also makes you feel extremely comfortable and makes the photos fun! If...
you are looking to get a second shooter, ask if Tasha is available. She was absolutely amazing as well and helped organize our photo list on our wedding day and get the details shots. We are so thankful we went with Alison Lea!
Alison and her second shooter, Tasha, were the photographers for my recent wedding in Middletown, CT and I couldn't be happier! These two were real pleasures to work with. Both Ali...
and Tasha were so professional, easy going, unobtrusive and FANTASTIC!! Both of these ladies were so creative and came up with so many fun ideas for beautiful, amazing photographs! What's more, as the day progessed, we had some rowdy groomsmen and during group photos, Ali handled them with ease. We've only seen a sneak preview of the results and I couldn't be happier!! (Plus, folks involved in the wedding can't stop talking about how fantastic these two were!) They totally got my style and went above and beyond the call of duty. I can't wait to see the final product! I would highly recommend both of these women to anyone looking for beautiful, creative photos and fun, professional, lovely women!
Alison has amazing talent and captured every moment of our special day. She is so attentive and personable and an incredible talented photographer!
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