Life Like Ruby's

photography. As one of the couples whose wedding plans were endlessly postponed due to the pandemic and were somewhat stressed out about if we'd made the right decision on the date/venue/everything (since we were already legally married last year but with less than 10 people attending), we were so lucky that Alyssa was the first non-wedding party member that either of us encountered on our day. Her vibrancy and kindness instantly relieved any and all stress for us both because her energy reminded us of what this day was intended to be - a celebration - and we couldn't be happier. Not only is her photography better than we EVER could have hoped for - ever - but she's incredibly intuitive of people's comfortability, whether they love being photographed or hate being photographed, without having to ask, and she is accommodating in a way that no one really notices because she's really good at it! And wow, I almost cannot describe how great her photography is without using excessive profanity - it's perfect. She has such a keen eye and knows how to find the right location within fifteen feet of where you're standing and the exact angle that will make for the timeless, immaculate pictures you will cherish forever. Trust me - Alyssa provides miraculously beautiful photography and is thoughtful beyond belief!!!

fun! Our wedding was only a week and a half ago and we received a sneak peek of pictures not even 24 hours after our wedding day. AMAZING!!!! Stop thinking about it and book her--you won't regret it!

e for lighting and intricate design and the resulting photos are incredible. She’s helpful, kind, and generous and was pleasure be with on the day; I’m grateful she was there to photograph our wedding!

e whole party was non stop talking about how great she is. If I ever need a photographer for anything ever again I am calling Alyssa. She made that part of our day so easy. The stress of it all did not phase her and she was a true professional without being stuffy. I could not recommend her more. If you want a memorable experience then having her as your photographer is a must. She's the best!

ests feel at ease - because who needs more stress on their wedding day? We started with shots of just us in the hotel room and at a street festival nearby, and that time with her was honestly one of funnest parts of the day. We then met up with family and friends for group shots and she was an expert at coordinating everyone, capturing both candid moments and more posed shots. This was on Front Street in Fishtown in front of a bunch of murals, and she literally stopped traffic so she should get the full mural in the shots. She was also great at knowing what we wanted the day of without us really having to communicate it - she kind of just operated in the background so we were able to really relax and enjoy ourselves, which definitely shows in the photos. She was happy to meet with us multiple times before the wedding to talk about style, shots we wanted, etc. and offered her opinion / vision on what would work best. We trusted her explicitly! And then the pictures themselves - like I said, I can't stop looking at them. They're exactly what I had in mind (and more) and are the perfect mix of candid and posed. The turnaround was really quick and the site she uses to deliver them was super easy to use and share with family and friends. I can't recommend her enough!

out to her through email and minutes later she was on the phone with me and my fiancé. We were insanely impressed by her passion and enthusiasm. We booked her that day. Though Alyssa assured me it would be fun, I was most nervous about the boudoir session. I wasn’t used to getting photographed but I really wanted to gift my fiancé with a romantic album made just for him. Turns out, Alyssa was right. She made me feel so comfortable!!! She's genuinely the sweetest human. She even bought me an array of flowers to be use as props. Alyssa won’t just be your photographer, but also your stylist, creative director, comic relief, and friend. The photographs turned out BEAUTIFUL. She's the only photographer I will ever use/recommend!!

great!). Hit her up. You'll end up feeling like you didn't pay her enough. I was SO HAPPY with my engagement photos and so was my family, that we had her take our family photos on the Rocky steps and I had her take my wedding photos. I CANNOT BELIEVE I stumbled upon her. What a find!

confident. Despite our demanding timeline, Alyssa was able to capture everything we wanted and more. It’s clear she adores her work and will go above and beyond to meet your photography needs. Thanks to Alyssa, we’ll always remember the overwhelming happiness of our wedding day!!!

gement shoot and wedding day were lively and memorable; Alyssa provided us with photos that really stand out and perfectly capture the magic of both days. She took the time to understand us as a couple and the specific “look” we wanted for our Save the Dates. On our wedding day we gave her free rein and she did not disappoint! Thanks for everything, Alyssa! We only plan on getting married once, but we hope to book you again for another special event! UPDATE: We just recently had Alyssa shoot photos for our holiday card and it was impossible to choose which one we liked best! We were even able to include our beloved 75 pound dog and Alyssa did great engaging with him and getting him to cooperate. We're so happy to be repeat clients!

mily picture with my cell phone camera as well as hers, she said she would text me the picture the next day. since it would be much better than my cell phone's. She took my number and held to her promise, which was very gracious of her. The picture was beautiful of everyone-- 10 adults and 4 little ones! Photographers can be so intrusive on that day and she was not. She was great and I would recommend her.

ook Alyssa! She was unbelievable and went above and beyond for our wedding! She provided a 2nd photographer who was just as wonderful and her pricing was MORE than fair! Alyssa came earlier than she was supposed to in order to check out the area and get more pictures around the venue! She worked well with the area and went with the flow! My parents and all my guests were so impressed with her professionalism and the work she did for us! I could go on and on! She is top notch and it would be a mistake to pass her up!

gs and I hired Alyssa as a surprise for our parents since they did not book a professional photographer for their wedding. We reviewed many different local photographers’ works in the Philadelphia area (and I mean MANY), and really just fell in love with Alyssa’s style right off the bat. (We also were very lucky as she recently returned to the Philadelphia area after being located in New York for some time). The wedding was to be slightly non-traditional but Alyssa did not bat an eyelash at any of the odd requests that we made. We had a short chat with her to discuss what we were looking for and knew right away that she was perfect for the job. She was so flexible and accommodating with our requests and truly makes your wishes and wants her number one priority no matter what they are. This was further exemplified the day of the wedding, and really solidified how spectacular of a photographer she is. I called Alyssa when we arrived at the venue and she told me she was already there and had time to look around both the venue and grounds for the most ideal picture locations. This worked perfectly for us later on as we were able to seamlessly transition from the ceremony to the picture locations without skipping a beat. I was extremely impressed that she took such care into making sure she knew the location ahead of time to make the photographing session effortless. I was also impressed with the ease Alyssa moved in and out of the foreground and background, making herself known when someone needed to adjust their angle and blending in perfectly during the more intimate family moments. She also listens to any request and idea and is not one to put down a suggestion (or many competing suggestions in the case of my chaotic family). She truly listens to what everyone wants and then interprets it all, creating a fantastic picture. We also had my two-year-old niece in our wedding party and Alyssa was even able to work around her sometimes less than willingness to be photographed. If we had a million chances to do everything over, we would still pick Alyssa every time as our photographer. If you are in the Philadelphia/tri-state area (or really, even if you’re not) I absolutely recommend Alyssa. To top it off, she has a great spirit and personality and it makes it all the more worth it to work with her. When you meet her you will instantly feel like you have known her for a very long time. Overall, we ended up not only getting spectacular photos that will last a lifetime, but a lifelong friend, as well!

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all night, and made sure she got all of the shots we requested. I would highly recommend her!

being extremely professional. She provided some ideas for possible shoot locations when we told her we were unfamiliar with the city. She was also super accomodating when our original shoot day was rainy. My fiancee and I are thrilled with our pictures from our engagement shoot. Her a la carte booking style is a welcome change from the standard "package" sessions, and we can't wait to have her shoot our big day as well. Your search for a photographer should end here 😊. Book with Alyssa!

she captured the aesthetic so well. She waded through a stream with us for the best angles. We outran park rangers to get those last few shots after the park closed. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and her random little strikes of inspiration ended up creating some of the BEST pictures. You will not regret hiring her!

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e the same quality of work for you. On top of her great talent, she makes shooting with her so much fun! We love having her as our photographer!!

easonable rate. Oh, and the photos turned out wonderfully! My fiancee and I are incredibly happy all around. For our engagement photo shoot, Alyssa took my fiancee and I around DUMBO for a mix of iconic and creative shots. Alyssa made us feel comfortable right away, had great ideas for us to try during the shoot, and was great with our dog, who we brought around the neighborhood and had most of our photos with. It was a really fun afternoon! About 2 weeks later, Alyssa emailed us a link of 162 photos, all of which are available online and easy to download right to the hard-drive. We loved the way they turned out. She has a fantastic eye, and a quick finger, because the photos of our dog, who is a bit camera-shy, turned out great (way better than I've been able to do). There was no tacky water-mark in the corner with her logo or anything, just great looking photos. The other thing that is really meaningful is how flexible Alyssa has been with our schedule. Our wedding will be non-traditional, so the day will be a bit wonky in terms of photo opportunities. She understood our unique situation and worked with us. She basically organized her time around our specific needs. Alyssa offers a bespoke experience, which is crucial for us and another reason why we're so happy we went with her. My fiancee and I have only done engagement photos at this point, but we're completely confident the wedding will be 5/5 stars as well.

ur experience and our engagement pictures, I highly recommend her!

hoto. I would recommend her for any event, but especially for weddings!!! There's few like her!!!

feel so comfortable in front of the camera, she’s so personable, and she provided the end product in an incredibly timely manner. While very professional, she made our shoot fun (which is something photography should be!) and she brought a lot of incredible ideas to the table. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

poses and props. Mostly important she made us very comfortable and captured best lifetime memories for us. Thank you Alyssa and hope to work with you again.

d me and my fiance to look our best, all while being 100% positive. While planning wedding details, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed with stress, but working with Alyssa was a smooth sailing. She really knows how to make you feel comfortable from the other side of the lens. I would recommend her to anyone who needs one less thing to worry about!