Ali Cushing Photography

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About Ali Cushing Photography

Ali Cushing Photography

Your lead photographer, guide, and support

Hey, hey my name is Ali. NY-based, but working nation-wide, I'm a wedding photographer who captures experiences, genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizes precious memories. I focus on visualizing how it felt to live your wedding day, while also crafting editorializations simply for the sake of intentional, living art. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

I see beauty in the subtle details as much as the wide, epic scene, while I see glory in the mundane in-between moments as much as the heart thudding highs. Every love and every wedding is unique, and the approach taken to capture and memorialize each couple and their chosen celebration should be just as personal. This means offering flexible day-rate package options and customized timelines that emphasize each keystone moment, all of your editorialized priorities, along with plenty of time to candidly enjoy yourselves with your loved ones. The photos should be about the day, and not the day about the photos.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Wedding album

Ali Cushing Photography packages

Collection I: Signature Full Day

Peak pricing $6,700

Off-peak pricing $6,700

Description

The benefit of the Full Day Rate coverage (flexible 8-12 hours), with the extra flex of having a second photographer. This allows even more thorough coverage, managing two tasks at once and providing more angles of special moments, because let's be real, I rock it solo but can only be in one place at a time. With a built in digital camera back up on deck, this also enables extensive 35mm film coverage, throughout the day without the risk of missing moments.

What’s included
  • Main Photographer for flexible 8-12 hours
  • Second Photographer for 8 hours
  • Extensive film 35mm coverage
  • 2-hour Engagement Session in NYC area
  • Previews delivered within 1 week
  • Full personal use rights, including print release
  • Full gallery delivered with 8-weeks
  • Ongoing planning and timeline development support
  • US Wedding travel included for Main Photographer

Collection II: Essential Full Day

12 hours

Peak pricing $5,200

Off-peak pricing $5,200

Description

Nothing cramps a wedding like cramming a full day into a fixed 8-hours of photography coverage before you've even planned your day. This Day-Rate package provides flexible coverage (priced for 8, but providing up to 12 hours) which not only gives buffer time for logistics, but provides time for the planned photos (details, getting ready, group and couple portraits, etc) but also breathing room to exist, enjoy your loved ones and eachother, making special memories.

What’s included
  • One photographer for flexible 8-12 hours
  • 1-hour Engagement Session in NYC area
  • Ongoing planning and timeline developement support
  • Previews delivered within 1 week
  • Complimentary, occasional Film Photography
  • Full gallery delivered within 8 weeks
  • Full personal use rights, including print release
  • All wedding travel within US included

Collection III: Heirloom Full Day

Peak pricing $7,950

Off-peak pricing $7,950

Description

The Premium Full Day has it all. The flexible full day coverage, extended second photographer coverage, meaning even more 35mm film shots, -and- it comes with a 2-hour engagement session and archival-grade heirloom album included. All the perks in one place.

What’s included
  • Main Photographer for flexible 8-12 hours
  • Second Photographer for 8 hours
  • Extensive film 35mm coverage
  • 3-hour Engagement Session in NYC area
  • Preview album within 1 week
  • Full personal use rights, including print release
  • Full gallery delivered with 8-weeks
  • Ongoing planning and timeline development support
  • US Wedding travel included for Main Photographer
  • Heirloom Album (10x10" or 8x12")

Collection IV: Simple Half Day

6 hours

Peak pricing $3,250

Off-peak pricing $3,250

Description

For those wanting just the key moments captured. This package is for weddings centered at one venue, with focus on the ceremony and formalities of the reception. Simply capture the moments of the event as they come and maybe sneak away for some quick couple photos and a short list of formal family and group shots. Perfect for those on a budget and preferring a low key experience.

What’s included
  • One photographer, starting at 5-hours
  • Additional hours available for $650/hour
  • Ongoing planning and timeline developement support
  • Preview album within 1 week
  • Full gallery delivered within 8 weeks
  • Local travel included

Reviews

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  • JM

    Jessi M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 3

    Ali is the best!!! Book her!!!

    Ali led us through our wedding day with a calm, affirming presence that made it all the more special. I love how she captured all the facets of the day, from the intimate moments, to the fine details, to the big joyous celebration. Her photographs breathe and have so much life in them. I really appreciated the direction she provided when we needed some guidance, especially when doing the big group photos! She went above and beyond, helping me bustle my dress and checking in with us throughout the day to see how we were feeling. We're going to cherish these photographs, they are so special and so is Ali!

  • M

    Morgan

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 25

    Bride

    We couldn't recommend Ali Cushing Photography more highly. From our first conversation, she responded quickly to every question and kept us in the loop throughout the planning process. On our wedding day, Ali went above and beyond what we expected—she helped me into my dress, bustled it perfectly, and was there for all the little moments that mattered. Her photos are stunning, and the editing brought out every detail we wanted to remember. Ali is not just a talented photographer but also a genuinely kind person who made us feel comfortable and supported all day long. We're so grateful we chose her to capture our wedding.

  • JL

    Jess L.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 18, 2026

    Ali's Fantastic

    With a gentle touch, Ali confidently guides the day. She's such a calming presence to be around. As someone who has shot multiple weddings alongside her, she is prepared for every situation. Her photos speak for themselves. She has an artful eye but allows couples to be themselves. Anyone would be lucky to have her capture their wedding day.

  • HS

    Haley S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Incentivized review
    •Jul 12, 2026

    Book her!

    Hiring Ali was the best decision we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she felt like a helpful friend who was there to guide us through the planning and execution of our big day(s). She was a calm and supportive presence during our wedding weekend who made herself known when we needed her, but otherwise felt like a guest with a nice camera. Of course the photos look exceptional, but what stands out to us is her artistic eye and her excitement about her craft. She went absolutely above and beyond for us in so many ways and my family and I are forever grateful!

  • CS

    Corina S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 1, 2026

    She's so nice!

    We are introverted and were nervous about being photographed, but Ali made us feel comfortable from start to finish. She kept communication open and friendly throughout the entire process, which helped us feel at ease. On our wedding day, she went above and beyond—helping me with my shoes and offering to assist my husband with his tie. Ali captured the beautiful pictures we wanted based on our inspiration, even though we're not really photo people. She truly made our engagement and wedding photos special. We highly recommend Ali ! We loved our photos !!

Currently I'm booking through 2027. While there's no deadline before your wedding that I need to be booked by, it's first come first serve and my available dates do fill up fast! I am beginning to take on fewer weddings in order to provide the best possible experience; being able to bring my full energy and focus to a smaller number of clients. So book early to ensure your spot! :)
Absolutely. Not only do I personally sort through the thousands of photos taken to select the most flattering and perfect moments captured, I choose those that string together into the vivid story. Each is then refined and optimized for color, saturation, exposure, sharpness and crop to ensure they look beautiful. While I value the beauty in real life's imperfection, and opt not to do any airbrushing/body shaping, there's no reason a rogue blemish, bra strap, or garbage can need distract from an otherwise glorious photo, so I use my own judgement on minor retouching that will elevate a photo.
You'll get your first glimpse in the form of a "Sneak Peeks" album, usually within 1 week of your wedding, so you can ride the wedding-bliss high and share some highlight moments ASAP . My turnaround time for the full galleries varies by season and the length of the wedding. Typically though, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 8 weeks after the date.
I both work solo comfortably as well as have the pleasure of often working with a second. If you have two different getting ready sites, have a particularly large guest count, or are concerned with more variation in points of view, then consider one of my packages that includes a second photographer, or one can be added to any duration package. My second photographers are all vetted and and either trained by myself, or are photographers whose independent work I greatly admire.
This is a balancing act. A huge part of my job is to apply a discerning eye in post and while I always aim to provide all of the photos that are worth having, my priority is quality and variation, and more than anything I want you to have the real gems. At a minimum I guarantee 50 images per hour of photographing, however the actual outcome often hits closer to 100-125 per hour. The total number will be impacted by the number of guests and the photographic opportunities across your day's timeline that will be meaningful to you. Quality over quantity, but as long as they're worthy, I want you to have them.
I’ve never cancelled a wedding, but in the unlikely even that I’m unable to photograph your day, I’ll make sure you’re covered. If you've chosen to have a second photographer, they would take me place. And if not, or to fill the second photographer's role, I first turn to closet colleagues whom I work with regularly to check if they're available, and if that doesn't pan out, I have access to a network of photographers and I will find the perfect fit. I will still edit and deliver your photos as originally planned.
For each of my Full-day coverage options, all cost of travel within the US is included in the package price. For shorter duration packages and sessions, the included cost of travel covers up to 2 hours of driving (120 from Sleepy Hollow, NY).

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