Claudia Ayala Photography

Q: Can we chat over Zoom before the booking process?

Absolutely!! Once you inquire, I’ll send over my availability so we can set up a Zoom call.

Q: What if I need you for the whole day like 12 hours?

I’ve shifted the way I approach weddings and no longer take on full-day coverage. The most I offer now is 10 hours.

Q: What is considered a micro wedding?

A micro wedding is an intimate affair, typically with no more than 50 guests. They still feature time-honored traditions that make a wedding but on a much smaller scale.

Q: What is considered an elopement wedding?

The true definition of an elopement is when a couple runs off secretly to get married. Some people will “elope” and have their mom, dad, brothers and sisters with them but that's about it. Some couples simply use their photographer as the witness for the marriage register and have literally no one else there.

Q: Do you do elopements and micro weddings outside of NY?

YES 100% YES. I'LL SAIL THE 7 SEAS TO CAPTURE YOUR LOVE STORY

Q: What is your traveling fee outside of NY but driving distance?

A travel fee is required for all locations outside of NYC and Long Island and varies based on the location. This fee helps cover costs like parking, tolls, hotel, and gas, and is due as a separate deposit one month before your wedding or engagement session date.

Q: How many photos will I recieve?

For couples, engagements sessions you'll receive 80-100 edited photos. For weddings, I don’t provide an exact number since every celebration is unique, but you’ll get all the best images from beginning to end. My typical maximum is between 500 and 800 photos, depending on your hours of coverage.

Q: When can I expect my photos?

For elopements and small weddings, the gallery is delivered within 4-8 weeks from the session date. For weddings with more than 50 guests, delivery takes 8 to 9 weeks. Couple sessions are delivered within 4 to 6 weeks. Sneak peeks are sent for all sessions and weddings within 14 days after the session.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $6,700

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,600

Packages

About Claudia Ayala Photography

Claudia Ayala Photography

Wedding Photographer

You want to capture the heartfelt, milestone moments – but also the head-thrown-back laughter and the ease of your connection. You want photos that look like art but feel exactly like you. You’re in the right place. I’ll never stop being sentimental about the simple beauty of people living, celebrating, and loving. I’m endlessly inspired by the way life unfolds when people are just being themselves.

With a mix of documentary, candid and editorial style with both film and digital photography, we’ll transform those slices of time into memories you can hold, cherish, and share for generations to come. Everyone is welcome! The magic isn’t in the posed, “perfect” moments it’s in documenting the real, raw moments so you can see the story unfolding right in front of you

Services

Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital
Film
Hybrid

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Slideshow

Claudia Ayala Photography packages

Elopement/Micro Wedding 2025 and 2026

3 hours

Peak pricing $2,600

Description

Minimum 2 hour coverage (extra hours at additional cost) 25 guests or fewer, only 1 roll of film Travel fees included (within LI and NYC) Professional editing Private online gallery with full printing rights

What’s included

Travel fees included (within LI and NYC only)
Professional editing
Private online gallery w/ full printing rights

Wedding Package One 2026

6 hours

Peak pricing $6,700

Description

6 hour coverage (extra hours at additional cost 1 hr complimentary engagement session 3 rolls of film Second shooter Travel fees included (within LI and NYC only) Professional editing Private online gallery w/full printing rights

What’s included

Travel fees included (within LI and NYC)
Complimentary 1hr engagement session
Professional editing
Private online gallery w/ full printing rights

Wedding Package Two 2026

8 hours

Peak pricing $7,500

Description

8 hour coverage (extra hours at additional cost) 1hr complimentary engagement session 6 rolls of film Second shooter for the whole day Travel fees included (within LI and NYC only) Professional editing Private online gallery w/full printing rights

What’s included

Travel fees included (within Li and NYC)

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

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Rebecca F.
Rating: 5
•Jul 16, 2024
Amazing Photographer and Person!
Claudia is FANTASTIC. Her photos are beautiful and natural. No stiff, awkward wedding photos that you feel like you see all the time. She is a true artist and awesome to work with. She made this somewhat camera-shy couple feel at ease, and we are so proud of the pictures we got for our perfect day. We heartily recommend her services, you won't regret it for one second!
Claudia Ayala•Jul 23, 2024
Rebecca and Cameron <3 Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means the world to me that you felt comfortable and at ease during your special day. I'm so happy to hear that you loved the photos :,) It was truly a joy to work with you both! Wishing you all the best and thank you again for the heartfelt recommendation!
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Candice C.
Rating: 5
•Mar 26, 2023
Wedding
Claudia and her team are simply amazing and I have no words!!!
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Patricia + A.
Rating: 5
•Dec 30, 2021
BOOK HER!!! YOU WON’T REGRET IT!!
I highly recommend Claudia to be your photographer! She is professional, she knows what she is doing! I love that about her, she will take you through everything with ease. I honestly felt so comfortable during my wedding day, she played music and went straight for it! She will direct you and makes the environment feel so relaxed and you will have fun with her. Please book her!! My photos turned out so amazing! I love each picture, she knows how to capture the purest moments! I love you Claudia! You are the best!!