The Candid Image

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,750

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,750

Packages

About The Candid Image

The Candid Image

Lead Photographer

I believe your wedding photos should feel like you — full of emotion, connection, and real, unscripted moments. With years of experience behind the camera and a calm, intuitive approach, I work closely with each couple to make the experience feel effortless and fun — even for the camera-shy. Your love deserves to be documented authentically, and that’s exactly what I’m here to do.

What makes my work different is how I approach storytelling. I don’t just take pictures — I observe, anticipate, and capture the moments you didn’t even realize were happening. My style is deeply candid and emotion-driven, allowing you to relive the day exactly as it unfolded. I’m not just there for the big moments — I’m there for your moments. My goal is to create images that hold feeling in every frame — the kind you’ll proudly hang on your wall or flip through years from now on your bookshelf.

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Services

Services

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

Photo formats

  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Wedding album

The Candid Image packages

The Basics $2,750

6 hours

Description

Full ceremony through cake cutting. This options covers all the basics including family portraits. (4 - 6 hours). Travel fees and accommodation requirements are not always included with this option if needed.

What’s included
  • High-Res online gallery
  • Unlimited images
  • Print release
  • Unlimited downloads
  • 4 week turn around
  • Single shooter - Just me :)

The Unlimited $4,800

10 hours

Description

From Hair and makeup to your sparkler send off! I'll be there to capture every moment. This service also includes all travel and accommodation costs within the Midwest, Venue scouting if applicable, timeline assistance and Day of material costs, along with photo assistants & second shooters if applicable.

What’s included
  • Curated Engagement session
  • Unlimited images
  • Unlimited downloads
  • Timeline assistance & Venue scouting
  • High-res Photo gallery
  • Print release
  • 2 week sneak peek
  • 90 day turn around
  • 35 mm Film prints as a special gift :)

The Wedding Weekend $7,500

24 hours

Description

The premium experience offered, with limited bookings available each year. for couples seeking an all-inclusive multi-day coverage experience with Documentary-style candid's. Coverage of the welcome party and rehearsal dinner, Maybe a bachelorette weekend and after party. These are just some of the added features offered in this option, on top of full day coverage and specially curated post-wedding day events. Travel and accommodations are required for Destination weddings.

What’s included
  • High-Res online gallery
  • Unlimited images
  • Unlimited downloads
  • Unlimited single day hours of coverage
  • Print Release
  • Engagement Session
  • Welcome party or Rehearsal dinner coverage
  • Bachelorette party coverage
  • Engagement party or Bridal shower coverage
  • 35 mm Film (50 images)
  • Two Photographers
  • Two week sneak peek
  • 90 day turn around

Intimate "just us" celebrations $1950

4 hours

Description

This service is designed for couples who want the courthouse wedding or mountain top elopement beautifully documented with the same care and creativity as a full wedding day. Carefully curated newly wed portraits to beautiful candid moments sharing a cannoli, this service is truly what documentary and candid photography is all about. Non-refundable retainer required and dose not include travel fees, flight requirements, or hotel accommodations. Billed at the photographer’s discretion.

What’s included
  • High-Res online gallery
  • Unlimited images
  • Unlimited downloads
  • Timeline assistance & location scouting
  • Print Release
  • 4 week turnaround

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

8 reviews

  • JS

    Justin S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 3, 2026

    Simply everything!

    Alyssa is awesome and she has a great partner when assistance is needed! She was so good about communication, punctuality and creativity! We are so happy that we were able to hire her! We knew from the beginning that she was for us and it worked out! There were some hiccups on every side, but they were ironed out in time. All in all, so many laughs and great moments were had throughout our experience with The Candid Image! Congrats on the new addition to the family as well! Book her!!!

  • MC

    Margaret C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Feb 2, 2026

    Highly Recommend Photographer

    Choosing a wedding photographer was one of the most important decisions we made for our special day, and we couldn't be happier with our choice of The Candid Image. From the start, Alyssa was quick to respond, incredibly accessible, and clearly knowledgeable about their craft. When we did our engagement session with Alyssa, it was our first time taking formal photos together as a couple, but her warm and personable approach made the entire experience so fun and easy. Alyssa really listened to what we wanted and worked with us to bring out our personalities as a couple. The final edited photos were absolutely stunning - she has an incredible eye for detail and beautifully captured all the special moments of our wedding day. With so many decisions to make during the wedding planning process, it was such a relief to have Alyssa as our trusted photographer. I would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable photographer to document their big day. We can't wait to work with Alyssa in August for the wedding!

  • KB

    Kirsten B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Feb 2, 2026

    Professional, but adds a great personal touch

    The Candid Image was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. Their communication style was informative, professional and punctual, yet personal throughout the process. The quality of their work and the value they provided was exceptional - they took great photos and were a joy to work with. During our initial conversations, the photographer knew just how to schedule our wedding timeline based on lighting needs, which was extremely helpful and not something I would have considered on my own. I'd highly recommend The Candid Image to shoot your wedding photos, engagement photos, or any other special occasion!

  • VR

    V R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 10, 2025

    Awesome Photographer!!

    The Candid Image was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first spoke with them, we could tell they were a friendly, polite, and knowledgeable team who were passionate about capturing our special day. They came prepared with great ideas and worked closely with us to ensure they understood our vision. On the wedding day, they were professional and discreet, seamlessly blending into the background to capture all the important moments. The resulting photos are stunning - they truly have an eye for detail and a talent for preserving the candid, intimate moments that make a wedding day so special. We are thrilled with the work The Candid Image did and would recommend them to any couple looking for exceptional wedding photography.

  • KD

    Kaylee D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 25, 2025

    Would highly recommend

    The Candid Image was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. Their work was absolutely beautiful, with a relaxed and natural style that captured all the special moments of our day. The photographer was incredibly accommodating, open to taking any pictures we wanted, and made us feel at ease throughout the process. We never felt rushed, and have been thrilled with the stunning photos we've seen so far. The Candid Image made the day go so smoothly, and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for exceptional wedding photography.

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Typically, couples book me about 12-18 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding. This will be discussed in detail during your consultation, If we decide there is a need I have a network of talented folks to work with.
No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. I do have a lovely network of other vendors I can subcontract as apart of your total package.
I have a 90 day guarantee with options to purchase priority delivery as soon as 2 weeks.
You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding, number of guests, venue type, and other factors. (Sometimes more is not always better)
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them. My insurance also fully covers your investment.
With the majority of my wedding clients spending about $4500 on day of services, many spend $500-$2,000+ about $1000 on albums and wall art
I work best with couples who believe the greatest luxury is being fully present. They value an intentional, well-planned celebration that allows them to be immersed in every moment—not checking boxes on a shot list. They want their wedding day to feel like a celebration they're truly part of, not a day spent posing for a photoshoot. Drawn to a timeless, classic fine art aesthetic, they see photography as a lasting investment and believe their memories deserve to live beyond a screen through heirloom prints and handcrafted albums.
AI helps me with the business; it doesn't make the art. I do use AI in my business, primarily for marketing, social media, wall art mock ups etc. Currently, I only use the AI tools within the Adobe suite, and for now, I like it that way. My photography itself is still very hands-on. Every image is individually selected, edited, and polished by me. My work is centered around candid moments and those don’t pair well with bulk editing or AI-driven workflows. Sometimes eyes are closed because they’re laughing. Sometimes not everyone is looking at the camera. Those little imperfections are often exactly what make candid photography so special.

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