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My mission as a wedding photographer is to help happy couples celebrate life's biggest joys with high quality photos and a dang good time. I believe the experience is just as important as the photos and that you deserve beautiful, lasting memories.

Hey!! I'm Gabriella.

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5 Tips to Cut Wedding Costs … (Not Guests)

News flash: weddings are NOT cheap. However, there are ways to cut costs without taking away any super important parts of the day you may or may not have been planning since you had your first crush in middle school.

1. Skip the party favors.

Nobody goes to a wedding for the party favor. Many people end up leaving their party favors behind, too. I understand that they are a way to thank your guests for making the trip and sacrificing their time to witness your wedding. But I challenge you this: what if, instead of a customized tissue packet and little candies, you instead thanked your guests with a rockin’ experience instead???

2. Have a half-open bar

Cocktail hour is meant for just that — cocktails!! People are starting to celebrate the marriage and prepare for the reception. And one hour is plenty of time for more than one drink, PLUS they can bring a drink to the table with them while they wait for the meal to arrive! Once the reception begins, you can close the open bar and instead only offer beer and wine (and maybe your signature cocktails). People still get to enjoy their drinks, but you’re not spending money on Uncle George’s 7th cranberry vodka!

3. DIY centerpieces

Hello, Pinterest!! These are SO do-able. There are a ton of ideas out there that involve thrifting, which is better for the environment anyway! And to make it even easier and more fun, throw a centerpiece-making party with your bridesmaids/best friends!!!

4. Postcard save-the-dates

There are so many sites that allow you to design your own save-the-dates in a cost effective way like Shutterfly and Vistaprint. Another way to cut down on costs? Ditch the envelope! Your save-the-dates don’t need to have the exact venue if you’re concerned about privacy. This option saves paper, too 🙂

5. Wear shoes you already own

Brides, I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: aside from detail pictures, your shoes will barely be seen on your wedding day! In most cases, your wedding dress will touch the floor and cover your shoes. Unless you change into a shorter dress for your reception; which, if you do, you’ll probably want to change into more comfortable dancing shoes as well!

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- Melissa & Johnnie

“Gabriella was absolutely amazing!!! Words cannot even describe how perfect she was, but I’ll try my best. Right from the beginning, I knew she was the one. She was so caring, calming, organized, and just a genuinely happy person. She made me feel even more excited for my wedding. She was so helpful throughout the entire process right down to the big day. AND THE PICTURES - OH MY GOD. They are absolutely breathtaking and she definitely tells the story of your day in the most perfect way. She captures every precious moment while having a smile on her face the whole time she’s with you. I can’t say enough amazing things about her. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to have the BEST photographer for any occasion. We had such an amazing experience with Gabriella and we can’t thank her enough!”

"WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW PERFECT SHE WAS"

- Aaron & lydia

Gabriella is the BEST photographer and we could not have asked for anyone better to capture our proposal! I had intentions of interviewing multiple photographers, but after seeing her work and talking to her over the phone, I immediately booked with her. Her passion for photography is so evident. She goes above and beyond to make your shoot about YOU. She does a great job of taking control and guiding you with poses that you will love, and her candid shots are unbelievable. She had a smile on her face the entire time and we felt like a close friend was there doing this for us. Would recommend her 100 times out of 100!

Gabriella was absolutely amazing. She made the photography session so easy and effortless. Her personality is so warm and inviting, she made us feel so so comfortable during these pictures. Gabriella went above and beyond for us and I’m so grateful my significant other found her as a photographer. I would highly recommend!

"SHE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND"

- Alex & mike

Gabriella is not only an amazing photographer, but she is an amazing person! She was incredible to work with and made everything from our engagement photos to our wedding day extremely easy. She really understands your vibe and does everything she can to help make that come true! My husband is extremely camera shy, but he was so comfortable with her and the photos were amazing!

"SHE IS AN AMAZING PERSON"

- kevin & riya

Gabriella is the BEST photographer and needless to say she went above and beyond our expectations! She was hired by my fiancé for our surprise proposal and she did a phenomenal job at capturing every single detail of it. She made our lives easy by understanding us, our personality, the way we wanted to be captured and she did just that! From showing us every beautiful inch of Longwood gardens to telling us about different poses to capturing the beauty and essence of nature! She made my dream come true with these beautiful pictures. We spent 2 hrs with her and there was sign of rush of ending the session and it was more like whatever we felt in the moment which is what I truly enjoyed. She sent us our sneak peak pictures the day off just several hours later and needless to say not only did our jaws dropped but every single person who viewed those pics while asking who the photographer was! We proudly share her information with every member of our family and friends because she truly deserves the best❤️ Thank you Gabriella for capturing the most beautiful and intimate moments of ours and We can’t wait to work with you again!

"SHE MADE MY DREAM COME TRUE"

- brandon & nasia

Gabriella captured our special moments perfectly! She photographed our proposal, Holud night before the wedding, and wedding day. She was very easy to work with and always communicative and responsive. She was able to handle a 300 person wedding with ease and always got the shot. I've only seen the sneak peek from our wedding weekend but I am already in love with the pictures. She truly captured the joy and happiness of the weekend through her photos, which I will treasure forever. She is also just a genuinely kind person, which makes working with her even better :) Highly recommend.

"TRULY CAPTURED THE JOY AND HAPPINESS"

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