Show me what love Is like for the two of you
And I’ll capture ALL the smiles, laughter, and excitement THAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP HOLDS.
I know that you didn't fall in love standing awkwardly next to each other with a fake smile on your face (okay, well maybe the high school sweethearts that are reading this did have a brief encounter like this at Prom and/or Homecoming...).
You fell in love looking into each other's eyes. You fell in love laughing together. You fell in love dancing around barefoot and having wrestling matches in the living room. You fell in love on those carefree drives down unknown backroads listening to that eclectic playlist you've cultivated together over the years. (I mean who else can go from busting it down to Sir Mix-A-Lot to belting it out to T. Swift quite like you guys, am I right?)
As your WV wedding photographer, when you step in front of my lens for your couples portraits, I aim to recreate that carefree feeling and mental space between the two of you.
I’ll provide you with fun and easy prompts that will help you embrace the genuine connection you share while also helping you look and feel natural in front of the camera... and then I’ll just step back and let that connection you share unfold naturally. Expect lots of laughter, jokes, a few posing suggestions, and for me to fix your hair, strap, or dress train a few times (because I would want someone to fix mine.)
For the wedding itself, I’ll try to be a fly on the wall as often as I can because I want to capture those sweet, unprompted moments that happen all on their own. I always try to capture extra images of your closest loved ones to ensure you have plenty of happy moments to look back on and relive in the future. Let’s memorialize the love you share and the people you share it with as you commit to becoming each other’s family.
I already know it’s going to be the best day ever!
You'll be making a lot of great investments in order to have the perfect wedding day, but
your wedding photography will serve as THE greatest investment of THEM all.
(well, besides your lifelong investment in each other, of course!)
A Professional West Virginia Wedding Photographer
CAPTURES YOUR WEDDING DAY'S MOST PRECIOUS MOMENTS AND TURNS THEM INTO EVERLASTING MEMORIES.
FREEZING TIME, capturing feelings, and savoring moments to tell your love story
Photojournalistic Wedding Photography
I don't put a limit on the number of photos you'll receive in your wedding gallery.
I carefully cull through the images taken throughout the day and will provide you with every image from your day that turns out well (i.e. the subject(s) look flattering, aren't blinking, aren't creatively blurry, etc.).
This means you'll receive hundreds of images highlighting all the special moments that will make up your wedding day!
As your wedding photographer,
I realize that after you've walked down the aisle and said your "I do's",
had your cake (and ate it, too),
danced the night away with all of your favorite people,
and made your grand exit at the end of the night...
YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS ARE WHAT YOU'LL HAVE LEFT
to help you and your loved ones
RELIVE AND REMINISCE ON YOUR PERFECT DAY.
every couple should be able to proudly display their favorite wedding photos in the home they've built together.
The photos from yoUR wedding day will serve as so much more than just a new profile picture,
THESE ARE PHOTOS YOU’LL PASS ON TO YOUR KIDS ONE DAY.
They will be there to look through when times get tough and you need a gentle reminder about the commitment you made to one another.
They will be there to help you rekindle your joy in the difficult moments and remember all the butterflies you felt in your stomach knowing that you were about to marry your favorite person in the world.
THEY WILL SERVE AS A REMINDER OF HOW VERY LOVED YOU ARE, ALWAYS.
Every image provided is individually retouched and will be available for you to enjoy however you like - whether that's in color or black and white, as digitals, or as prints - which you can order as large as you want and from wherever you want.
In fact, I want you to have access to more than just digital files; I want you to have something real and tangible at the end of all of this to help preserve and further enjoy the memories you've made on your wedding day and the promise you've made to each other.
That's why every couple I have the honor of working with receives a large print credit that allows them to choose which type of high-quality products they would like to decorate their homes with and present as heirlooms for future generations to enjoy.
Why do I offer this to all of my couples? Because
YOU WON'T KNOW HOW VALUABLE A PHOTOGRAPH IS UNTIL IT'S ALL YOU HAVE LEFT OF A LOVED ONE.
The Booking Process:
I. Reach out
Fill out the contact form found down below or on the "contact" page and expect to hear back from me ASAP! You will usually expect a response within a few hours, but I am human and may take a day or two to check my email, especially on the weekends. Luckily for you, I also provide you with my phone number after you've submitted your inquiry, so you can also shoot a text over my way for a fast response!
II. pre-booking consultation (Optional)
Every couple deserves to have a wedding photographer that they can trust to do the job and vibe with along the way. I offer to schedule a phone/video call or an in-person meetup with every couple interested in booking with me - that way you can ask questions and make sure that you feel I am the best person for the job, just like a business would interview their potential candidates before hiring them.
While this meeting is completely optional, we can use it as a chance to:
- Go over your plans, wishes, and expectations for your big day
- Go over pricing and the different things offered in my collections
- Exchange wedding planning tips and tricks
- Get to know more about each other
I want to know all the cheesy details about how you two met, how the proposal went down, and any more fun details about who you are as a couple... these meetings help me do that, too!
III. Officially book
Once you choose the package you wish to go with, I'll immediately send over a contract for you to sign, as well as an invoice for you to review and pay. 25% of your balance will be due at this time and serves as a non-refundable retainer fee.
A few questionnaires will be sent out over the next few months for you to answer together as well.
IV. ENGAGEMENT SESSION
My favorite thing about engagement sessions are that they are an opportunity to really let your unique personalities and love shine!
You could keep things simple and opt to have your session in a field or local park... make things a bit more personal with a session at your favorite place (be that your home, where you met, your favorite date spot, etc.)... or even use your engagement session as an excuse to go all out and plan something a little more unique, like a private hot air balloon ride over Morgantown or horseback riding up to the top of Seneca Rocks!
Based off of our conversations during the pre-booking consultation, your answers to the questionnaires, and the time of the year, I'll start brainstorming some engagement session ideas! (unless you already know what you'd like to do, of course!)
V. Wedding Day Consultation
About a month before your wedding, we'll meet up or hop on the phone for another call to go over all the final details of your wedding day and what it will hold. We'll discuss how the day is going to look from beginning to end so I can create a customized photography timeline based off of your ideal day.
We'll work together to make sure the schedule flows nicely and includes all of the details we'll need to be successful for the long day ahead. I can also create a basic timeline of events for your guests to follow as well if you'd like!
V. Wedding Day
Me and my talented team will show up and capture all of those special moments your wedding day will hold.
Mom helping you into your outfit, your bridal party seeing you all glammed up for the first time, the happy tears you shed during your private vow exchange or first touch, the moment your eyes meet as you come down the aisle to say "I do", your first dance as a married couple, the grand send-off at the end of the night...
Expect to see all of the moments and more in your wedding gallery!
VI. Wedding GALLERY Delivery
While you and your boo spend the weeks following your wedding celebrating your honeymoon in a love-filled haze and adjusting to married life, I'll spend that time cultivating the perfect gallery to illustrate your wedding day and love story. Every image provided to you will be edited by hand to ensure they are all up to my standards and ready to be enjoyed for the rest of your lives.
Along with your gallery, you will also receive a code to redeem the print credit included in your collection. This code can be used in the store connected to your gallery to purchase albums, photo boxes, prints, canvases, and more.
2023 WEDDING + ELOPEMENT collections
Check out the collections we offer
SKYSCRAPER
Up to 10 hours of wedding photography coverage
- Two photographers
- Social media content creator
- Complimentary engagement or bridal session
- Custom wedding day photography timeline
- A custom smartphone app for you to easily find and share your favorite images
- A blog dedicated to the two of you + your wedding day
- 10x8 or 8x10 album ($1999 value)
- (2) gallery-wrapped 11x14 canvas ($700 value)
- Customized print keepsake box ($500 value)
- Customized USB containing your wedding & engagement galleries ($150 value)
- $1000 print credit to the store connected to your gallery
$4,999
The Best Bang For Your Buck!
FIRECRACKER
Up to 8 hours of wedding photography coverage
- Two photographers
- Social media content creator
- Complimentary engagement or bridal session
- Custom wedding day photography timeline
- A custom smartphone app for you to easily find and share your favorite images
- (2) gallery-wrapped 11x14 canvas ($700 value)
- Customized print keepsake box ($500 value)
- Customized USB containing your wedding & engagement galleries ($150 value)
- $700 print credit to the store connected to your gallery
$4,499
Our Most Popular Collection!
EARTHWALKER
Up to 6 hours of wedding photography coverage
- Two photographers
- Social media content creator
- Complimentary engagement or bridal session
- Custom wedding day photography timeline
- A custom smartphone app for you to easily find and share your favorite images
- 11x14 gallery-wrapped canvas ($350 value)
- $500 print credit to the store connected to your gallery
$3,999
SUNDANCE
Up to 5 hours of wedding photography coverage
- Two photographers
- Social media content creator
- Custom wedding day photography timeline
- A custom smartphone app for you to easily find and share your favorite images
- 11x14 gallery-wrapped canvas ($350 value)
- $500 print credit to the store connected to your gallery

*This package is ONLY available for intimate weddings and elopements less than 75 miles from Fairmont, WV*
$3,499
travel fees may apply TO WEDDINGS FURTHER THAN 75 miles from Fairmont, WV.
Too much (or not enough) in the collections I offer? I'm happy to work with you to create a custom collection that fits your needs.
A LOVE NOTE FROM ALYSSA + EMILY SHIVELY
"Aireal is the best! We chose her to photograph our wedding because she is an LGBTQ+ friendly photographer, which is pretty difficult to find in this area (West Virginia). We thought that her website was easy to navigate, and she has really detailed descriptions of packages, so you know exactly what you’re getting. She was super easy to work with both before and during the wedding.
We appreciated all of her check-ins and she even made a photography timeline for us to help us know when specific photos would take place. We were afraid we wouldn’t have enough time during our wedding to get everything captured but we actually ended up having extra time at the end. Aireal is super friendly and she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She also gave us suggestions of poses to do instead of letting us stand there awkwardly. Aireal could probably herd cats because she managed to get all of our family and friends to stand still. The finished photos are absolutely beautiful. We are so excited to fill our wedding album with them!"
wANT TO SEE REAL GALLERIES I've delivered TO PAST COUPLES?
It's Your wedding day and YOU DESERVE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!
THAT'S WHY I WANT TO GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE SURE I AM A GOOD FIT FOR THE TWO OF YOU BEFORE YOU EVEN BOOK!
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In order to ensure my couples are getting the absolute best service, I take on a limited number of weddings each year.
After you fill out this form, I'll reach out and ask if you would like to meet up in person, over the phone, or over video chat to make sure we are going to vibe well together before you officially book with me.
While this meeting isn't necessary to officially book with me (meaning you can opt out of having one if you wish), I love using this time to learn more about your version of a perfect wedding day, discover what you value most, and guarantee that you have exactly what you need for your special day.
After that, you'll just sign your contract, pay your retainer of 25%, fill out a questionnaire, and begin (not so) patiently counting down the days until you say "I do" to your sweetie!
Hope to talk to you soon, homie!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I book you for our wedding?
It's easy peasy!
Simply fill out any of the appropriate contact forms found on my website to get the conversation started! (there's one right above this section!)
From there, we'll set a time and date for a pre-booking consultation to make sure we're the right fit for each other. I'll ask you about yourselves and your relationship, we'll discuss your vision for your wedding day, and we can go over the package you are interested in and discuss any changes that may need to be made.
Once we've had our consultation and you've decided to book with me, I'll send out a package proposal for you to review and accept, followed up by a contract, invoice, and series of questionnaires to help me get to know more about the two of you and your wants, needs, and expectations for the day. (but don't worry, those can be filled out later!).
Once your contract is signed, a 25% retainer is due to officially book your date. This can be paid online using Stripe. The remaining 75% can be paid all at once or in up to 5 additional installments, with your remaining balance due 1 month before your wedding day.
Why is our final balance due a month before the wedding and not after?
Ultimately, it comes down to minimizing stress for both you and me on your wedding day.
I know how busy wedding planning can get, especially when you're in the home stretch of things. Your wedding day goes by so fast and already comes with an inherent amount of stress, so it can be easy to forget to make final payments to vendors on the day of. Plus, you definitely don't want to have to worry about paying your vendors while on your honeymoon or being on a budget because you still have to pay them when you get back.
It also helps me feel more confident while doing my job because I know I am being paid for my time and talent and am not left wondering if/when I will get paid for my services.
Where are you located? Do I have to travel to you?
I'm located in Fairmont, West Virginia, but I absolutely love to get out for a nice adventure, so I'm happy to offer my services anywhere in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, or anywhere else you/life take me, really. My passport loves to get stamped... it already has stamps from London, Italy, and New Zealand, but it will HAPPILY accept duplicates, haha.
Do you charge travel/destination fees of any kind?
I am willing to travel within 50 miles of Fairmont, WV for no additional charge.
If your wedding will be taking place further than 50 miles from Fairmont, WV, I charge the federal standard mileage rate for 2023 of $0.66/mile for every mile after 50.
Some locations may require a permit in order to be able to have pictures taken there. If this is the case, you will be responsible for the cost of obtaining the necessary permits. Failure to purchase the appropriate permits may result in us being kicked out of the location, or even fined.
If your wedding is taking place more than 3 hours away from Fairmont, WV, with coverage lasting until or after 8 pm, my team and I may require a hotel room be booked for the night - be sure to let me know if your wedding guests are receiving a discount at your venue or any local hotels.
If you are interested in booking me for an international destination wedding, the cost of your custom package will include my and my team's travel expenses. (Flights, hotel, rental car, etc.)
Do you pose us for photos?
I like to capture a good mix of candids and posed shots on wedding days, especially for couples' portraits.
I try my best to capture special moments authentically - through all the smiles, tears and laughs that your wedding day will hold.
So I might have you pose a certain way or I may ask you to act out a certain prompt together. Either method can create gorgeous images, but one tends to feel more natural and relaxed than the other, resulting in much more genuine emotions being captured.
Your family and friend portraits will mostly be posed, but with a few opportunities for candid reactions.
How long will it take to get our photos back?
I try to deliver galleries ASAP, but it honestly depends on my schedule and workload at the time.
Please remember that LIFE HAPPENS. Believe it or not, photographers don't spend EVERY moment of their free time doing photography related things...
Weddings and elopements take a bit longer to edit than other sessions due to the number of images being delivered and the amount of editing required. These can take a month or three to deliver depending on how much coverage you book for and the volume of sessions I am handling at the time.
I'll be able to answer this question a bit better at/after your wedding, as it really depends on how many images I capture while we are together.
How do you choose the images delivered in our gallery?
I cull through all of the images and and select only the "best" ones to edit.
I choose the images based on how they represent my style and your personality. If a picture doesn't tell a story or serve a purpose, it's not going to be in your gallery.
No specific image taken during the session is guaranteed to be delivered - images are delivered at my full discretion.
RAW images will NEVER be provided to a client, as they do not accurately represent my work or brand image. I mean it, NEVER. Please don't even ask.
Do I have to order prints through you?
While you do not HAVE to order through me... I do make it SUPER easy for you to order them directly from your gallery, and I definitely recommend them if you want the highest-quality artwork for your home.
Plus, a print credit is INCLUDED in your wedding package, so why not use it?!
While printing from places like Walgreens and CVS is the economical choice, you will risk a lot - color differences, clarity issues, cheaper material, and overall loss of quality.
Basically, I can't guarantee the quality of products you receive from 3rd party printing companies like I can when you order directly through your gallery - if you order something through me and it doesn't look like it should, I will replace it at no cost to you.
I won't offer this service if you print elsewhere, so do so at your own risk!
What is a Social Media Content Creator?
THEY WILL CAPTURE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE AND PICTURES OF SPECIAL MOMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR WEDDING DAY. CONTENT WILL FOCUS ON THE TWO OF YOU, YOUR LOVED ONES, AND THE CELEBRATION, AS WELL AS WHAT IT'S LIKE WORKING WITH ME ON WEDDING DAYS.
YOU'LL RECEIVE:
- SHORT CLIPS/REELS/VIDEOS OF SPECIAL MOMENTS OR HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR DAY
- BEHIND THE SCENE PHOTOS AND BLOOPER REELS
- CONTENT TO SHARE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES WITHIN 48 HOURS OF YOUR WEDDING
What is a Wedding Designer?
THEY WILL HELP ESTABLISH THE LOOK AND STYLE OF YOUR WEDDING.
THEY DON’T HANDLE ANY OF THE PLANNING BUT THEY WORK WITH YOU TO ESTABLISH AND PRODUCE YOUR AESTHETIC VISION.
A WEDDING DESIGNER ALSO:
- HELPS DESIGN YOUR WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS/INVITES/RSVP SUITE
- DEVELOPS A DESIGN CONCEPT FOR YOUR WEDDING
- HELPS YOU CHOOSE A COLOR SCHEME
- CAN HELP YOU CHOOSE THE PERFECT ATTIRE FOR A COHESIVE LOOK
- ASSIST WITH PLACING (OR CREATING) YOUR FLORAL PIECES
HELPS PUT TOGETHER YOUR DECOR (IF YOU'RE A D.I.Y.-ER!)
- MAKES SURE ALL DÉCOR IS PUT UP PROPERLY AND ON TIME
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