Wow! After a wonderfully memorable engagement session, Alyssa continues to deliver memorable experiences. She captured our wedding day in April and memorialized the day for us with a gorgeous gallery of images that capture the essence of the day and the love between my husband and I and the joy of our family and friends. Though a little windy at times, the images Alyssa took depict the beauty of the natural surroundings and highlight the joy and emotions felt by all there. She has such a great eye for natural surroundings and got amazing shots of us with the oak trees that look so magical. She was able to work with the elements to get great pictures even in the blustery conditions. Her gallery impressed my husband and I with so many wonderful shots of us as well as amazing family formal portraits. The whole experience with Alyssa was effortless, much like how she was able to capture us in our pictures. Her communication leading up the big day was clear and helped to point out some areas of consideration that I had forgotten. Her wedding experience shined in her ability to wrangle the groomsmen and keep our lofty picture schedule on time. We had many family pictures that she was able to breeze through which left us time to be a part of the cocktail hour and be present for the majority of the wedding which was important to us. She continuously impressed us throughout the day, helping the DJ with his schedule and even at one point passing out wine and glasses to our tables. As I was not able to have a wait staff due to COVID, this was so amazing and completely above and beyond her duties. Having vendors like Alyssa can really transform your somewhat hectic and stressful wedding day by helping you to soak in the moments and be present. My parents raved about her and her second shot photographer for weeks after the event, so impressed by her and her professionalism. The gallery she delivered is just amazing and we are still discovering new favorites. The task of creating a wedding album will be challenging, only because there are so many amazing images to choose from! Alyssa has cemented her place in our hearts. We definitely will be coming back to Alyssa to capture our future life events. read more

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Where to start with Alyssa photography? Alyssa is the most sweetest, kindest and patient photographer that I've encountered. First off, booking was easy (responds fastly) and she was more than accommodating. I had to cancel my engagement photoshoot the first time, bc my grandfather had just passed away and the pandemic had started. Life was hard at that time and even though I canceled with Alyssa, she took the time to reach out to me (she doesn't know it but her emails made me felt better!) That is the type of person Alyssa is. Once life had gotten back on track I knew that I had to book her for my engagement photoshoot and she did not disappoint! Her energy is so uplifting and it made the whole session that much fun and the session was nothing but good vibes. I'm the type who only knows 1-2 poses Therefore I was nervous and pinned a whole bunch of pictures to get an idea. Thank goodness for Alyssa who've taught us how to pose and couched us through ALL of the poses. Her directions were so easy and simple to follow! The pictures came out natural and I absolutely love them! I definitely will book Alyssa for upcoming events or just for funsies, and highly recommend any one who is looking for a photographer to book with Alyssa :) read more

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Is 1000 stars too many? We could not have loved our engagement photo shoot with Alyssa more. She made it so comfortable and my fiancé actually said "we should do that again" when we left. Alyssa made it fun, easy going, and delivered INCREDIBLE photos early! We can't wait to have her shoot our wedding too. Alyssa is kind, responsive, professional and truly just an amazing photographer. If you want photos that are truly TOP TIER quality, Alyssa is your girl. read more

I don't even know where to start on Alyssa . My fiancé and I decided to go to SF to visit his family & what could be better then to take our engagement picture while we're in town. I met Alyssa by chance & wow ! I feel like faith brought us together . Despite my late booking (2 weeks ahead) she work me in her busy schedule & make it work for us . I felt like we just click right away, talking and laughing . We had soo much fun together , despite the cold & wind . Mind you my fiancé and I we never take professional picture together & I was soo stress about how I would look & how we would pose ect. But she were so friendly & sweet , she helped us through the whole thing & make it super fun , easy for us. Too bad I can't book her for my wedding since we live soo far away but it's safe to said that Alyssa will be my Togo photographer when I need my pic taken in SF. read more

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Alyssa was our wedding photographer and she did a fantastic job! She gave great, clear directions for how we should pose which resulted in beautiful pictures. My wife and I normally feel awkward when posing for the lovey-dovey pictures but with Alyssa's instructions, it wasn't weird at all and it showed in end. Additionally, the candid photos were excellent and she really captured people having fun at our reception, which was really important to us. Aside from the photography, Alyssa was also very organized, responsive to emails, and easy to talk to. We definitely recommend Alyssa Wendt Photography because she is a fun, talented photographer and all at a great price! read more

Alyssa is AMAZING. From our initial meeting we knew she was the one. She made our engagement session fun, lively, and most importantly comfortable. She had many poses in handy and guided us through the whole process (which we needed). My now husband and I were nervous because I have this shoulder that wont cooperate and this smile that turns fake after 2 seconds. Lol. Even with all of that she still managed to capture amazing photos. If you are a couple looking for a photographer book Alyssa now, she is reliable, warm hearted, full of positive spirit and you will feel at ease knowing that you booked an amazing photographer! read more

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Alyssa was our photographer for our small wedding during COVID at BR Cohn. First, Alyssa was responsive and super flexible with how we wanted to have our wedding during this difficult time. The venue itself was gorgeous, and Alyssa did an amazing job capturing us and its beautiful backdrop. My husband, bridal party, and our families also had a ton of fun working with her. She made it so easy for all of us to hold the right poses. The gallery was fabulous, high-quality, and delivered quickly within a few weeks. We really appreciated the sneak peeks that she sent over after a few days because everyone was so excited to see the best photos earlier. I couldn't have been happier with the results and would recommend Alyssa to anyone who is getting married or needs engagement photos. read more

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Alyssa is the absolute BEST! We had the most amazing family session. Scheduling was easy and the photo session was even easier! We have two young children, ages 3 and 5 years old. My 3 year old can be very stubborn, so I was a little nervous. Thankfully Alyssa's gentle demeanor and playfulness put us all at ease. She guided us, made us feel comfortable and even made us laugh! What I appreciate most was how efficient she was with time. She knew exactly what would work and gave us great direction. Our whole family enjoyed the session. When we received our photos I was blown away. They were beautiful! Downloading them from Alyssa's online gallery was simple and we could easily share them with family and friends. We've gotten SO many compliments. If you are looking for a photographer who knows what she's doing, look no further. I HIGHLY recommend Alyssa. read more

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I am blown away by the expertise and the passion behind everything Alyssa does. She makes you feel extremely comfortable, is open, honest, and has an amazing way of capturing every single feeling in photos! I have done two shoots with Alyssa and I won't work with anyone else! She is a hidden gem and if you have the chance to book her she will commit herself to your shoot 100%. read more

Alyssa is awesome! My wife found her based on great recommendations from friends. Our family is not typically very photogenic, but she was able to get all four of our young daughters to be comfortable and our littlest one even smiled for her (a huge success since she barely cracks a smile for close friends and relatives!) Overall really great experience. Alyssa could tell that our girls needed to be a little silly at first and she turned it into a game for them. It was laid back and a ton of fun. She caught amazing moments and was incredibly professional the whole time! My wife and I said we will only use Alyssa from now on! So wonderful! read more

Alyssa is an amazing photographer! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable and beautiful during our session. We were immediately put at ease with her sweet and professional personality. She helped us tremendously with posing to ensure we got a wide variety of shots in our album and our time with her just flew by! We loved seeing our sneak peaks so quickly after the session! The photos came out so dreamy and gorgeous. You can tell that she puts a lot of thought and effort into her craft. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to photograph their big day or life's special moments. read more

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I have no words honestly. Alyssa made my husband I feel comfortable as soon as met. She had us smiling in Baker Beach even though it was cloudy and extremely windy. My husband and I have been getting pictures taken every year for 7 years and she has been by far the best. Thank you Alyssa, I can't wait to book for many more occasions read more

We met Alyssa through a styled photo shoot gathering and upon meeting her, she brought so much brightness (love, excitement, joy) to the room. She is extremely helpful, encourages various poses, and unique ideas for what she's trying to capture. It was extremely easy for my soon to be husband and I to feel at ease during the session. We had a blast, learned how much we have in common, and chatted out trips to the outdoors. We really loved the moments and photos that Alyssa was able to capture, and the online gallery was very easy to use. We definitely recommend Alyssa, she is a kind and loving spirit who will work hard to capture any moment trying to be captured. You should book with her because she puts her heart and soul into her work, she's the kind of photographer who takes photos of strangers at a beach who don't have anyone to capture their special moment. read more

Alyssa created a photography experience that was genuine, kind, responsive, helpful, creative, fun, and skillful! Her interactions with all members of the family were lovely but my children were especially fond of her approach. I will have Alyssa do our family photography for years to come! You won't be disappointed at any time throughout your experience and your photos will be beyond delightful! Thank you Alyssa for your artistic talent and amazing energy!! read more

Alyssa was truly amazing and so prompt! From the first initial meeting of setting a timeline to the very end of wedding day she was absolutely perfect. She was timely, efficient, fun, energizing, and ready to pivot to another scene in a heartbeat! Not only that, she was so accommodating to my now wife who, had a vision and made it come true. She was also very truthful if our vision needed a "tweak" to it through her experience, and what do you know, Alyssa was right!! All of our photos came out perfect and couldn't ask for better photos to keep forever. We will definitely be hiring and recommending Alyssa for any event you may have because she is so adaptable to any situation. How do I know this? I have 8 siblings and she did an awesome job gathering all of them for photos. Let me tell you, I have NEVER seen someone do that! Thank you Alyssa for the forever photos me and Cassie now have to share for the many years to come. My wife and I recommend any event for Alyssa! :) read more

We first met Alyssa at my brother's wedding in July 2019. She was so much fun to work with and their pictures turned out beautiful! So, when I got engaged I knew exactly who I wanted to be our photographer. It was super easy to get in contact with her and Alyssa was so good with communication; her follow-up on any questions I had was always prompt and thorough. She even sent us a super helpful style guide and a large list of locations she recommended for our engagement shoot. But most importantly, our session with Alyssa was amazing. She was so sweet and actually made it fun! She made us feel comfortable and walked us through different poses. Neither of us have had many pictures of ourselves taken in the past, but she somehow made us look like we do it all the time! Talk about a talented photographer!! We got our pictures back super quick and they were so easy to download and share with our families. We are so glad we picked Alyssa as our photographer and I would recommend her to anyone. We can't wait for our wedding pictures with her! read more

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Over the river and by the bridge! We had so much fun with Alyssa. She captured some beautiful images of our family this holiday season. My four year old grand daughter looked at the portrait today and pointed to each of us while noticing that a smile was found on every face. "Not on Baby Connor though. He is just a baby and he has a cute little squishy face! " I am so excited for the next family photo session with Alyssa. A new holiday tradition perhaps?! read more

My family was fortunate enough to spend a late afternoon with Alyssa. She was able to capture some amazing pictures of the 4 of us and patiently worked with all our unique personalities. Appreciated her attention to detail, laughter, and time she spent with us! read more

I had a fall session with my boyfriend. He was totally dreading it when we got there but walked away saying he had fun doing it. We both love how our pictures turned out and how fast Alyssa got them back to us. We can't wait to hang them in our house! read more

When we first started browsing to find a wedding photographer we looked at a variety of styles, but it wasn't until we came across Alyssa's photo gallery that we found it to be so incredible and very detailed. Her galleries were just marvelous. Alyssa took our engagement photographs and delivered our gallery within 10 days when it was supposed to take 3-4 weeks. We were so fortunate to have found and to book Alyssa for both our engagement photo session and our wedding. There are so many wonderful things that we enjoyed while working with her. One of them was in her level of directing. During our sessions, Alyssa did such a wonderful job in letting us know how to move, walk, or stand to make sure we looked as natural as possible. Sometimes my wife and I were just smiling and giggling, and Alyssa made sure those photographs were captured along with the scenery. During our wedding, we loved the positive energy that Alyssa brought. One of our favorite moments was the first look. This moment was incredibly special and Alyssa made sure my wife and I expressed ourselves in our own natural way, there was no directing or posing during this moment. Alyssa was able to capture some of the most amazing photographs during this moment and we loved every photograph taken. Our wedding gallery has so many outstanding and beautiful photographs that it's so difficult to select the best ones. We have so many favorites that we can choose. Another great quality was how efficient Alyssa was at grouping our family members during the family portraits, she was great at initiating and planning a smooth session with all of our family members and guests. Overall, Alyssa was great to work with for all our photo sessions. Our wedding photographs came out AMAZING! We loved them all. I would recommend Alyssa to anyone. She definitely created an incredible photograph experience and delivered photographs that will always be cherished. Thank you Alyssa!! read more

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I had Alyssa do a few shoots for me to get my portfolio going and she made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera and was always so sweet. The pictures came out amazing and I got them all back super fast. I would definitely recommend setting up a shoot with her! read more

Not only is Alyssa a good friend of mine, but she is also a rockstar photographer. She doesn't just take photos of you, she is part of your experience offering encouragement, laughs and moves the photo session along beautifully with thought out poses. I can tell she puts her all into her sessions and customizes them to you and what you're looking for. She did a couples session with me and my boyfriend in the snow and I couldn't stop looking at them - they were perfect. Highly recommend booking with her! read more

Loved Alyssa! I found her online and was drawn to her bright and beautiful photography style. Our family session with her was so easy- she is high energy and super awesome with kids. Trying to get a 2yo and 4yo to cooperate and smile during a photo session is usually a recipe for chaos and lots of sweating, but Alyssa made it super easy and fun. She is very thorough and detailed in her communication. And did I say I loved our family photos? The only difficulty now is choosing which photos to print because there are too many favorites. Thank you Alyssa! read more

Alyssa is an AMAZING photographer. She is not only extremely talented but, also has the most amazing personality that makes being in front of the camera so comfortable and effortless! Alyssa makes sure your hair is perfect and focuses on the little details that most photographers would forget about! The experience to work with Alyssa is just as good as the pictures she creates. I would 110% recommend Alyssa to everyone who is looking for amazing images and a great time! read more

Alyssa was amazing! I got the pictures back from my wedding and I was so happy. She photographed every detail of my special day, didn't miss a moment. She was so sweet and made me feel very comfortable. Her online gallery of our wedding was breathtaking! I'm definitely using her again in the future. read more

As a guy who never liked taking pictures since elementary school picture days, the engagement shoot was one of the last things I was looking forward to in the wedding planning process. Alyssa completely changed that view after our first consultation! She was professional and had great communication throughout the whole process. On the day of the shoot, she immediately made it a fun and comfortable environment for both me and my fiance. We got our edited pictures back quickly and the quality was as good if not better than other (more expensive) vendors we had looked at. Booking Alyssa is a no brainer if you're looking for a wedding/enagement shoot photographer! read more

Had such a wonderful engagement photo session with Alyssa! She is professional, fun, and produced some incredible photos of my fiancee and I! I anxiously came into the photo session expecting chaos, stress, and an all business sort of mentality. After the first few photos with Alyssa, I felt very comfortable, was laughing, and did not stress the entire time. She has a knack of making the session quite enjoyable, gets you to laugh, and captures the perfect moment! The location we had our photo shoot was ALL her idea, and was absolutely stunning! She does her due diligence to ensure that your experience/photo's are everything you want and more. She had the photos completed and over to us a whole lot faster than I thought we would! Would recommend Alyssa Wendt Photography to any person looking for a phenomenal photographer. Thank you for the AMAZING photos, and the great fun during out session. Cheers! read more

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I met Alyssa at a friends engagement party a couple of months ago and as we got to talking we quickly found out that we both had a love of photography and totally hit it off! Unfortunately, I don't live in the Bay Area but it just so happened that I was there for work in February and decided to reach out to Alyssa for some much needed updating of my headshots. Alyssa did not disappoint, from the moment she started shooting she makes you feel so comfortable even though there are tons of people walking by wondering what you're doing. That was all tuned out. She completely has an eye for photography, not only are her photos gorgeous but she knows how to pose people well which is half the battle. Alyssa is also super responsive and so professional. Would recommend her to anyone in the Bay Area (or friends flying into the Bay Area) in a heartbeat! read more

Alyssa is fantastic! She truly captured my son's spirit and sense of fun and love of outdoors in the photos. And her process is so easy - she creates a gallery and you choose how to print and produce the photos. So you pay for her expertise and time - no crazy expensive pre-set packages. I loved it and she has made it so user friendly. She also wrote a terrific blog about my son - that showed how much she listened and took in his story. You can't go wrong with Alyssa! I am hoping to circle around and have her do some more family photos in the future. read more

We are beyond happy with Alyssa's work ! She was so patient & made the shoot incredible. There were 9 people in our family and Alyssa did so great capturing everyone! The entire shoot was all laughs and giggles. Loved that we received so many amazing pictures back and would recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone who is affordable & great at what she does. Can't wait to shoot with her again! read more