the woman behind the camera
my name is alyssa, and i’m so glad you’re here.
portraits by trevor christensen
i am a documentary wedding photographer based in utah. i love making authentic connections with other people, i love celebrating the best things in life, and i love using my camera to preserve memories and tell stories, so naturally i really love photographing weddings.
i’ve been doing this for nearly a decade now, and i feel so lucky to have made a career out of something i love so much.
i would be honored to preserve your story.
featured in:
THE KNOT | WEDDING WIRE | ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDE | UTAH BRIDE & GROOM | UTAH VALLEY BRIDE | SALT LAKE MAGAZINE | UTAH VALLEY 360 | THE CLICK COMMUNITY | HEARTFUL MAGAZINE |
THE KNOT | WEDDING WIRE | ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDE | UTAH BRIDE & GROOM | UTAH VALLEY BRIDE | SALT LAKE MAGAZINE | UTAH VALLEY 360 | THE CLICK COMMUNITY | HEARTFUL MAGAZINE |
my sensitivity draws me to connect with you and see what others miss.
my intuition allows me to document real moments in a meaningful way.
my desire for realness keeps my images feeling true to how moments felt.
my passion for beauty ensures that aesthetics will not be sacrificed in the name of authenticity.
if my work speaks to you, i would love to hear from you.
artist exhibitions
uvu alumni art exhibition | The UVU Museum of Art, orem, ut — july - september 2024
SOLO BFA documentary photography EXHIBITION | Woodbury Art Museum, Orem, UT — March - April 2016
SOLO DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW | Rotunda Gallery, Orem, UT — September 2011
TRAVELING GROUP EXHIBITION - NATIVE AMERICAN INITIATIVE: HIDDEN VOICES | January 2015
solo PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW - PICTURES OF MY MOM | Provo Studio, Provo, UT — May 2015
UVU STUDENT ART SHOW | Woodbury Art Museum, Orem, UT — March 2015
education
bachelor of fine art, photography emphasis | utah valley university, cum laude, 2016
honors + publications
Rocky Mountain Bride Fall/Winter 2022, real wedding print feature
Rocky mountain bride 2022, real wedding online feature
the knot best of weddings award, 2022
Top Photographers To Watch In 2019 by The Click Community
heartful magazine 2023, feature
Utah Bride & Groom, winter 2019, Real Wedding print Feature
lonely strangers, zine, 2020, fine art feature
Utah Bride & Groom 2019, Online Feature
Utah Valley Bride 2019, Real Wedding Online Feature
Utah Valley Bride Best of 2017 Engagements Feature
“We reviewed the portfolios of dozens of wedding photographers, and Alyssa really stood out from everyone else. Her work really outshines the field in terms of integrity, authenticity, and artistry. She cares about documenting emotion and the fleeting, beautiful moments that fill your wedding day, but that can be so difficult to capture if you don’t have her careful, attentive eye. She finds unique and surprising perspectives to tell stories that would otherwise be unheard, and she also has a knack for being in the perfect place at the right time to capture the tear or smile that sums up a lifetime of loving someone. Yes, she’s that good.”
hopefully now you know a little bit about me and what i’m about.
can we pleeeeaaaaseee talk about you now?
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