WHO is this video for?

This video and site are designed especially with "first-timers," new and amateur wedding photographers in mind. We know that wedding photography is it's own animal, and you should not attempt it alone! We're here to provide you with helpful wedding photography tips, tricks and advice to be completely successful at your important job!

This video is recommended for new or amateur photographers who have their own equipment, and love photography, and have been asked to shoot a family member of friend's wedding.  You might be a little apprehensive and wondering where to start? We want to help. You want to give them your best, so you can't afford not to watch this video.

New and aspiring wedding photographers will also benefit from this video, with organizational tips, worksheets, and workflow ideas, Allyson brings over 10 years of experience to you. Don't reinvent the wheel, simply watch and learn!


WHO
is this Allyson?

Allyson Magda, acclaimed by her clients as one of the top wedding and portrait photographers in the state of California brings over 10 years of wedding and portrait photography experience to the table. She has a degree in Fine Art and a minor in Art Education from UC Santa Cruz, she has clients all over the world and has been featured in numerious publications. Her client testimonials speak for themselves......

 

 

 

CLIENT Accolades....

"OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And, yes, that did require all caps!! : ) The pictures are stunning - you are such an amazing
photographer! And the slideshow on your blog is great...we love the music! Thank you (&
Dan) soooo much!"
~Nyssa & Danny, Sept 2008

Hi Allyson,
"Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! They are rockin!! I absolutely love them!!! Yay!!!! So excited
to show them to everyone else. Can’t wait to see the rest!!
don’t tell David... but I love you!!!
haha!! Thanks so much!!! "
Melissa, Sept 2008


"Fun! Creative! Professional! Allyson was a pleasure to work with the day of our wedding, she was incredible, great to get work with and took amazing photos!!!!"
Michelle and Robert, July 2008


"Allyson made our wedding extremely special. She captured our love and did it using her amazing talent,
exceptional skills and sweet personality."  Nancy Jones, June 2008


"You guys were great! Allyson is a very talented photographer and we would definitely hire her
again!" ~Chris, July 2008


HI Allyson,
"We are all enjoying the wedding photos and want to thank you for doing a spectacular job!
There are so many wonderful shots it’s hard to make a sensible selection!"
Liz and Newie,  July 2008


"I WOULD RECOMMEND ALLYSON, SHE IS AMAZING. SHE FOUND A GREAT PLACE FOR OUR CER-
EMONY! OUR PHOTOS TURNED OUT AMAZING! I FEEL CONFIDENT IN RECOMMENDING ALLYSON
SHE IS GREAT!" ~Paul, July 2008


"Allyson is a awesome photographer!!! She was warm and inviting from the start. On our wedding day she
was so patient and amazing (even dealing with our sillyness). The pictures turned out amazing... I have
recived so many compliments. She really captured US and our day. Thanks Allyson!!!!"


Hi Allyson,
"The photos are so amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are so excited about the ceremony pics
and the ones in the field especially. We had an wonderful time and you made the whole process so easy.

Many people complimented your style and especially your efficiency during the family portraits. Family
from far and wide are making Pictage orders, so thank you."
Shannon and Quinn, July 2008


"Allyson Magda Photography was AMAZING! We would, without a doubt, recommend Allyson for future
brides and event planners. Her photos truly captured our wedding and her creativity was unmatched!"
Christy and Rob, December 2007