over a decade behind the lens and still obsessed with the light.
I find the moments no one else was watching for
Ten years of wedding photography teaches you things no classroom can. How to read a room. How to find the amazing pocket of light in a dark ballroom. How to be completely invisible at the exact moment something real starts happenings, and how to be in exactly the right position when it does. That's the work. The beautiful part is that I still love it as much as the day I shot my first wedding.
Something in me went "oh, there it is."
I found my first camera in my family's attic when I was a child, and never really put it down. Photography became a thread running through high school, college, a semester abroad in Italy, and eventually a career I didn't plan, but can't imagine life without. My first wedding was for friends of friends, and I had absolutely no idea what I was walking into. The emotion in that room was physical, the kind you feel in your chest before your brain catches up. I've been chasing that feeling ever since.
I found my very first camera in my family’s attic a long time ago, and I haven’t stopped carrying one since. It sparked a lifelong interest in art and photography, and led me down the path to where I am today. I worked on building my skills on the side throughout high school and college, but it was my first photography elective that got me hooked. Like, I’m talking head over heels kind of love. That was when I knew that photography was my unequivocal passion. I shot my first wedding for friends of friends, and that sealed the deal. The overwhelming emotion that filled the room on that day was intoxicating, and I knew that my life was forever devoted to capturing true love.
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How I see it
My creative approach
The best moments happen when no one's performing for the camera, when the you've forgotten I'm there. When your father doesn't realize he's being watched, or when the flower girl decides rather than toss the petals down the aisle, she'd rather dump the basket on her head (true story). My job is to be invisible long enough to catch the real ones. I'm drawn to light the way some people are drawn to music - intuitively, before I can explain why. Golden hour at Waterworks, the way candlelight bends thru the tulle of your veil, or the window light in a getting ready suite that makes everything feel like a painting. I build your timeline & scout locations around the light, and where there isn't any, I find it. Every couple I work with gets something they didn't expect - photographs that feel like them. Not like wedding photographs in general, but the specific, unrepeatable version of love only they have.
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I bring more
than a camera
Instinct
Presence
Artistry
intention
trust
forever
I show up the way I'd want someone to show up for me - completely. That means noticing things before you have to ask, solving things before you know they're problems. Knowing your timeline better than the coordinator does by the time your wedding day arrives. And still, always, getting the shot. My couples describe feeling like they had a close friend photograph their wedding, one who just happened to be a professional. That's not an accident. It's the result of months of communication, real investment in your story, and a genuine belief that how you feel during your wedding day is just as important as how your photos look.
The values I live by
IF YOU DO TOO, WE’LL BE BESTIES
01// Restraint Over Excess
I don't manufacture moments, I find them. The best photographs are the ones where I was in the right place at the right time, not the ones where you've been asked to recreate something.
02// Light Before Everything
I build timelines around light. I scout locations based on when the sun falls through the trees. I make decisions on the morning of your wedding based on what the sky is doing. If you trust me on one thing, trust me on this.
03// Your Story, Not a Template
I've photographed weddings in backyards and in ballrooms, on farms and city rooftops. Each one gets its own creative brief. Nothing about your wedding photos should look like it was taken at someone else's.
04// Presence Over Performance
The most important thing I do on your wedding day is make you forget I'm there. If you're relaxed, comfortable, and genuinely in the moment, the photos take care of themselves.
"It felt like we had an old friend celebrating with us at our wedding, it was so special."
She is so warm and friendly that my husband and I felt immediately comfortable at our engagement shoot, even though we were pretty nervous. Aly made great suggestions and listened to ours and made our session so memorable. When I got the photos back, my jaw literally dropped they were so gorgeous. I think my favorite thing about Aly was that while she is always incredibly professional, it felt like we had an old friend celebrating with us at our wedding. It was so special. Thank you for everything, Aly!
Christie & Mike
"I didn’t feel the need to ask her for certain photos ahead of time because I knew she would capture all the moments we wanted and more without having to be asked."
When looking for a photographer I wanted someone who was different than other photographers. I wanted to have creative photos that you never saw before. Aly was able to do just that. When I show people our wedding photos they are blown away by how beautiful they are. Aly was able to make us feel comfortable through out the whole process.
Paige + Peri
"She captured every emotion, every detail, every candid moment so beautifully that looking through our gallery feels like reliving the day all over again. The photos are not just stunning, they’re full of life, love, and personality."
Aly was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She is unbelievably talented and every single photo she takes is pure magic. Beyond her artistry, Aly is an absolute joy to be around. She’s fun, funny, and has this amazing ability to make everyone feel completely at ease in front of the camera. She brought so much positive energy to the day that even if she wasn’t our photographer, I would have wanted her there as a guest! She was also incredibly efficient and professional, keeping us perfectly on schedule while still making everything feel natural and effortless. We truly can’t imagine our wedding day without her.
CHRISSY + OMAR
"Every time we lost sight of her, we would turn around and realize she was capturing a beautiful candid shot."
Aly was an excellent listener in our discussions prior to the wedding and also the day of. She was incredibly disarming, totally astute and professional and seemed to truly enjoy herself! We couldn’t be more delighted with the body of work she captured. Also, her editing is wonderfully characteristic. If we have occasion for future photos, I will most certainly be contacting her to see if she would be willing!
Adrienne & Fredi
"I spoke with Aly about the aesthetic and mood I was going for and she beyond delivered"
She listened to our likes and dislikes and made every moment of the day a photo op. Prior to our wedding, I spoke with Aly about the aesthetic and mood I was going for and she beyond delivered. Aly is incredibly talented and I recommend her to any NJ/PA couple.
Brianna + Steve
"She made the experience joyous"
Aly Robertson nailed every single detail of our photo reshoot. She is so creative, has a unique perspective, and catches the exact right shot every single time. My husband and I, our family, and our friends are in awe of the beauty she captured. We would recommend Aly 100x over.
Joelle + Chris
"She made us laugh, forget about everything and just be in the moment."
She goes above and beyond to make sure she gets all the shots you want and conducts herself with a confident yet approachable demeanor that just takes away all of your worries. We could not believe a couple of shots she managed to get in an overcrowded house.
Kelly + NIsheet
"Her photographs now hang all throughout our home."
We found Aly on a whim for our wedding when we decided to get married in 2 weeks notice. And we are so happy that we did because her photographs now hang all throughout our home now as we have hired her for every event since. She is super flexible and gets some amazing shots and has become a forever part of our family.
Emily + Dan
"We received our pictures just one week after our wedding and I was literally brought to tears."
Alexandra's site was unlike any of the other photographers. I recall saying to my then fiancé that there’s no way she’s going to call us back. He said email her you never know. Aly returned my email and the rest is picture perfect history. Aly and Kelly are super creative and they took pictures we didn’t know they were taking. We have photos of every guest, every moment, every detail. I could not be happier.
Octavia & John
"She was a joy to work with and would recommend her to anyone."
Aly is amazing. She blended right in with the craziness that was our wedding party and captured our special moments beautifully. As an LGBTQIA+ community member, it was refreshing to see that Aly has queer people readily visible in her portfolio and we felt very comfortable with her.
