intimate & authentic documentation for all things human

ace photography

intimate & authentic documentation for all things human

ace photography

"photography should never be a one-way transaction. it’s important to hire a photographer who thinks intuitively, feels genuinely, and understands the vision behind your day. photographers are translators. they bridge the gap between what's being shown in front of them and weaving imagery into memory. it's always my goal to establish an inclusive environment for couples to feel valued and their love story's heard because once couples feel understood, then photographing them becomes easy. how in-tune they are with the present moment, ultimately allows for real emotion to flow seamlessly."

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julia + toby

film photography
inspired by...

the approach

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couples in love, preservation, cinematic films, movement, joy, landscapes, vintage postcards, life

cecelia + eva

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bridget + raine

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shannon + hunter

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brooke + Gabriel

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alyssa + shaheen

december + connor

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taylor + andy

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"photography should never be a one-way transaction. it’s important to hire a photographer who thinks intuitively, feels genuinely, and understands the vision behind your day. photographers are translators. they bridge the gap between what's being shown in front of them and weaving imagery into memory. it's always my goal to establish an inclusive environment for couples to feel valued and their love story's heard because once couples feel understood, then photographing them becomes easy. how in-tune they are with the present moment, ultimately allows for real emotion to flow seamlessly."

bridget + raine

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film photography
inspired by...

the approach

check out my starting prices

couples in love, preservation, cinematic films, movement, joy, landscapes, vintage postcards, life

julia + toby

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cecelia + eva

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december + connor

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brooke + gabriel

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taylor + andy

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alyssa + shaheen

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shannon + hunter

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5/25/24 grace + mason - wedding

“My husband loves our engagement and wedding photos, more than he has ever loved any photo of himself. He said he felt safe and comfortable and able to be happy in them, mainly because of Alison. From the very moment we met Alison, we knew she was different. She made us laugh and smile while doing her job in the most effective, collected, and creative way. It’s hard to find someone who can photograph the feeling of love—but Alison does.

Her ideas are unique and vary by the couple, meaning you’re never going to get the same picture someone else has—and isn’t that lovely? She handles chaotic families and last minute changes like a champion, and accepts suggestions, which is a rare for a photographer. She made us feel loved and beautiful, and encouraged us to take moments to ourselves to enjoy the day. We literally cannot stop looking at our photos, and will be looking at them for years to come. I have never been so confident in a decision as when we hired Alison. She made every memory perfect. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”


7/26/25 taylor + andy - elopement

“My husband and I could not be happier with our elopement photos. Alison and Jacob were so professional and fun to work with! Our session in East Glacier perfectly captured our love story and the film style is just so sweet and romantic. Alison gave us a questionnaire that helped us feel more comfortable during our shoot, and she communicated the details of our shoot day super well, which is really important when you don't have reception at your location! We LOVE our photos and would not hesitate to work with Ace photography again!”


8/17/24 rachel + jacob - wedding

“Alison was our wedding photographer in the summer of 2024 (and she did our engagement photos as well) and no words can convey how wonderful she was! Communicative, creative, easygoing - she captured our day with such care and was a joy to have around. She was quick to respond, we got our photos in a very timely manner, and the mix of digital and film photography captured our wedding in such a perfect way. If you have the means, I HIGHLY recommend adding on the Super8 package - we cried when we watched our video and will cherish it and the photos forever.”


10/4/22 katherine + diggy - micro-wedding

“our experience with alison was absolutely fantastic! from the moment we met her, she exuded warmth and friendliness, making us feel instantly comfortable. throughout the entire process, she consistently prioritized us, ensuring that our preferences and vision for the day were at the forefront. she has a remarkable skill for framing and editing photos. each image she captured exuded a palpable sense of love and emotion, which beautifully encapsulated the essence of our special day. we couldn't be happier with her work and the cherished memories she has preserved for us. she is undoubtedly a gem in the world of wedding photography!”


6/22/24 ashley + jack - wedding

“Alison did such an incredible job. I’ve spent hours looking at the photos and I’m at a loss for words over them. I can’t even formulate a sentence to accurately describe my gratitude and love for these photos. To say they are beautiful feels like an extreme understatement. Every time I look at them I cry! They send me straight back to the day and that is priceless. The super 8 video was the cherry on top. It was great to hear the speeches again and it was such a unique take on the details of the day! Thank you again for all you did, Alison! She is very good at what she does and we would highly recommend her.”


the process

01 / meeting

after you've inquired with me, we will schedule a virtual meeting to discuss your vision and to see if we will be a good fit. during this introductory call, you can ask as many questions as you would like so i highly suggest coming prepared with questions. once we've scheduled a meeting, i will then send over my updated pricing guide.

02 / planning

once you're ready to book, i will send over a digital contract for you to sign and pay the non-refundable deposit. your date is not secured until the contract has been signed and the non-refundable deposit paid. once both of those things have been signed and sealed, then the planning process will begin! you will receive 24/7 access to my personal cell phone number where you can ask any questions via text or phone call at any time. we’ll meet 1-2 more times virtually to put together a detailed timeline of your event about a month beforehand. in the meantime, i will send over my local vendor recommendations guide, a couple's questionnaire, and a collbaorative pinterest board link. all of which are going to help me get to know you and your vision better!

03 /  day of

during one of our pre-planning calls, we will put together a timeline that will resemble the overall flow of the day. however, the timeline must remain a loose and ever changing outline because sometimes unforeseeable things happen and we need wiggle room to pivot. as your photographer, i will not enforce the timeline so to stay open to change in case we need to shift things. plus, rigid schedules may take away from the present moment.

04 / afterwards 

once the big day is over, you can expect sneak peeks within a week and your full photo gallery within 4-6 weeks. sometimes longer depending on how busy i am. you will be notified if your gallery will be delayed any longer than 4-6 weeks. take some time to be in love, decompress, and then get excited to relive your day all over again. i cannot wait to work with you!

the process

01 / meeting

after you've inquired with me, we will schedule a virtual meeting to discuss your vision and to see if we will be a good fit. during this introductory call, you can ask as many questions as you would like so i highly suggest coming prepared with questions. once we've scheduled a meeting, i will then send over my updated pricing guide.

02 / planning

once you're ready to book, i will send over a digital contract for you to sign and pay the non-refundable deposit. your date is not secured until the contract has been signed and the non-refundable deposit paid. once both of those things have been signed and sealed, then the planning process will begin! you will receive 24/7 access to my personal cell phone number where you can ask any questions via text or phone call at any time. we’ll meet 1-2 more times virtually to put together a detailed timeline of your event about a month beforehand. in the meantime, i will send over my local vendor recommendations guide, a couple's questionnaire, and a collbaorative pinterest board link. all of which are going to help me get to know you and your vision better!

03 / day of

during one of our pre-planning calls, we will put together a timeline that will resemble the overall flow of the day. however, the timeline must remain a loose and ever changing outline because sometimes unforeseeable things happen and we need wiggle room to pivot. as your photographer, i will not enforce the timeline so to stay open to change in case we need to shift things. plus, rigid schedules may take away from the present moment.

04 / afterwards 

once the big day is over, you can expect sneak peeks within a week and your full photo gallery within 4-6 weeks. sometimes longer depending on how busy i am. you will be notified if your gallery will be delayed any longer than 4-6 weeks. take some time to be in love, decompress, and then get excited to relive your day all over again. i cannot wait to work with you!

here’s an in-depth explanation of my gear list. the main cameras we shoot on for digital work are the fujifilm gfx 50sii and the fujigilm x100v. for 35mm film, we shoot on a contax g2,  2 contax g1's, and a mamiya c330 for 120 film. the lenses we use are the fujifilm gfx 80mm f1.7, the fujifilm gfx 16-55mm f2.8 for digital, the contax 28mm f2.8, 45mm f2.8, and the contax 90mm f2.8 lens for film. we also use the fujifilm godox v.1 flash as our go-to external flash for the gfx digital body. and last but not least, we also shoot on a refurbished super 8mm camera for all of the super 8 highlight videos. this list is ever changing as we experiment with new gear. 

01 / what do you shoot on?

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the reason why we shoot film goes more in depth s on the about page, but depending on the event, the couple, and the circumstance, there are situations where we do shoot both digital and film. since film photography is the foundation of digital photography, understanding both makes us feel more connected to the cameras i am shooting on. once we started perceiving the world through these different lenses (figuratively and physically), we then realized how the outcome of your photographs has everything to do with the connection you have to your craft. we're trying to phase out of shooting digital work altogether. 

02 / why do you only shoot film and do you shoot digital at all?

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03 / do you mostly shoot weddings, or do you also shoot other stuff?

our main focus is weddings, micro-weddings, and elopements. but we also shoot engagement sessions, maternity sessions (but only for past clients), and the occasional senior session (high school seniors). 

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we take on around 20 weddings a year, depending on the size. sometimes more if they're smaller events like elopements. inquire with us soon if you want me to shoot your wedding before we fill up!

04 / how many weddings do you take a year?

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we want to be able to serve you unconditionally 
which is why we only offer one all-inclusive package, which can be customized to different couples' needs, this one all-inclusive package allows us to be more intentional with the couples we take on.

05/ why do you only offer one all inclusive package for weddings + elopements?

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we are currently located in salem, oregon but alison is originally from montana and jacob's from ohio. we most certainly travel for work. inquire with us about our current travel schedule if you'd like to book your wedding or elopement in a location we already traveling to and receive zero travel fees.

06 / where are you located and do you travel?

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07 / how many photos will i get back and what’s your turnaround time?

typically, you’ll receive a minimum of 100 high resolution/professionally edited digital photos. the number of how many photos you'll receive depends on the size of the event but a good number to expect is 200-300 photos for a 4-6 hour day. film can be unpredictable sometimes so there is a possibility that not everything will be captured. the normal turnaround time for photos for us is 4-6 weeks but this may change if we become really busy. you can also add on super 8mm coverage to any package, if that's something you're interested in. however, this is not a full length wedding video. our super 8 footage will be made into a short highlight video which are snippets of your day compiled into a video. see the information page for examples.

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08/ if my partner and i are super shy infront of the camera, do you help with posing and camera shyness?

it is totally okay if you’re nervous or uncomfortable being in front of a camera. we will try our best to direct you through movements that feel natural to the two of you. i shy away from the term “posing” because that word makes everything feel like it has to be staged in order for it to be beautiful. we want to capture the two of you as you are. i recommend scheduling an engagement/adventure session with me before your big day to work through some of your nervousness. 

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09 / do you help plan elopements and micro-weddings or do you just take photos? 

we can help plan elopements and micro-weddings to the extent of photos, but we are not wedding planners/coordinators. what we offer are curated packages that reflect couples’ needs in terms of what they want photography wise. we can help with things like timeline assistance, vendor recommendations, and location scouting. 

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10 / where should we take our engagement photos? and do you offer complimentary engagement sessions in any of your wedding packages?

the location of your shoot should be up to the two of you. is there someplace you would like to go? somewhere you haven’t been but have always wanted to? or maybe somewhere you have been and want to go back? is there someplace that is special or significant to your relationship? all of these questions are things to think about when choosing your location. we can also discuss more about this once you’ve scheduled a meeting with me. we do not offer complimentary sessions for weddings or elopements. all engagement sessions are add-ons. 

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11 / where did you learn photography?

when alison was a senior in high school, she took a dark room class and fell in love with film and continued that love for film photography in college. she did three years of undergrad seeking a degree in film and art. when covid-19 happened and the world shut down, alison felt as if she didn’t have it in her anymore to continue with school. she needed a way to connect with people, thus ace photography was born during the pandemic. 

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