for the love of

the loud

the unexpected

the bold

& unruly.

THINK WE'd VIBE? let's create together

First things first, 
I love storytelling & I love people
& ever since I was little I knew I was going to be an artist. 

I painted and drew, I have ridiculous piles of sketchbooks filled with colors, fashion, sketches and collages. I wrote poetry and books (I was in this club with one of my childhood friends where we would write fairytale stories to each other). I never shied away from trying new art forms, be it printmaking, throwing pottery or theatre. I worked at coffee shops for most of my life and spent my time there attempting to perfect my latte art. I designed my college's yearbook my freshmen year and then majored in graphic design the following year.

Photography was what stuck with me, though. Ever since being introduced to photos and cameras by a dear family friend, I was enamored with capturing life & freezing time. From photographing friends in our backyards in middle school, to joining a photo club in college, to most everything else in between, I just could not get enough. 

I shot my very first wedding in college and it lit my heart on fire. During this time however, I was still working towards my degree, trying to convince myself that a 9 to 5 was what I wanted out of life. Eventually, I dropped out of University two weeks into my junior year because I had to be honest with myself; this wasn't what I wanted out of life.

Photographing people in love was. 

Finally, after years of talking myself out of it because of “how hard it would be to make this my career,” I took the leap of faith & never looked back. I believe I have the best job in the world and cannot express how much joy and gratitude it brings me to be able to capture the romantic, familial & generational love on a wedding day. 

It's one of the greatest gifts & highest honors in my life that I get to celebrate with others on their wedding day!

A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER WITH A LOVE FOR THE BOLD, imaginative & Unexpected.

i'm SO EXCITED you resonated with my work.

hi, i'm 

Sunrises & sunsets - The east and west coasts - Jazz music - Editorial, fashion magazines -Vintage romance films - Brushstrokes -Watching others dance Exploring new cities - Historic homes and venues - Love notes - Old film photographs

inspired by -

&  forever inspired  by

my biggest supporter & love Joshua.

Me on my wedding day

"Thank you for always belIEving in me"

"She is a true visiOnary.
She is maGIC."

SAM + ANYSSA

"Alana is extremely talenteD at her Craft but she's alsO a kind and intentiOnal persOn whO's a jOy tO be arOund."

SOPHIE + GAVIN

BASED NEAR PHILLY, PA. LOCAL TO THE EAST COAST, ALWAYS UP FOR TRAVEL.

Sunrises & sunsets - The east and west coasts - Jazz music - Editorial, fashion magazines -Vintage romance films - Brushstrokes -Watching others dance Exploring new cities - Historic homes and venues - Love notes - Old film photographs
Trips overseas - Light leaks on polaroids

inspired by -

&  forever inspired  by

my biggest supporter & love Joshua.

Me on my wedding day

"Thank you for always belIEving in me"

"She is a true visionary. She is magic."

SAM + ANYSSA

"She is a true visionary.
She is magic."

SAM + ANYSSA

"Alana is extremely talented at her craft but she is also a kind and intentional person who is a joy to be around."

SOPHIE + GAVIN

BASED NEAR PHILLY, PA.
LOCAL TO THE EAST COAST.
ALWAYS UP FOR TRAVEL.

CORE VALUES

CONNECTION

CREATIVITY 

TRUST

ACCURATE  DOCUMENTATION

Connection is what allows me to tell your story acCURATELY. i INVEST AS YOU as a couple & come ready to photograph you as a friend. 

My couples know that Creative freedom is key. i don't desire to rinse & repeat previous sessions/pinterest boards.
you deserve something as unique, interesting & bold as you are.

when you hire alana blythe photo, you hire someone who deeply cares about everything you've done for your special day.
I'm here to photograph you organically & authentically. know that, real isn't perfect and perfect isn't the point.
I am deeply grateful for all my couples who've wholeheartedly put thier trust in me & my creative vision.

I promise to never force something that isn't meant to be, so your photos will look & feel distinctly "YOU". 

01/06

Italy. A winter wedding in Mexico or Costa Rica. Iceland. Hawaii. Sedona, Arizona. Joshua Tree. California. Mexico. Nantucket. Egypt. Morocco. Nova Scotia.  Bali. 

A Dream Wedding Destinations...

Tidbits &

fun facts.

02/06

Espresso martinis, greek food, dark chocolate,  avocado toast, beautiful coffee table books, iced vanilla lattes, browsing Pinterest for hours. 

My Guilty pleasures are...

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03/06

Adventure, take risks & go against the grain. Love art & design. Live on Pinterest for wedding inspo. Are as obsessed with Polariods as I am. Are crazy about each other. 

We're a good fit if you...

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04/06

The La La land soundtrack,  Berlioz, Frank Sinatra, Fleetwood Mac, Lujon by Henry Mancini,  Lana Del Rey, 60s Spanish music. Masego. Pink Floyd. House music.

My favorite songs to edit to...

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05/06

Bright, bold colors. Interesting wedding shoes. Getting ready together. Spiral ceremony seating. Drapery. Intimate weddings. Wedding weekends. Custom, personalized vails. 

WEDDING TRENDS I AM LOVING...

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06/06

Loud, empathetic & exciting. Strives to be creative & unique in everything she does. Loves hard.

my husband describes me as...

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WORK WITH ME

for the bold & romantic. 

ARTFUL DOCUMENTATION

HELLO@ALANABLYTHEPHOTO.COM

PHILADELPHIA, NYC, EAST COAST & BEYOND