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Allison Usavage

Documentary & Storytelling Photography in Ithaca, NY – Wedding Photographer

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Wedding Photography

As a documentary-style wedding photographer, I help couples tell their honest and joyful stories. And honestly, you don’t need someone directing you– you’re more beautiful when you’re just being you.

I firmly believe you should spend your wedding day focused on yourself, your partner, and your celebration– not the camera. Before your wedding, we’ll have a few calls or meetings to get comfortable with each other and make sure I know your plan like the back of my hand. This allows me to document your day with confidence, staying as under-the-radar as possible, and keeping portraits quick and clean so you can do your thing… it’s your day after all!

After your wedding, you own all your photos, no catch. I do offer prints, books, albums, and fun products from partner labs that I trust, but you’re not obligated to order through me at all.

I’m also a proud co-founder of Sweet Bough Wedding Collective with wedding coordinator Rachel Conroy. We’ve made the commitment to support couples planning weddings of all makes, shapes, and sizes in the Finger Lakes region, above and beyond our own clientele. Learn more about our guiding principles of inclusivity, respect, collaboration, and flexibility at sweetboughcollective.com/terms-of-engagement.

  • Treman State Park Wedding at North Pavilion, Treman State Park Cabins, Treman State Park Rim Trail, and Treman State Park Gorge Trail in Ithaca, NY

I am currently booking for 2021. I offer hourly rates to fit budgets of many shapes and sizes, and am committed to meeting every couple (in-person or virtually from afar) before we sign a wedding photography contract to ensure we’re a good fit and we’re designing the best photography plan for your day. Contact me for more details and rates.

I pride myself in telling the full story of every couple’s day. My wedding photography portfolio is arranged by stories, not individual snapshots. Explore below for a diverse range of wedding celebrations, covered from start to finish.

  • Lauren & Jeff

    January 2, 2021 Photography Weddings
  • Pip & John

    January 2, 2021 Photography Weddings
  • Lily & Roland

    July 24, 2020 Photography Weddings
  • Jennifer & Michael

    April 4, 2020 Photography Weddings
  • Carlee & Rob

    April 4, 2020 Photography Weddings
  • Laurel & Eric

    April 4, 2020 Photography Weddings
  • Buttermilk Falls Wedding

    Katie & Luke

    April 4, 2020 Photography Weddings
  • Rachel & Shawn

    April 4, 2020 Photography Weddings
  • Audrey & Matt

    June 19, 2019 Weddings
  • Wedding at Guy Nearing Summer House at Cornell Botanical Gardens in Ithaca, NY

    Lydia & Riccardo

    December 21, 2018 Photography Weddings
  • Beth & Chris

    September 6, 2018 Weddings
  • Treman State Park Wedding at North Pavilion, Treman State Park Cabins, Treman State Park Rim Trail, and Treman State Park Gorge Trail in Ithaca, NY

    Emily & Matt

    July 7, 2018 Weddings
  • Rachel & Josh

    May 17, 2018 Photography Weddings
  • Carol & Will

    December 11, 2017 Weddings
  • Paul & Rosie

    October 9, 2017 Photography Weddings
  • Christina & Addison

    September 28, 2017 Photography Weddings
  • Jenny & Sheri

    July 31, 2017 Photography Weddings
  • Fiona & Rob

    July 31, 2017 Photography Weddings
  • Verdie and Kevin

    May 23, 2017 Photography Weddings
  • Katie & Evan

    September 30, 2016 Weddings
  • Sara & Galen

    September 28, 2015 Photography Weddings
  • A dream team collaboration

    June 27, 2015 Artists & Makers Businesses Photography Weddings
  • Lynley & Aaron

    October 10, 2014 Photography Weddings
  • Sarah & Miguel

    August 30, 2014 Photography Weddings
  • Bronwen & Rachel

    July 31, 2013 Photography Weddings

Explore my storytelling work for:

  • Couples
  • Businesses
  • Artists & Makers
  • Non-profits & Organizations
  • Events
  • Publications

Or explore by medium:

  • Photography
  • Video
  • Design
  • Content Strategy
  • Websites

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Recent Work

  • Lauren & Jeff
  • Pip & John
  • Lily & Roland
  • Plant Breeding for PeriodiCALS
  • Jennifer & Michael

Recent Thoughts

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