Reno, NV BASED
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LET’S TRAVEL THE WORLD

Where are you located?

I live in Reno, Nevada but I am servin' up hot ass pics to all of Lake Tahoe + Northern California. I also LOVE to travel for my couples.

FAQS

Will you photoshop us?

I will edit out blemishes, distractions in the background, and small things, but I don't do retouching in Photoshop. I capture the real shit, not the fake shit. I want you to look like yourself in the photos I deliver.

Can we have the raw photos?

No, I do not give out raw, unedited images. My editing style and attention to detail is a huge part of my art. You deserve the full experience and RAW images are not a part of that.

How many images are included?

I don't guarantee a set number, because it deeply depends on the events of the day. However, I typically deliver a minimum of 50 edited images for every hour of coverage.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The show must go on, folks. I'm a ride or die, rain or shine photographer unless it's so horrible out we can't have the full experience. If that's the case, we'll pivot to a better plan together.

How does payment work?

I have a handy dandy online system that is set up the second you inquire with me. Through that system, I make invoices and contracts and payments can be made online. I require a $500 deposit and I set up multiple payments throughout our time planning together. The full amount must be paid 2 weeks before the wedding.

What do we wear to our adventure shoot?

Baby, you can wear anything you want! As long as you feel confident and happy in it. I can help you pick an awesome outfit, and I even send a little guide to answer FAQ's too.

What happens if you can’t be at our wedding?

I would have to literally be on my actual death bed to miss your wedding, but in the events that happens, I have a talented handful of professional photographer allies who would come to your wedding in my place. I would hire the one who fits the job the best and when it was over, they would deliver the memory cards to my death bed and I would edit all the photos with my style and my last dying breath.

LGBTQIA+, cultural, religious backgrounds, etc.?

YOU. ARE. SAFE. HERE. I love you, I want to learn about you, and I want to support you. I'm a ride or die for everybody.

My ideal couple doesn’t look a certain way, or act a certain way. My ideal couple is simply in love and deeply kind.

What is your turnaround?

For 1 hour Adventure Shoots: 5 weeks For Elopements & Weddings: 9 weeks

What if we cancel/reschedule our date?

Listen, I operate as a human first no matter what. I want to do everything I can to shoot your wedding/elopement and I don't care what it takes. I just ask for full communication when it comes to the rescheduling process so I can make sure I'm available for the new date/location. If you have to cancel your wedding altogether, I would hang onto the $500 retainer and refund you whatever you paid outside of that amount.

Do you help in the planning process?

I am good, and I mean painfully good at internet research and scouting. I will be there, just a text or an email or a FaceTime away for the entire planning process. I want to be the one you call to vent to when you need it, but also be a reliable resource throughout the planning! I've got hella advice.

How do travel expenses work?

West Coast (outside of Tahoe region): $800
For the Midwest + East Coast + beyond: $1,300
For international travel: Let's chat about it! I REALLY want to create with you abroad!

Wasn't your business named 'The Boundy’s' before?

When I first started wedding photography, my then fiance Marcus, helped me with weddings on the weekends. Then in 2020, I was able to take on the entire business solo. I love my husband so much for sacrificing his sanity and free time every weekend for months – I truly wouldn't be where I am without him. At the start of 2021, I completely rebranded the business with just my name - Ali Boundy. And here we are!

How long have you been a photographer?

I’ve been a full-time, professional photographer since 2018!

Do you photograph families, seniors, etc.?

I typically stick to love stories & couples, but I'll occasionally take on most projects outside of them if I have the space on the calendar. Reach out anyway and if I can't make it work, I'll be sure to refer you to the best of the best instead.

Can we use our complimentary adventure session towards something else?

The reason I offer a complimentary engagement session in my larger wedding packages is because I want you to get a feel for shooting with me prior to your wedding day. I want you to be comfortable shooting with me and I want to bond with you behind the camera. Repurposing the shoot toward something else or forgoing it for a discount would defeat the purpose of the offer, so it's a take it or lose it situation.

What do you consider an elopement?

An elopement is an intentional day that revolves around the two of you and has less than 10 guests in attendance.

Do you recommend hiring a day-of coordinator or wedding planner?

While I do help quite a bit outside of my photography scope, I am not a wedding planner. The planning assistance I offer is nowhere near as detailed as the work of a planner or day-of coordinator. Planners help balance ALL of your vendors, while I just make recommendations based off of my photography knowledge. If I'm not working on the timeline or planning directly with you, I'd work directly with them. In most instances, I definitely recommend one, but if you're unsure, let's chat about it!