Weddings are about more than pretty details and beautiful dresses. They are about the people, the connection, and the moments that make your story yours.
I am drawn to weddings because of the real moments. The laughter that catches you off guard. The quiet glances. The emotion that happens in between everything else.
Feel Seen. Feel Understood. Feel Like Yourself.
am so excited you're here. I am your award winning Syracuse NY Wedding photographer!
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I believe your wedding day should be remembered exactly as it felt. Joyful. Emotional. Full of life and connection.
I bring calm guidance, thoughtful direction, and a steady presence to your day. I step in when you need direction and step back when the moment deserves space. Nothing rushed. Nothing forced. What you receive is not just a gallery of images. It is a way to relive your day and feel it all over again.
My husband and I are equal parts goofy and fun loving. We are always laughing, usually at ourselves, and rarely take life too seriously. Our home is loud, full of personality, and exactly the kind of joyful chaos I thrive in.
Our son Logan keeps us on our toes with his quick wit and endless energy. Whether he is deep into sports or playing the tuba, he brings so much life into our world. And then there is Ryder, our lovable American Staffy mix, whose zoomies and oversized personality make him the perfect addition to our crew.
Hi, I’m Alicia
am a mom, wife, and proud dog mom living in Baldwinsville, NY. It is the town I grew up in and the place I still happily call home.
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I have had a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was constantly sneaking off with my mom’s camera to capture whatever caught my eye. That curiosity turned into a true love for photography in high school when I learned how to shoot and develop film in the darkroom. Watching an image come to life never stopped feeling magical, and honestly, it still doesn’t.
For a while, I thought I was meant to be a teacher and began my college journey at SUNY Oneonta. But after a few pivots and some soul searching, I found my way back to what always felt right. I have my BFA in photography. I went on to earn my Master’s in Art Education from SUNY Oswego, and during that time, I photographed my first wedding.... And that was it. I was completely hooked.
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My son, husband and dog are everything to me! They are my "why". I would pick a day home with them over anything else. I love to cozy up with a soft blanket on the couch and cuddle with them while we watch the same Disney movie for the 100th time.
If we aren't spending the day at home, we are out hiking. Being outside and exploring new places puts me at ease. I love photographing weddings because they bring me to so many amazing venues I normally wouldn't be able to see.
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I love coffee mugs. I look forward to picking out my mug every morning. To me, the mug I drink my coffee out of every morning matters. I have an AMAZING coffee mug shelf on the kitchen wall that holds 20 mugs. Of course my cabinets are overflowing with mugs too.
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Alicia photographed our wedding on 09/26/25. She went above and beyond and exceeded every expectation. We absolutely love our wedding and engagement albums! 10/10 recommend booking with her, you won’t regret it!!! My husband and I were a bit uncomfortable being in front of the camera but Alicia made us feel at easy! We actually had such a blast at our engagement session. Throughout the whole wedding process, Alicia answered every question, every frantic text message and even gave us some insight on other vendors that may be available for our wedding (DJ, hair, makeup). She makes everything so seamless and always has a smile on her face. I had a lot of visions i wanted to recreate for my wedding and she accomplished everything single one! We are truly grateful that Alicia was able to capture the best day of our lives and we hope you all give her a chance to capture yours!!!
-Allison and Victor
Alicia was absolutely amazing to work with! Our engagement photos came out gorgeous, and the wedding pictures are absolutely stunning. Everyone keeps telling us how much they love them. She captured every moment perfectly and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. On top of that, she went above and beyond on the wedding day, even helping me bustle my dress throughout the night. She was so professional, kind, and easy to work with. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Highly recommend Alicia to anyone looking for beautiful photos and a truly great experience!
- Maria & Matt
Alicia photographed our wedding at The Sinclair this summer and hiring her was one of the best decisions we made. Our photos are absolutely stunning, and the entire experience working with her was flawless. She’s professional, responsive, organized, and makes being in front of the camera feel natural. Her turnaround time was quick, and the quality of the photos blew us away. We are so grateful for her and can’t recommend her enough!
-Hailey and Jared
Alicia was incredibly professional, caring, and prepared throughout the entire process of preparing for our wedding and completing our engagement shoot. She delivered not only quality images but also quantity! I was pleasantly surprised by how many images she included. Alicia was able to capture the day in such a beautiful way which felt natural and not forced. She makes everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and kept the bridal party on track, which allowed us to enjoy much of our cocktail hour. I had the pleasure of working with Alicia as a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding and she was so wonderful that we booked her for our own wedding. If I had to do it all again I would have Alicia capture our day every time. Do yourself a favor and get Alicia on your team!
-Erika and Ben
Where to even start? We had the absolute best experience with Alicia. From meeting at a bridal show, where I was 100% already sold just by looking through the books she had, to shooting our engagement session in the middle of nowhere for our vision, to then shooting our wedding- everything was truly perfect. She made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely ourselves throughout the entire day. Every moment, big and small was captured so beautifully and naturally. The photos are stunning and full of emotion, and we couldn't stop looking at them. Alicia managed to capture the exact feelings of the day, the excitement, the nerves, the tears, the laughter, literally everything. Beyond the photos, her professionalism, kindness, and calm energy made such a difference. She is always so organized, easy to communicate with, and blended into the day so seamlessly that even some of our guests complimented how great she was.. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.
-Mackenzie and Ryan
Our wedding day was a magical experience largely due to the care, professionalism, and detailed oriented nature of Alicia Pierce photography. Alicia met with my husband and I for a few meetings ahead of our wedding to make sure she understood the vision for our photos and also so that we could come up with a detailed list of the family and specific individual photos that we wanted. She worked dedicatedly throughout the day of the event, taking timely photos of all of our key moments, guests, and special events (all without a second shooter!) We also appreciated her 'can do' spirit when we asked if how she would feel taking our reception photos on our reception boat cruise--not only was she up for it, but she also generated so many great ideas about where and how to pose! Alicia's services were fairly priced, maybe even a little on the low end for the incredible job she did. The turnaround for our wedding photos was also very fast and within a month she already had some preview photos ready for us to go! I would definitely recommend Alicia Pierce photography with as much enthusiasm as possible and work with her again!
-Anneliese and Joe
Alicia photographed our wedding this past August, and we recently received our full gallery—wow. We could not be more grateful that we chose her to capture our day! From start to finish, she was easily our favorite vendor to work with. Alicia is not only incredibly organized, but her passion for what she does truly shines through. My husband and I can be a bit camera-shy, but Alicia made us feel completely comfortable, and it shows in the photos. Her work is stunning—immaculate, timeless, and full of joy—but what makes her even more special is her warmth and ability to put everyone around her at ease.
Leading up to the wedding, Alicia met with us multiple times to talk through our vision and the details, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We also trusted her advice on hiring a second photographer and doing a first look, and we are so glad we listened—her guidance was invaluable. We truly cannot recommend Alicia enough. She is talented, thoughtful, and an absolute joy to have by your side on such an important day!
- Hannah and Cam
I had been following Alicia for a couple years on Instagram, and there was no question in my mind that she is who I would reach out to first as soon as we had a date picked out! Thank GOD she had our date available because I truly didn’t have a backup in mind! She made the entire process so fun and easy—even my husband, who hates getting his picture taken, was laughing and enjoying himself throughout all the photo moments. She even helped with random questions I had about other aspects of wedding planning and was a godsend during the timeline process. The wedding day went off without a hitch, and I credit so much of that to her professionalism mixed with efficiency and ability to put everyone at ease. Oh my lord and then the end result photos—BEAUTIFUL. exactly what I was hoping for and MORE. her turnaround time is exactly as she described, even a little earlier at times, and we got more than we could’ve hoped for. I HIGHLY recommend Alicia and we cannot wait to ask her to photograph more life events for us 💕 THANK YOU.
- Carrie and Ryan
Alicia was the best photographer for our wedding! We got so many good photos, and she did so much to help make sure things were going smooth throughout the day. Far above and beyond what we could have imagined!
- Jamie and Tony
"Stop looking for a wedding photographer and book Alicia immediately! Alicia was a blast to work with and talk to every time we met with her. From the engagement session, zoom meetings, right down to when we received our wedding album she was amazing. On our wedding day she made us laugh during stressful moments and she even stayed late to make sure we got our last dance photos. She gave us the best memories of our special day. Any time we need photos taken in our future we will be contacting Alicia! Alicia doesn’t just take a picture, she takes them perfectly."
-Mikayla and Danielle
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You Deserve the best
You deserve to look back at your wedding photos and feel the emotions that you felt that day. You deserve photographs that are timeless. That is where I come in!