{"id":71943,"date":"2012-11-06T14:00:38","date_gmt":"2012-11-06T14:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=71943"},"modified":"2024-03-20T16:54:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T16:54:11","slug":"hitchin-wedding-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/hitchin-wedding-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexa Loy Photography: In The Hotseat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71944\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo.jpg\" alt=\"herfordshire wedding photographer\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Afternoon my loves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today i get to introduce you to the rather fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexa-loy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexa Loy<\/a>. I have been lucky enough to be photographed by Alexa, who has just won the Hitched Breakthrough award for Best New Wedding Photographer. And i can say she is not only a <em>super<\/em> lovely lady but a super talented photographer who makes you feel relaxed in front of the camera.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alexa is a wedding photographer based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and is available to shoot throughout the UK. Her photography is light filled and beautiful whilst capturing intimate moments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Without further ado, Alexa&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>{w} Hi Alexa, could you firstly tell {www} readers a little bit about you?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hello, I\u2019m Alexa and I\u2019m a wedding and portrait photographer based in Hertfordshire and London but love adventures working all over the UK. I am a happy creative soul in love with the little things in life, a good cup of tea and my camera.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71945\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo1\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>{w} What do you love\/dislike about your job?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I love getting to know my clients and being part of their wedding day. I love taking photographs and being able to do it as my job is amazing. For me photography is about nostalgia, telling stories and creating memories \u2013 I love creating a wedding album that can be opened again and again over years to come. I love to find the uniqueness in all the clients I work with and it\u2019s this that drives my creativity. Most of all, my job is lots of fun!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71946\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo2\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>{w} What do you aim to achieve for your clients?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I want them to have a fun and relaxed experience when it comes to their wedding photography. I work in a laidback documentary style way and really enjoy creating beautiful portraits during the couples session. For me photography is about nostalgia, telling stories and creating memories \u2013 I love creating a wedding album that can be opened again and again over years to come. I love to find the uniqueness in all the clients I work with and it\u2019s this that drives my creativity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71947\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo3\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>{w} What style is your work?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The way I love to photograph is about connecting with my subject, exclaiming with delight when I find beautiful light, exploring surroundings, creating sparkly blurry backgrounds, shooting with prime lenses, texture and colour, emotive black and whites, finding interesting ways of looking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71948\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo4\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>{w} Could you tell us some information about your packages\/prices?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Full packages start from \u00a31200. Bespoke quotes are available, just get in touch!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71949\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo5\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h1>{w} Do you have any tips for couples in selecting their wedding photographers?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Meet up with them or talk on the phone &#8211; get to know them a little before you book. Look at their portfolio and see if you can imagine your wedding shot in their style can really help. A photographer\u2019s blog is always a good place to get an idea of their most recent work and their personality too \u2013 don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions you\u2019d like to know too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71950\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo6\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<h1>{w} How can we get in touch with you?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ooh lots of ways, l love living in the future.<\/p>\n<p>hello@alexa-loy.com<\/p>\n<p>phone: 07745 916556<\/p>\n<p>twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lexyloy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lexyloy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexaloyphotography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/alexaloyphotography<\/a><\/p>\n<p>skype:lexyloy<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71951\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo7\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wow wee, what beautiful images, Alexa it&#8217;s been a pleasure \ud83d\ude42 Do check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexa-loy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexa&#8217;s awesome site<\/a> to see even more of her <em>gorgeous<\/em> work XOXO Lou<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71952\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo8\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo8-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71953\" title=\"alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo9\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo9-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo9-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexa-loy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexa Loy<\/a> is a WWW sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afternoon my loves. Today i get to introduce you to the rather fabulous Alexa Loy. I have been lucky enough to be photographed by Alexa, who has just won the Hitched Breakthrough award for Best New Wedding Photographer. And i can say she is not only a super lovely lady but a super talented photographer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":71944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,18],"tags":[14],"class_list":["post-71943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photographer","category-in-the-hotseat","tag-sponsor"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":71944,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/11\/alexa_loy_quirky_wedding_photo-300x200.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71943"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71943\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}