PHOTOGRAPHER | Aly Hansen Photo

NYC-based Aly Hansen often feels like the wedding photographer for couples who prefer an authentic portrayal of their day for keepsakes, rather than a traditional wedding photographer. She specialises in film photography but also includes digital images, prioritising true-to-life colours and a carefully curated collection when delivering the final gallery. Aly Hansen's approach is genuinely documentary in style, yet she is always willing to guide you during portraits and assist with family lists.

Tell us about your Aly Hansen Photo!

I specialize in film photography and a true documentary approach with a stylized flare for my couples. My work puts an emphasis on the quick moving and often weird moments that make up a wedding day, turning those candid moments into a distinctive art.

What would you like couples to know about you?

I recently officially relocated to New York City. I like to work with couples who are as laid back as I am; my ideal couples love fashion and color and weird shit. My couples really value film photography.

Where are you based?

NYC.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes.

How would you describe your style?

Intentional, colorful, truthful.

What is your most memorable career moment?

Probably the wedding where the couple surprised all of their guests with a hot air balloon.

What inspires you? 

My partner of 15 years is very private, and I get a lot of inspiration from our quiet, behind-the-curtain moments to be honest. Our love inspires me to find that same secret magic in the couples I’m photographing, and bring it to the surface so that their photos speak to the essence of them. 

I of course get inspiration from cinema (lots of movie nights in my world!) and I love studying famous photographers of the far away past.

How would you describe your working style?

Thoughtful, daring, quiet.

Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?

Both, but I specialize in film. I shoot mainly medium format and Polaroids.

Do you have custom packages according to individual needs?

Yes!

What is a favourite product or service that you offer and why?

Polaroids. I shoot on the original Polaroid camera from 1972. The way that camera’s film chemistry renders photographs is unmatched to modern day polaroids. It’s really something special.

Where would you love to travel to for work?

Maine!

Who is your dream client?

They trust my process, they love each other and their people, they love fashion and dinner parties and having fun and really value providing their guests with a unique one of a kind experience.

What is your advice to couples getting married?

My couples break a lot of the rules and they have so much fun and freedom in doing so. Do what you want on your wedding day. Whether it’s you two and 200 of your closest friends or just you, your partner, and me.

Aly Hansen Photo 

Website: alyhansenphoto.com 

Instagram: @alyhansenweddings