Alabama Wedding Photographer Samantha Alday offers a documentary style approach to photographing weddings. Her fresh and modern images are unrehearsed and capture the true emotions of the day as they actually happen. Samantha commissions a limited number of wedding events each year delivering the most in personal customer service, unique attention to detail and the specific needs of each client.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Emily and Chris on theknot

Congratulations Emily and Chris for having their wedding chosen as a Featured Online Wedding on theknot! It's always so exciting to feel 'famous' in some way so kudos to you; you deserve it! : ) You can watch their slideshow and also see more of their wedding pictures here! You can see my full listing on theknot here.


Coming up next week: Angela and Will's wedding and the beautiful 'red door'! Until next time!

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Robyn and Brian

What a sweet couple and a sweet wedding. Thank you for your kind spirits and the fun day we shared with you. : )

Here are a few of my favorite moments caught in action.


You can see more of their pictures here on their sneak peak slideshow!

Click here to pre-register to see all of their wedding pictures which will be ready tomorrow!

Friday, November 23, 2007

Gift Certificates and Christmas Specials

Just in time for Christmas, Gift Certificates are now available in $25, $50 and $100 increments. Your recipient can receive their GC a couple of different ways: by email notification or wrapped in a pretty display you can actually wrap yourself to give to that special someone. Just give me a call or email at samanthaalday@msn.com for more information!

Christmas Specials! For those of you who have registered on The Gallery, be looking for a special email announcement for upcoming Christmas Specials when purchasing your reprints and enlargements. If you haven't registered today and viewed images in your gallery, log on today so you can be included to receive the upcoming announcement!

And because I know Robyn and Brian are dying for a sneak peak of their wedding images, this if for you guys! (Your slideshow and more images will be ready next week!) : )
This is one of my favorites taken right after the ceremony while they were tucked away (in the church nursery) waiting to take pictures. You can honestly see their joy and true happiness they share.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Ginny and Matt | The Wedding

They're Married!
I titled this blog post and slideshow as "The Wedding", 'cause Ginny and Matt are finally married! : ) I first met not only the couple, but their family as well, back in the Fall of '06. I've photographed Ginny and Matt's Engagement and also Ginny's Bridal Session. I've grown to love this family and have become quite attached to them. We've all anticipated this big day for an entire year! : ) Ginny and her Mom, Valrie did such an amazing job organizing so many great details. The day started with the Bridal Luncheon with sparkling pink lemonade and lady bug cookies (and lots of laughs) and ended with none other than Krispy Cream donuts served late in the night.
Lots of kids in the wedding made for a fun day!
I love this sweet moment during the ceremony.


I think Matt is excited showing off that ring!

I hope you enjoy your slideshow guys! I'm gonna miss the phone calls and emails...keep in touch! ; )
The wedding was held at the historic Christ Church Cathedral downtown Mobile, and the reception followed at The Ezell House. The food and catering provided by Bay Gourmet and the beautiful flowers by Zimlich the Florist. Some of the bouquets were even arranged by Ginny's dad! Go Dad!

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Amber and Jeremy

Get ready 'cause this is probably the longest slideshow to date. : ) There are sooooo many fabulous images that tell such a sweet story I just couldn't narrow it down to only a few. It was such a pleasure to meet Amber and Jeremy and to be a part of their day. They were so sweet and such fun to be around. I know it seems like I say this every week but really, I am so blessed to have such wonderful clients to work with! I so appreciate the trust and confidence they have in me to record such a memorable, one-time event. It also helps when my clients are gorgeous and so much fun to photograph! I hope you enjoy your slideshow! I think you'll see abit of what I'm talking about when you view the show---needless to say they were both full of expression. ; )

I told you she's gorgeous! : )





Amber and Jeremy were married at the Historic Rucker Place in Birmingham, AL. and Kathy G. and Co. did an amazing job with the catering and reception details!
To see all of their wedding images online, go to the gallery and enter the groom's last name as the access code.











Friday, November 02, 2007

Abigail Kate

I'm a MAMIE again! Abigail Kate arrived last night, November 1, to my brother and sis n law, Stacy. They currently live in Maryland and I sooooo wish I could be there with them. Thank goodness though for modern day technology...I had pictures and even a video not even 45 minutes after her birth! : )
And of course, the original punkin' head!