Truth

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somerville wedding photographer for marriers who value authenticity

โ€œAmanda made everything feel so natural. We didnโ€™t feel like we were posing for photos, it just felt like we were smiling and happy because we were getting married.โ€

Melissa, Artists for Humanity

Two brides in white holding bouquets grin joyfully as they process down the stairs of Prospect Hill Park's tower, surrounded by family, friends, and bubbles after just being pronounced married.

Your wedding = your truth

Dearly Studio is more than a wedding chapel in our neighborhoodโ€”itโ€™s a place weโ€™re personally connected to. We spend our own time at Bow Market, supporting local businesses and the creative ecosystem it nurtures. We also co-founded Queerly Beloved alongside Dearlyโ€™s own Jusmine (fresh off The Knotโ€™s Ones to Watch), so this space feels like communityโ€”not just a venue. We know the area intimately, and weโ€™re uniquely equipped to guide you through an incredible wedding day at Dearly Studio.

In this guide, youโ€™ll find:

Info about our values & process

A dive into The AMP Experience

Collection breakdowns and
Dearly-Coded Add Ons

A few examples of our work
around town

Quirky, stylish couple in wedding attire lean against the bar at Dearly Studio gazing at one another shortly before their ceeremony.

DEARLY ON DIGITAL

A 35mm film print of a couple in wedding attire leaning against a bar, clinking champagne coupes before saying their vows at Dearly Studio.

DEARLY ON 35MM FILM

Gently guided, never scripted

As your Dearly Studio wedding photographer, I provide gentle prompts for portraits with an editorial approach to emotion and lighting.

But the smiles, laughs, and happy tears?

Those are all you.

I do everything I can to create a relaxed, effortless photography experience that empowers you to love as boldly and joyfully as you want.

Youโ€™re working hard to make sure all of your guests feel welcome exactly as they are. You deserve the same intentionality in your photography experience!

โ€œAmanda hit all the points we were looking for when searching for a photographer for our wedding. Once we started working with her it was very clear that she's the type of person that goes above and beyond expectations. From booking to sending us our photos, our communication was flawless. We couldn't recommend her enough!โ€

Natasha, Barcelona Wine Bar

Why hello there, lovebirds!

Iโ€™m Amanda, a Boston photographer documenting weddings, families, and brands across New England.

A happy blonde girl with blue frames and hoop earrings smiles at the camera.

I exist to empower you to take up space and celebrate your truth joyfully and boldly.

I also like to make people laugh and scream with excitement because your memories should be just as good as the pictures we create.

Heโ€™s our 2nd photographer, lighting tech, and professional fixer. Mikeโ€™s education and training as a film photographer alongside his closet full of vintage cameras is the perfect compliment to Amandaโ€™s multi-camera digital approach.

And this is Mike!

The photos you deserve

As much as I want us to have a great time when we work together, I work hard to create the quality photos you deserve. I know my stuff, too.

When Iโ€™m your wedding photographer, you can expect

Clean lighting that adds to the vibes instead of ruining your moments

True-to-life skin tones for you and all of your guests

On-point editing that helps you feel the experience all over again

A newlywed couple raises their hands in the air outside of their wedding venue as they scream with joy.

This is about
relationships.

Once you book, you get access to my 10+ years of experience, library of resources, including planning tips and vendor recommendations.

What about engagement photos, you ask? I love this chance to get to know you! We can craft the perfect experience to set you and your love at ease, whether itโ€™s a walk in the park, date night at a cocktail bar, or a fun session in my studio.

I go above and beyond to make myself available to you throughout our time together. Want to hop on a call to talk through photo ideas? Get my thoughts on vendors? Iโ€™m here!

Orrr Mike and I can join you for a date night. We can get to know each other, and you can share your wedding hopes and dreams over beverages.

At the end of the day, I can give you the experience you deserve because weโ€™re building a relationship. My calendar is always open to you.

Two people stand hand-in-hand in a snowy Boston Public Garden with the historic bridge and city in the background as they stroll across the ice.
Two men stand in cream and brown pea coats on the ice covering the pond in Boston Common, holding each other's faces and about to kiss.

โœป Both Mike and I capturing your day โ€” whether youโ€™re working with us as a two-photographer team, choosing our hybrid approach, or having Mike in a supporting role, we collaborate closely and work as a unified team throughout your wedding day when weโ€™re both on-site

โœป Unlimited planning support โ€” from timeline guidance and logistics to vendor recs, Amandaโ€™s here to help guide you with thoughtful advice tailored to your priorities and to build comfort, trust, and connection ahead of the big day

โœป A curated, inclusive list of trusted vendors weโ€™ve built with an emphasis on LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC-owned small businesses

โœปA thoughtfully crafted photography plan for your wedding day โ€” including custom timeline and family groupings โ€” shaped by your priorities, our planning conversations and questionnaire, and years of experience navigating celebrations of all sizes

โœป Access to your private client portal, where everything lives in one place โ€” contracts, invoices, planning documents, and your final image galleries for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing

โœป Print Rights & Online gallery hosting with high-resolution downloads, sharing access, and integrated print ordering through our professional lab for heirloom-quality artwork (and that photo album you know you donโ€™t have time to make!)

โœป An expansive sneak peek delivered shortly after your wedding so you can relive the magic right away, with final galleries delivered no later than eight weeks after your event

Letโ€™s get down
to details.

When you book with us, youโ€™re not just hiring photographers โ€” youโ€™re gaining a creative partner whoโ€™s deeply invested in your experience, your people, and how your day feels as much as how it looks. Our approach is collaborative, inclusive, and intentionally low-stress, so you can stay present while we take care of the rest.

step 1:

Fill out my contact form or schedule a call.

The Process

step 2:

We connect! We chat, and then I send you a custom proposal.

step 3:

You sign the contract and pay the invoice.

Thatโ€™s it! Youโ€™ve got yourself a wedding photographer!

A couple stands on the altar at Dearly Studio in wedding attire with their black rescue dog, who's the focus of the image.

Everything we offer is designed to support a wedding day that feels intentional, affirming, & fully yours โ€” without pressure & unnecessary stress.

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Full-day wedding collections begin at $7,000, with elopements and couples sessions starting at $1,200. Full pricing details are available upon request, and every collection is fully customizable. Letโ€™s chat about what youโ€™re planning and build an experience that fits your day, your priorities, and your people.

  • We shoot primarily on Nikon digital cameras with Profoto lighting, and typically have three to four camera bodies with us on a wedding day, along with a full range of lenses and lighting tools to adapt to whatever the day throws our way โ€” bright sun, candlelit ceremonies, dance-floor chaos, you name it.

    If youโ€™re someone who loves the nitty-gritty technical details, weโ€™re always happy to nerd out โ€” just send us a note.

  • Yes โ€” and we love it. Film is an optional add-on and something we use intentionally. Depending on your coverage, this may include a mix of medium format (Pentax 6ร—7), 35mm point-and-shoots, and Polaroids, plus the occasional vintage camera for a little extra magic.

    As a general rule, film coverage averages about one roll of film and one Polaroid per hour weโ€™re photographing, though this can flex depending on the pace and feel of your day.

  • Thatโ€™s totally okay โ€” we have options. Many midweek elopements, City Hall weddings, and smaller or mid-size celebrations are photographed solo by Amanda.

    Coverage is always customized to fit your specific needs. In some cases, Mike may join in a supporting or assistant role, and other days he may be home hanging with Junie, our very important studio pup. Weโ€™ll talk through what makes the most sense for your day and make a plan that feels right.

  • On average, you can expect around 75-100 fully edited images per hour of coverage. This isnโ€™t a hard cap โ€” itโ€™s just a helpful guideline. Our priority is delivering a complete, story-driven gallery that reflects the full energy, emotion, and flow of your wedding day.

  • We believe deeply in loving people exactly as they are. That means no reshaping bodies, no changing faces or features โ€” you are not a โ€œbefore,โ€ and you never will be here.

    We will, however, quietly remove the random, temporary distractions that sneak into real life โ€” the stuff that pulls focus away from the moment โ€” while keeping everything true to how the day actually felt. Messy can be beautiful and we often lean into it, but when something feels unnecessary or distracting, weโ€™ll thoughtfully clean it up here and there.

    In short: weโ€™re here to celebrate you honestly, beautifully, and with a whole lot of love for exactly who you are.

  • Heck yes we do! Weโ€™ve lived in the neighborhood for seven years, and weโ€™re both Massachusetts nativesโ€”Mikeโ€™s from Arlington and Amandaโ€™s from Chelmsford. We love New England and have so many ideas and resources depending on what youโ€™re looking for (date-night spots, coffee, museums, post-ceremony hangs, where to take out-of-towners, you name it).

dearly studio wedding collections

Getting married at Dearly? Weโ€™re Somerville locals with a documentary-meets-editorial approach.

Whether youโ€™re choosing a Quickie ceremony at Bow Market or full neighborhood takeover โ€” Upstairs at Bow or Juliet, anyone? โ€” weโ€™ll document your sweet moments of connection and be in the middle of the dance floor, creating images of the stories youโ€™ll retell for years.

Your day โ€“ and your photos โ€“ should be true to you.

A couple stands, smiling looking around at their wedding guests in Dearly Studio shortly before the start of their ceremony

FAST & FLIRTY

$1,200 | 60 minutes

Letโ€™s keep it simple, stylish, and deeply you. This is the classic Dearly flow: vows, portraits, and just enough time to soak it inโ€”plus a few Bow Market โ€œwe just did thatโ€ candids on the way.

Designed to pair perfectly with Dearlyโ€™s At Last or Quickie ceremony options.

Includes:

  • 60 minutes of coverage with Amanda (ceremony + portraits + a few just-married moments)

  • Up to 100 high-res images per hour of contracted coverage

  • Online, shareable gallery (hosted for 3 months)

  • AMP Wedding Planning Booklet (95 pages of guidance + resources)

  • Personalized Client Portal for planning, forms, and communication

A couple in wedding attire laughs while they play pinball after being pronounced husband and wife at Dearly Studio

BIG FEELINGS

$1,500 | 90 minutes

Looking for the full Dearly vibe plus a little neighborhood magic. With 90 minutes, we can wander through Bow Market, hit your favorite corners, and capture the in-between moments that make the day feel lived-inโ€”not rushed.

Designed to pair perfectly with Dearlyโ€™s At Last or Love on Top collections.

Includes:

  • 90 minutes of coverage with Amanda (ceremony + portraits + real-life Bow Market moments)

  • Up to 100 high-res images per hour of contracted coverage

  • Online, shareable gallery (hosted for 3 months)

  • AMP Wedding Planning Booklet (95 pages)

  • Personalized Client Portal for seamless organization

A man kisses their husband's cheek just after saying "I Do" at Dearly Studio in Bow Market

THE full send

$2,500 | 3 hours

For couples who want options. We can start at home for a few getting-ready moments, head to Dearly for vows, then wander through Bow Market. We can meet for a first look at a nearby park (or another favorite spot) for some extra portraits. If youโ€™re celebrating at one of Dearlyโ€™s partner locations, we can swap the wandering for coverage there insteadโ€”candids, toasts, and the first part of your reception, documented as it actually feels.

Includes:

  • 3 hours of coverage with Amanda as your lead photographer and Mike in a supporting role (though letโ€™s be realโ€”Amanda still hands him cameras anyway).

  • Up to 100 high-res images per hour of contracted coverage

  • Online, shareable gallery (hosted for 3 months)

  • AMP Wedding Planning Booklet (95 pages)

  • Personalized Client Portal for easy, organized planning

A stylish, cute couple dig for records after being pronounced husband and wife at Dearly Studio in Somerville's Bow Market.

BOW MARKET takeover

$4,500 | 5 hours

Go big in a very Bow Market way. This one is made for multi-part celebrationsโ€”Dearly Studio vows, then Upstairs at Bow, Juliet, a private dinner, a buyout moment, a dance floor, or a night-out-in-the-city vibe. We can swap in more getting-ready coverage, too. Five hours gives us room to document the full story without rushing it, so you can stay present, soak it all in, and let us tell it with intention.

Includes:

  • 5 hours of coverage with both Mike and Amanda as your photographers

  • Up to 100 high-res images per hour of contracted coverage

  • Online, shareable gallery (hosted for 3 months)

  • AMP Wedding Planning Booklet (95 pages)

  • Personalized Client Portal for easy, organized planning

  • Want a little analog magic? Choose Polaroids, 35mm, medium format (120)โ€”or mix and match.

    • Polaroids: starting at $250

    • 35mm:$750

    • Medium format (120):$1,000

  • If you want broader coverage and more candids, add Mike. Heโ€™s not a random associateโ€”heโ€™s part of AMP and knows our flow inside and out. Itโ€™s the best upgrade when things overlap (two locations, guests arriving, parallel moments) and you want more angles without more stress.

  • Most Dearly weddings are quickies, so an engagement session is the perfect way to tell the bigger storyโ€”your real-life rhythm, your places, your vibe. Itโ€™s also a low-pressure way to get comfortable with our approach so the wedding day feels effortless.

  • Letโ€™s talk wedding albums. You and I both know you mean to make one, but letโ€™s be real: the software is clunky, decision fatigue is brutal, and nothing kills the vibe like a crashing designer at midnight. Weโ€™ll take it from hereโ€”expertly crafting your story into a finished heirloom thatโ€™s fully archival, beautifully made, and worthy of the day (and the investment) you poured into it.

  • Do people still use USBs? Not really. Do we still love a beautifully personalized box with one inside as a tangible keepsake? Absolutely. Think of it as a grab-and-go backup and a little heirloom you can tuck away (or gift to a loved one)โ€”your photos, packaged in a way that feels intentional and lasting. As with any drive, itโ€™s not meant to be your only backup, but itโ€™s a great extra layer to have.

add ons

A couple feeds each other cake at their wedding reception at Juliet in Somerville

โ€œIf you're looking for someone who delivers stunning photos and makes the entire experience enjoyable, Amanda is your go-to!โ€

MEGHAN + JOE, LAKE PEARL, WRENTHAM

Ready to take the next step?

Step 1 โ†’ Fill out the form. Iโ€™ll get back to you within 48 hours.

If youโ€™re over forms, feel free to email me at amanda@amandamacchiaphoto.com or book a call.

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