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somerville wedding photographer for marriers who value authenticity
โAmanda made everything feel so natural. We didnโt 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
Your wedding = your truth
Dearly Studio is more than a wedding chapel in our neighborhoodโitโs a place weโre 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 Dearlyโs own Jusmine (fresh off The Knotโs Ones to Watch), so this space feels like communityโnot just a venue. We know the area intimately, and weโre uniquely equipped to guide you through an incredible wedding day at Dearly Studio.
In this guide, youโll 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
DEARLY ON DIGITAL
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.
Youโre working hard to make sure all of your guests feel welcome exactly as they are. You deserve the same intentionality in your photography experience!
โAmanda 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!
Iโm Amanda, a Boston photographer documenting weddings, families, and brands across New England.
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.
Heโs our 2nd photographer, lighting tech, and professional fixer. Mikeโs education and training as a film photographer alongside his closet full of vintage cameras is the perfect compliment to Amandaโs 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 Iโm 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
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 itโs 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? Iโm 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 weโre building a relationship. My calendar is always open to you.
โป Both Mike and I capturing your day โ whether youโre 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 weโre both on-site
โป Unlimited planning support โ from timeline guidance and logistics to vendor recs, Amandaโs here to help guide you with thoughtful advice tailored to your priorities and to build comfort, trust, and connection ahead of the big day
โป A curated, inclusive list of trusted vendors weโve built with an emphasis on LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC-owned small businesses
โปA 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
โป 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
โป 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 donโt have time to make!)
โป 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
Letโs get down
to details.
When you book with us, youโre not just hiring photographers โ youโre gaining a creative partner whoโs 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.
Thatโs it! Youโve got yourself a wedding photographer!
Everything we offer is designed to support a wedding day that feels intentional, affirming, & fully yours โ without pressure & unnecessary stress.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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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. Letโs chat about what youโre planning and build an experience that fits your day, your priorities, and your people.
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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 youโre someone who loves the nitty-gritty technical details, weโre always happy to nerd out โ just send us a note.
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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 6ร7), 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 weโre photographing, though this can flex depending on the pace and feel of your day.
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Thatโs 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. Weโll talk through what makes the most sense for your day and make a plan that feels right.
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On average, you can expect around 75-100 fully edited images per hour of coverage. This isnโt a hard cap โ itโs 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.
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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 โbefore,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, weโll thoughtfully clean it up here and there.
In short: weโre here to celebrate you honestly, beautifully, and with a whole lot of love for exactly who you are.
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Heck yes we do! Weโve lived in the neighborhood for seven years, and weโre both Massachusetts nativesโMikeโs from Arlington and Amandaโs from Chelmsford. We love New England and have so many ideas and resources depending on what youโre 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? Weโre Somerville locals with a documentary-meets-editorial approach.
Whether youโre choosing a Quickie ceremony at Bow Market or full neighborhood takeover โ Upstairs at Bow or Juliet, anyone? โ weโll document your sweet moments of connection and be in the middle of the dance floor, creating images of the stories youโll retell for years.
Your day โ and your photos โ should be true to you.
FAST & FLIRTY
$1,200 | 60 minutes
Letโs keep it simple, stylish, and deeply you. This is the classic Dearly flow: vows, portraits, and just enough time to soak it inโplus a few Bow Market โwe just did thatโ candids on the way.
Designed to pair perfectly with Dearlyโs 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
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-inโnot rushed.
Designed to pair perfectly with Dearlyโs 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
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 youโre celebrating at one of Dearlyโs partner locations, we can swap the wandering for coverage there insteadโcandids, 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 letโs be realโAmanda 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
BOW MARKET takeover
$4,500 | 5 hours
Go big in a very Bow Market way. This one is made for multi-part celebrationsโDearly 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
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Want a little analog magic? Choose Polaroids, 35mm, medium format (120)โor mix and match.
Polaroids: starting at $250
35mm:$750
Medium format (120):$1,000
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If you want broader coverage and more candids, add Mike. Heโs not a random associateโheโs part of AMP and knows our flow inside and out. Itโs the best upgrade when things overlap (two locations, guests arriving, parallel moments) and you want more angles without more stress.
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Most Dearly weddings are quickies, so an engagement session is the perfect way to tell the bigger storyโyour real-life rhythm, your places, your vibe. Itโs also a low-pressure way to get comfortable with our approach so the wedding day feels effortless.
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Letโs talk wedding albums. You and I both know you mean to make one, but letโs be real: the software is clunky, decision fatigue is brutal, and nothing kills the vibe like a crashing designer at midnight. Weโll take it from hereโexpertly crafting your story into a finished heirloom thatโs fully archival, beautifully made, and worthy of the day (and the investment) you poured into it.
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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)โyour photos, packaged in a way that feels intentional and lasting. As with any drive, itโs not meant to be your only backup, but itโs a great extra layer to have.
add ons
โIf 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. Iโll get back to you within 48 hours.
If youโre over forms, feel free to email me at amanda@amandamacchiaphoto.com or book a call.