Q: What makes La Dolce Vita Photography unique?

A: What makes us unique are our fresh, spontaneous and unselfconscious images that capture all the genuine excitement, joy and romance of your wedding day. We specialize in boutique commissions. By limiting the number of weddings we shoot, we are able to artistically process each image by hand. This means you receive heirloom photographs that are fine art prints and can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Q: Do you travel outside of Austin?

A: Absolutely! We love traveling anywhere in the world to capture your wedding or special event. However, we capture most of our weddings in central Texas near Austin.

Q: Do you shoot color pictures or only black and white?

A: We capture both color and b&w images.

Q: Do you do candid pictures as well as formal?

A: We work closely with our clients to develop a list of desired candid and formal images. Our personal favorites are pictures that capture the emotional essence of a moment while following your day's storyline. Expect images that are alluring, whimsical, enchanting, haunting and provocative.

Q: Should we do our formal portraits before the ceremony?

A: Lighting, lighting, lighting. Please keep sunset times in mind!

We recommend discussing this with your wedding coordinator to let them know you would like to have formal photographs taken an hour *before* sunset.

Q: How long have you been doing this?

A: Alina has been capturing weddings since 2003.

Q: How do you conduct yourself at a wedding? What is your approach?

A: My approach is to be as unobtrusive as possible. When direction is needed, such as during family formals, it is gently, joyfully offered. For candid shots, I am stealthy as a ninja attracting as little attention as possible so that moments continue to arise naturally and spontaneously.

Q: Will you wear appropriate attire to our event?

A: Of course! We always dress appropriately for the occasion, either we wear all black or some other demure color.

Q: What do your packages include?

A: Our custom commissions include a photography consultation, a destination engagement, wedding day coverage, online viewing of images, online print fulfillment, a DVD of your images, an assistant and/or second wedding photographer.

Available a la carte: fine art and eco albums & books, large prints, slideshows, etc...

Q: Do you offer flush mount / coffee table books?

A: Yes. We offer a beautiful selection of handmade domestic and international photographic albums & fine art books. Please contact the studio to schedule a viewing.

Q: Engagement photos??

A: This is a great opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera and dispel any pre-wedding jitters. Plus it's fun! Sessions are typically outdoors and last approximately 2 hours.

Q: How soon will we be able to see our wedding images?

A: All images are first processed for correct exposure and color, then artistically edited individually by hand. This adds not only to the time which it takes to deliver final images, but also to the quality. Final image collections are released online approximately 4-8 weeks after your wedding day. We do however, as time permits, supply a 'sneak-peek' for you to look at shortly after your big day.

Q: How do we reserve the date?

A: Please call or email us first to check availability for your date.

Q: Do you have references?

A: Yes, we would be happy to provide references of previous clients upon request.

Q: Who will be our wedding photographer?

A: Alina Prax is the principal photographer for La Dolce Vita Photography.

Q: Equipment?

A: We use professional Canon Digital SLR Systems, the highest quality L-series lenses, and lots of backup gear! We've also been known to show up with a surprise toy camera or two!

Q: Can my friends and family view and purchase our images online?

A: Yes. You can share your wedding images with friends and family. And, they can purchase photo prints and have them delivered to their home.