Thank you so much!!
Alicia is fantastic!! She went well beyond what we expected from a photographer. We didn't have a wedding planner/coordinator, and without asking she jumped in at times to help us out with whatever needed to be done. She did both our engagement session and our wedding. The pictures look amazing and she was a joy to work with. We couldn't recommend her any more highly.
Claudia (Married August 22, 2020)
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Say Cheese you all went over and beyond for my Sam & Jamie Evans wedding!! You all caught every moment that could possibly be caught! The pictures are breath taking!
Beatrice Toliver (December 19, 2923)
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Alicia is fantastic! She listened to everything I asked for and went above and beyond! Her photography is absolutely beautiful, and she was so wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend her to any bride looking for incredible photography for their wedding day!
Bethany (Married October 28, 2017)
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I highly recommend this business. I use the rentals often and each piece used always elevates my events. Alicia responds quickly and she is very knowledgeable. The service quality is always 5 stars.
Keva Ferrell- Event Decorator- Multiple Decor Rentals (September 18, 2023)
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Very Professional
Alicia is a very professional and engaging young woman. She took time to find special moments throughout my Bridal session to accent fabulous background and picture features and capture intimate poses. She is upfront and honest. Her intuitive know how was beneficial. I loved so many pictures. Her personality was refreshing in stressful moments. She captured heartfelt pictures before the wedding and was very patient around my boisterous family. She pays attention to detail and captured all the important and playful times of the entire reception as well. I had so many wonderful pictures to choose from. Her rates were perfect for my budget. I will have treasures for years to come. I recommend Alicia for any project. She goes above and beyond expectations.
Sincerely Robin Dunn (May 14, 2011)
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We love Alicia. She is so patient and taking pictures with her is so much fun. She has been our photographer for our engagement, maternity and numerous family pictures. We love her custom seasonal backdrops and the her property is picture perfect!
Adriane White Smith- Multiple sessions over the years (November 29, 2023)
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We had such a blast at our engagement shoot with Alicia! She proposed a great location that went with our wedding theme, took creative and fun photos, even got a little muddy for us! We had gotten so many compliments on our photos that we booked an additional session with her this spring and can't wait to see her help reserve our memories at our wedding in May 2016!
Tiffany Ann Tirico (Getting Married 2016)
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I would recommend Alicia to anyone!! I have recommended her to my sister-in-law and my future sister-in-law. She was so wonderful to work with. She made everything so comfortable. She made me calm the whole day. She is so great and her prices are unbeatable! I love her!
Heather Paschal (July 26, 2014)
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Alicia is wonderful, she is very patient and kind, she has taken pictures family pictures and did an amazing job not only with the quality of her work but staying humble and patient with the babies.
Elizabeth Stout- photo session (November 29, 2023)
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Alicia was absolutely wonderful!!! Our DJ failed to show up and Alicia jumped right in and took on more than she was supposed to. I absolutely love how down home she is and easy to get along with. We're already planning on using her for (hopefully) a maternity shoot!
Thank you so much!
Christy (Married October 22, 2017)
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I found Say Cheese Photography at the Greensboro, NC bridal show. She had me sold when she said that there was no hour limit to our wedding day. She was always willing to work with us and did an amazing job on our engagement session with limited scenery. She is very prompt and well prepared. We asked her to come at 11:00 am and was there and stayed until we said we were done. All the pictures we received were well taken and everything we wanted and more. We are so grateful that we found her at the Bridal Show.
Virginia Marshall (May 11, 2013)
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Alicia is wonderful, she is very patient and kind, she has taken pictures for two Military Balls for us, as well as family pictures and did an amazing job not only with the quality of her work but staying humble and patient with the teenagers at the ball!
Rosa Iscoa- Photo Session & Events (November 28, 2023)
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Fun to work with!!!
I would recommend Alicia to anyone in need of an easy-going, professional and fun photographer. She was very accommodating to what I wanted, rather than what she thought I needed. On the day of the wedding, she was fun to work with, and it was easy to be comfortable around her, so the pictures turned out even better. She told us what needed to be done without being bossy, and wasn't in my face all day with a camera. Yet, she still captured a lot of good photos from our big day. Alicia is a skilled photographer, and her photos were better than we hoped for. Her communication leading up to the wedding was helpful, but spotty. It would sometimes take a week to hear back from her. Yet, I would still recommend her to anyone.
Thank you, Margaret Wimmer ( April 16, 2011)
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Amazing Pictures
My son and I knew Alicia when we lived in Greensboro, before moving to Colorado. She is my best friend's daughter so I've been able to keep up on what she is doing. When my son got married in Denver, Alicia was invited to attend. I knew that Alicia had started her own photography studio and hired her to take pictures of the wedding for me. My son's new in-laws had already hired someone but I wanted my own pictures and a different take on the wedding. Alicia did wonderful work! Her photographs were more interesting and a better quality than the other photographer. She took many more pictures than the other photographer and was able to better capture the mood of the wedding. My son and his wife are very free spirits and fun loving. Although Alicia did some of the "normal" posed pictures, she also took many candid shoots that were great. Alicia was also very professional in making sure that she did not interfere with or get in the way of the first photographer. I would highly recommend her for any upcoming event you may have and want to be photographed.
Renee Abbe, Mother of the Groom (April 19.2008)
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Overall the experience with Alicia at Say Cheese Photography for our wedding photos was absolutely amazing. From our first contact to getting the pictures, we could not have asked for anything more. There was no stress involved at all. The day was so busy that we did not have the opportunity to see the hard work pay off. With the pictures we have, we can now enjoy those things. Say Cheese Photography captured our whole day with stunning pictures and memories that will last a lifetime! I highly recommend using her for your next event. Thank you thank you thank you!
Elizabeth Catteron (November 5, 2011)
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We were lucky enough to meet Alicia at the Greensboro Bridal Show in 2011. All other photographers we met were pushy and aggressive. Alicia was understanding and genuine. Needless to say, we asked Alicia if she was available on our wedding day. We absolutely love the photos Alicia took of our special day! She is professional, easy-going and has a great personality… perfect for a stressed out bride! She listened to our ideas and also provided great ideas from her experience. We would highly recommend Alicia!
-Shannon & Worth Brooks (August 31, 2012)
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Our experience with Alicia was wonderful. She is very professional and will go out of her way to make sure everything you are looking for is taken care of completely. Pictures are one of the most important ways of preserving memories and making time stand still. We had a small family wedding outdoors in the fall and she captured every moment perfectly. Our wedding day was a great day that we can reflect on for the rest of our lives and we have Alicia to thank for that. Don't trust your most precious moment that you can't get back to just anyone. We're so happy we choose Alicia. We could not have asked for more. Thank you!!
Arland and Michelle York (October 18, 2012)
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My name is Darlene Walker and I got married August 18, 2012. I chose Alicia Valenzuela (Say Cheese Photography) as my photographer. I am please to say she is excellent at her work. I have more pictures than I ever expected all top quality, Alicia is on point she captures everything you expect and so much more. I could not believe all the pictures, color shots and black and white shots. She is very dedicated in getting the job done. I have pictures of my children’s faces when I walked down the aisle just priceless. People if you choose Alicia you will be satisfied. She never stopped snapping pictures, my guest made comments about how she was on her job and some wanted her information. A wedding is such a special day for us so ladies don't take chances hire the best I am so glad I did because my videographer did a horrible job which made me appreciate her work even more. I have so many great shots that I have not looked at them all yet, and as I said I was married in August.
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
WE LOVE YOU
Thanks again,
Darlene (August 18, 2012)
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"We had a beautiful wedding day and Say Cheese Photography was able to capture our most intimate moments with photography that not only we love, but our family and friends love also. Alicia is very easy to work with and was able to accommodate our crazy schedule. Overall, we're very pleased with Say Cheese Photography and have used them on several occasions to capture our lives' precious memories and milestones."
Hope it helps.
Michelle Bell (May 26, 2012)
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My fiancé and I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Alicia Valenzuela in the fall of 2011 for an engagement session. Ms. Valenzuela was very friendly and professional. Since my fiancé and I were new to North Carolina, she recommended an amazing location for the session. Before we started the session, she asked about how Brett & I met, how we got engaged, and just took a little time to get to know us. We took over 200 photos during our session. She took a great deal of photos of natural poses and also suggested some poses for us to try. Within a week, we received our pictures on a disk. Ms. Valenzuela edited the photos and provided black & white and color images from our session. My fiancé and I LOVE our photos! We'd definitely recommend her to others.
A very pleased bride to be,
Dominique Hollis (Fall 2011)
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My husband and I recently married in Greensboro, North Carolina. With only months until our wedding date we began searching for a photographer as well as other vendors. I ran across Say Cheese Photography online and really found the photography to be impressive. I set up a consultation with Alicia and decided to go ahead and sign a contract the day of our meeting. We discussed every possible detail and Alicia ensured that everything that I wanted to be covered that day would be. The day of my wedding was perfect and I had no doubt in my mind that Alicia’s photography would reflect that. She was friendly and extremely flexible on my special day. When my husband and I got our images back we were absolutely floored at some of the shots and moments that she was able to capture. We were extremely pleased with services of Say Cheese Photography and we will never be able to fully express our gratitude for the beautiful work that was completed the day of our wedding. I would personally recommend Say Cheese Photography for anyone in my area who desires pictures that encompass meaning.
Alisa & John (October 27, 2012)
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We loved the pictures and have given some away as Christmas presents as well as decorations in our home. From a wedding planning perspective, you could not have helped more. Anabel and I mostly paid for our wedding out of our own pocket, so it was nice when we found aspects that were very affordable, like your photography. The photo disc's with the copyrights granted to us has come in handy whenever we need pictures printed. You helped make our wedding a very special day and we cherish the photos we have of that day. Also, thanks for kind of being a day-of wedding coordinator too!
Josh & Anabel Miller (May 19, 2012)
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Alicia did a great job. She captured every moment and more. Alicia was a great help when the train on my dress malfunctioned (buttons fell off to pin up train). I love how she captured the moments we missed while greeting guest. We will defiantly recommend Alicia to anyone looking for a great photographer for any occasion.
The French Newlyweds (June 5, 2011)
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To: Brides and Grooms To Be
We retained Alicia after seeing her display and talking with her at the Greensboro Wedding show in early 2012. She followed up with us after the show, but not in an annoying, pestering way. After, comparing prices and packages of many different photographers in the Orange county/Greensboro area we decided to retain her services.
She was very flexible with our meeting times and locations, when we needed to get things done face to face. She did great with consistently communicating with us, using email, texting, and calling. She had a lot of knowledge of the ins and outs of weddings/wedding planning that a new bride (such as myself) may not. I found her advice very helpful.
We made our own package which included a bridal session, a canvas, about 8 hours the day of the wedding, and CD’s of both the bridal session and the wedding day with all the photographs and copy rights. I had an indoor bridal session. The studio was small but my big dress didn’t make it any easier. We were able to make it work and got good shots.
Here are a few things I would suggest to any bride. 1) Make sure you plan a drive through of locations if there is more than one; unless everyone is certain they know the locations, we missed some shots we wanted because of this. 2) Make sure you make a list of all the pictures you want, it may seem trivial but it is very important when you are looking through your pictures after the big day is over. I didn’t do this and think often about the pictures I wanted but didn't get. 3) Make a document of poses you want for your bridal party and email them to her. My best friend did this and sent it to Alicia for me. Alicia referred to this many times throughout the day/night.
Overall, Alicia was very pleasant to work with. Her professionalism, prices, product and demeanor are the reasons we recommend her photography services.
Mr. and Mrs. Winters (June 23, 2012)
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I'm very thankful for the work that Alicia did during our wedding and reception. Not only did she take pictures of our event but she assisted us in getting through the day smoothly. Everyone in my wedding party thought she was very personable and easy to work with.
Catherine Agard (August 25, 2012)
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Thank you Alicia! Our wedding album is perfect: bold, beautiful, and chock full of every emotion. We felt that day. You really know how to capture a moment, a look and an emotion. I am so happy that with your pictures we can save the precious memories of the day that flew by in the blink of an eye. We will be able to revisit and cherish our wonderful memories forever.
Thank you for everything, The Davis’ (April 7, 2009)
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We had our engagement photos taken with Alicia at Country Park. I was a little nervous when we got there, because I didn’t know what to expect and I really wanted the pictures to be perfect. Alicia was a pleasure to work with. We had such a good time. Half the time we were laughing and I was comfortable right away. I wasn’t sure what poses I wanted and Alicia came up with some great ideas which ended up turning out pretty great. Our friends really liked our photos and I wish Alicia had done our wedding, but we got married in another state. We did go back to Alicia to get some family portraits done after the wedding and we are very happy with those as well. Alicia is great photographer and she really knows how to make people relax and look natural.
Thank you for everything,
Adriane White-Smith (April 1, 2012)
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My daughter Jenn got married at Bur-Mil Country Club and I hired Alicia to do her wedding after I saw a special she was running on her website. When I met with Alicia, I liked her right away. She listened to what I wanted for my daughter’s wedding and didn’t over suggest what she thought would be good. Since I was paying for the photographer, I was the one that dealt with Alicia and made all the plans and decisions. I was very happy with her expertise and professionalism. The wedding photos turned out great and my daughter and her husband were very happy with Alicia as well. Every time I look at the wedding album, I am so happy that I have beautiful pictures of my daughter on her wedding day. Thank you Alicia!
Cathy Celendano, Mother of the Bride (October 13, 2012)
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My husband Travis and I got married in Ocean Isle. We met Alicia at the Carolina Wedding Show, and we found out that she would travel that far for no additional fees! She arrived the night before my wedding and was there with us the whole day…. photographing everything I asked her for and more! Our photos are so great! She knew how to handle the wind and the sand and the spray that sometimes had our wedding party running and ducking. We had such a fun time and Alicia took some super candid shots in addition to all the posed ones. This was such a special day for us and I am glad that I choose Alicia. I would recommend her to any bride.
Sincerely
Misty Thompson (September 17, 2011)
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Thank you so much for the service you provided for our wedding photos. You have helped capture memories that will forever be appreciated. They are beautiful! Your warm personality and attention to detail really exceeded our expectation.
Thank you so much.
Caitlin McClelland-Melvin (July 21, 2012)
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I think that Alicia does a fantastic job. She is professional and attentive to your needs. I/we would consider her a friend. I hope she would feel the same but in any case book her now before someone else does. She helped make the wedding day all that more special. Also on a side note the penne with vodka sauce was put on the menu for you since you helped us so much. Thanks again
Riley Shigemoto, Groom (September 22, 2013)
Alicia is fantastic!! She went well beyond what we expected from a photographer. We didn't have a wedding planner/coordinator, and without asking she jumped in at times to help us out with whatever needed to be done. She did both our engagement session and our wedding. The pictures look amazing and she was a joy to work with. We couldn't recommend her any more highly.
Claudia (Married August 22, 2020)
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Say Cheese you all went over and beyond for my Sam & Jamie Evans wedding!! You all caught every moment that could possibly be caught! The pictures are breath taking!
Beatrice Toliver (December 19, 2923)
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Alicia is fantastic! She listened to everything I asked for and went above and beyond! Her photography is absolutely beautiful, and she was so wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend her to any bride looking for incredible photography for their wedding day!
Bethany (Married October 28, 2017)
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I highly recommend this business. I use the rentals often and each piece used always elevates my events. Alicia responds quickly and she is very knowledgeable. The service quality is always 5 stars.
Keva Ferrell- Event Decorator- Multiple Decor Rentals (September 18, 2023)
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Very Professional
Alicia is a very professional and engaging young woman. She took time to find special moments throughout my Bridal session to accent fabulous background and picture features and capture intimate poses. She is upfront and honest. Her intuitive know how was beneficial. I loved so many pictures. Her personality was refreshing in stressful moments. She captured heartfelt pictures before the wedding and was very patient around my boisterous family. She pays attention to detail and captured all the important and playful times of the entire reception as well. I had so many wonderful pictures to choose from. Her rates were perfect for my budget. I will have treasures for years to come. I recommend Alicia for any project. She goes above and beyond expectations.
Sincerely Robin Dunn (May 14, 2011)
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We love Alicia. She is so patient and taking pictures with her is so much fun. She has been our photographer for our engagement, maternity and numerous family pictures. We love her custom seasonal backdrops and the her property is picture perfect!
Adriane White Smith- Multiple sessions over the years (November 29, 2023)
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We had such a blast at our engagement shoot with Alicia! She proposed a great location that went with our wedding theme, took creative and fun photos, even got a little muddy for us! We had gotten so many compliments on our photos that we booked an additional session with her this spring and can't wait to see her help reserve our memories at our wedding in May 2016!
Tiffany Ann Tirico (Getting Married 2016)
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I would recommend Alicia to anyone!! I have recommended her to my sister-in-law and my future sister-in-law. She was so wonderful to work with. She made everything so comfortable. She made me calm the whole day. She is so great and her prices are unbeatable! I love her!
Heather Paschal (July 26, 2014)
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Alicia is wonderful, she is very patient and kind, she has taken pictures family pictures and did an amazing job not only with the quality of her work but staying humble and patient with the babies.
Elizabeth Stout- photo session (November 29, 2023)
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Alicia was absolutely wonderful!!! Our DJ failed to show up and Alicia jumped right in and took on more than she was supposed to. I absolutely love how down home she is and easy to get along with. We're already planning on using her for (hopefully) a maternity shoot!
Thank you so much!
Christy (Married October 22, 2017)
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I found Say Cheese Photography at the Greensboro, NC bridal show. She had me sold when she said that there was no hour limit to our wedding day. She was always willing to work with us and did an amazing job on our engagement session with limited scenery. She is very prompt and well prepared. We asked her to come at 11:00 am and was there and stayed until we said we were done. All the pictures we received were well taken and everything we wanted and more. We are so grateful that we found her at the Bridal Show.
Virginia Marshall (May 11, 2013)
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Alicia is wonderful, she is very patient and kind, she has taken pictures for two Military Balls for us, as well as family pictures and did an amazing job not only with the quality of her work but staying humble and patient with the teenagers at the ball!
Rosa Iscoa- Photo Session & Events (November 28, 2023)
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Fun to work with!!!
I would recommend Alicia to anyone in need of an easy-going, professional and fun photographer. She was very accommodating to what I wanted, rather than what she thought I needed. On the day of the wedding, she was fun to work with, and it was easy to be comfortable around her, so the pictures turned out even better. She told us what needed to be done without being bossy, and wasn't in my face all day with a camera. Yet, she still captured a lot of good photos from our big day. Alicia is a skilled photographer, and her photos were better than we hoped for. Her communication leading up to the wedding was helpful, but spotty. It would sometimes take a week to hear back from her. Yet, I would still recommend her to anyone.
Thank you, Margaret Wimmer ( April 16, 2011)
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Amazing Pictures
My son and I knew Alicia when we lived in Greensboro, before moving to Colorado. She is my best friend's daughter so I've been able to keep up on what she is doing. When my son got married in Denver, Alicia was invited to attend. I knew that Alicia had started her own photography studio and hired her to take pictures of the wedding for me. My son's new in-laws had already hired someone but I wanted my own pictures and a different take on the wedding. Alicia did wonderful work! Her photographs were more interesting and a better quality than the other photographer. She took many more pictures than the other photographer and was able to better capture the mood of the wedding. My son and his wife are very free spirits and fun loving. Although Alicia did some of the "normal" posed pictures, she also took many candid shoots that were great. Alicia was also very professional in making sure that she did not interfere with or get in the way of the first photographer. I would highly recommend her for any upcoming event you may have and want to be photographed.
Renee Abbe, Mother of the Groom (April 19.2008)
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Overall the experience with Alicia at Say Cheese Photography for our wedding photos was absolutely amazing. From our first contact to getting the pictures, we could not have asked for anything more. There was no stress involved at all. The day was so busy that we did not have the opportunity to see the hard work pay off. With the pictures we have, we can now enjoy those things. Say Cheese Photography captured our whole day with stunning pictures and memories that will last a lifetime! I highly recommend using her for your next event. Thank you thank you thank you!
Elizabeth Catteron (November 5, 2011)
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We were lucky enough to meet Alicia at the Greensboro Bridal Show in 2011. All other photographers we met were pushy and aggressive. Alicia was understanding and genuine. Needless to say, we asked Alicia if she was available on our wedding day. We absolutely love the photos Alicia took of our special day! She is professional, easy-going and has a great personality… perfect for a stressed out bride! She listened to our ideas and also provided great ideas from her experience. We would highly recommend Alicia!
-Shannon & Worth Brooks (August 31, 2012)
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Our experience with Alicia was wonderful. She is very professional and will go out of her way to make sure everything you are looking for is taken care of completely. Pictures are one of the most important ways of preserving memories and making time stand still. We had a small family wedding outdoors in the fall and she captured every moment perfectly. Our wedding day was a great day that we can reflect on for the rest of our lives and we have Alicia to thank for that. Don't trust your most precious moment that you can't get back to just anyone. We're so happy we choose Alicia. We could not have asked for more. Thank you!!
Arland and Michelle York (October 18, 2012)
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My name is Darlene Walker and I got married August 18, 2012. I chose Alicia Valenzuela (Say Cheese Photography) as my photographer. I am please to say she is excellent at her work. I have more pictures than I ever expected all top quality, Alicia is on point she captures everything you expect and so much more. I could not believe all the pictures, color shots and black and white shots. She is very dedicated in getting the job done. I have pictures of my children’s faces when I walked down the aisle just priceless. People if you choose Alicia you will be satisfied. She never stopped snapping pictures, my guest made comments about how she was on her job and some wanted her information. A wedding is such a special day for us so ladies don't take chances hire the best I am so glad I did because my videographer did a horrible job which made me appreciate her work even more. I have so many great shots that I have not looked at them all yet, and as I said I was married in August.
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
WE LOVE YOU
Thanks again,
Darlene (August 18, 2012)
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"We had a beautiful wedding day and Say Cheese Photography was able to capture our most intimate moments with photography that not only we love, but our family and friends love also. Alicia is very easy to work with and was able to accommodate our crazy schedule. Overall, we're very pleased with Say Cheese Photography and have used them on several occasions to capture our lives' precious memories and milestones."
Hope it helps.
Michelle Bell (May 26, 2012)
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My fiancé and I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Alicia Valenzuela in the fall of 2011 for an engagement session. Ms. Valenzuela was very friendly and professional. Since my fiancé and I were new to North Carolina, she recommended an amazing location for the session. Before we started the session, she asked about how Brett & I met, how we got engaged, and just took a little time to get to know us. We took over 200 photos during our session. She took a great deal of photos of natural poses and also suggested some poses for us to try. Within a week, we received our pictures on a disk. Ms. Valenzuela edited the photos and provided black & white and color images from our session. My fiancé and I LOVE our photos! We'd definitely recommend her to others.
A very pleased bride to be,
Dominique Hollis (Fall 2011)
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My husband and I recently married in Greensboro, North Carolina. With only months until our wedding date we began searching for a photographer as well as other vendors. I ran across Say Cheese Photography online and really found the photography to be impressive. I set up a consultation with Alicia and decided to go ahead and sign a contract the day of our meeting. We discussed every possible detail and Alicia ensured that everything that I wanted to be covered that day would be. The day of my wedding was perfect and I had no doubt in my mind that Alicia’s photography would reflect that. She was friendly and extremely flexible on my special day. When my husband and I got our images back we were absolutely floored at some of the shots and moments that she was able to capture. We were extremely pleased with services of Say Cheese Photography and we will never be able to fully express our gratitude for the beautiful work that was completed the day of our wedding. I would personally recommend Say Cheese Photography for anyone in my area who desires pictures that encompass meaning.
Alisa & John (October 27, 2012)
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We loved the pictures and have given some away as Christmas presents as well as decorations in our home. From a wedding planning perspective, you could not have helped more. Anabel and I mostly paid for our wedding out of our own pocket, so it was nice when we found aspects that were very affordable, like your photography. The photo disc's with the copyrights granted to us has come in handy whenever we need pictures printed. You helped make our wedding a very special day and we cherish the photos we have of that day. Also, thanks for kind of being a day-of wedding coordinator too!
Josh & Anabel Miller (May 19, 2012)
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Alicia did a great job. She captured every moment and more. Alicia was a great help when the train on my dress malfunctioned (buttons fell off to pin up train). I love how she captured the moments we missed while greeting guest. We will defiantly recommend Alicia to anyone looking for a great photographer for any occasion.
The French Newlyweds (June 5, 2011)
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To: Brides and Grooms To Be
We retained Alicia after seeing her display and talking with her at the Greensboro Wedding show in early 2012. She followed up with us after the show, but not in an annoying, pestering way. After, comparing prices and packages of many different photographers in the Orange county/Greensboro area we decided to retain her services.
She was very flexible with our meeting times and locations, when we needed to get things done face to face. She did great with consistently communicating with us, using email, texting, and calling. She had a lot of knowledge of the ins and outs of weddings/wedding planning that a new bride (such as myself) may not. I found her advice very helpful.
We made our own package which included a bridal session, a canvas, about 8 hours the day of the wedding, and CD’s of both the bridal session and the wedding day with all the photographs and copy rights. I had an indoor bridal session. The studio was small but my big dress didn’t make it any easier. We were able to make it work and got good shots.
Here are a few things I would suggest to any bride. 1) Make sure you plan a drive through of locations if there is more than one; unless everyone is certain they know the locations, we missed some shots we wanted because of this. 2) Make sure you make a list of all the pictures you want, it may seem trivial but it is very important when you are looking through your pictures after the big day is over. I didn’t do this and think often about the pictures I wanted but didn't get. 3) Make a document of poses you want for your bridal party and email them to her. My best friend did this and sent it to Alicia for me. Alicia referred to this many times throughout the day/night.
Overall, Alicia was very pleasant to work with. Her professionalism, prices, product and demeanor are the reasons we recommend her photography services.
Mr. and Mrs. Winters (June 23, 2012)
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I'm very thankful for the work that Alicia did during our wedding and reception. Not only did she take pictures of our event but she assisted us in getting through the day smoothly. Everyone in my wedding party thought she was very personable and easy to work with.
Catherine Agard (August 25, 2012)
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Thank you Alicia! Our wedding album is perfect: bold, beautiful, and chock full of every emotion. We felt that day. You really know how to capture a moment, a look and an emotion. I am so happy that with your pictures we can save the precious memories of the day that flew by in the blink of an eye. We will be able to revisit and cherish our wonderful memories forever.
Thank you for everything, The Davis’ (April 7, 2009)
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We had our engagement photos taken with Alicia at Country Park. I was a little nervous when we got there, because I didn’t know what to expect and I really wanted the pictures to be perfect. Alicia was a pleasure to work with. We had such a good time. Half the time we were laughing and I was comfortable right away. I wasn’t sure what poses I wanted and Alicia came up with some great ideas which ended up turning out pretty great. Our friends really liked our photos and I wish Alicia had done our wedding, but we got married in another state. We did go back to Alicia to get some family portraits done after the wedding and we are very happy with those as well. Alicia is great photographer and she really knows how to make people relax and look natural.
Thank you for everything,
Adriane White-Smith (April 1, 2012)
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My daughter Jenn got married at Bur-Mil Country Club and I hired Alicia to do her wedding after I saw a special she was running on her website. When I met with Alicia, I liked her right away. She listened to what I wanted for my daughter’s wedding and didn’t over suggest what she thought would be good. Since I was paying for the photographer, I was the one that dealt with Alicia and made all the plans and decisions. I was very happy with her expertise and professionalism. The wedding photos turned out great and my daughter and her husband were very happy with Alicia as well. Every time I look at the wedding album, I am so happy that I have beautiful pictures of my daughter on her wedding day. Thank you Alicia!
Cathy Celendano, Mother of the Bride (October 13, 2012)
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My husband Travis and I got married in Ocean Isle. We met Alicia at the Carolina Wedding Show, and we found out that she would travel that far for no additional fees! She arrived the night before my wedding and was there with us the whole day…. photographing everything I asked her for and more! Our photos are so great! She knew how to handle the wind and the sand and the spray that sometimes had our wedding party running and ducking. We had such a fun time and Alicia took some super candid shots in addition to all the posed ones. This was such a special day for us and I am glad that I choose Alicia. I would recommend her to any bride.
Sincerely
Misty Thompson (September 17, 2011)
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Thank you so much for the service you provided for our wedding photos. You have helped capture memories that will forever be appreciated. They are beautiful! Your warm personality and attention to detail really exceeded our expectation.
Thank you so much.
Caitlin McClelland-Melvin (July 21, 2012)
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I think that Alicia does a fantastic job. She is professional and attentive to your needs. I/we would consider her a friend. I hope she would feel the same but in any case book her now before someone else does. She helped make the wedding day all that more special. Also on a side note the penne with vodka sauce was put on the menu for you since you helped us so much. Thanks again
Riley Shigemoto, Groom (September 22, 2013)