Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer in Syracuse NY
Founded in 2000, AlterImage Studio has established itself as Syracuse NY's premier wedding photography studio, specializing in capturing candid, artistic memories with a fun and elegant style. Our team brings over 20 years of combined experience in wedding photography, commercial work, and advertising, serving clients worldwide while maintaining a down-to-earth approach. We pioneered the same-day reception slideshow trend in Syracuse, delivering instant digital displays of wedding highlights to guests for 17 years. As a family-owned business with five children, we understand the importance of preserving family moments, combining technical expertise with a personal touch.Our artistic vision merges cutting-edge technology with timeless techniques like Rembrandt-inspired light painting, ensuring heirloom-quality albums and digital collections. We maintain strong community ties through pro bono work for local organizations like GiGi's Playhouse and Vera House, while our commercial background with major publications and ad agencies informs our professional standards. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our 75+ weddings photographed annually and the trust clients place in us to document their most important life events.
Services
Wedding Photography
Videography
Photo Booth Rentals
Portrait Sessions
Same-Day Slideshow
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We photograph over 75 weddings annually with a fun, candid style
- Pioneered same-day reception slideshow technology since 2000
- Family-owned business with 20+ years of combined photography experience
- Commercial photography background serving international ad agencies
- Award-winning artistic techniques including Rembrandt-inspired light painting
What people say
Artistic excellence
Fun candid style
Instant slideshow
Family-friendly
Award-winning techniques
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations with a candid, artistic approach that emphasizes natural moments and emotional connections. Using professional-grade equipment and Rembrandt-inspired lighting techniques, we capture 1000+ high-resolution images per event. The service includes full-day coverage starting two hours before the ceremony, with a signature photographer and assistant, culminating in a USB drive containing edited images and a digital reception slideshow.
Same-Day Slideshow
This innovative service creates real-time wedding day highlights through digital reception slide shows that showcase edited images within hours of capture. Since 2000, we've perfected this technology to deliver 250+ high-resolution images displayed during receptions. The slideshow becomes a memorable entertainment feature while providing immediate keepsakes, with all images later available through online galleries for extended viewing and print ordering.
Portrait Sessions
Offering both classic and contemporary portraiture, our sessions include corporate headshots, family portraits, and senior photography with artistic lighting techniques. Clients choose from 15-60 minute sessions with digital download packages ranging from 4 to all images captured. The service features instant iPad previews during shoots and includes online gallery hosting for three months, with options for print ordering and additional digital purchases.
Photo Booth Rental
Radiant Photo Booth provides interactive event entertainment featuring LED lighting, professional audio systems, and instant digital sharing capabilities. Available in 3- or 4-hour packages, the booth includes attendant service and customizable features. This self-contained unit offers a unique guest experience with immediate print and digital sharing options, backed by a $200 deposit system for date reservations.
Videography Packages
Our videography services range from basic coverage to multi-day documentary filmmaking, using up to 5 cameras filming in 4K resolution. Packages include highlight reels from 3-10 minutes, with premium options featuring cinematic storytelling and pre-wedding interviews. All packages provide copyright releases and multiple delivery formats, combining cinematic techniques with the same attention to candid moments that define our photographic approach.
People
Dava Needle
Owner & Customer Service Director
Founder of AlterImage Studio since 2000, Dava manages operations and client relations while maintaining the studio's artistic vision and technological edge. With a focus on personalized service despite high website traffic, she balances studio leadership with family life as mother to five children.
Rick Needle
Signature Photographer
Award-winning photographer with commercial experience since graduating from RIT in 1989, Rick brings artistic lighting expertise to weddings and commercial projects. A father of five, he combines technical mastery with a down-to-earth approach, having earned international recognition including Nikons 2016 competition placement.
Questions
What makes your wedding photography different from other studios?
We combine 20+ years of commercial photography experience with our trademark same-day slideshow technology and Rembrandt-inspired artistic techniques.
Do you offer both photography and videography services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive packages that include photography, videography, and photo booth rentals with coordinated artistic styles across all media.
How does the same-day reception slideshow work?
Our team edits selected images during the event and displays a curated slideshow at your reception using professional presentation equipment.
What portrait session options are available?
We offer 15-60 minute sessions with digital download packages containing 4-100+ images, including classic black-and-white and contemporary color options.
Are travel fees required for weddings outside Syracuse?
Travel beyond 60 minutes from Syracuse incurs a $50/hour fee plus accommodation for overnight stays, based on actual travel time.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and checks made payable to AlterImage Photography for all our services.
