Alia Paienda
Based in Ile de France
Serves Paris, France, UK, Scotland, Italy, Greece, Mauritius, Europe and worldwide
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About Alia Paienda
What We Love
When Alia meets a future couple or wedding planner, she always explains that she loves creating an immersive experience. From the very first exchange she takes the time to truly know her couples, their story, their energy, their vision, so that when the day arrives her presence feels natural, warm and unobtrusive, allowing the most genuine moments to unfold freely. A defining part of her practice is also analogue photography, shooting on film for a rare warmth and a timeless, vintage twist. Alia describes herself as enthusiastic, supportive, discreet when needed, compassionate and passionate. She also enjoys artistic hobbies that sometimes find their way into her weddings: she has been a violinist since the age of 8 and designs bespoke jewellery, occasionally for brides who are keen on it.
Style
Genuine, sensitive, fashion-forward and editorial.
Experience
Based in Paris and available worldwide, Alia has dedicated her career to capturing weddings and intimate events through a documentary, editorial and cinematographic lens, crafting images that are timeless, poetic and deeply personal, to provide a unique experience to each couple and client she encounters. Rooted in a lifelong passion for art, music and film, she approaches each wedding not simply as a photographer but as a storyteller with an artistic touch, reflecting the beauty, emotion and soul of your most cherished moments in an authentic way. She is based in Paris and available in Europe and worldwide.
Awards and Press
Alia’s work has been featured in British Vogue and published alongside names such as Chanel, Hublot, Marie-Claire, Gala, Anti-Bride and Together Journal, milestones that reflect the artistic vision she brings to every project.
At a Glance
- Type
- Photographer
- Based in
- Ile de France
- Serves
- Paris, France, UK, Scotland, Italy, Greece, Mauritius, Europe and worldwide
- Contact
- Alia Paienda
Services
What Alia Paienda offers
- Full-Day Wedding Photography: 10 hours of wedding day coverage with delivery of approximately 700 carefully selected and retouched images in a private gallery, plus a surprise envelope of Polaroid-shape prints and a 20x30 cm premium print of your favourite image.
- Image Selection and Editing: Photos selected and customised one by one, with optional analogue film rolls in black and white or colour.
- Pre-Wedding Consultation: An in-person meeting to get to know each other and sense the vibes of the wedding before the day.
- Artistic Direction: Collaborative work on style and inspiration, including moodboards and research on florals, jewellery and accessories.
- Photographic Logistics: Guidance on timing the wedding day for the best light and key moments to capture.
- Online Private Gallery: An unlimited-access online gallery to save and share all the images.
- Albums and Prints: Guidance on choosing the right album options and prints through the gallery boutique.
- Engagement Session: A relaxed pre-wedding portrait session, ideal for save-the-date images.
- Welcome Dinner or Day-After Coverage: Photography for the welcome dinner or the day-after brunch.
Pricing
Investment guide
Reviews
What couples say
“ “Alia is my dream photographer. My husband and I are an international, French-American couple, and we chose to work with Alia for our wedding. She was great at interacting with our guests in both English and French. Everyone at the wedding loved her. We could not be happier with her work. She was the photographer for our engagement photoshoot in Paris, the night before our wedding, and our wedding day at Château de Vallery. Her photos are pure beauty and timeless elegance. She has such an amazing eye for beautiful, elegant images. She is also so friendly and it was a pure joy to work with her. She is easy to communicate with, flexible, and she puts you at ease which makes for the best, most natural photos. I recommend her one million percent, and I will definitely work with her for all of my future photo needs.” — Melissa Lapalus
“ “Alia is the best photographer you could ever have for your wedding. If you’re looking for someone you can trust with your eyes closed, she’s the one. Her approach is amazing, she made my husband and me feel incredibly comfortable. The photos were absolutely stunning. I honestly don’t have the words to describe them, I keep looking at them over and over again. She captures spontaneous moments so beautifully and so accurately, everything is simply perfect. On top of that, she’s incredibly fun, kind and friendly. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer.” — Hanae Lahmoudi
“ “We are completely blown away. Alia truly captured the emotion, environment and moments that will live on in these pictures for a lifetime. Not only did she beautifully encapsulate the day, but her frames and sense of line and composition are amazing. I’m blown away by her work. Lastly, she is an amazing person and so much fun to share in your big day.” — Danny Greenberg
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