Allyson has been a creative individual since her feet hit the earth. She has been blessed in her work and by the many couples and families she encounters. She began her career in photography while in art school in Santa Cruz. Her commissioned work focuses on capturing the essence of the family or event experience with a fresh vision, natural approach, and an artistic and fashion flair. Her personal work focuses on motion, life and spirit. She and her husband, Dan, live in the small town of Atascadero, located near the coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Their home is filled with love, laughter, one spoiled puppy and lots of photos!
Loren + Denny
July 2007
She is AMAZING!!!!!! I Loved everything about her!!!! 2 thumbs up and 5 stars!
Jordan + Ryan
July 2007
Allyson was superb! We would recommend her 100% without ANY reservations. She blended into the many scenes of the event and was never bothersome or annoying. Got some fantastic candids and posed pictures without being in anyone's way or without us even knowing when she was shooting. She is #1 in our books....made our wedding memories ones to last a lifetime! Her photos are contemporary, artistic, and timeless! Everyone who saw the pictures says they belong in a magazine!
Jordan + Ryan
May 2007
We are completely in LOVE with the pictures!!! I sent a few to my mom and she was like: "First of all...did you two elope to Europe? And second of all...who shot these pictures!?!?!" They are incredibly amazing...we absolutely love them and could not be happier that you will be shooting our wedding! It was great to spend the day with you...you are amazing at what you do!! Thanks again for a great shoot and incredible pictures!
Sarah + Jay
April 2007
I just wanted to let you know that I played the slideshow while I was at work today and I cannot tell you how many compliments I received about your work--everyone was floored at your talent and how you captured so many great moments of the whole day. Just wanted to pass this along and hopefully make you smile. Jay and I have watched the slideshow so many times already--I get all teary each time I watch it and I've seen in probably 10 times by now! We couldn't be happier with the pictures we've seen so far and can't wait to see all the rest.
Kent + Lissa
March 2007
Allyson is very talented and really cares about her work. She goes the extra mile and she's really great to work with. Beautiful photos--highly recommended!
Matt + Molly
November 2006
The best wedding photos we've ever seen. We have both obviously have had friends and family get married and Allyson is by far the very best.
Shanthi + Jon
September 2006
Of all the money we invested in our wedding, other than getting married itself, Allyson was the best money we spent. We would recommend her without hesitation. She's a lovely woman and a great photographer.
Allyson + Ben
May 2006
Allyson is a beautiful person and photographer. She is so talented in her art and her ability to capture the essence of those she photographs. She captures not just the person, but the personality. Allyson is truly a gifted artist, and wonderful to work with.
Kara + Wyatt
April 2006
Wyatt and I would also like to let you know how much we appreciated all of your hard work on the day of the wedding. Out of all of the people that we worked with that day we really felt that you met our dreams of what we wanted our pics to be. Thank you for capturing our day and making it so memorable. Thanks again.
Karen + Michael
September 2005
Thank you again for capturing our beautiful day in the most artistic, natural, spontaneous way - I am still in awe of your photos - and they grow more precious as time goes by.
Liza + Christian
May 2005
Allyson was the best photographer we ever could've asked for! She completely captured our style and was so inventive! She was such a blessing to work with and to this day, we still get raves on our photo album and pics. I absolutely recommend Allyson!
Silk Flowers Book
September 2007
The Knot
winter 2007
Your Wedding Day Magazine
2006
Central Coast Magazine
February 2007
Studio Photography and Design
November 2006
Your Wedding Day Magazine
Winter 2005
Wedding and Party Magazine - Cover
2005
Your Wedding Day Magazine
Summer 2005
Central Coast Magazine
2004
Allyson Magda
805 459 2704
7305 Morro Road, Suite 202
Atascadero, CA 93422
email: allyson [-at--] allysonmagda [=dot+] com