founder & lead photographer at amp
About alex mccrary
I’m one of those people who was destined to become a wedding photographer. And I say “destined,” not “dreamed of,” because while I love this job more than I can explain, it wasn’t a childhood dream brought to life. But it’s certainly an adult dream I get to live every day. Let me explain!
AMP is a combination of my need to be creative, borderline obsession with love, and regret from not hiring a photographer for my own wedding. I know what it’s like to miss out on moments and lack tangible evidence of my best day ever—and I never want someone else to make that same mistake.
Photographing couples and their loved ones on a day that signifies a commitment to forever is a big deal, and I don’t take this honor lightly. From the moment you inquire to the day you receive your full gallery, I’m all in on you and your story. I’ll be here to help you get clear on your vision, find your dream vendors, advocate on your behalf, create a timeline that prioritizes presence and fun over performance and forced photos, and ultimately provide you with an experience that feels like a cozy, warm hug.
Because yes, I’m a photographer. And yes, you’re going to leave with timeless photos that genuinely blow all of your expectations out of the water. But I’m here to be so much more than that, and I can’t wait to raise a toast to you and yours, forever and ever.
a peak into my
personal life
My husband and I met at church youth group and started dating at the age of 14. We played on the worship team together and now all these years later, we still lead worship together - just married and with three beautiful daughters.
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My husband and I have been together since the age of 14
The ultimate dream is to own an acreage, but in the meantime we will use our in town yard and home to learn and experiment. I love making sourdough, growing and taking care of plants, sourcing our own meat and whatever other crazy new idea we can think up.
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i'm an aspiring homesteader
a peak into my
personal life
favorites
some of my
plants // worship music // homestead wannabe // board games // moscow mules // voice messages
meet the
amp team
Our Vows To You
On the day you wed
Here’s what we’re promising to help you experience
Presence: You deserve to feel fully in the moment for the entirety of your day. Not worried about timelines, other people’s opinions, or that stain on your flower girl’s dress. We’ll handle the details; you simply soak it all up.
Comfortability: With us, you’ll never need to perform. We want to see and capture the real sides of you and your relationship. Because that’s where the beauty is—in the two of you existing exactly as you are.
Low stress: Let’s face it—weddings can feel overwhelming. But we’re here to shoulder the stress, so you don’t have to. We’ve seen it all and are fully prepared for whatever chaos comes our way (and if you need an excuse to tell your nosy aunt no about something—simply blame us).
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alex mccrary
lead photographer
If Alex is unavailable on your date or you're on a tighter budget, the AMP team has got you covered. Team weddings are available so that more couples can experience a seamless, comfortable and warm experience on the day they wed. The team handles the photographing the engagement and the wedding day and Alex handles all the rest (such as editing, timeline planning and more).
A firm believer in taking time to be alone—just the two of you—on your wedding day, Chelsea has been known to whisk couples away for sunset photos without all the chaos. She’s a sucker for road trips, going on mountain adventures, and trying new restaurants. If she’s not out and about, she’s at home with her four cats and a crazy cute six-year-old named Forest.
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chelsea
associate photographer
travel dates
Upcoming
lake of the ozarks, mo
march
duluth, mn
june
madison, wi //
galena, il
july
milwaukee, wi
august
