Clara Alave Photography

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NYC Wedding & Elopement Photographer | Multicultural Weddings | Engagements & Proposals | Albums & Wall Art | Timeless | Emotional | Inclusive | Calm Presence
đź“ŤNYC & Beyond
🗣️English & Spanish
📸 Mix of Romantic, Documentary & Editorial

Every bride deserves to feel like a princess in her wedding gown.There is something special about finding a dress that f...
03/25/2026

Every bride deserves to feel like a princess in her wedding gown.

There is something special about finding a dress that feels like it was made just for you. The kind that makes you stand taller, move with confidence, and fully step into the moment.

This gown from felt like a true fairytale. Soft, elegant, and timeless in a way that brings out that princess feeling every bride dreams of.

Your wedding dress is more than just a look. It is how you feel walking into one of the most meaningful days of your life. And you deserve to feel beautiful, confident, and completely yourself.

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Real laughter. Inside jokes. That uncontrollable smile when you look at each other. Nothing forced. Nothing overly posed...
03/03/2026

Real laughter. Inside jokes. That uncontrollable smile when you look at each other. Nothing forced. Nothing overly posed. Just genuine connection captured naturally.
The best engagement photos are the ones where you forget the camera is even there.
If you are planning an engagement session in NYC and want candid engagement photos that feel fun, relaxed, and true to your relationship, that is exactly what I focus on.

Your wedding story lives in the details;the texture of your shoesthe sparkle of your ringsthe pearl purse you carefully ...
02/25/2026

Your wedding story lives in the details;

the texture of your shoes
the sparkle of your rings
the pearl purse you carefully picked

Thoughtful flatlays aren’t about paper alone. They’re about preserving the pieces that made the day yours.

This is why I always make time for details 🤍





Central Park wedding elopement in New York City 🤍This intimate NYC elopement ceremony took place in the heart of Central...
02/24/2026

Central Park wedding elopement in New York City 🤍

This intimate NYC elopement ceremony took place in the heart of Central Park, followed by romantic wedding portraits at Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, and the Naumburg Bandshell. These iconic locations create the perfect backdrop for couples choosing to elope in NYC.

If you are planning a Central Park elopement and looking for meaningful, timeless wedding photography, these are some of the most beautiful portrait spots in the park.

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A moment for the this stunning ring and these martinis that celebrated Maddy and Katie’s proposal! A surprise proposal i...
02/20/2026

A moment for the this stunning ring and these martinis that celebrated Maddy and Katie’s proposal!

A surprise proposal in a NYC bar with limited light, an intimate moment before bar opens for the public, and one beautiful question that changed everything.

Love is love, and moments like this deserve to be documented clearly and intentionally no matter the lighting, or if it’s cold and snowy outside in winter! With professional flash photography, I was able to capture the emotion, the reaction, and the celebration without interrupting the intimacy of the space.

Planning a surprise proposal in NYC Whether it is in a bar, restaurant, or cozy venue, I help you preserve it beautifully even in low light settings.





Every elopement gallery I deliver includes a selection of black and white photographs.Donna & Jonny had a beautiful elop...
02/20/2026

Every elopement gallery I deliver includes a selection of black and white photographs.

Donna & Jonny had a beautiful elopement day, some of their moments feel even more powerful without color, because it allows the emotion to stands out.

For couples eloping in NYC whether in Central Park or at City Hall, black and white images add a timeless layer to your story. They preserve the feeling of the day.

Color captures the atmosphere. Black and white captures the emotion. I intentionally deliver both so your elopement gallery feels complete and meaningful for years to come.

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A winter elopement in Central Park NYC that I will never forget.This beautiful couple traveled to New York from the UK a...
02/18/2026

A winter elopement in Central Park NYC that I will never forget.

This beautiful couple traveled to New York from the UK and with the thoughtful planning of Claire their intimate ceremony took place at Wagner Cove. Their vows were incredibly touching filled with tears of emotion and the kind of words that stay with you long after the day is over.

After the ceremony we explored the park for portraits at Bethesda Fountain embracing the soft rain. It was a little rainy but instead of taking away from the experience it added such a romantic and intimate touch to their story.

Winter elopements in Central Park are perfect for couples who want privacy emotion and a truly personal wedding experience in NYC.

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Planning to elope at City Hall in NYC?City Hall weddings are perfect for couples who want something simple intimate and ...
02/13/2026

Planning to elope at City Hall in NYC?

City Hall weddings are perfect for couples who want something simple intimate and meaningful without the pressure of a large wedding. Just the two of you or a small group celebrating your marriage in the heart of New York City.

I love documenting NYC City Hall elopements because every moment feels real and emotional. From arriving at the courthouse to walking out officially married these memories deserve to be preserved with care.

If you are traveling to New York to elope or planning a local City Hall ceremony I guide my couples through portraits before or after the ceremony so your experience feels complete relaxed and beautifully documented.

Small weddings still deserve timeless photographs and intentional storytelling especially in a city as iconic as NYC.





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