Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a photo & video partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Bryanne Campbell
2 years ago
I found Eye Sugar Photography at a bridal show, and instantly fell in love with her style. Our wedding day is still one of my best days and a large part is because of Eye Sugars help throughout the day and to top it off our photos are everything I could’ve dreamed of. They were even featured on our venues website for years. I have since trusted her with our son’s newborn shoot, and to capture the last two years of family photos. These are memories I will have for a lifetime all thanks to the talent of Eye Sugar Photography.
Emilie Rodgers
8 months ago
Absolutely excellent photographer to work with. Shalla (pronounced like Shay-la) is super fun, easy going, and experienced with giving posing directions, creating flattering lighting, and being both creatively flexible and delivering her own style of consistent quality. I had a very tight deadline for a gift (about 10 days!) that most places I think would not be able to accommodate, especially right before Christmas, but Shalla hustled and got everything done for me in no time. Amazing. I cannot recommend her enough.
Jillian Fino
9 months ago
We truly cannot recommend Eye Sugar and Shalla enough! We hired Shalla to capture our wedding at the Omni Parker House and we are so beyond glad that we did! Shallas work with us started well before our wedding day, as she was always so responsive when we had questions and was great at communicating when she would be unavailable via email. Everytime we hung up from a phone call with her we would always feel so much better about anything that was stressing us out. Further, she brought the best vibes and the most amazing energy on our day! She was truly the best! After our wedding when we got our photos back, we were even more blown away! Her pictures are truly magic and she captured our day p...
Rinita Zanzerkia
a year ago
I am blown away by Shalla's work, the whole experience was excellent from start to finish. I had ideas for what I wanted in my maternity photos, Shalla has the experience to see what I wanted and make it a reality. My husband and I had a great time in the studio, she ensured we got all the shots efficiently and with comfort. She offers image selection and editing in rounds to ensure that the final product is what we both envisioned. The physical album is excellent quality and will be a joy to keep looking back on!
Young Rasmussen
2 years ago
Before aging too much, I really thought a lot about getting my very first boudoir shoot! I was really fortunate to find Eye Sugar Photography and expert photographer Shalla. I was so nervous and shy at first. However, Shalla made me really comfortable with her professional preparations and infectious enthusiasm. It turned out to be a sweet and very fun session! We giggled the whole time shooting ! Shalla made me feel elegantly sexy, young and vibrant, and beautiful. My boyfriend saw the pictures and he’s still floating up in the clouds somewhere. Shalla and Eye Sugar Photography are simply fantastic, amazing...❤️❤️❤️
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle
Historic seaside hotel with room for the whole guest list.
The Hotel Portsmouth
Boutique rooms steps from downtown restaurants.
AC Hotel Portsmouth
Modern rooms with a rooftop for the welcome drink.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Portsmouth Harbor Light, New Castle
White lighthouse and open ocean, lovely at sunrise.
Prescott Park, Portsmouth
Riverfront gardens in full bloom all summer.
Caffe Kilim, Portsmouth
Longtime local coffeehouse with serious espresso.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.