“There truly is no on like Alissa. Her vision, ability to trust the process in natural settings, and her gift for storytelling through even just one photo is unlike anything I could have hoped for. I will continue to trust Alissa with capturing the most precious moments in my life for years to come.”
– Emily M.
The Motherhood Portrait
April 22nd & 23rd
We are holding our second annual Motherhood event, The Motherhood Portrait, in our historic Manistee studio. This is a limited edition session which includes extras, like set styling, digital images, hair & makeup, and more!
Mommas of any age with children of any age are invited to come out and celebrate motherhood with a day of pampering and beautiful photography!
Welcome
Whether you are photographed at a beautiful Lake Michigan beach, in the dreamy tall grasses of the dunes, or in my historic Manistee studio, I believe simplicity is key in capturing the unique beauty within real relationships…. turning it into artwork that you can feel.
When you hold a photograph or album in your hands I want you to remember what your full belly felt like beneath your hands, to smell fresh baby skin again, to feel soft coils of hair running through your fingers, or hear the giggle that only lasted for a short season.
It is my hope that my imagery will transport you back to moments that have been left to memories… so that you can truly appreciate where you have been, where you are, and where you will go.
Hello!
I’m Alissa
Believer, wife and momma to 4 wildly beautiful souls. I’m a lover of life and intimate connections. I have a true belief that, while motherhood is unbelievably messy and hard, it is sprinkled with magic that is waiting to be discovered and captured forever in a photograph.
“Alissa was absolutely AMAZING! She worked with me long distance from California for months and was so helpful and responsive from the beginning to the end. She heard my ideas and made them even better. I have many of the photos hanging in my house and just love looking at them. No other photographer will do for me!”
– Ashley W.
The Baby Plan
Grow Together
Creating a Baby Plan is a wonderful way to make sure you capture all the exciting milestones during your little one’s first year.
Tummy time, smiling, crawling, sitting, standing, walking… every day it seems like they learn something new! Plan ahead to make sure you have beautiful imagery documenting it all.
Studio Wardrobe
The studio offers a complimentary wardrobe to all ASP clients filled with beautiful gowns and childrens clothing in a wide range of sizes.
I know choosing the outfits for your session can be overwhelming so I am here to help you in any way I can!
Whether it’s deciding on colors, selecting pieces from your own closet, shopping recommendations, or hand picking items from our growing studio wardrobe. I’ve got you covered!
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Complimentary Studio Wardrobe
The studio offers a complimentary wardrobe to all ASP clients filled with beautiful gowns and childrens clothing in a wide range of sizes.
I know choosing the outfits for your session can be overwhelming so I am here to help you in any way I can!
Whether it’s deciding on colors, selecting pieces from your own closet, shopping recommendations, or hand picking items from our growing studio wardrobe. I’ve got you covered!
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