I adore when I get the opportunity to capture a couple’s journey from maternity to newborn! My time with this sweet couple started when I photographed their maternity pictures on the stunning beach of Lake Michigan. It was fun to see how full of joy they were as they eagerly awaited the arrival of their […]

I recently had the privilege of capturing this beautiful maternity session on the shores of Lake Michigan in Manistee. The setting was simply stunning, with the golden sand and calming waves creating an intimate and moody backdrop for such special moments to be captured. What I love about maternity sessions is the ability to capture […]

I’ve officially reached the point in my motherhood journey when all I want is a way to keep ALL my memories with my little ones. I want pictures of EVERYTHING… and I want to be seen in them as well. Proof that I am fun

We had a blast during this senior session in the Manistee studio.

I love photographing large families! I ask my clients if there is anything that I need to know about their family before their session. This momma got me with her response. “I just want to hold my babies”😭  Our families look very similar with young children and a set of twins. I often lament over […]

Sweet newborn session with Alissa Saylor Photography in the Manistee studio.

This newborn session was so special. I felt connected to the new parents’ story as they welcomed baby boy into their family through adoption after the uncertainty of whether growing a family was even a possibility. I could feel how deep their love was already and the emotions ran high during our time together. It’s […]

I’ve always been someone who thrives on connection…someone who celebrates little things and cherishes intentional time. I dreamt of being a mother for so long. When Emelia was born, I memorized every single detail of her.​​​​​​​​
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When I was pregnant with the twins and my daughters were only 4 months old and 1 year old. I was told by other parents who had multiples that once the boys were born I wouldn’t remember the next 2-3 years.

This Lake Michigan maternity session was magical. Plus dad had a little something extra planned for our session together! 😉