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Session Planning

How Long Are Family and Baby Photo Sessions? (And Is In-Home or Studio Right for You?)

How long is a children's studio photo session with Alissa Saylor Photography

Mother bouncing newborn baby in her bedroom in dark light during an in-home baby session.

What to Expect During an In-Home Session With Little Ones

What Is In-Home Photography (and Why So Many Families Choose It)

Twins laughing in bed during West Michigan in-home photo session with Alissa Saylor

mom holding her baby during an in-home newborn session in West Michigan

What to wear (and NOT to wear) to your newborn Session.

What to Bring to Your Newborn Session (Studio or In-Home)

mom nursing newborn during Grand Rapids photo session

biracial little girl in studio. curly hair bonnet and knit romper

Why Annual Childhood Portraits Actually Matter

Top 5 Reasons the Ludington Beach & Dunes Are Perfect for Family Photos

A pregnant mother and father walking along the sandy shoreline of Lake Michigan at Ludington State Park during a peaceful maternity session at sunset.

Portrait by Alissa Saylor Photography of a mother holding her baby in the quiet tree line at Roselle Park in Ada, MI, surrounded by greenery and soft light.

What Happens if It Rains on the Day of Your Outdoor Photo Session in Michigan?

Why you shouldn’t skip family photos (even with wild kids)

A joyful family of four surrounded by greenery at Lake Michigan. A young child playfully covers dad’s face while sitting on his shoulders, and mom smiles as she holds a baby girl who reaches for her face. Both parents are laughing, capturing a fun and carefree moment.

special moment between mom and daughter. sunset photoshoot at lake michigan

Momma, get in the picture.

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