Work with one of the most Trusted west michigan & Traverse City Photographers

it’s not the big milestones we ache for...  

It's the quiet constant things woven into them.

You're in the right place if you're looking for a photographer in Traverse City and. have ever wished you could just bottle up each season.

Serving West Michigan including Grand Rapids, Manistee, Traverse City, and beyond.

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Collections

A $350 non-refundable retainer secures your session. Once your gallery is ready, you’ll choose from three digital collections, making sure you walk away with the images you love most! Digital collections begin at $600. You’ll also have access to your personal gallery shop, where you can easily order heirloom albums, framed artwork, and fine art prints.

  • A style + session prep guide 
  • A relaxed, guided session
  • Access to my studio wardrobe (optional, but loved by so many mamas)
  • Private online viewing gallery
  • High-resolution digital images

So you walk away with the images & Heirlooms you want.

Every Session Includes:

My
        Style

As a Traverse City photographer, I create images that feel both timeless and deeply personal. Whether we’re in my natural light studio or exploring the West Michigan shoreline, my approach is connection-focused and gently guiding you while making space for real moments to unfold.

Blending classic portraiture with honest, emotive storytelling.

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Motherhood Sessions

From full bellies to full arms — every messy, magical season. Maternity and motherhood photography that captures the depth of this chapter.

Family Sessions

Connection-led and child-paced — honest and full of life. West Michigan family photography designed around the way you love.

Childhood Sessions

Timeless portraits that capture your little one just as they are.
Simple, joy-filled studio photography for babies and children.

working with A Photographer in Traverse City, Mi

Alissa is one of the best photographers we have ever worked with! She makes you feel so comfortable!

— Jessica, j

Why I became a photographer in traverse city

I'll TAKE     
IMAGES YOU'LL
COME BACK TO FOREVER.

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Photographs that remind you how it felt — The weight of your child’s hand in yours, the way they press their face into your neck, the soft kind of chaos that fills your home. These are the stories worth saving — the ones that live on your walls, in albums passed down, and in the hearts of your people.

This is memory-keeping… the kind that lasts.

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Have a question or two before booking? I’d love to help. Just fill out the contact form — you’ll instantly receive a detailed session guide with everything you need to know, and I’ll be in touch soon to make sure you feel confident moving forward.

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