Work with one of the most trusted West Michigan 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:
I strive to create images that feel both timeless and deeply personal. Whether we’re in my natural light studio, your home, or exploring a West Michigan beach, my approach is connection-focused and gently guiding you while making space for real moments to unfold.
Blending classic portraiture with honest, emotive storytelling.
West Michigan photographer
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 Grand Rapids, manistee, ludington and throughout west michigan
Alissa is one of the best photographers we have ever worked with! She makes you feel so comfortable!
— Jessica, J
Why I became a West Michigan Photographer
images you'll come back to forever is an honor.
To take the
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.
Ready to work with one of the best family photographers in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
Contact me
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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