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

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

In-home sessions in West Michigan are some of my absolute favorite sessions. My goal for any baby or toddler session is to capture that sweet little personality in this season, but when I’m invited into your home it creates space for a deeper level of connection. These babes are just different in their own environment. […]

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West Michigan Photographer

Why Annual Childhood Portraits Actually Matter

Why Annual Childhood Portraits Actually Matter With my mom hat on, I’ll unashamedly tell you this: you can never have too many pictures of your kids. In fact, I’d argue till I’m blue in the face that you’ll never have enough…but I’m the mom who can’t resist snapping photos of my kiddos eating — because […]

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Behind the lens

ABOUT Alissa

At home in a small Michigan town near the lake — raising four beautiful, wild-hearted kids and holding close to the fleeting moments that matter most.

Life around here is a little loud, a little messy, and with a lot of love...  and that’s exactly what draws me to photography. I’ve spent over 16 years capturing connection, chaos, calm, and everything in between… Because it’s not the big milestones we ache for... it’s the quiet, constant things woven into them.

What's Your

Some moms hoard photos, some make books, some save baby socks. Find out what your memory-keeping habits say about you.

Memory-Keeping Personality?

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Something Beautiful

Whether you're soaking in the sweetness of new motherhood, wrangling toddlers with wild hearts, or documenting the beautiful rhythm of your family just as it is — I'm here to help you preserve it all.

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