West Michigan Families

Newborn Photography session in my cozy Studio in Manistee!

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 baby girl!

Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and I had the pleasure of photographing their intimate newborn photos in my studio! This adorable couple, along with their new precious baby girl, made the trip from Grand Rapids to Manistee. It was such a delight to work with them again and witness the love and happiness that they have for their little one.

As a photographer, I am always humbled and honored to be a part of such intimate and heartwarming experiences. Photographing newborns allows me to witness the pure and genuine love between parents and their little ones. Being able to capture these moments in my cozy Manistee studio, with a couple who traveled all the way from Grand Rapids, is truly a testament to the power of photography and the connections it helps to create. I am forever grateful!

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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.

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