"I'm drawn to natural light, real connection, and the kind of beauty that doesn't need to try too hard."

ABOUT LAUREN ALYSSA

And when you look back at these photographs, I hope they always remind you of how beautiful this moment truly was. 

What inspires me? I love flipping through my grandmother’s box of photos and learning about my family history. There’s something so special about those moments preserved in time, and I’m passionate about helping my clients capture their own family stories — images that will be appreciated for decades to come. 

Beyond photography, I love to travel and I’ll never say no to red wine, pasta, or ice cream — so naturally, Italy is high on my bucket list. I’m always on the lookout for antique treasures and am endlessly fascinated by lives lived long ago. I’m a morning person — I crave a good cup of coffee and sunshine coming through the windows to start the day. I would love to get to know each other!

As a photographer, my heart is in capturing the beauty of your life . My work is inspired by the timeless, nostalgic feel of film, and by candid, real moments. My favorite images aren’t always perfectly smiling at the camera, but instead focus on capturing you in your element, loving on and interacting with your family.

I truly believe that photographs have a unique way of romanticizing our lives — something we often can’t do in the moment. Life moves fast, and we don’t always pause to fully connect with ourselves and our families. I want your session with me to be an opportunity to do just that: to slow down, be present, and truly enjoy this season with the people you love.


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sierra m.

We’ve done four family sessions with Lauren and have another scheduled for after our newest baby’s arrival. Every time she captures something truly special. She has an amazing gift for working with babies and young children, our toddler is constantly on the move and yet she somehow captures the most beautiful, natural moments every time.
Her style is timeless and elegant. These are memories we’ll cherish forever. She makes the whole experience easy, relaxed, and fun. We’re so grateful to have found her and look forward to many more sessions ahead!

“Every time she captures something truly special.”

brooke p.

Lauren’s work is amazing! Not only did she capture the most beautiful maternity photos of me, she encouraged me to include our almost two-year-old son, and I’m so glad we did. She really captured our personalities and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. These are photos I will treasure forever!

“She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera.”

kate m.

I chose Lauren for my maternity and newborn photos and she is amazing. She was so patient and gentle with my little one and took extra time to make sure we got all the photos we wanted. She knew exactly how to handle our tiny baby and crazy toddler and still captured outstanding, beautiful images. We plan to continue working with her for future milestones and highly recommend her.

“She knew exactly how to handle our baby and toddler.”

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