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Hi! I'm Ali. I'm a wedding, elopement, and intimate family and maternity photographer who believes there is (way) more to your session than taking pictures. Follow along with past love stories, special family moments (bumps, mamas, and growing littles), and personal adventures here!

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As I dive into more Vermont family photography, I’m quickly learning that documenting families as they grow is one of my very favorite things to do (read about the Higgins’ other sessions here!). Saying, “It is an honor that a family trusts me to capture their memories,” sounds beyond cheesy, and I cringe as I […]

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Shelburne Farms, VT Engagement Shoot - Allison Macy Photography

Engagement Photography

Vermont Engagement, Shelburne Farms // Mallory x Neil

I am still SWOONING over Mallory and Neil’s engagement shoot at Shelburne Farms here in the Vermont mountains. I love shooting here for so many reasons… I grew up in Shelburne and remember heading to the farm for field trips, fireworks and concerts. It is also where Sam and I took our engagement pictures so […]

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Engagement Photography

Oakledge Park Burlington Engagement // N&B’s Ice Cream Love

Looking for a creative Burlington, Vermont, engagement session? What better way to go authentic burly than a Ben and Jerry’s date at Oakledge Park? After hanging with Nikki and Brad for an hour, it was clear that the only thing these two love more than ice cream is each other. Capturing their love story (which […]

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How to get started with photography - Allison Macy Photography

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How to Get Started with Photography

Figuring out how to get started with photography was a slowwww burn for me. It was always my “if I had two more hours in the day” thing. You know what I mean – the thing you say you want to do but just “don’t have enough time”. Then, I realized that if it was […]

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Love stories? Here's mine!

My style behind the lens: Whether I'm looking for bugs with your kiddos, snuggling your newborn while you change outfits, or exploring Vermont nature with you and your love, your session will feel fun, effortless, and like you're hanging with a friend.

My style behind the image: With a nod to classic film and a vibrant punch, my photography style is a little grainy, a little earthy, and always nostalgic.  

My style behind the books: When I'm not taking your picture,
I'm probably snuggled up with my dogs, kiddo, and a spicy romantic fantasy (IYKYK).

My style behind the lens: Whether I'm looking for bugs with your kiddos, snuggling your newborn while you change outfits, or exploring Vermont nature with you and your love, your session will feel fun, effortless, and like you're hanging with a friend.

My style behind the image: With a nod to classic film and a vibrant punch, my photography style is a little grainy, a little earthy, and always nostalgic.  

My style behind the books: When I'm not taking your picture, I'm probably snuggled up with my dogs, my kiddo, and a spicy romantic fantasy (IYKYK).

a Vermont family and wedding photographer drawn to imperfect, intimate moments that tell the real story of you

Hi, I'm Ali.

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I describe my style as, "a little grain, a little pop of color, a lot of wild love."

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