Field notes
An evolving record of the textures, tones, and the certain slants of light that make your stories yours.
These are the little threads that weave your life together — the slow Sunday mornings, the barefoot kitchen dances, the way the seasons shape your days.
Stories gathered like wildflowers, one moment at a time.
[alternitivey, the blog]
Why Everyday Moments Make the Best Photos: Planning Your Creative Family Photo Session You don’t need an elaborate plan or fancy location to create beautiful, connection-filled family photos. In fact, some of the most meaningful images come from everyday life — your backyard, your kitchen, your front steps. This list is filled with low-cost (and […]
[filed under]
7/03/25
If you’re here, I’m guessing you’re in that exciting (and maybe slightly overwhelming) place of choosing a family, newborn, or maternity photographer. You might have a few (or more than a few) tabs open, your Instagram saved folder is looking very full, and you’re wondering how in the world you’re supposed to choose just one […]
[filed under]
6/26/25
When you’re pregnant, time gets weird. The days feel long (especially when you’re uncomfortable), but the weeks somehow fly by. One minute you’re staring at a positive test, the next you’re googling bassinets, building a registry (quick pro tip: you need less than Instagram tells you) navigating unsolicited advice, and asking yourself when you should […]
[filed under]
6/19/25
When you think about family photos, your home is probably not the first location that comes to mind. It’s where the chaos lives — the dishes, the laundry, the LEGO landmines. Plus, you’re busy. The idea of spending any extra time cleaning your house feels next to impossible (and who has extra time, anyway?). But […]
[filed under]
6/12/25
Table of Contents Why Should You Print and Display Your Family Photos? There’s something special about walking past a photograph and pausing—even if it’s just for a second—to remember. Maybe it’s your child’s first muddy hike, your family’s lazy Sunday in pajamas, or something more fleeting like your first pregnancy. These are the moments that […]
[filed under]
5/29/25
So, you’ve booked your Vermont family photo session (yay!), and now the most pressing (let’s be honest) question starts to swirl around your brain… What should you wear for family photos? If you’re anything like me, this part can feel a little daunting. Not only are you planning your outfit, but you’re likely planning your […]
[filed under]
5/18/25
Should You Do a First Look?
wedding photography
How to Elope In Vermont
elopement photography
How to Print & Display Your Photos
family photography
A Busy Mom’s Guide to In-Home Family Photos
family photography
[MUST-READS]
Becoming a mother transformed the way I see and photograph the world — with a slowed-down feel focused on the sensory story of a life well-lived and even-more-loved.
I photograph the loose curl, the soft thunder of little feet, the vows said through tears with your toes in the moss.
This is not curated perfection. This is memory made visible.
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 novel (IYKYK).
a Vermont family and wedding photographer who believes in preserving the texture of a loved-in life.
Hi, I'm Ali.
photographer / field notetaker / keeper of the blur
001
Becoming a mother transformed the way I see and photograph the world — with a slowed-down feel focused on the sensory story of a life well-lived and even-more-loved.
I photograph the loose curl, the soft thunder of little feet, the vows said through tears with your toes in the moss.
This is not curated perfection. This is memory made visible.
a Vermont family and wedding photographer who believes in preserving the texture of a lived-in life.
Hi, I'm Ali.
photographer / field notetaker / keeper of the blur
001
We all have a different story to tell. No two sessions, elopements, or weddings are the same and creating a final gallery that feels like you requires a photographer who puts in the time to learn your rhythms.
Explore past Vermont weddings, elopements, and family storytelling photography (think growing bellies, motherhood, and life with littles).
001
002
003
006
005
lunch break. woodland edition
004
blur = love language
contact: light. commitment: full
romance, but make it VT
holding a bloom. growing another
a certain slant of light
We all have a different story to tell.
No two sessions, elopements, or weddings are the same and creating a final gallery that feels like you requires a photographer who puts in the time to learn your love story.
Explore past Vermont weddings, elopements, and family storytelling photography (think lovers, mamas, mamas-to-be, and families).
Stories Written In Dirt & Daylight
