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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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The kind of sun you can feel filling you up from the inside? The kind of wind that kisses your cheeks and makes grass, hair, and skirts dance? Yes please! This Shelburne family photography session had it all.  I met L and her family on the lakefront at Shelburne Farms to capture their little family […]

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husband and pregnant wife spinning in field

Maternity Photography

Dreamy Summer Maternity Session in St. Albans, Vermont

Who knew soybean plants would be such a perfect backdrop to this dreamy summer maternity session in St. Albans, Vermont? There is something so special about documenting life’s most memorable experiences in the places that are most important to you—and digging into where those places may be is one of my favorite things to do […]

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The best time to take family photos outside

Vermont Family Photography

The Best Time of Day to Take Family Photos Outside

Scheduling your Vermont family photography session and wondering the best time of day to take family photos outside? Here’s what you need to know! I get it; with nap times, meal times, bedtimes, snack times, and more snack times, it is tough to decide the best time to take family photographs—especially when you have multiple […]

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Stowe VT Family Photograph Session with Allison Macy Photography

Vermont Family Photography

Stowe VT Family Photography // Exploring Your Own Back Yard

Learn more about what made this Stowe, VT Family photography session with the Coteus family so spectacular and how their nature-centered, relaxed session resulted in one of my very favorite final albums. When I showed up to meet the Coteus family for the first time, Catherine was wearing a white t-shirt and a pair of […]

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Christmas Tree Farm Minis 2024

Vermont Family Photography

Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions // 2024

Take a deeper look at these Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions in northern Vermont. Mini sessions are such a fun way to celebrate the magic of each season—I try to offer them at least twice a year, and this winter, I bundled up and headed to a tree farm in northern Vermont to run around, […]

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Best Time to Schedule a Newborn Session

Vermont Family Photography

The Best Time to Schedule a Newborn Session? // The Goodwin Family

Wondering when is the best time to schedule a newborn session? Here are some considerations (plus, why Alicia and Jordan chose to wait!) I love working with families throughout many stages of life. I met Alicia and Jordan when I associate photographed their wedding and was lucky enough that they wanted me to photograph their […]

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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 novel (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 novel (IYKYK).

a Vermont family photographer 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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