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]
Take a deeper look at this Smugglers’ Notch Family session with the Markwardts and Lyons families. What is better than an evening fishing and spending time with families in the beautiful Snugglers’ Notch area? When Dana reached out to share more about her vision for this session with her husband, son, and their extended family, […]
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10/05/24
This Jay Peak Vermont family session filled my soul. Not only did I get the chance to hang with a long-time friend and her family, but we also had so much fun splashing and playing in the river and documenting such a fleeting time in such a gorgeous place. Choosing images to share from this […]
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8/26/24
Take an inside look at this in-home maternity session with the Cunnif Family! Maternity sessions are a little extra sweet and special when a (soon to be) older sibling is there to snuggle up with mama’s belly and share their excitement—and they’re literally sweeter when the session includes baking cookies! I always recommend choosing a […]
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4/11/23
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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’m drawn to mediums that ask us to slow down—to notice light, rhythm, and what’s unfolding instead of what’s posed.
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
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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
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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).
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lunch break. woodland edition
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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
