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Meet Alison

For me, art and photography have been my lifelong loves. It started with pencils and markers at my Grandma's desk, filling notebook after notebook with drawings. From there it moved on to watercolor, acrylics and taking every art class my high school counselor would let me.

I got my first camera for Christmas in sixth grade. I took pictures of mountains on our vacations, flowers, my brother....you name it. I loved capturing the moments, the colors and the light.

As I got older I would pour over art and photography books. At first admiring others work and then later studying their techniques so that I could create the visions bursting in my head.

Fast forward to 2005 and starting my own photography business. I am now blessed to be putting my love for art and photography into creating memorable portraits for my clients and their families. My style is simple, no fuss, no props. Only great locations and natural light, capturing my subjects in creative, memorable portraits.

Country Wedding

09.18.2011

I know, I know. I say I don’t do weddings and that’s exactly what my last 2 of 3 posts have been.

Hmmm….

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Let’s just say this bride had me at sunflowers. I got an email from this bride a few months ago asking me to photograph their wedding. She described the gorgeous pasture where they would say their vows, the cowboy boots, the hay bales for the guests, the sunflower bouquets. I think it took my a whole 15 minutes to make up my mind and say, ‘yes’.

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In my head, I could just see the beauty, that this bride had described. What I didn’t know was how much better it would be in person. Green and brown rolling hills dotted with yellow and purple wildflowers, canyons, cattle roaming in pastures. Wild turkeys and pheasants by the roadside. Two amazing families and countless friends brought together by two people, all because of love.

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Although you always hope for sunshine with an outdoor wedding the heavy, gray sky and fog seemed to compliment the quiet of our surroundings, the rugged beauty of it’s colors became more vivid. The focus turned to the beauty of the couple, no competition from a blazing sunset or a blue sky.

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It couldn’t have been more perfect.

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tara - Alison, These pictures are beautiful. I have never seen a “country” wedding done so well, and you captured some absolutely amazing memories. Complements to the couple for having such a well planned wedding- that didn’t come of tacky. Awesome job to all of you!

Michelle - Alison

Who says you can’t so outdoor weddings. The last 2 have been beyond beautiful. Just beautiful. You really caputure to true meaning of a wedding LOVE!!!! God has given you a special talent.

Lori Harmon - Alison you did a fabulous job. The photos of this wedding are absolutely beautiful. You are amazing! Congratulations to the new married couple.

melanie - really, really beautiful. These pictures brought a tear to my eye. I wish that I could’ve attended this wedding to share in the joy and love that is obvious in these pictures.

Bree - Are you sure that weddings are not your thing? You captured this wedding perfectly and I think that you are going to have one very happy bride.

Lynn Beytien - Alison, I am Kelsey’s aunt who could not make it to the wedding, and this is so very graceful and beautifuly done. i am so glad i get to see these quite soon after the big event. Just beautiful photos! Bless you.

Alison - Lynn–I’m so glad that you enjoyed the images. It was truly a beautiful ceremony.

Alison - Bree–the jury is still out on making weddings a regular thing. Maybe just country weddings? I think I may have a soft spot for them.

Alison - Thank you Melanie!

Alison - Thank you Lori, for your incredibly kind words. It was such a beautiful day, in so many ways.

Alison - Thanks Michelle. These two weddings I’ve done have been blessings with beautiful people and gorgeous settings. I’m learning never to say never…

Alison - Tara–it was really well done. There wasn’t anything they didn’t think of, just perfect.

Cori - Alison you did a beautiful job. Those pictures are awesome! Love the one with the cows. Such an awesome day and an awesome couple, and you captured that beautifully!!! Great Job!

Trish Walker - Cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures – they are absolutely stunning!

Baby Boy

08.24.2011

Our neighborhood overflows with boys. I’m not exaggerating on this fact. At any given time of day all my boys have to do is walk out the front door and there is someone their age to play with. Lots of boys, lots of brothers. This little one is the latest addition to our boy filled street.

He could not have been more fun. I think he’ll fit in perfectly.

On an entirely different note….

Fall sessions are filling quickly. Weekends for September and October are full, but there are some week days, afternoons and evenings still available.

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Family Wedding

08.22.2011

I have always said that I would not photograph weddings. So, I guess this is a lesson in ‘never say never’.

When this bride called to ask me about photographing her wedding day she told me about their plans…a simple wedding in the country with close family and friends. She told me about how her children would be part of the day and that they wanted pictures of their new family coming together on this special day. It sounded more like a family session than a wedding. How could I say no?

They had a beautiful afternoon for their ceremony. Nestled under a big tree in the country, it looked like it was created just for a wedding. It was a beautiful, simple service with acoustic guitar that floated on the occasional breeze. Some of the most precious moments of the day came from the children, their comments and wonder on such a meaningful and beautiful day.

Not only did I say yes to this wedding, but a second that is coming up next month. It’s a country wedding too…can’t wait!

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newborn

07.05.2011

Summer is flying by. I can hardly believe we are already past the Fourth of July. That date always seems to mark the downhill side of summer. Not sure I’m ready for that yet.

A quick share for this evening. I know it has been quite over here the past few months. It’s not for lack of busy-ness. Believe me. I’ve got many sessions to share and catch up on. It’s just a matter of time. Isn’t it always?

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