Maine Family Film Photographer
Documentary family film photography
Capturing beautiful & honest memories of your family that will be cherished for generations. I specialize in family film photography - documenting everyday moments and human connection. I believe there is magic in the ordinary that demands to be seen. I photograph families solely on film. For me, film allows us to slow down and document moments with intentionality. With film there is a degree of chaos, uncertainty, and imperfection. When you take part in a film session there will be creativity, beauty, and unanticipated magic! Let’s slow down and freeze time together.
Maine family photography
NOSTALGIC PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE FAMILY ALBUM | BASED IN MIDCOAST MAINE
I want to capture the belly laughs, face smushes, tight hugs, funny faces, childhood antics and tears, playful abandon, and chaotic (yet beautiful) life that is yours.
I want to slow down, chat between pictures. I want to explore the light in your home as it changes over seconds, minutes, and hours. I want to walk down your favorite beach, and swim in your favorite river. I want to document all of these special moments that make your everyday magic.
Add a Super 8 home movie
I also offer Super 8 home videos, all filmed with a camera from the 1950s. While photographs freeze time, Super 8 gives you a snippet of the moments before and after that photograph. Want to be able to look back at your children playing in the yard, squeezing your finger, or chasing after you? Super 8 films can document these special moments in the same way that our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents lives were documented.
If you want photographs that you can feel, that were created with intention, for the family album in mind, that froze the imperceptible moments of everyday beauty and love, that capture the magical essence of family life…then you are in the right place - let’s make magic together
The Process
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The beginning
When you inquire with me, I will be in touch to set up a quick phone call where you will have the opportunity to tell me about you and your family. We will discuss availability, location, and all of your ideas. I will send a styling guide, and can help you and your family with your wardrobe as much or as little as you prefer. Once we get down the details, you will receive a contract and pay a 25% deposit to secure your session.
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One-of-a-kind session
In the lead up to your session I will be in touch with friendly reminders, information on prepping the kids, and any last minute styling advice. Day of, I want our time to feel like an intimate casual gathering. I will be there to document you and your loved ones. My style is not about making everyone smile and look at the camera (though I will get a couple of these). Rather, I’m there to capture the imperfections, the small moments of magic and connection.
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The pictures
Four weeks later you will receive a gallery of images, all of which you can download high-resolution files. From there, you can print and hang on your walls, send to family, place in scrapbooks, and share on social media!
Featured family stories
Adventure up Beech Hill
Family picnic in Augusta
Hike to our favorite beach
Kind words
“Alyssa was amazing for our in-home family shoot!! She made us feel like we were just having a normal day at home & captured such special moments!! Highly recommend!!”
– Sofia D.
“We cannot recommend Alyssa enough! She will make you feel comfortable, make your shoot feel effortless and give you cinematic, timeless photographs. My husband declared them “Some of the coolest photos he’s ever seen.” We can’t wait to work with her again!”
– Rebekah H.
“Highly recommend!! Alyssa did a family session for us at Bug Light Park, after one of the rainiest December days, and we were absolutely thrilled with our photos. It was a cold day, and she captured such special shots in between the wind gusts, fussy toddler moments, and wrangling the dog. She has the best eye! We love that she does digital & film. Very artistic and talented!”
— Amelia F.
“Alyssa was amazing and captured the most beautiful candid photos of my family. She’s very personable and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Highly recommend her!”
— Kayla S.
Family photography pricing
All sessions include:
Film photography (35mm and medium format)
An online gallery of images
Printing rights to all photos
Support with wardrobe and location (if desired)
Add ons:
10 mini (4” x 4”) prints (selected by me): $25
1 8” x 10” large format archival quality matte print (selected by me): $50
Customized photo book (starting at $100)
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SIGNATURE STORYTELLING SESSION
This is an hour and half photo session located within 80 miles of Bath Maine. For locations further than 80 miles from Bath, I will charge an additional travel cost. Together we will collaborate to capture your families unique story – determining the location, styling, and activities! The session can be in your home, outdoors, or another spot special to you and your loved ones. We’ll spend a slow morning or a long afternoon together, capturing your unique family – all of the smiles, laughs, and hugs.
Includes:
A collaborative experience unique to you, including guidance through the whole process for best times to shoot (with bedtimes and naps in mind), a custom location that is special to you, help styling (as much or as little as you wish), and a follow-ups throughout to prepare
50+ photos delivered via an online gallery, for you to print and post as you wish
Photos delivered in 5 weeks
Cost: $550. 25% deposit secures date, and remainder due at time of session
- January 1st - March 15th I am only taking family sessions at your home due to unpredictable winter weather -
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MINI BEACH SESSION
Live in Midcoast Maine and love the ocean? These are short sessions that take place at Reid State Park (Georgetown, ME). These sessions last about 30 minutes, as you explore the rocky coast and sea. We will have a quick phone call beforehand to give us a chance to chat so I can learn a bit more about your family. These sessions are for those that like imperfect, timeless imagery.
Includes:
A styling guide and follow-ups in the time before the session to make sure you and your kids are prepared
20+ film photos delivered via an online gallery, for you to print and post as you wish
Photos delivered in 5 weeks
Cost: $250. 25% deposit secures date, and remainder due at time of session
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MATERNITY & NEWBORN PACKAGE
For those looking to document this season of change. Two session: maternity & newborn - so you can have photographs of your growing family. Each session is about an hour and a half located within 80 miles of Bath, Maine. For locations further than 80 miles from Bath, I will charge an additional travel fee. We can collaborate on the location, styling, and activity to create photographs that represent your family. These sessions are designed to capture a little slice of your life - unposed, and with a documentary approach.
Includes:
Two 1.5 hour sessions - one maternity and one newborn. They can occur up to 6 months apart. Newborn sessions can take place up to 5 months after birth.
A collaborative experience unique to you, including guidance through the whole process for best times to shoot (with bedtimes and naps in mind), a custom location that is special to you, help styling (as much or as little as you wish), and a follow-ups throughout to prepare
50+ photos (from each session) delivered via an online gallery, for you to print and post as you wish
Photos delivered in 5 weeks
Cost: $725. 25% deposit secures date, and remainder due at time of session