Unapologetically sentimental documentation of your real life.
Documentary/lifestyle family photographer based in Lawrence, KS (but I also travel).
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Unapologetically sentimental documentation of your real life.
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A mom to two wild and crazy boys and a documentary/lifestyle family photographer based in Lawrence, KS (but I also travel). I live for seeing and documenting the real life moments that matter most and the ones we'll regret not capturing. Recording daily family life at home and revealing the beauty that's right there is my main focus and the way I approach every session. I apply this philosophy to both my client and personal work to tell stories rich in detail for future generations to hold onto.
oh hey! I'm allie.
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There's so much worth documenting beyond the big milestones - I'm here for all those in-between times that make up so much of our lives!
No one understands how fast time flies better than a fellow Mom in the thick of it. Trust me. I have a very hard time slowing down and staying present on a daily basis.
I’m grateful every day for finding a way to halt the hustle, to freeze how life feels right now so I can revisit it over and over for the rest of my life. Photographs do this for me, and they can for you too.
They’re a gift of Preservation.
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"Oh man- it's truly hard to express what I love about Allie and her art. I am so thankful that my family was able to have a session with her. She captured all the things I wanted captured and our session photos truly encapsulate our home life. I am so thankful I will have these to look back on as my kids grow up into adults. I am especially thankful for the photos because we are moving this year(didn't know it when we had the session). The photos are so SOOOO stunning and mean so much to me. She is so easy and enjoyable to work with (for everyone including my kids and husband). I can't recommend her enough!"
-Taylor
"An in-home documentary style session with Allie is a MUST! She is wildly talented and perfectly captured the beautiful chaos of our family at this age and stage. Allie made the entire household feel at ease and became part of the family for the time she was with us. Our normally camera-shy son warmed up immediately, due in combination to the session taking place in our home, and Allie’s calming nature and comfort with littles, since she has two of her own. Our gallery helped me see that all of the tiny, seemingly monotonous moments that make up a “regular” day are full of love, warmth and laughter. We will cherish these photos forever!"
-Ali
“Allie will come to your house at the buttcrack of dawn and photograph your family’s chaotic, wonderful, cuddly mornings, and she’ll stay there all day - freezing those memories to have forever and ever.”
-Leah
Allie arrived early before sunrise and immediately started shooting. The kids were excited to have a guest in the home, and Allie was so kind, sweet, and involved with them. She played, enjoyed meal times with us, ventured outside...it was the most relaxed I had been it what seemed like forever. My father even stopped by with donuts for the kids, and the shots she captured with him are just remarkable. We have soooo many great images, and I have been so incredibly floored by the quality of work Allie produces. Allie is professional, incredibly creative, and it was a breath of fresh air to not feel stressed about creating the perfect aesthetic in our home. She literally told us not to clean or do anything beyond our normal routine.
-Jacqueline
"Anything I write will not adequately express how much we treasure our photos from Allie! From our daughter's preschool photos to our family session when our second baby arrived, every photo captures true and genuine moments. Working with her feels natural and is a delight. I love being able to look back on these moments and remember exactly how it felt to be in that time and space. I look forward to continuing to work with Allie in the future to capture our family as it is and be able to document who we become."
-Sammy
