Maine Family Film Photography
Nontraditional documentary family photography for the family album | available to travel nationwide
Here’s what I believe: so much of family life and parenthood goes unseen and undocumented. You are constantly in your kids lives, behind the scenes, making it all happen. But do you have photographs of these moments of parenting? Photographs that your kids will cherish - of you in the scene with them.
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.
Family photographs don’t need to be overly complicated or cookie cutter. A lot of life happens at home, so let me come to you. Invite me over on a free morning or take me to your favorite local park. I want to slow down, chat between pictures. You are already living a life worth photographing - now you just need to invite someone in to witness all of that everyday beauty, chaos, magic, and joy.
The Process
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The beginning
When you inquire with me, I will be in touch asap to finalize all the details, like setting a location and time. I suggest brainstorming some simple everyday activities or favorite locations you’d like to explore during our time together. I can send a styling guide and 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 booking.
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One-of-a-kind session
In the lead up to your session I will be in touch to confirm. I’m here for any and all questions that may arise prior to our time together. 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 document the imperfections, the small moments of magic and connection. You just show up as you are, and the magic will follow.
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The photographs
About five weeks later you will receive a gallery of images, all of which you can download and receive high-resolution files. Feel free to share & print as much as you’d like. Within the gallery, you can even order high quality matte prints or a photo album to leave on the coffee table.
Here for the imperfection and the beauty of the everyday. All you have to do it show up as yourself, and we can make magic together
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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 prices and packages
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SIGNATURE STORYTELLING SESSION
Together we will collaborate to document your families unique story over the course of about an hour. These sessions can be unique to you - in your home, outdoors, or another spot special to you and your loved ones. These are perfect for making family photographs in a laid back environment. We will find the patch of light in your home or yard, or take a walk around your favorite place. You will walk away with portraits and candid photographs from our time together. For locations further than 80 miles from Bath, I will charge an additional travel cost.
Includes:
Guidance on best times for the session that work around your schedule, a custom location that is special to you, & help styling (as much or as little as you wish)
35+ photos delivered via an online gallery, for you to print and post as you wish
Photos delivered in 5 weeks
Cost: $850. 25% deposit secures date, and remainder due at time of session
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DAY IN THE LIFE
These are half-day (up to 4 hours) to document what makes your everyday extra special. We’ll spend a slow morning or a long afternoon together, documenting your unique family – all of the smiles, laughs, and hugs. The longer timeframe allows us to slow down, chat, and create a comfortable space for photographing those moments that make your life your own. Whether that be a morning eating breakfast at home and a trip to the lake, or time with family playing board games and making dinner - these sessions are perfect for the memory-keepers who want photographs of how their life feels. Photographs they can put into an album and look back. For locations further than 100 miles from Bath, I will charge an additional travel cost.
Includes:
A collaborative experience unique to you, including: guidance through the whole process for best times to schedule the session (with bedtimes and naps in mind), talking through choosing locations/activities, & help styling (as much or as little as you wish)
80+ film photos delivered via an online gallery, for you to print and post as you wish
Photos delivered in 5 weeks
A small selection of high quality prints from our time together mailed to you
Cost: $1,900 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 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: $1,350. 25% deposit secures date, and remainder due at time of session
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:
High-quality matte prints (available via print store in gallery): starting at $2.50
Customized photo book (available via print store in gallery): $95