About Me
Hi everyone, I'm Alyssa! I am a lover of nature, people, and exploring this beautiful universe in all its shapes and forms. I am based in Virginia, living in my off grid cabin on a little mountain ridge of 5 acres. I also have embraced a nomadic lifestyle and travel the country capturing love! Some of my favorite pastimes are identifying wild plants and fungi and learning how to cook with them, getting creative with different mediums such as paint and crochet, and going on slow photography hikes (where I tend to get absorbed into shooting a piece of moss for 20+ minutes with my macro lens).
I get really excited about the beauty in the little things: glittering dewdrops sitting on blades of grass, the way the sun glistens through the trees during golden hour, the simple act of running barefoot through a field and breathing in fresh mountain air. And I love the fact that photography allows me to capture all of these. Photography has been a tool for meditation for me.
As photography evolved into a job over the last 6 years, I have combined my love for capturing the beauty of nature with powerful story-telling. One thing we all have in common, no matter our background is our integral connection with nature, the sun, color, and light. My favorite part of photography is helping my clients experience and appreciate beauty within and around them in a new way. Whether it be through an adventurous engagement session in the woods, soaking in the golden hour sun, or revisiting a place important to you.
My approach to photography is what I call artistic documentary. When we work together, I want you to feel like my photos capture the authentic YOU, drawing out the beauty in the little details that define who you are. My work also focuses on connection - with each other, with nature, and with the places that mean the most to you. For me, photography is not only about creating beautiful story-telling art but also about building relationships; one of my favorite things is coming away from each session inspired by your love, personality, and your own story. I try to keep sessions light-hearted and fun, and I often leave with my belly aching from laughter! When a relationship that started with a photo session turns into a friendship, I feel like I have been successful at my job.
I can't wait to meet you!