Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photographer

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN AND SURROUNDING AREAS

LET'S TURN YOUR FLEETING MOMENTS INTO TIMELESS ART.


Time moves fast, and in the chaos, we often forget to pause and truly soak in the beauty of the present. Whether you're celebrating your pregnancy,  savoring those first days at home with your newborn, or enjoying your little one in their newest stage, your moments deserve to be preserved with intention, grace, and effortless beauty.


Photographs also have a way of helping us notice the magic woven into our everyday life—the softness, the connection, and the love we might otherwise miss in our busy world. Whatever season you're in, let’s slow down together, be fully present, and create timeless art that tells your story.

A dreamy maternity portrait featuring a pink dress and floral arrangements in soft natural lighting against a light backdrop.
Maternity Session at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
A person in a flowing cream dress sits on a blanket at the beach during golden hour with bare trees in the background.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white swaddle blanket wears a light pink bow headband while resting peacefully.
Tiny baby's feet and hands rest softly on cozy beige knit fabric and white blanket in gentle lighting.
A close-up view of a delicate white lace bra with pearl embellishments and a small turquoise ring.
A tender moment captured in a bright bedroom as a woman in white gently attends to a newborn baby on white bedding.
Small child in white summer dress standing against wooden chair with blooming floral backdrop in garden.
A loving couple embraces their newborn baby while standing together in a sunlit room with white walls and greenery.
maternity session in an apple orchard traverse city, michigan
milestone session one year old at Barnes Park Traverse City, Michigan
A pregnant woman in a white dress sits by a sunny window wearing a floral crown and flowing white maternity gown.
simple newborn photography, macro of a baby's hand in traverse city, michigan
maternity session of a couple and their dog, maternity photography in elk rapids, michigan
Gentle embrace of newborn baby wearing cream colored knitwear in bright room.
Family and Motherhood photography session. A Mother and her daughter looking at a sunflower field in Northern Michigan
Mother sitting with her daughter outside of a Traverse City Marina
A romantic waterfront moment captured against a serene lake backdrop.
Father and Son running on the dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan.
Family enjoying the beach at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Sleeping Bear Dunes maternity photoshoot in Empire, Michigan
mother and newborn baby in a moses basket in a flower garden.
Pregnant woman's bump and her family during a maternity photo session.
Close-up of tiny newborn foot being gently held by adult hand.
dad holds a newborn baby boy in traverse city, michigan
Mother kisses her baby at a garden in Traverse City, Michigan.
big brother kisses his newborn baby brother's head in an outdoor setting.
black and white image of a newborn baby's feet in a blanket.
New mother holds her newborn baby in a flower garden in Traverse City, Michigan
Two people sharing a joyful embrace in summer garden with ornamental grasses.
mother holds her newborn baby on her porch during summer.
baby looking at the camera and laying in a moses basket.
siblings play together at the beach in glen haven, michigan.
A family explores the rocky shoreline of a stream on a sunny day.
A tender moment showing a person holding a small baby in a white outfit against a backdrop of framed artwork.
black and white photo of twin newborns in a blanket.
A couple shares a romantic moment on sand dunes with pine trees and lake views.
A peaceful autumn moment shared in a golden field with rolling hills at the Boardman River in Nothern Michigan.
Intimate family portrait of newborn baby in white being cuddled by parents on beige background.
A couple pets a friendly tan dog on a peaceful nature trail surrounded by tall grass.
A tender moment shared on a scenic beach with dunes and water in the background.
Family walking along stone wall path surrounded by blooming summer flowers.
Mother having a sweet moment with her daughter at a Lake Michigan beach
A tender moment between a parent and newborn baby by a window in a floral dress.
Sleeping newborn wearing delicate headband wrapped in white swaddle.
Family enjoying a sunny day together at the beach while playing in the gentle waves.
A tender moment shared between two people in white clothing on a sunlit path.
Baby boy sleeping on a bed
Traverse City Photographer captures Mother and son walking in Glen Arbor, Michigan
Spring portrait in a blooming cherry orchard with pink floral dress in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
A white dress flows in the breeze as figures embrace in a sunlit meadow at Barnes Park in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
A peaceful moment with sleeping newborn twins in white outfits in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
Toddler in denim crawling near bright orange marigold flowers in garden.
Newborn baby wrapped in soft white blanket lying in woven basket in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
A rustic weathered barn with white paint and wooden siding photographed in foggy conditions.
Gentle moment between parent and sleeping newborn baby in white clothing.
Newborn baby lying on soft knit blanket with bright eyes and alert expression.
Woman hugging her child in a field of Goldenrod
Mom holding newborn baby near window in Traverse City, Michigan.
Woman and her daughter at the Clinch Park Marina in downtown Traverse City, Michigan.
Mother and her three children relaxing on the beach
Peaceful close-up of sleeping newborn's hand with white knit clothing detail in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
Baby boy sleeping in a wicker moses basket
Beautiful maternity portrait of an expecting mother in white lingerie and lace robe posed with pink and peach flowers.
Family gathered on rocky beach shoreline during sunset with water and trees in background.
Mother in floral dress tenderly holding sleeping newborn wrapped in white blanket in Traverse City, Michigan by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
Couple expecting a child walk down a beach in Empire, Michigan during their maternity photography session.


WELCOME! I'M LAUREN.


As a mama of three, I truly understand how quickly children change and grow. My desire to hold onto their fleeting childhood is what actually reignited my love for photography. But over time, I've come to realize that it's not only important to document their moments, but to be a part of them. For years, I focused only on photographing my kids, and looking back, I regret not being in the photos with them. Not just for me, but for them—so they can remember how I held them, how we laughed, and how loved they were in the everyday moments.


That’s why I do what I do. While I love capturing images of your babies, I'm also passionate about getting you in front of the camera connecting with them. Slow down, have fun, and simply enjoy one another—because these days that feel long now will one day feel like a blur.


Overall my mission is simple, to document the love and authentic relationships that define your family in a way that feels timeless and effortlessly beautiful—whether we're on the shores of Lake Michigan or in the comfort of your home. These are the images I believe you will cherish for a lifetime, and I would be honored to help you create them!

Professional photographer in a flowing white dress holds a DSLR camera while standing outdoors on a sunny day.

"TOMORROW THEY’LL BE A LITTLE OLDER THAN THEY WERE TODAY. THIS DAY IS A GIFT. JUST BREATHE, NOTICE, STUDY THEIR FACES AND LITTLE FEET. PAY ATTENTION. RELISH THE CHARMS OF THE PRESENT. ENJOY TODAY, IT WILL BE OVER BEFORE YOU KNOW IT."

“TC friends, I seriously can’t recommend Lauren enough for capturing the most special moments with your family. She’s beyond amazing. I felt like I was on the cover of a magazine with her amazing talents & this session!”

A tender moment in white as a parent cradles and kisses their newborn baby in a bright, airy bedroom setting.
Couple in casual attire gazes lovingly at their newborn baby wrapped in white, photographed against neutral background.
A pregnant woman in a white flowing dress and brown cowboy boots stands in a meadow with blooming yellow wildflowers.
A pregnant woman in white lace robe stands in a bright modern bathroom with freestanding tub and marble floors.
A pregnant woman in a floral dress rests on a couch with two children and another person in a tender family moment.
A family spends a peaceful afternoon playing on a sandy beach shore near the water on a calm sunny day.
Dreamy maternity portrait shows pregnant woman in white dress standing beneath blooming spring cherry blossom trees.
A beige maxi dress flows in the breeze as someone stands on a sandy beach dune overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in soft white swaddle blanket rests peacefully on white bedding.
A dreamy black and white portrait featuring a lacy white dress with delicate floral embroidery details.
Mother in floral robe holds sleeping newborn baby swaddled in white blanket against neutral background.
Couple in soft neutral tones sits on wooden floor holding a tiny newborn in a serene indoor setting.
A tender moment captured outdoors as a parent and child snuggle close together on a blanket surrounded by greenery.
A couple embraces under a vibrant orange autumn maple tree in a serene meadow setting in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
Baby in white onesie reaching for wooden toy airplane on hardwood floor for Traverse City newborn photo session byLauren Alyssa Photography.
A tender moment between parent and baby lying together on white bedding in soft natural lighting.
A girl in a flowing blue dress walks along the beach at sunset.
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in soft mint green knitted blanket during peaceful naptime portrait session.
A black and white artistic portrait of someone lying down in soft white fabric showing their bare midsection.
Joyful moment between parent and child playing on wooden pier for family portraits in downtown Traverse City, Michigan.
Tiny newborn in knitted beige sweater holds an adult hand while sleeping peacefully at newborn photo session in northern Michigan.
Maternity portrait showing pregnant figure in flowing cream dress under willow tree.
Intimate family portrait outdoors showing tender moment with sleeping newborn.
Person in ripped jeans and white shirt sitting on beach with golden retriever.
A floral off-shoulder maxi dress creates an elegant summer scene beside a modern planter box at The Commons in Traverse City, Michigan.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in white blanket rests in woven basket.
Woman in brown dress seated among rows of orange pumpkins at autumn patch.
Parent and child lying on blanket sharing tender moment together outdoors.
Mother and baby sitting together on blanket in sunlit summer field.
A figure in a flowing white dress poses near a bright window in a minimalist white room.
Tender moment between parent and baby dressed in white sweater outdoors.
Family walking together along sandy beach during golden hour.
A white lighthouse stands proudly on a beach shoreline against a backdrop of green trees.
A peaceful moment captured on a sandy beach with gentle waves in the background.
An intimate newborn photography session capturing tender moments between parents and their baby.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping soundly wrapped in soft white blankets.
Parents gazing lovingly at their newborn baby wrapped in white blanket.
A tender moment captured in a sunny garden with wildflowers as a woman in a white dress embraces a small child.
Joyful interaction between parent and child on a sunlit nature path.
A joyful moment between parent and child in winter clothing on a nature path.
Adult helps small child take first steps on gravel path surrounded by greenery.
A romantic beach portrait of a couple sitting together on the sand at sunset.
Two children in cozy white sweaters share a tender moment together.
Pregnant woman on a beach in Traverse City
Expectant mother in lace dress sits by window with gray cat on snowy day.
A couple rests peacefully on a blanket at a sandy beach with cliffs in the distance.
Peaceful close-up profile of a sleeping newborn in black and white.
Pregnant woman and her husband smiling at each other
Black and white intimate portrait of parents cradling their newborn baby.
Two people lying down together on white bedding in contrasting dark and light clothing.
Father and son hugging
Woman holding her son on a beach in Empire Michigan
Woman and her 18 month old daughter looking out at the water
Family photo session with couple walking in front of The Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan.
Woman in flowing white dress standing on sandy beach near reflective lake and dunes.
Pregnant woman telling her daughter about the new baby in a cherry orchard in Michigan during a maternity photography session.
Father proudly smiling at his newborn baby girl
A small child in a white t-shirt and tan shorts stands on a paved path near blooming yellow flowers on a sunny day at a Botanical Garden.
Daughter holding her mom's hand on a beach
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The Kindred Path circular logo with decorative text and floral elements.
Circular typography logo for The Motherhood Gallery Featured Artist.
Black text logo reading Northern Michigan Woman in mixed fonts.
Simple typographic logo for Published The Photographers Magazine 2023.
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