These are your memories.
Our children are growing and time is not slowing down. While I'll always capture the traditional family portrait, I love to focus on natural interactions and everyone as they are. When you blink and years have gone by, you will want to look back and remember the details: your newborn's tiny toes, how your toddler clings to your leg, or the way your older child loves to explore and collect rocks by the lake. When you invest in me to document your family, you are investing in keepsakes to serve as a cherished reminder of the everyday - and of the love, growth, and togetherness that defines your family.
Session Offerings
Your moments deserve more than just a quick photo—they deserve to be beautifully and intentionally captured in a way that tells your story with elegance and heart. Let’s create something truly special together. I offer four thoughtfully designed session packages to suit a variety of needs and preferences. Whether you’re looking for a quick, meaningful portrait session or a more immersive experience, each option is tailored by time and image count—so you can choose what fits your season best.
Because these little years pass quickly—and they deserve to be remembered beautifully.
Full Session
Ideal for larger families (up to 10 included in price), and newborns. Typically lasting 1-2 hours, this package allows for more relaxed, authentic moments and more diverse images.
Comes with the full gallery of 60+ images - no choosing required!
$795
Standard Session
Lasting 45-60 minutes, this session is perfect for immediate family (up to 6), maternity, and motherhood sessions. Let’s document and celebrate the stage of life your family is in.
This package comes with 25 digital images of your choosing.
$595
Petite Session
Petite sessions are short and sweet and last 20-30 minutes. They are perfect for quick family portraits (up to 6 people) or for capturing special milestones.
Comes with 10 digital images of your choosing. Sessions take place in Traverse City.
$395
The Keepsake Collection
This prepaid package offers four sessions over 18 months—designed to capture milestones from bump to toddlerhood at a discounted rate.
Includes a standard maternity, full newborn, petite 6-month, and petite 1-year session, plus $100 off an heirloom album.
$1900
What Do You Get When You Book?
-A Detailed Prep Guide: I take the guesswork out of your session with expert guidance on styling, location, and how to prepare—so you can feel confident and truly enjoy the moment.
-Access to My Curated Client Closet: No need to stress about what to wear! I offer a curated collection of women’s dresses and children’s clothing, handpicked to complement my style and create cohesive, timeless images.
-Digital Files: Each session includes a set number of beautifully edited, high-resolution images—perfect for printing, sharing, and cherishing for years to come.
-Heirloom Products: Enjoy access to premium prints, custom-designed albums, and more—available directly through your gallery or through me for a fully guided experience.
-A Timeless Backdrop (Optional): For those who love a clean, studio-inspired look, I offer a hand-painted canvas backdrop that adds a soft, artistic touch to your portraits.
-Studio Access: Take advantage of studio access for a cozy, intimate setting, perfect for capturing beautiful, simple yet elegant portraits without worrying about chasing golden hour or cleaning up your home.
-Exclusive Add Ons: Elevate your experience with optional professional hair and makeup services, available as an upgrade for an extra touch of pampering.
Preserve your memories with professional-quality prints and handcrafted albums.
While digital files are perfect for sharing, prints and albums are what truly preserve your memories for generations. Printing and displaying photos of your family also has a lasting impact, especially on your children’s well-being. Studies show that family photos can boost self-esteem by reinforcing a child’s sense of belonging and identity. By surrounding them with images that reflect the love and connection shared, you’re not just preserving memories – you’re nurturing their emotional growth.
At Lauren Alyssa Photography, I believe your most cherished moments deserve more than a screen. That’s why I partner with industry-leading professional labs to offer archival-quality prints, albums, frames, and canvases—ensuring true-to-edit colors and lasting beauty. While standard prints and products can be easily ordered through your final gallery, albums and speciality items are custom-ordered by me direct to ensure the highest quality. Let me help you turn your images into timeless keepsakes that will be cherished for years to come.