intimate & authentic documentation for all things human
ace photography
intimate & authentic documentation for all things human
ace photography
a note from my heart
"to be a photographer is to be a documentarian. photographers are translators.photographers are humanists.
a huge part of what influences my work is my own relationship with my partner, jacob. we've been together for 7 years. he's an intricate part of this business and i don't know where i'd be without him. he's my rock. my home. my safe place. my bestest friend. our life together is so much fun and i feel grateful i get to spend everyday with him.
outside of my job, you’d probably find me thrifting, cuddling with my cats, doing something crafty with my hands, strolling around a farmers market, journaling by the sea, car camping in my grandma's 2002 subaru, dancing around in my pj's, splashing in puddles, watching anything directed by wes anderson or hayo miyasaki,traveling around the world, or eating burritos with jacob.
i also love anything and everything to do with film photography! read below to understand why."
a love letter from the artist
this
is
me
why film?
"it's hard to describe why i am drawn to film photography. is it because i can still remember the feeling of shooting my first roll of film and learning how to develop it myself in a darkroom? is it because of the surprise element where you don't really know what your image will look like, but could very well be one of the best photos you've ever taken in your life?
film isn't a trend. film paved the way for modern day photography. film is an art form. trying to describe why film photography means so much to me is like trying to describe a color without using the name of the color to describe it. the feeling i get when i shoot film is intangible and ineffable, and yet so simple and real. shooting film is like listening to music on vinyl.
it's scratchy and soft, playful and poetic, rudimentary and complicated. it amplifies the feeling of nostalgia because it's un-replicable and sometimes unpredictable. this makes (in my opinion) for some unique photos that truly reflect what's right in front of you.
film photography, especially on wedding days, helps me to slow down and compose my images differently. i can be more meticulous with my shots which makes me feel proud of the work i am creating. i started my wedding photography journey by shooting all digital images and while i believe that shooting digital helped me break into the wedding industry, i am happy to say that film photography is what makes me stand out.
my partner jacob and i did long distance for 2 years and even though we were far apart, the moments we captured on film are some of my favorite photos of us. during a time when we couldn't physically be together, those photos brought us closer.
take a look through some of my packages to see what film coverage i offer to make your day look and feel one of a kind."
view my services
"from the mountains to the sea, i will go wherever your love takes me."
ace photography
a note from my heart
"to be a photographer is to be a documentarian. photographers are translators.photographers are humanists.
a huge part of what influences my work is my own relationship with my partner, jacob. we've been together for 7 years. he's an intricate part of this business and i don't know where i'd be without him. he's my rock. my home. my safe place. my bestest friend. our life together is so much fun and i feel grateful i get to spend everyday with him.
outside of my job, you’d probably find me thrifting, cuddling with my cats, doing something crafty with my hands, strolling around a farmers market, journaling by the sea, car camping in my grandma's 2002 subaru, dancing around in my pj's, splashing in puddles, watching anything directed by wes anderson or hayo miyasaki,traveling around the world, or eating burritos with jacob.
i also love anything and everything to do with film photography! read below to understand why."
a love letter from the artist
this is
me
why film?
"it's hard to describe why i am drawn to film photography. film isn't a trend. film paved the way for modern day photography. film is an art form. trying to describe why film photography means so much to me is like trying to describe a color without using the name of the color to describe it. the feeling i get when i shoot film is intangible and ineffable, and yet so simple and real. shooting film is like listening to music on vinyl.
it's scratchy and soft, playful and poetic, rudimentary and complicated. it amplifies the feeling of nostalgia because it's un-replicable and sometimes unpredictable. this makes (in my opinion) for some unique photos that truly reflect what's right in front of you.
film photography, especially on wedding days, helps me to slow down and compose my images differently. i can be more meticulous with my shots which makes me feel proud of the work i am creating. i started my wedding photography journey by shooting all digital images and while i believe that shooting digital helped me break into the wedding industry, i am happy to say that film photography is what makes me stand out.
my partner jacob and i did long distance for 2 years and even though we were far apart, the moments we captured on film are some of my favorite photos of us. during a time when we couldn't physically be together, those photos brought us closer.
take a look through some of my packages to see what film coverage i offer to make your day look and feel one of a kind."
view my services
"from the mountains to the sea, i will go wherever your love takes me."
ace photography
“Alison from start to finish, exuded a warmth that made us feel at ease. We were so thrilled to be doing this process with her. She was so organized and set up meetings to go over what we wanted and was very professional, flexible and kind. When it came to the actual day, I felt like she genuinely cared about our love and was rooting for us! She was ready to also give direction when we felt like we needed it. l already knew it was going to be beautiful, as I had fallen in love with her artistic style showcased on Instagram. When we saw the first few photos from the gallery, I was moved to tears!
She and Jacob captured moments that I didn't even know they were able to get to. From the angles, you would have guessed that there were 10 of them shootin' away! Beside being agile and quickly sneaking up to the best spots, the composition was stellar. They are actual pieces of art! I just want to frame all of them. She and her partner, Jacob, shot the whole wedding on film which is what we were wanting. Of course there's convenience in shooting digital but there's authenticity and fleetingness that they captured with film. The colors, the framing, the focus, I truthfully couldn't have asked for anything more! THANK YOU for the best gift.”
5/31/25 emily + will - wedding
“we worked with alison for our elopement in jackson hole and our whole weekend was fantastic. she was the first person we connected with when we started to plan. once we found her, we relied heavily on her recommendations. she has worked with many of the local vendors in that area and so this made the process a lot easier. she had a great rapport with all of our vendors, which gave us confidence that everything would run smoothly—and it did! we opted for an elopement instead of a traditional wedding because we value privacy and wanted an intimate celebration.
our love for the outdoors also played a huge role in our decision. we didn’t want to sacrifice the stunning backdrop of the tetons for the sake of having a larger, more conventional wedding. alison was organized and we had multiple meetings to go over what type of photos and experience we wanted. she was with us the whole weekend and captured some amazing shots from our ceremony, private vows, and reception dinner. she did a great job of being in constant contact, as we had to make some last minute adjustments where she was able to pivot quickly and efficiently. overall, i highly recommend working with alison, she is so talented and made us feel super comfortable throughout the whole process!”
7/13/24 mel + matt - elopement
“Alison (and her lovely partner Jacob) perfectly captured our wedding day entirely on film. From the very first conversation, Alison listened with intent and brought such a calm, comforting energy that made our whole experience feel easy and grounded. Her attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and eye for the in-between moments is truly an art. If you’re looking for raw and authentic photos then I couldn’t recommend Alison more. To top it off, she somehow shot our entire day on Super 8 without us even knowing. I cannot even tell you the amount of happy tears we have cried being able to relive our day through the sounds and movements she captured. Alison and Jacob are not only extremely talented, but also genuinely kind, passionate, and professional. We feel so lucky to have had them at our wedding. Thank you endlessly!
6/20/25 LAUREN + DALLAS - WEDDING
“from start to finish, our experience working with alison was an absolute delight. from the moment we met, it was clear that she not was only passionate about her craft but also genuinely excited to explore the beauty of glacier national park with us. her easygoing demeanor put us at ease which created an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. her familiarity with the park allowed us to explore hidden gems, resulting in photographs that felt like undiscovered treasures. she had an exceptional eye for composition and balancing the natural wonders of the park, all the while capturing justin and i’s love. she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and guided us with gentle prompts the entire time. it felt more like a day spent with a friend than a photoshoot, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. we left with not only stunning photos but also a deeper appreciation for the art of photography. thank you again, alison!”
8/15/23 sydney + justin - elopement
“Our experience with Alison, our wedding photographer, was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we met her, she exuded warmth and friendliness, making us feel instantly comfortable. Throughout the entire process, she consistently prioritized us, ensuring that our preferences and vision for the day were at the forefront. One of the standout qualities of Alison was her remarkable skill in framing and editing photos. Each image she captured exuded a palpable sense of love and emotion, which beautifully encapsulated the essence of our special day. Her expertise truly shone through, especially when we encountered unexpected challenges like rain and schedule changes. Alison's flexibility and professionalism in navigating these hurdles ensured that our wedding day remained stress-free and memorable. We couldn't be happier with her work and the cherished memories she has preserved for us. She is undoubtedly a gem in the world of wedding photography!”
9/3/23 kate + denny - wedding
january - april:
las vegas, nv
open to travel
may - june:
davis, ca
santa barbra, ca
whidbey island, wa
seattle, wa
july - august:
mount rainier national park, wa
seattle, wa
open to travel
september - december:
austin, tx
open to travel
book me in any of the locations i am already traveling to and pay the local price with zero travel fees.
2026 travel schedule
2024 travel schedule
2025 travel schedule
book me in any of the locations i am already traveling to and pay the local price with zero travel fees.
january - april:
las vegas, nv
open to travel
may - june:
davis, ca
santa barbra, ca
whidbey island, wa
seattle, wa
july - august:
mount rainier national park, wa
seattle, wa
open to travel
september - december:
austin, tx
open to travel
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