I fell in love with photography as a kid — something about freezing a single moment in time felt like magic to me. Life happened, as it does, and that love quieted for a while. Then I became a mom.
Suddenly I understood why those frozen moments matter so much. I'd look at a photo of my own children and feel time slow down just long enough to really see them — the crinkle around their eyes, the way they reach for each other, the specific golden light of an ordinary Tuesday afternoon that will never look quite that way again.
That's when photography stopped being a hobby and became something I couldn't imagine not doing. I went deep — investing in education, creative mentorships, and years of practice — until I developed a style that felt entirely my own: warm, real, elevated, and deeply personal.
Now I get to do this for families like yours. And honestly? I still think it's magic.
Hi, I'm Alyssum.
and I've been waiting to meet your family.
The best images aren't the ones where everyone is perfectly still and smiling at the camera. They're the ones where your toddler is mid-laugh, where you're looking at your partner instead of the lens, where something unplanned and completely real just happened.
My job isn't to pose you. It's to create the conditions where your family's truest, most beautiful moments can unfold — and then be ready when they do.
When my clients receive their galleries, I want them to feel seen. Like I somehow captured all the little intangible things that make their family uniquely, wonderfully theirs.
What I believe about family photos:
Castle Rock has been home since 2017, and Colorado has absolutely ruined us for anywhere else. The sunshine, the skiing, the way the mountains look on a clear morning — we're staying forever.
I'm a fellow mom, which means I genuinely understand the beautiful chaos you're navigating. My kids are my muses and the reason I fell back in love with photography in the first place. (They're also the reason I will never, ever judge a bribe. Lollipops at golden hour? Absolutely. We've done it.)
When I'm not behind a camera, I'm probably deep in an audiobook with my AirPods in — if you're a Goodreads person, come find me so we can swap favorites. On weekends you'll likely find our family in our Jeep or our cabin, heading somewhere with a trail and a view.
I built this business because I wanted work that felt meaningful, that let me be present for my own family, and that genuinely lit me up every single day. Photographing yours does all three.
A little more about me, since we're going to be friends.
I'd love to hear about your family — where you are in this season, what you're hoping to hold onto, and what a session together might look like. Reach out and let's start the conversation.
If you've made it this far,
I think we'd get along well.
A session for every season of motherhood
Whether you're expecting, just home from the hospital, or chasing a toddler — there's a session for exactly where you are right now.
Colorado's stunning scenery + your whole crew = magic.
First birthdays, cake smashes, and the moments worth marking on the calendar.
Tiny fingers, sleepy sighs, and the tender exhaustion of new parenthood.
Celebrate your bump and the beautiful anticipation of what's to come.
Maternity
Family
Milestone
Newborn
A snapshot into my Studio
Our experience with Alyssum was so seamless! She is quick to respond, clear with her communications, and incredibly talented. I also loved the outfit choices she had available for me to choose from to wear for our session (this was an important option for me to have as it just makes life so much easier with a newborn!!) She was also really sweet and engaging with our toddler which made everything go smoothly during our shoot. We love our photos so much and definitely recommend Alyssum!
newborn session
Alyssum was great to work with for our daughter's newborn pictures. We booked months in advance and she was very flexible, had incredible communication, and was transparent through the whole process! Her client closet was amazing and took the stress off of the whole process. Alyssum was amazing at keeping our daughter comfortable while working quickly. She also was so patient and kind with our new parents, sleep-deprived selves. She was considerate and made sure poses were comfortable for me post-partum. She captured the sweetest moments that we will look back on for a lifetime. We can’t wait to book more sessions with Alyssum in the future! Thank you, Alyssum!
newborn Session
Through crankiness, diaper changes, and kiddo unpredictability, Alyssum is kind, thoughtful, patient, and plays and laughs along with my kids AND somehow manages to capture the most perfect pictures! I will never use another photographer to capture my family photos!!
Family Session
Alyssum is the most incredible photographer I have ever had the privilege to work with. I feel seen in her photos. I never have to worry about an unflattering angle, she guides you through where to look to help avoid those third trimester double chins.
...Not only that, but she has this ability to immediately put you at ease. This is why I have used her for maternity, newborn, mom & me, and family photos. I won’t go anywhere else.
motherhood Session
The photos and moments Alyssum captures are SO incredibly beautiful! I always feel like it's such chaos during the photos as we have two toddlers but Alyssum always manages to capture so many incredible shots that are truly reflective of this season of our lives. Which is exactly the reason we choose Alyssum as our family photographer -- to capture these exact moments!! As we just finished our second family milestone session, two years in a row, we will absolutely return for future years. Alyssum, you do such an amazing job -- thank you!!!
milestone Session
Our sessions with Alyssum are very relaxed, fuss-free and joyful while doing something that could be so much more stressful for mom and dad. In all honesty I dread family photos, but they were a breeze with Alyssum. We have one child diagnosed with autism and she did great at getting those rare shots of eye contact. I was also impressed with her ability to hold her camera and catch our son who jumped right in the water. She is extremely patient and I appreciate her willingness to get on our children’s level.
family Session
Alyssum truly has a gift a capturing moments on camera. I'm in aww of her ability to capture our family so well. Her photos paint a picture of who we are in the moment and they feel so natural. Forever grateful that we will be able to relive these moments in time when we look at the photos for years to come. The photos are not only beautiful, but she makes the entire process so easy and fun. I don't know how she does it, but we are grateful we found her. Thank you!
family Session
We have used Alyssum twice now for photos and she does such an amazing job!!! Her work is absolute perfection. She is also very easy going and fun to work with. Our son isn't a fan of strangers or being put in the spotlight and she really was so good and gentle with knowing how to engage him in photos.
...She is the definition of you get what you pay for, actually her services are worth even more in my opinion. I would 100% recommend her to anyone.
newborn Session
Alyssum is an AMAZING photographer. I just moved to the area a couple years ago and we had been flying back to California to have our photos taken with our long time photographer. I’m very picky and finding a good one is hard!! A few of our neighbors had used her and I LOVED her work. She is so talented and captures families so well. So glad we used her and will continue to do so. Already can’t wait for our next session. BUT, when you see her sessions come available you must book ASAP cuz she’ll sell out like that day! If we could give her 10 stars we would. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
family Session
