THE WOMAN & heart BEHIND THE LENS, Allison.

Hi friend!

I am so glad you’re here! I’m Allison, a natural light self taught photographer based in Southwest Florida. I’m a mama with a passion for freezing time, making sure mamas feel seen and creating everlasting art out of your family adventures. My journey into family photography didn't start with just a camera; it began with the heartbeat of motherhood.

Capturing Your Family, Just Like Mine

Becoming a mother ignited my desire to pause time, to encapsulate the laughter, the chaos, and those fleeting hugs that make your heart skip a beat. I wanted to give other families the same treasure I yearned for my own. I want moms and their families to look at their family’s images and know that so much love was poured into creating them. I want you to see yourself the way your children and the world see you.

More Than Just Pictures - It's Your Story

What sets working with me apart? It's not about stiff poses and forced smiles. It's about the authentic, the real, the beautifully messy moments that make your family uniquely yours. I believe in letting kids be kids, in capturing the twirls, the giggles, and the bear hugs that make your heart swell.

Your Session, Your Way

From the first "hello" to the “your gallery has been emailed” text, I'm all about making your experience stress-free and, dare I say, fun! No need to worry about perfectly behaved children or the most prim poses. We play games, share jokes, and maybe even sneak in a little dance. Your session should feel like a hangout, not a photoshoot.

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childhood shouldn’t be documented solely with you behind your phone’s camera. you, your children & generations to come deserve to see you present holding, snuggling and playing with your children

What’s in my bag?

Canon R6

Canon 35 mm 1.4

Canon 24-70 mm 2.8 

Sigma 85 mm 1.4

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What inspires me?

Nature, books, art - in all forms, light, traveling, interpersonal relationships, connections.

Fun Facts

I played the trombone & baritone from middle school to college. I’m an avid reader (find me on goodreads, pretty please), audiobooks and my kindle are my besties. If I’m not starting my morning by diving into work, then I’m probably at the gym or running. I’m currently training very seriously for my very amateur HYROX career. My boys are my WORLD!

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 What they are saying

Reviews

Allison is truly the best! Her photos aren't over edited; they look natural and make everyone look great (even when you're postpartum). We've used her 4 times - she captured our maternity session, newborn session, mommy & me and our daughter’s first birthday photos - and loved each photo session we've had with her.

-Chelsea Plesko

Allison is hands down THE best at capturing your vision, and the photos are beautiful! You instantly feel comfortable with her, and she makes the time fun! My family is not a fan of picture times, and he said he enjoyed the session with Allison! It's worth every single penny!

-Kourtney

I have done headshots, personality portraits with all six of my kids, and a family shoot with Allison Union Photography. We adore her and cannot recommend her enough. She is incredible with kiddos, especially those with special needs, and she even managed to get a rave “family photos aren’t so bad” from my camera avoidant husband. Love her!

-Shasta Reeves

Allison did an amazing job with our maternity pictures! She is patient and takes the time to make sure you look good as well as getting the perfect shots. We can’t wait to use her again in the future! Highly worth every penny!

-Ashley Hawk

Allison does an amazing job from the minute I contacted her, I knew she was the one for us. My family and I all agree she gets 2 thumbs up! She makes our family photo sessions easy and pain-free (as sometimes wrangling the fam can be a tasks within itself). The kids were excited to see her and that says a lot! Allison is a bright light and it shows in her work. ✨️

- Erin McWilliams

Allison captured one of the most important moments of our lives when we got engaged. I had absolutely no idea it was happening but as soon as she introduced herself from sitting so naturally on the beach, I instantly was comfortable and trusted her during the entire process. It all felt so natural and she has the sweetest personality. Her talent is unmatched and we couldn’t imagine anyone else capturing the proposal as beautifully as she did. I can’t wait to make coming to Florida a tradition because we will absolutely be having her capture more memories in the future. Loved working with her & highly recommend Allison- she’s the best!!

- Ann Dalton

We hired Allison to capture our maternity photos as well as “Mommy & Me” pics. Both times the experience was easy, comfortable and the end result is a memory captured to last a lifetime. I will continue to hire Allison to take pictures of all the special moments in my family’s life. Note that I appreciate quick responses with detailed next steps. Allison delivered and checked all of my boxes. Very reliable! Highly recommend hiring Allison!

- Nora Chase