Experience
Working with Alayna
I’m a photographer based in Portland, Oregon, and I believe the best photographs aren’t always the perfectly posed ones. They’re the moments in between—the belly laughs, the little hands reaching for yours, the quiet cuddles, the nervous excitement, and all the beautiful chaos that makes your life yours. My approach is relaxed, playful, and guided without feeling forced. Whether I’m photographing your growing family, your connection as a couple, your pregnancy, your newborn, your senior year, or one of the biggest days of your life, my goal is to create photographs that feel like you. Years from now, I want you to look back at your images and remember more than what everything looked like. I want you to remember how it felt.
 
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FAQ
How much do your photography sessions cost?
Sessions start at $450, with family and maternity sessions starting at $475, newborn sessions starting at $650, and mini sessions available for $225 on select dates. Wedding collections range from $1,500–$3,200 depending on the amount of coverage you need.
Every session includes professionally edited, high-resolution images, a private online gallery, and personal printing rights. You can find the details and what's included with each session above—or reach out if you're not sure which option is right for you.
 
What should we wear for our session?
 
Don't stress about this one. Outfit guidance is included with your session if you desire. If you're wondering what colors photograph well, how to coordinate outfits without everyone looking too matchy-matchy, or what types of clothing work best for your location, reach out! I'm happy to help you put together something that feels like you and photographs beautifully.
 
What happens during a photography session?
 
You don't need to know how to pose, and you definitely don't need to know what to do with your hands. That's my job.
I'll guide you through the session with natural prompts and direction while leaving plenty of room for the moments that happen on their own. We'll move, laugh, cuddle, play, and let things unfold naturally. And if your kids are wild, your toddler has a meltdown, or things don't go perfectly? That's okay. We'll work with it.
 
When will I receive my photos?
 
For portrait sessions, your professionally edited photographs will be delivered through a private online gallery within 2–3 weeks. From there, you can download your images, share them with family and friends, and print them wherever you'd like.
For weddings, gallery delivery is based on your wedding collection and will be discussed during the booking process.
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