Allyson Portraits

katie, ty & their obvious affection…

Katie and Ty have an unbelievable connection…if you can’t tell from the evidence below! I am very honored and excited for their wedding in October. There’s a story behind the...

greenlee & laird, some of the cutest kids on the planet!

I know, if you are a parent, you will beg to differ…BUT, if you just could meet Laird, you might be swayed in opinion.  There is something more than just...

baby gracie…2 weeks new

Baby Gracie came into the world just a few short weeks ago, just as perfect as a button mum (a small flower that I think are pretty much perfect).  I...

courtney + john engagements, tiburon

Courtney, John and I had a fun little engagement adventure in the Bay Area recently.  They took me to places that they enjoy on a regular basis, which completes the...

chloe turns 1

  It’s so hard to understand how fast times moves, especially when it comes to kiddos growing up.  It really seems like yesterday that Chloe was due anyday, and now...

Little miss Sunshine….and a giraffe, central coast photographer

You might remember Riley from about a year ago!  She’s quickly approaching her first birthday and is so much fun!  We did her 1 year shoot in the studio, thank...

Where in wonderland?

Where in Allyson’s wonderland am I? I think you’ll figure it out if you’ve been reading my blog for a little while. Hint; it has to do with one if...

“your future lies in your past”

Several years ago at WPPI, I was listening to Marcus Bell, whose work and philosophy I admire.  He said “your future lies in your past.”  I really had to think...

love is….

Recently I had the joy of seeing some clients who married a few years ago, Shandi and Jason, for a shoot of the soon-to-be bundle of joy!  Doesn’t Shandi look...

ravishing redheads….

If you’ve been reading my blog for any amount of time, you’re probably familar with Meadow.  She is one of those people I am proud to say is my friend...