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Traverse City Newborn Photographer

Timeless Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photography in Northern Michigan

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A dreamy maternity portrait featuring a pink dress and floral arrangements in soft natural lighting against a light backdrop.
Maternity Session at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Couple embraces while holding up ultrasound photos in series of romantic pregnancy announcement pictures outdoors.
Tiny baby's feet and hands rest softly on cozy beige knit fabric and white blanket in gentle lighting.
Parents in white outfits pose with their newborn baby in four tender nursery portraits with floral wallpaper background.
Mother sitting with her daughter outside of a Traverse City Marina
Peaceful sleeping newborn baby wearing delicate bow headband rests on soft white blanket.
A person in a flowing cream dress sits on a blanket at the beach during golden hour with bare trees in the background.
Family and Motherhood photography session. A Mother and her daughter looking at a sunflower field in Northern Michigan
A loving couple embraces their newborn baby while standing together in a sunlit room with white walls and greenery.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white swaddle blanket wears a light pink bow headband while resting peacefully.
A series of boudoir photos showing someone in white fabric posing artistically on a patterned rug in a sunlit room.
Father and Son running on the dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan.
A romantic waterfront moment captured against a serene lake backdrop.
A tender moment between a parent and newborn baby lying together on white bedding with a floral print dress.
maternity session in an apple orchard traverse city, michigan
milestone session one year old at Barnes Park Traverse City, Michigan
A happy baby wearing a white outfit sits and plays on a sandy beach with mountains visible in the background.
A pregnant woman in a white dress sits by a sunny window wearing a floral crown and flowing white maternity gown.
maternity session of a couple and their dog, maternity photography in elk rapids, michigan
Gentle embrace of newborn baby wearing cream colored knitwear in bright room.
Small child in white summer dress standing against wooden chair with blooming floral backdrop in garden.
A tender moment captured in a bright bedroom as a woman in white gently attends to a newborn baby on white bedding.
Family enjoying the beach at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Sleeping Bear Dunes maternity photoshoot in Empire, Michigan
mother and newborn baby in a moses basket in a flower garden.
Pregnant woman's bump and her family during a maternity photo session.
Close-up of tiny newborn foot being gently held by adult hand.
black and white image of a newborn baby's feet in a blanket.
Mother kisses her baby at a garden in Traverse City, Michigan.
big brother kisses his newborn baby brother's head in an outdoor setting.
Newborn baby wrapped in soft white blanket lying in woven basket in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
mother holds her newborn baby on her porch during summer.
siblings play together at the beach in glen haven, michigan.
A family explores the rocky shoreline of a stream on a sunny day.
A tender moment showing a person holding a small baby in a white outfit against a backdrop of framed artwork.
black and white photo of twin newborns in a blanket.
A couple shares a romantic moment on sand dunes with pine trees and lake views.
Romantic couple shares intimate moments along a tranquil beach at sunset with dreamy pastel colors in the background.
A peaceful autumn moment shared in a golden field with rolling hills at the Boardman River in Nothern Michigan.
Intimate family portrait of newborn baby in white being cuddled by parents on beige background.
A couple pets a friendly tan dog on a peaceful nature trail surrounded by tall grass.
A tender moment shared on a scenic beach with dunes and water in the background.
Family walking along stone wall path surrounded by blooming summer flowers.
Mother having a sweet moment with her daughter at a Lake Michigan beach
A tender moment between a parent and newborn baby by a window in a floral dress.
Sleeping newborn wearing delicate headband wrapped in white swaddle.
Family enjoying a sunny day together at the beach while playing in the gentle waves.
A tender moment shared between two people in white clothing on a sunlit path.
Baby boy sleeping on a bed
Traverse City Photographer captures Mother and son walking in Glen Arbor, Michigan
Spring portrait in a blooming cherry orchard with pink floral dress in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
A white dress flows in the breeze as figures embrace in a sunlit meadow at Barnes Park in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
A peaceful moment with sleeping newborn twins in white outfits in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
Toddler in denim crawling near bright orange marigold flowers in garden.
A rustic weathered barn with white paint and wooden siding photographed in foggy conditions.
Gentle moment between parent and sleeping newborn baby in white clothing.
Newborn baby lying on soft knit blanket with bright eyes and alert expression.
Woman hugging her child in a field of Goldenrod
Mom holding newborn baby near window in Traverse City, Michigan.
Two people sharing a joyful embrace in summer garden with ornamental grasses.
Woman and her daughter at the Clinch Park Marina in downtown Traverse City, Michigan.
Peaceful close-up of sleeping newborn's hand with white knit clothing detail in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
Family gathered on rocky beach shoreline during sunset with water and trees in background.
Mother in floral dress tenderly holding sleeping newborn wrapped in white blanket in Traverse City, Michigan by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
Couple expecting a child walk down a beach in Empire, Michigan during their maternity photography session.

LET'S TURN YOUR FLEETING MOMENTS INTO TIMELESS ART.

For the mama who’s ready to be in the frame, too.



Life moves quickly, and in the chaos, it’s easy to miss the magic in the everyday—the connection, love, and effortless beauty that's right in front of you. Photographs help us to pause and see the in-between: the way your child’s hand fits in yours, the glow of new motherhood, the joy spilling out of the ordinary days. These are moments that deserve to be remembered.


Whether you’re celebrating pregnancy, savoring those first days at home with your newborn, or soaking up your little one in their newest stage, your story is worth preserving with intention. Whatever season you’re in, I invite you to slow down and get in front of the camera with your babies. Together let's create images that feel as real and timeless as the love they hold.


WELCOME! I'M LAUREN.


As a mama of three, I truly understand how quickly children change and grow. My desire to hold onto their fleeting childhood is what actually reignited my love for photography. But over time, I've come to realize that it's not only important to document their moments, but to be a part of them. For years, I focused only on photographing my kids, and looking back, I regret not being in the photos with them. Not just for me, but for them—so they can remember how I held them, how we laughed, and how loved they were in the everyday moments.


That’s why I do what I do. While I love capturing images of your babies, I'm also passionate about getting you in front of the camera connecting with them. Slow down, have fun, and simply enjoy one another—because these days that feel long now will one day feel like a blur.


Overall my mission is simple, to document the love and authentic relationships that define your family in a way that feels timeless and effortlessly beautiful—whether we're on the shores of Lake Michigan or in the comfort of your home. These are the images I believe you will cherish for a lifetime, and I would be honored to help you create them!

Professional photographer in a flowing white dress holds a DSLR camera while standing outdoors on a sunny day.

“TC friends, I seriously can’t recommend Lauren enough for capturing the most special moments with your family. She’s beyond amazing. I felt like I was on the cover of a magazine with her amazing talents & this session!”

A romantic couple in white clothing embraces on a sandy beach at sunset by the water's edge.
A pregnant woman in a white eyelet dress stands in front of blooming pink azalea bushes on a spring day.
A toddler wearing a teal dress explores the sand on a beach with their hands on a sunny day.
Black and white photo capturing a joyful moment between parent and child against a bright sky backdrop.
A tender beach scene at sunset with two people holding hands along the surf's edge in matching mint-colored outfits.
Figure in a flowing white dress holds baby while standing on beach at sunset with calm waters and coastline in background.
A tender moment in white as a parent cradles and kisses their newborn baby in a bright, airy bedroom setting.
A pregnant woman in a floral dress rests on a couch with two children and another person in a tender family moment.
A family spends a peaceful afternoon playing on a sandy beach shore near the water on a calm sunny day.
A beige maxi dress flows in the breeze as someone stands on a sandy beach dune overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Baby in white onesie reaching for wooden toy airplane on hardwood floor for Traverse City newborn photo session byLauren Alyssa Photography.
A woman in a delicate white lace dress poses gracefully among tall grass in soft natural light.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in soft white swaddle blanket rests peacefully on white bedding.
A dreamy black and white portrait featuring a lacy white dress with delicate floral embroidery details.
Mother in floral robe holds sleeping newborn baby swaddled in white blanket against neutral background.
Couple in soft neutral tones sits on wooden floor holding a tiny newborn in a serene indoor setting.
A tender moment captured outdoors as a parent and child snuggle close together on a blanket surrounded by greenery.
Father proudly smiling at his newborn baby girl
A couple embraces under a vibrant orange autumn maple tree in a serene meadow setting in Traverse City by Lauren Alyssa Photography.
A girl in a flowing blue dress walks along the beach at sunset.
Sleeping newborn baby wrapped in soft mint green knitted blanket during peaceful naptime portrait session.
A black and white artistic portrait of someone lying down in soft white fabric showing their bare midsection.
Joyful moment between parent and child playing on wooden pier for family portraits in downtown Traverse City, Michigan.
Tiny newborn in knitted beige sweater holds an adult hand while sleeping peacefully at newborn photo session in northern Michigan.
Intimate family portrait outdoors showing tender moment with sleeping newborn.
Person in ripped jeans and white shirt sitting on beach with golden retriever.
A floral off-shoulder maxi dress creates an elegant summer scene beside a modern planter box at The Commons in Traverse City, Michigan.
Sleeping newborn wrapped in white blanket rests in woven basket.
A pregnant woman in white lace robe stands in a bright modern bathroom with freestanding tub and marble floors.
Parent and child lying on blanket sharing tender moment together outdoors.
Mother and baby sitting together on blanket in sunlit summer field.
Three people stand at the waters edge on a sandy beach during golden hour sunset with trees in the background.
Tender moment between parent and baby dressed in white sweater outdoors.
Family walking together along sandy beach during golden hour.
A white lighthouse stands proudly on a beach shoreline against a backdrop of green trees.
A peaceful moment captured on a sandy beach with gentle waves in the background.
Dreamy maternity portrait shows pregnant woman in white dress standing beneath blooming spring cherry blossom trees.
An intimate newborn photography session capturing tender moments between parents and their baby.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping soundly wrapped in soft white blankets.
Parents gazing lovingly at their newborn baby wrapped in white blanket.
A tender moment captured in a sunny garden with wildflowers as a woman in a white dress embraces a small child.
Joyful interaction between parent and child on a sunlit nature path.
Adult helps small child take first steps on gravel path surrounded by greenery.
A romantic beach portrait of a couple sitting together on the sand at sunset.
Two children in cozy white sweaters share a tender moment together.
Pregnant woman on a beach in Traverse City
Expectant mother in lace dress sits by window with gray cat on snowy day.
Pregnant woman and her husband smiling at each other
Black and white intimate portrait of parents cradling their newborn baby.
Father and son hugging
Woman holding her son on a beach in Empire Michigan
Woman and her 18 month old daughter looking out at the water
Family photo session with couple walking in front of The Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan.
Woman in flowing white dress standing on sandy beach near reflective lake and dunes.
Pregnant woman telling her daughter about the new baby in a cherry orchard in Michigan during a maternity photography session.
Daughter holding her mom's hand on a beach

"TOMORROW THEY’LL BE A LITTLE OLDER THAN THEY WERE TODAY. THIS DAY IS A GIFT. JUST BREATHE, NOTICE, STUDY THEIR FACES AND LITTLE FEET. PAY ATTENTION. RELISH THE CHARMS OF THE PRESENT. ENJOY TODAY, IT WILL BE OVER BEFORE YOU KNOW IT."

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Elegant white text spelling out 'BELLE LUMIERE' on a plain background.
Simple black text reading 'THE PHOTOGRAP(H)ER MAGAZINE' on white background.

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