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Allison
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DC area Family, Wedding & Portrait Photographer
My love for photography began as a little girl, watching my grandmother - an amateur photographer herself - follow me around with a camera. I picked up my first DSLR at 16, and the rest was history. More than a decade later, I’m based in Old Town Alexandria and specialize in family, newborn, and maternity photography throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.
For me, the best part of this job is getting to know the people in front of my camera. I want to hear your stories, learn what makes your kids laugh, and genuinely have fun with you while we’re together. My approach to sessions is relaxed and playful. You don’t need to show up knowing what to do. I’ll guide and pose you throughout the session, keep things moving, and adapt as we go, with plenty of room for play and personality along the way. My job is to handle the session so you can simply enjoy it.
Alexi-noelle Ciolli
She was so warm and friendly and instantly made our whole family feel at ease. From the moment I reached out, she responded right away and made the entire process seamless to book and coordinate. She really understood the look and feel we were going for—and absolutely nailed it. We had a lot of moving pieces (a newborn, a 6-year-old, and our crazy pup!), yet she somehow managed to capture beautiful photos of all of us. The final images turned out even better than I had imagined."
We had such a wonderful experience working with Allison!
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Cindy McConnell
We recently had the most wonderful experience with Allison Heise for our newborn family portrait session. Just one week after our baby's birth, she came to our home something we deeply appreciated, especially during such a delicate and busy time. We’re so grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly.
Beautifully captured such a special, fleeting moment in our lives.
Elizabeth Cassidy
My husband, dog, and I enjoyed a maternity session with her in Old Town Alexandria, and we could not be more thrilled with the photos. Allison is communicative, punctual, and super easy to work with. She respected our preferences with regard to location, she understood our vision, and she was also warm, lovely, and enthusiastic. She was wonderful at providing gentle direction and suggestions for poses, and the photos are organic and relaxed. We look forward to working with Allison again for a newborn session!
I am so happy to have found Allison!
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Karen beswick
She worked with us on best location for the photos we wanted, and she has access to a studio that gave us some great photos. She made us feel so comfortable, and made us so comfortable that our little one was safe in her care. We’re excited to do a 6 month and 1 year photo shoot with her coming up!
Allison did a newborn photo session for us and was absolutely SPECTACULAR.
From first inquiry to final gallery, I aim to create more than just beautiful images — I offer an experience rooted in ease, trust, and genuine connection. Thoughtful planning and natural direction allow you to feel present in each moment, knowing your story is being documented with care.
Creating an Experience
Your life is worth remembering — not just the milestones, but the in-between moments too. I approach every session with a heart for celebration, honoring the beauty, meaning, and joy of this season you’re in right now.
Celebrating Your Joy
Your story is unique, and it deserves to be told with care. From quiet details to candid connection, I aim to capture what makes your life yours — with timeless images that feel like you and last for generations.
Treasuring Your Story
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Toni Deville
The studio was beautiful, seamless session, and beautiful photos!