Allie Siarto

While traditional headshots are definitely still a thing, I think it's so impactful to also get photos of a person in their natural work environment. A scientist in a lab in front of her microscope? So much cooler than a gray backdrop, don't you think? It's especially fun for me

Yes, outdoor headshots are absolutely a thing. There are a few reasons that teams lean toward this option 1) The outdoor environment creates a warm, approachable look for your team 2) It's Covid-safe, especially if you want group photos together. The drawback, of course, is that

The weather can really stress me out when it comes to photo scheduling, but boy do I love a good outdoor photo with that nice depth of field behind.

You'll see this photo from me a lot when I'm on MSU's campus. I love that I can climb up high and get that nice angle and give seniors a photo that they can use for LinkedIn, profiles, or anywhere else where they need a simple, clean headshot.

Roommate grad pictures are still one of my favorite things to photograph. My Spring calendar is officially open - and the extended session (90 minutes) can have a group of up to eight seniors to get a mix of solo photos and group photos around campus (DM me for details if you hav

When I moved to Chicago right after graduating from MSU, I was looking for that big city vibe - cool restaurants, social gatherings, etc. Chicago was awesome as a young adult, but as a family, we wanted to be closer to family. I was delightfully surprised to see how much the La

I wish college grad photos had been a thing when I graduated. I have one crappy little photo printed out on regular printer paper from the day I graduated (I lost most of my college photos when my college laptop crashed soon after graduation).

If you're getting senior grad photos, listen up. I personally think it's so important to get a mix of photos with your cap and gown and without. You won't want a profile photo in your graduation gown six months after graduation, but a few nice photos of yourself will get a lot of

People always ask what it was like being a wedding photographer in 2020. It was bananas. I lost so much business. But I also got a glimpse at what it was like to have most of my weekends back in the summer. We sailed, we swam in Lake Michigan, we had family campfires, and I exp

I hated Mackinac Island when I went as a kid. I realized later that it was because that trip was the first that my sheltered little self realized that there were uber wealthy people out there who had exclusive access to stuff that the rest of us could only dream of (this was obvi

Becca and Tannor's wedding album from their @planterraconservatory wedding was small and simple - 8", 10 spreads (20 pages) and a charcoal linen cover with their wedding date on it.

I just added new layflat books to the online shop. These have smooth matte paper that are great for wedding guest books, senior books, or for a family album. They're a great option for those who want a beautiful hard cover book without the spend of a full album with thick lustre

This is always a fun sequence to put into an album - the first look plus first portrait together on the wedding day.

Leaning frames on an entry table or shelf is a great way to create laying and texture in your room. This look could be finished off with a newborn photo leaning to the left in a different frame style (I'd choose gold).

Meghan's family wanted to get most of her college senior photos in print to make the easier to view. We had to put this session off a full year because of all things 2020 - it was so nice to finally make it happen after the long wait!

I love the updates to downtown East Lansing. Personally, I'd love to see this street as a permanent pedestrian area - I've always been drawn to downtown areas with large outdoor seating options in the summer.

Here's a peek inside Maddie and Joe's wedding guest book. It's a layflat book with smooth matte pages so friends and family can leave them notes on their wedding day.

Graduate East Lansing has officially opened up their rooftop bar on the 10th floor! The view is awesome - check out Spartan Stadium in the background. Jeff and I will definitely be taking a little trip up there soon. We had to schedule this rooftop shoot at 11:00 this morning so

One perk of coming home early and turning part of our vacation into a stay-cation was that Jeff was able to finish installing the handles on my new office doors. This office is small, but it's everything I need.

These hard cover layflat books come in a mix of fabrics and can include text debossing or a square cameo cutout with your favorite image. The pages are a smooth matte paper that allow guests to write on them (wedding guest book with engagement photos), or just present beautifully