I was so excited when I heard from this particular mama again after photographing her newborn just a year ago – the newborn shoot of her little girl was one of my favorites and I just fell in love with the both of them. So a year later, with blond hair, big brown eyes, and getting around like it’s nobody’s business, I was so happy to see the little Miss again and how much she’d grown. The day was dreary and the clouds ominous, but we made the most of the dark lighting and I love what we came up with!
Click HERE to view her newborn session, and then scroll down to see the difference a year can make! I really enjoyed meeting dad and photographing this sweet family of 3 – you make beautiful babies!! Hint, hint. ;)












Thanks again for coming out – loved seeing you all! Your full gallery is coming soon! =)


Melissa Van Allen says: These are awesome!! Love this beautiful family=) on 10.22.11 @ 2:46 pm
Amy Johnson says: These are absolutely beautiful! Love them all!! on 10.23.11 @ 7:09 pm
Sarah says: amazing!!!! on 10.23.11 @ 11:27 pm
Katy Jo says: Lots of smiles and laughter - I think you captured the beautiful energy of this wonderful family. Abby says "Hazel looks so much bigger than she was. I think I need to see her again." No doubt! on 10.24.11 @ 9:29 am
Nate says: Great Pics!! on 10.24.11 @ 9:59 am
Amanda says: You guys look great! on 10.24.11 @ 10:26 am
Mimi and Papa says: We love the tongue sticking out - and her really cute smile. :-) on 10.24.11 @ 12:04 pm
Michele Fritz says: Priceless!! on 10.24.11 @ 3:14 pm
Montek (Fufa) says: My first thought was, "Wow, Alissa is a great photographer!" But after looking through all the photos, I thought again, "Nope, it must be the people in the pictures! What a gorgeous family you three make!!" (Sorry, Alissa :-) on 10.24.11 @ 3:55 pm
Julie says: I will proably need one of each of these!! These turned out so beautiful! on 10.24.11 @ 3:57 pm
jeana says: Hazel is gorgeous! UH! We need to see her. Love the setting. on 10.24.11 @ 6:46 pm
Melissa says: Look at that little Hazel Muffin! These photos are so great! I especially love the one of her sitting on her knees by herself, the one where she's looking over Jessica's shoulder, and the one where she and Michael are both looking up. Love it!!!! on 10.24.11 @ 6:49 pm
Erin Nitschke says: Perfect! Absolutely perfect! on 10.24.11 @ 7:16 pm
Emily says: Love. Love Love 'em! Totally captured Hazel little personality. on 10.24.11 @ 8:02 pm
jenn says: Gorgeous pics! Alissa has done it again! Hazel is adorable! I love the one of her crawling across the bridge with her tongue sticking out! on 10.24.11 @ 8:58 pm
Staci says: These pictures are absolutely amazing!!! I love them!!! on 10.25.11 @ 5:46 am
Angela says: What a beautiful family! I love the matching outfits. Hazel is so cute. on 10.25.11 @ 7:06 am
JoAnn says: Jess, Can you put Alissa in your suitcase and bring her to Boston? Hazel looks so Beautiful and big.Michael and you also look amazing. Thanks, for sharing and can't wait to see you both!! on 10.25.11 @ 7:37 am
"Banana" says: What beautiful pictures!!!!! They say so much about this wonderful family...... on 10.25.11 @ 11:47 am
jim f says: Does Michael have gel in his hair? Great photos, see you soon, happy birthday, (no card) on 10.25.11 @ 1:59 pm
Suzanne Lindsley says: I love that tongue! And you are a toehead to boot! Love the one with Hazel and Micheal and their identical smiles! XOXO on 10.25.11 @ 8:14 pm
Té Té Wilsey says: Man, you guys are the makings of one of the cutest families I have ever seen. Ain't you just some swell folks, chillin' in Wyoming, stickin' your tongues out. =-) Love you guys! on 10.25.11 @ 8:23 pm
Té Té Wilsey says: Man, you guys are the makings of one of the cutest families I have ever seen. Ain't you just some swell folks, chillin' in Wyoming, stickin' your tongues out. =-) Love you guys! on 10.25.11 @ 8:23 pm
Lynn Wilsey says: You've got my concentration tongue! Seriously, great looking family! on 10.25.11 @ 8:35 pm
Megan says: So cute! Look at Hazel, she is so big. Alissa- you know how to capture a family. on 10.26.11 @ 1:23 pm
Evs says: WOW! Can I be Hazel"s manager? PHOTOGENIC! you guys look ok too! LOVE the LOVE! on 10.26.11 @ 3:06 pm
Barry & Annamae says: What fabulous pictures!!! THE FAMILY & settings are just perfect.. Oh baby,baby, baby you are a cutie!!!! I can't believe Hazel is a year old !!!!! on 10.26.11 @ 7:40 pm
Johnny says: Man, Hazel is adorable.. Hope to see her soon on 10.26.11 @ 8:18 pm
Katie M says: Ohmygoodness! Such an adorable family! Jessica, I especially love the special mommy-baby shot when you're holding her and looking at her and you're both laughing. It captures so much! on 10.27.11 @ 7:25 pm
EE says: Adorable! on 10.28.11 @ 5:26 pm
Yvonne says: What a fun family session! on 11.6.11 @ 6:09 am