Wednesday, October 22, 2014

{Lola and Me} Marshall, MN Photographer

Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete. ~Marcy DeMaree
A bond between a grandparent and their grandchild is so precious, I was grateful to have the opportunity to photograph this beautiful grandma (AKA Lola) and her grandson. It was an honor to capture some memories for this family whose grandma lives out of the country and only comes to visit a couple times a year. Photos truly are the legacy we leave behind for generations to come, they freeze time and can bring us back to a moment the instant we look at it. While I like the posed shots, the in between moments are still my favorites--the moments I capture my clients playing, interacting with each other are the ones I hope my client treasure forever and plaster all over their walls, because that is their family as it was right at that moment, and it is most certainly perfect. This family was so precious, I loved working with them and Grandma (Lola) was a hoot! She was beautiful and she could run in heels better than I EVER could :) I hope this grandma, mom and grandson love these images as much as I do :) Thank you M family for sharing these moments with me! 







This last image makes my heart sing...I love everything about it :) 

Thursday, September 18, 2014

{New Location} Twin City MN Photographer

I found a new location in my new city to host photo sessions, it is a crazy antique place with a TON of possible photo spots! I have been dying to photograph here for about a year and once I got there, it did not disappoint! This location would be amazing for any session, whether you would like to do a family, engagement or senior session the possibilities are endless! This location has two changing rooms conveniently located for touch ups and wardrobe changes as well. 
I am booking sessions here now and there is an added usage fee of $50 for one hour, $75 for two hours in addition to the sitting fee. Recently, I got the chance to take my boys there and check it out, here is a sample of all this location has to offer-from old cars, motorcycles, a plane--to boats, a pond and a UFO there really is something for everyone here! If this looks like a place you want to check out for even MORE unique photo opportunities, email me at alyssa.francis@outlook.com to book! My fall is filling up so book quickly! 





Saturday, September 13, 2014

{K+L=Happily Ever After} Redwood Falls, MN Photographer


Last weekend I photographed a wedding for a friend and former co-worker. It was a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding! The ceremony took place at the Alexander Ramsey State Park and the reception was held at the Redwood Falls Community Center. You could definitely tell this couple was very much in love and was loved by their family and friends! 













Photo By: Amanda S. 

Photo By: Amanda S. 

Photo By: Amanda S. 

Photo By: Amanda S. 

Photo By: Amanda S. 


Photo By: Amanda S. 

Photo By: Amanda S. 

















 Photo by: Amanda S.

Photo By: Amanda S.





 Photo By: Amanda S,

 Photo By: Amanda S.

Photo By: Amanda S.