The holidays are made of little moments that pass far too quickly– kids sneaking extra cookies, laughter filling the living room as you play with toy cars and trains, cuddles with the family pup. These are the memories that matter most, and they deserve to be remembered just as they felt; warm, joyful, and full […]

One year of firsts, growth, sleepless nights, tiny victories, and a whole lot of love—all wrapped up in a milestone that somehow feels both joyful and emotional at the same time. To celebrate our son turning one, we decided to do something simple but meaningful: family photos. Not just photos of him (though there were […]

Cleveland’s fall isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a mood. It softens the light, warms the colors, and creates space for families to just be. When siblings are together in a place that feels magical, their guard drops. You see who they really are—mischievous, affectionate, loyal, silly, inseparable. And that’s the heart of family photography: preserving […]

Before you know it, your little ones aren’t quite so little anymore. The pre-teen years are such a beautiful in-between. They are not quite kids, but not quite teens. Their personalities are blooming, their confidence is growing, and they are discovering who they are. Capturing this stage in photos is such a gift- not just […]

If you’ve ever tried to take family photos with kids, you already know the truth: perfection isn’t just unrealistic—it’s overrated. There will be silly faces. Someone’s shirt will wrinkle the second you step outside. A toddler might decide the photo session is the perfect time to practice their newfound independence… by running in the opposite […]

Getting to photograph your friends’ families feels like the sweetest kind of full circle. You already know their personalities, their inside jokes, the way their kids crinkle their noses when they laugh. That familiarity makes the session feel effortless—more like hanging out than posing for photos. But beyond the fun of it, it’s deeply meaningful. […]

When it comes to capturing meaningful family moments, you don’t need to look far — sometimes, the perfect location is right outside your back door. Whether you’re planning a casual photo session or hoping to create images worthy of a holiday card, your backyard might just be the most ideal spot of all. Here’s why […]

As your kids grow, life starts to move a little faster. Between school, sports, friends, and the start of independence, it can feel harder and harder to slow down and just be together. That’s what makes family photos with your teen and pre-teen so special — they’re a reminder to pause, reconnect, and capture this […]

Hi friends! It’s Allison here from Allison Liffman Photography, your Cleveland family and baby photographer. Today, I want to share a little piece of my heart about one of my favorite kinds of sessions—first birthday photos, taken right in your own backyard. There’s something incredibly special about capturing your baby’s very first year around the […]

As a Cleveland-based family photographer, I’ve been fortunate to document so many incredible milestones—from first birthdays to multi-generational family portraits. But there’s something uniquely electric about a gender reveal session. It’s that beautiful in-between moment: the anticipation of new life, the nerves, the joy, and sometimes even the surprise for the parents themselves. Capturing that […]