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 […]

Bringing home your first baby is unlike anything else in the world. It’s magical, overwhelming, quiet, and loud—all at once. Nothing quite prepares you for the swirl of emotions that come with holding your newborn in your arms, seeing them settle into the space you’ve been preparing for months, and realizing that life as you […]

As a Cleveland family photographer, there are few things more rewarding than being invited back year after year to document a family’s journey. At Allison Liffman Photography, it’s not just about snapping pictures—it’s about telling stories. And some of our favorite stories are the ones we get to continue, season after season, as families grow […]

Summer sunset sessions in Cleveland—the way the sky glows in shades of gold, pink, and lavender, the soft evening breeze, and that fleeting light that makes everything feel timeless. It’s no wonder sunset sessions are one of the most requested shoots at Allison Liffman Photography. They’re dreamy, heartfelt, and absolutely perfect for capturing your family […]