Allison Christians Photography

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Allison Christians Photography

Specializing in natural light newborn and lifestyle portraiture in West Michigan. Remember slides? Pictures give us that gift.

My photography journey started 11 years ago when my husband bought me my first DSLR, but my passion for photos started when I was young. Yeah, well my family used to have frequent slide shows of all my dad’s great family pictures (and occasionally a show of his trip pictures—which we all booed at. I mean, why look at beautiful places around the world when we could see our cute selves instead?!) I loved those slide shows. I loved reliving the memories and really understanding my past. They allow us to remember the moments we often forget.The best compliment I can receive on my photography is that my photos look natural, pure, and fun. I love capturing relationships—it’s the heart and soul of my photography. My goal is to give you pictures that will not only remind you what you looked like 15 years ago, but also to remind you of the way your child giggled every time you tickled her, the way your kids loved to play together, and the way your newborn baby stole your heart. I want you to remember the feelings.I hope you enjoy following my photography and life musings here at my blog! I’d love to hear from you, so please give me a little “hello” by dropping an e-mail or facebook comment.

11/12/2026

Secret’s out: I don’t ask anyone to “say cheese.” 🤫✨
Instead, we play games, tell silly secrets, and bundle up in big group hugs while the sun dips below the trees. When the pressure to “perform” disappears, that’s when the real magic happens—the crinkled noses, the genuine laughter, and the quiet, cozy moments in between.
Thank you, Rozema family, for trusting me to capture your sweet crew in this golden fall light. Seeing your love for each other made my whole week! 🧡

11/12/2026

Last night we gathered with a small group of women and one of the topics we talked about was the holidays and how to make them less stressful. I loved how we shared various traditions and heard about how different families celebrate. Here are some tips of my own and maybe a few I have gleaned off friends over time:
1. Start a note on your phone of gift ideas and keep that tab running all year. As I think of something I quick type it in that note.
2. Skip any kind of tradition that makes you move something every night (I’m talking to you Elf on the Shelf).
3. Keep expectations low. This leaves room to be surprised and helps you to not feel constantly frustrated.
4. It’s ok to say no to more than one party a day. Christmas can be celebrated any time not just on Christmas.
5. Make traditions with your kids but also leave room for spontaneity. If a tradition leaves you stressed maybe it time to retire it.
6. Try making Christmas baking and treats early in November or December and freezing them. (Warning—if you have little self control like me this one might not work!)
7. Listen to Amy Grant and Michael W Smith for a perfect 90s Christmas music mix.
8. Clear out toys etc in November and December and get organized! This will help when the new stuff overwhelms 😅.
9. Watch lots of Christmas movies. It’s dark by 4:30 pm after all.
10. Don’t lose sight of the reason for the season. Jesus Christ was born! Truly the greatest gift of all.

11/10/2026

God gave me a vision back in 2017 when I was actively miscarrying our 3rd child and at one of the lowest places of my life. I felt so hopeless and sad. I ended up dreaming vividly of a little girl with Down Syndrome who had blonde pigtails. At the time I didn’t realize it was a gift that was going to come. I cried believing this as the baby I was losing.
We eventually got pregnant again and had a little baby girl named Clara and this vision was forgotten. It wasn’t until after I had Ruthie 6 years later that I remembered this vision.
My little girl with blonde pigtails.

11/06/2026

How can one family be so photogenic?!

11/05/2026

So excited for this long time friend to welcome their 4th baby next month. Children are a gift from God!

11/03/2026

Sessions will be chaotic at times and messy (see hands picture). At some point there will be bathroom breaks, diapers to changed or toddlers who would rather play in the dirt. And that’s ok. It’s expected! It’s why we move quickly, play silly games, capture moments you may not even know happened, and why I always sneak a little pack of Smarties for bribery as a last resort. The memories captured will be well worth the effort.

10/31/2026

God blessed us with the most beautiful October.

10/28/2026

If you’re not bringing ch*****ne and puppies to your family photos and laughing through them all you’re doing them wrong! This crew knows how to add the fun.

10/21/2026

When you’re a photographer it’s easy to not get your own family pictures done—or at least be in them yourself. I’m so glad Jessica at JD EXPRESSIONS Photography gets these pictures with her family!

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Holland, MI
49423

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http://www.allisonchristiansphotography.com/

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