MEMORIES WORTH HERDING HOME

A sweet family, enjoying their fall family session, laughing and enjoying each others company.

Our time together is about honoring the life you’re building for your family.

With a natural, grounded approach, your session is built to feel like your real life. The simple, yet predictable way your days unfold, the laughs you share in the open fields, and the moments that may feel ordinary now but are building your family’s legacy day by day. 

Whether in our studio or outdoors, recognizing the roots, values, and connection you pour into your family will always be at the center of it. Preserving that foundation year after year allows you to look back and see not just how much has changed, but how much has grown.


HEY Y’ALL, I’M ALENA


Working with someone who understands both your life and your environment makes all the difference. From safely handling newborns to knowing how to work around livestock, every session is built on real experience in the settings you’re actually living in.

Growing up on a farm here in Jamestown taught me to appreciate the beauty in everyday stories. From the bond of family and motherhood to the legacy of rural living with a touch of rustic charm, that perspective shapes how I approach every session and what I choose to focus on.

Things don’t have to be perfectly planned or go exactly as expected. The moments that matter tend to happen in between, and that’s where the focus stays, so what you walk away with feels like your life, not something staged.

A young girl holding hands with her parents outdoors in a grassy field at sunset.
A baby lying on a white pillow, partially covered with a green textured blanket, looking at the camera with a curious expression.
Close-up of a person's hands resting on their stomach, wearing a delicate, lace, floral-patterned dress with intricate embroidery.
A couple standing close together outdoors during sunset, gazing at each other and smiling, in a natural grassy area with trees in the background.
Close-up of a newborn baby's hand resting on a soft white blanket.
A young woman standing outdoors in a grassy field with trees in the background, smiling. She is wearing a black turtleneck, blue jeans, and sneakers, with her right hand on her hip. She has blonde hair and is wearing jewelry. In the background, there
Two boys sitting on a small stool in a grassy field with tall grass and trees in the background. One boy is smiling with teeth showing, wearing a dark green jacket and blue jeans. The other boy has a serious expression, wearing a beige shirt and dark
A newborn baby wrapped in a purple blanket and sleeping on a pink furry blanket inside a wicker basket, on a wooden floor.
Two young girls outdoors sitting on a wooden stool in a grassy field during sunset with trees in the background.
A newborn baby sleeping peacefully on a white quilt, partially covered with a pink cloth.
A family of nine posing outdoors in a grassy field during sunset. The group includes three adult men and women and six children, all dressed casually in earth tones and plaid. The background features trees and a warm, natural light.
An elderly couple standing in a sunflower field touching foreheads and holding hands, with the sun setting in the background.