Portrait Photographer & Educator
Resources for Photographers
Free guides, a step-by-step pop-up playbook, and 1-on-1 coaching curated by Allison Maxwell.
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If you're tired of "say cheese," you're my kind of photographer
I'm so glad you found your way here. If you're tired of stiff poses and those constipated "say cheese" smiles, this is the spot for you. This is where I share what's worked for me, the mistakes I've made so you don't have to, and all the little tricks that turn child portrait sessions into something people actually enjoy. Think of it as us hanging out, swapping ideas, and keeping things fun. Because that's what this work should be.
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Connection-Driven Portraits for Photographers
Let's make portraits feel like play again. The guide to getting genuine smiles, real expressions, and sessions that kids actually enjoy. No more stiff poses or "say cheese" moments.
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The High-Volume Photography Profit Snapshot
Most photographers hear "high-volume" and think chaotic or not worth it. Done right, it is neither. It is simple, efficient, and one of the easiest ways to bring new clients into your business. Let me show you how.
Delivered instantly to your inboxThe High-Volume Photography Profit Snapshot
Most photographers hear "high-volume" and think chaotic or not worth it. Done right, it is neither. It is simple, efficient, and one of the easiest ways to bring new clients into your business. Let me show you how.
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The Portrait Pop-Up Playbook: Everything You Need to Plan Your First (or Best) Pop-Up
Stop overthinking it. This is the complete timeline, templates, and tools to go from "I should really do one of these" to having a real event on the calendar.
- ✓Complete planning timeline from 2 to 3 months out through delivery day
- ✓Word-for-word business partner outreach script
- ✓4 fill-in-the-blank client emails ready to customize
- ✓Marketing strategy that grows your email list
- ✓Day-of systems so nothing falls through the cracks
- ✓Gear list with the exact portable setup for child portraits
Simple, portable gear that works
Connection over perfection. The exact setup I use for child portraits.
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Hi, I'm Allison!
As a mom of two and a photographer of over 12 years, I have learned some tricks for photographing children. The most important one is this: it is okay to have fun.
When kids feel free to just connect in a playful way, they stop worrying about smiling and instead actually smile. The real one, with the dimples and the scrunched up nose. The one we all love so much.
This is the spot where I share what has worked for me, the mistakes I have made so you do not have to, and all the little tricks that make this work feel good. I am so glad you are here.
Allison
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