Alaina Takes a Photo

Alaina Takes a Photo Capturing connection, love, and the in-between moments. ✨ Family, maternity, newborn & weddings.

📍Toledo OH based photographer

06/11/2026

☀️ Pick Your Price Golden Hour Summer Mini Sessions Are Back!

Missed the first round? Here's another chance to capture beautiful summer memories during the most magical light of the day. 🌅

For a limited time, I'm offering Pick-Your-Price Summer Mini Sessions at Side Cut Metropark—with no set session fee. Simply choose an amount that fits comfortably within your budget.

✨ 15-minute outdoor session
📸 20 professionally edited digital images
🌳 Beautiful riverside scenery and summer greenery
☀️ Scheduled during golden hour for that dreamy, glowing light
❤️ Perfect for families, couples, maternity, milestones, or just because

My goal is to keep professional photography accessible while creating authentic images you'll treasure for years to come.

Availability is limited, and once all spots are filled, a waitlist will be started.

Let's capture some summer magic. ✨

Grab your spot here:
https://book.usesession.com/s/yyoduCN96X

05/31/2026

Your Story, Your Price – Summer Mini Sessions ☀️

Summer is made for memory making, and everyone deserves beautiful photos to remember them by.

These start of summer outdoor mini sessions are offered on a pay-what-you-want basis, giving you the freedom to choose a session fee that fits your budget. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, updating family photos, documenting a growing bump, capturing sweet moments with your partner, or simply want to remember this season of life, these sessions are for you.

Each session includes:

☀️ 15-minute outdoor photography session at Maumee Bay State Park
☀️ 20 professionally edited digital images - print add-on services available
☀️ Online gallery with download access

There is no set session fee—simply choose an amount that fits comfortably within your budget. My goal is to make professional photography accessible to all while continuing to create meaningful, lasting images for every client.

Minis will be held the evening of Sunday, June 7th, with a rain date of June 21st, if needed. Availability is limited, and once all spots are filled, a waitlist will be started.

Let's capture your summer story together. 📸❤️☀️

Some weddings are beautiful. Some weddings are joyful. And some feel like pure love from beginning to end — this day was...
05/24/2026

Some weddings are beautiful. Some weddings are joyful. And some feel like pure love from beginning to end — this day was all of that and more. ✨

From the moments of getting ready to the laughter shared with the people who love them most, every part of this wedding felt genuine, effortless, and full of happiness. Watching these two hold onto each other like nothing else in the world mattered was such an honor to capture.

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The Lashaways✨4.25.2026✨Some wedding parties bring the energy… this one practically needed its own security detail. 😂 Fr...
05/16/2026

The Lashaways
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Some wedding parties bring the energy… this one practically needed its own security detail. 😂 From the nonstop laughs to the absolute chaos on the dance floor, every second felt loud in the best way possible. 🥂

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Spring studio sessions with little ones always come with a little bit of chaos, a lot of giggles, and at least one tiny ...
05/07/2026

Spring studio sessions with little ones always come with a little bit of chaos, a lot of giggles, and at least one tiny creative director running the show. 🌸✨

Big sis made sure we got the silly shots, the serious shots, and everything in between — and honestly, she understood the assignment perfectly.

These are the moments I love most: real smiles, wiggly babies, goofy faces, and a family simply enjoying each other. 🤍

Spring weather took a hiatus during this spring family photo session, but that didn’t stop us from having fun!Cold hands...
05/05/2026

Spring weather took a hiatus during this spring family photo session, but that didn’t stop us from having fun!

Cold hands, rosy cheeks, lots of snuggles… and somehow, even more laughter. These are the moments that make it worth it every time—real, a little chaotic, and full of love.

Proof that the best memories aren’t about perfect weather… they’re about being together. 🤍

🥂A good time was had🥂
04/30/2026

🥂A good time was had🥂

There’s something special about couples who simply enjoy being together.From the moment we started, these two were relax...
03/11/2026

There’s something special about couples who simply enjoy being together.

From the moment we started, these two were relaxed, playful, and constantly laughing. The kind of laughter that makes you forget the camera is even there. Every little moment between them felt effortless — a quiet forehead touch, a quick kiss, hands intertwined like second nature.

Sessions like this remind me that the best photos rarely come from perfect posing. They come from connection, comfort, and the joy of being with your person.

These two made my job easy. All I had to do was press the shutter and let their love do the rest. 💍💕

I can’t wait to watch your love story unfold, M+M.

Congratulations to the Koceks 🤍Second shooting for the one and only Photographer: Venue:
02/23/2026

Congratulations to the Koceks 🤍

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02/20/2026

🌸✨ SPRING MINI SESSIONS ARE ALMOST HERE ✨🌸

Spring officially begins on **March 20** and we’re celebrating with fresh, light-filled studio minis on Saturday, March 21!🌿🤍

These sessions are perfect for updated family portraits, milestone moments, or simply capturing this sweet season of life.

Here’s what’s included:
🌷 15-minute studio session
🌷 20 beautifully edited images
🌷 Online gallery with download access
🌷 Just **$45**

There are **ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT** before we move to a waitlist — and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to book, this is it. Quick, easy, and full of that soft spring glow we all love.

Secure your spot before they’re gone!

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