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alyssa kellert photo + film

Visual Storyteller | Photographer | Videographer

Births + Newborns + Families

Calgary, ALBERTA

“Alyssa did a documentary photo session for our family on a rainy Saturday morning. It was very laid back, Alyssa immediately was accepted by all of our three boys who were posing for her and telling her jokes. I love documentary style because ordinary life is full of moments to treasure, rich textures, silly grimaces that we don’t show to other people.
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— Anya + Bryan

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The sweetness of your family story

The day you give birth to new life. The day you bring home your newborn.
The day you realize all your days are now filled with firsts.

I photograph and film the moments that weave your family’s story - the ones that make you feel, the ones that make you breathless, and the ones that sweeten with the passage of time.

The story of your life is yours to savour. Breathe in its powerful aroma and sip it slow. Delight in every moment.

The fresh, raw, new moments. The authentic, crazy, wild moments. The quiet, calming, tender moments.

I am here to document the heart of it for you.

I'm not attending births, but I am still doing Fresh 48 sessions! For these sessions, I arrive within 48 hours of baby's birth to capture some of those precious first moments as a family, as well as some beautiful postpartum moments.

A STORY THROUGH FILM: living memories of Your Family

Film is magical. Watch.

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Welcome home. I’m Alyssa.

I’ve gathered many definitions throughout my life. Sister - oldest of 3 girls. Wife - to my almost high school sweetheart. Mother - to 3 kids. Traveler - worldwide, pre-kid days. Gourmet chef - thanks to Oh She Glows. Tea drinker - Earl Grey all the way. Former Doula - beautiful, supported birth experiences for all families.

And most vividly, visual storyteller for family life, through photographs and film.

Come in and stay a while...

Pull up your chair, grab that steaming cup of delicious tea, and lean in close.

I have a story for you.

““The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -
they must be felt with the heart.” ”

— Helen Keller

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