The Knot Magazine: Featured Wedding

November 20, 2013

When I first started to get serious about photography five years ago, I remember looking up to photographers who were featured in printed magazines—I never thought I’d see the day when “Allie Siarto Photography” would be featured in print. Well, lo and behold, this little dream of mine has just come true! The Knot Michigan reached out to me earlier this year about featuring Clare and Jim’s Kellogg Center wedding in their Spring/Summer 2014 magazine. It just arrived at my house hot off the presses, and I couldn’t wait to share. Grab a copy for some beautiful Michigan wedding inspiration, and check out Jim and Clare’s feature on page 98.

Check back next Tuesday for a brand new blog post.

Amanda + Sean + Finn the Dog: Fenner Nature Center Fall Maternity Photos

November 13, 2013

Want to check out more recent maternity sessions? Follow my latest maternity work in my client galleries >

When Amanda reached out to me about taking maternity photos with her husband, Sean, and her dog, Finn, I had to do a double take. It turns out that she and Sean just moved to the Lansing area from Washington DC in August (Jeff and I just moved back from our eight month adventure in DC in early August too). They’re having their first baby (a boy) this December (Jeff and I are having a girl at the end of November). I even have the same favorite stripped black and white maternity shirt that Amanda has.

Sean and Amanda—thanks for having me out. I had a ton of fun photographing your session, and I’m so excited for the two of you. Congratulations!

Bridget + Evan: Michigan State Alumni Chapel and Henry Center Wedding

October 29, 2013

I’m finding that I’m becoming a bit of Michigan State wedding expert—living in East Lansing has led to many fun trips to the MSU Alumni Chapel. As an MSU grad, these weddings never get old. I was honored to shoot Bridget and Evan’s wedding on a beautiful day in September. Many thanks to Lauren for second shooting and to my husband, Jeff, for helping to carry this pregnant lady’s extra bags. Congratulations to Bridget and Evan! Thanks for having us along for your wedding day.

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Nursery Reveal

October 19, 2013

We’re putting the final touches on our nursery in preparation for the arrival of our daughter at the end of November. It was a fun transformation (view a before photo—the room was a mess when we moved in). We got creative with a combination of old and new items. The big white art hanging in the first photo was originally a headboard that I made out of Inhabit Wall Flats. The dresser was an old hand-me-down from my parents that I painted white and replaced the knobs on last summer. The side table and Ikea bookshelf/desk combo were also pieces that we already had and repurposed for the nursery. Our only major purchases were the Joya Rocker, knitted pouf, Inca Flush Mount Ceiling Light and Stokke Sleepi Convertable Crib (we like that it can grow with her, and because the crib is oval, I had a chance to get crafty with my sewing machine to make custom sheets).

Now we just enjoy our hard work and wait.

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