In order to create the perfect photograph, I feel the subject needs to be almost unaware of the camera, enjoying life in the current moment, while only looking up occasionally at the lens. These can be moments of free spirited adventure, dancing, hugging a loved one, creating their art- sharing a memory. Yes, the standard stop and stare photo like the one you see to my left can be great, but what will separate me from the other photography experiences is the ability to craft a collection of momentsmoments, both authentic and posed, to fill your walls albums with emotion.
I have learned over the years that most people are terrified to have their photo taken. (yes, I can be too!) I want to eliminate that stress, thus why I provide more of a prompted pose experience. I feel that when the subject is too aware of the camera and their body, it can lead to very stiff posture, and scared faces. I bring intuitive humor and conversation into our sessions, to help you comfortable and make the experience overall enjoyable.
If you're interested in booking, I'd love to set up a consultation call so we can break the ice and answer any questions you may have! I fully believe in phone calls over texts and emails, to keep the spirit of human interaction lively, so we don't feel like total strangers when I show up to capture you moment. For regular sessions with flexible dates, you can schedule an inquiry call here. For weddings, events or things with no date wiggle room, please send those details via email here.
I graduated from Hallmark Institute of Photography in June 2016. Hallmark is a 10 month intensive program with 1400 clocked hours spent learning and practicing photography, video and business management. After graduating I worked as a freelance photographer in CT, honing in on the art of wedding and portraturephotography.
In 2018 I started a job with Billy Black as an assistant/editor for luxury yachts all over the world. The travel and adventure life truly felt like a dream I will never forget. It taught me about commercial photography/videography and inspired me to get a Part 107 drone license. However, in 2020 as the world shut most of our lives down, I had lots of time to reflect on my passions. Yes, the adventure lifestyle was great, but I loved capturing the authenticity of real people and moments, that I felt like I was missing out on. Thus, Allison Barrett Photography re-launched in the RI area in 2021!
Currently, I live in Newport, RI with my boyfriend Evan and my pup Ellie. Newport has been a photographers dream that I cannot wait to expand my business in.
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"Allison is the best photographer! Not only are her photos AMAZING but she is super down to earth and very personable. For our engagement shoot, she eased my fiancés nerves which allowed us to just be us and in return got the best photos! We are so excited that we booked her for our wedding and cannot wait to have more photos done by her! 10/10 recommend Allison for any photographs you need!!!"
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"Allison photographed our wedding and also our engagement photos. Upon meeting her she was so welcoming and made my husband and I feel so comfortable even though being in front of a camera was very foreign for us. I never felt awkward even for just meeting someone! On our wedding day even our family kept telling us how great she was and so friendly and pleasant. As for the pictures.. they are so amazing!! We have been getting so many compliments on these pictures!! Her photography skills are unmatched..."
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"Allison was the photographer for a bachelorette photoshoot. She was very professional and accommodating of our group. She was very energetic and made the shoot so fun. She really captured the personalities of each individual and our group as a whole. We received the photos quickly and they are AMAZING. I highly recommend Allison and would love to hire her for future events."
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"Allison is phenomenal! She is so friendly, talented, and passionate. Allison photographed our wedding and did an incredible job, she captured so many special moments and even had our sneak peaks ready the day after our wedding!!!! The day of she referred back to our photo shot list and captured everything perfectly! I would recommend Allison to anyone and everyone! We love her work!! We can’t thank her enough, she is so special!"
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"I had a great experience with my engagement photoshoot. Allison was very professional, showed up on time and came up with some extremely creative shots. Many of them are still some of my favorites to this day. I highly recommend!"
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"I don't even know how to express how amazing Allison was. Prior to the wedding she was communicative, helpful, and really paid attention to my vision. At the wedding was she awesome, it felt like she was one of my bridesmaids! She helped things run smoothly & stepping away with her for photos was like a perfect little break for me & my introvert husband. lol. She made the formal photos super fun & not at all awkward like some photoshoots can be. And the photos themselves??? Beyond gorgeous...."
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"Allison was communicative, patient, and simply professional not only at the event but also during the planning period before the big day. On top of being incredibly talented, she brought the best vibe to make it the most pleasurable experience for everyone involved. Both ourselves and our families loved working with her at our wedding and having her be a huge part of our special day. The photos, TO DIE FOR. We truly can’t wait to hire her again for future events throughout our life time!"
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"I am so happy we chose Allison to capture our special day. Everyone including guest absolutely loved Allison and were amazed how she captures every angle and every detail. She has an amazing personality which helped everyone to be more comfortable taking photos. I can’t imagine having any other photographer for our day, and I can’t wait for all the photoshoots to follow. Thank you!"
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"Such a fun and relaxed experience! We received our pictures quickly and they are amazing, HIGHLY recommend!!"
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"Allison is the best! She is on top of it. You can really take this one off the list. The pictures turned out just perfect."
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"Allison is an absolutely amazing photographer and person ❤️ She is a dream to work with, so helpful and quick! She worked wonders with our dogs at our family photoshoot 🐶🐕🐾💕"
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"With the craziness of the coronavirus and uncertainty of it all, Allison was awesome and so flexible when we changed our date around about a gazillion times. She took our backyard wedding and turned into a work of art. During our wedding day, she was attentive and so wonderful with everyone she came into contact with. The photos from our day are absolutely breathtaking and I am so happy with it all! If you are looking for an amazing photographer, this is the girl for you! Thank you again, Allison!"
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"My fiancé and I had the amazing opportunity to work with Allison on our engagement photo shoot! Not only did the photos turn out great, but the experience was honestly amazing - Allison is incredibly sweet, funny and professional. I also recently attended a wedding photographed by Allison and was amazed at how well she was able to capture not only the moment itself, but the attention of everyone involved."
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"Allison shot some incredible photos of my girlfriend and I on a beach and I still look at them every chance I get. The quality of her work is as good as the experience you get while working with her. I don't think I'll ever have to go to a different photographer in my life because Allison is just that good. If you're considering hiring her, stop your search and use her because I can guarantee you'll be satisfied."
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"Allison Barrett is an amazing professional photographer! As one of her previous models I am thrilled to say that I could not have been more pleased with the photos I have received from her. She has a natural talent for capturing emotions and creating the perfect lighting for every photo. Her creativity and editing skills are remarkable. She is a perfectionist to say the least and will always aim to please her clients!"
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This is Ellie, My rescue pup of 8 years. If I could buy a saddle bag and have her carry my gear on all of our sessions together, I would.
This is just about my standard expression from behind the camera. You know what they say; If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.