Allison Busch Photography

Oh, hi! It’s been a while since I did an intro post, so here goes…

I’m Allison! I’m the one-gal show behind Allison Busch Photography. Well, that’s not 100% accurate - shoutout to my wonderful virtual assistant . I’ve been running this little photography business since 2011, which I guess makes me a seasoned veteran at this point. 😜

When I’m not being a photography boss, I’m serving “annoying mom” to my two teenage boys and being my husband number one wife. I read like it’s a competition, love my girlfriends in the way they deserve, and spend a lot of time at my beloved third space (shout out .fitnessbayarea ). I’m a pet mom to one elderly dog, two twin sister kitties, and one (not so) wild squirrel named George.

My approach to photography is a mix of lifestyle and portraiture and I serve lots of different folks. ✨ Families, small creative brands, graduating seniors, pregnant people, newborn babies, and singles looking for kick-ass photos for their profiles ✨

If you want to get on the other side of my lens, visit my link in bio to find out lots more info and a way to get in touch. DMs are allowed too. 😘

First three photos by my friend Amy with .photo ❤️

This senior session was a 100/10! 🔥❤️ Senior portrait sessions are always creatively fun and a breath of fresh air after chasing toddlers (no shade on toddlers, I love you! 😜). Gen Z have marvelous ideas and they know their angles. To boot, this gorgeous young lady has been on the other side of my lens since she was toddler. Now she’s driving and counting the days before leaving for college. 🥹

Thank you to Mother Nature for the gorgeous light, the bursts of wildflowers, and the dreamiest, peachiest, wind-free sunset. 🌅

If you’re a senior (or parent a senior), I’ve made a fun little quiz that lets you figure out your ideal photo location based on your style and aesthetic (this session was shot at Redwood Regional and the Albany Bulb). I’ll post a link in stories and you can also find at the link in my bio. ✌🏻

One of the most common questions I get from new parents: “Will our home even work for a newborn session?” 🧐 I get it. Most San Francisco homes aren’t exactly known for their square footage and floor-to-ceiling windows.

So I put together a real, behind-the-scenes look at five very different Bay Area homes — a Noe Valley one-bedroom, a Hayes Valley apartment, an ‘80s Oakland condo, a modern Oakland condo, a Petaluma suburban — and broke down exactly what I noticed about each one: the light, the rooms we used, what the family wore, and why it worked. 💫You can this guide, which includes galleries from each session, at my link in bio! 💫 My hope is that everyone can see that even their home can be a beautiful backdrop for meaningful photos.