Business Details
11 Years
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Stress-Free Family & Newborn Photography in Olympia, WA
Alice Malia Photography is a family-focused photography studio dedicated to capturing authentic moments of joy, connection, and growth. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in stress-free sessions that prioritize natural interactions over posed shots, allowing families to relax and enjoy the process. Our approach emphasizes the unique dynamics of each family, whether documenting newborn milestones, yearly celebrations, or the playful chaos of everyday life. We believe in creating tangible keepsakes through heirloom albums and custom wall art, ensuring memories endure for generations. Located in Olympia, WA, we serve families who value genuine storytelling and timeless imagery. Our sessions are designed to be flexible, offering both in-home and outdoor settings to suit each family's comfort and lifestyle.By combining artistic vision with a client-centered philosophy, we strive to make every experience enjoyable and meaningful. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the shoot, guiding clients through the selection and printing process to curate lasting visual legacies. As a mother of three, the founder deeply understands the fleeting nature of childhood and approaches each session with empathy and patience. This dedication to authenticity and excellence has earned trust within the community, making us a preferred choice for families seeking heartfelt photography.
Services
Family Photography
Newborn Sessions
Maternity Photography
Cake Smash Sessions
Heirloom Albums
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in family and newborn photography.
- Our sessions prioritize natural interactions over posed shots for authentic results.
- We provide heirloom albums and custom wall art for lasting keepsakes.
- Sessions are available in-home or at preferred outdoor locations for comfort.
- Personalized preparation guides ensure a stress-free experience for every family.
What people say
Exceptionally talented and warm
Creative and professional
Captures natural joy and personalities
Superior attention to detail
Sessions feel effortless and fun
Services
Family Photography
Capture authentic family moments through relaxed, interactive sessions that emphasize natural connections. Ideal for documenting yearly milestones or special occasions. Sessions focus on genuine interactions rather than posed shots, creating timeless images that reflect your family's unique personality and dynamics.
Newborn Sessions
Document your newborn's earliest days with gentle, in-home sessions that capture natural bonding moments. Includes family members and pets for personalized storytelling. Designed to be stress-free for parents while preserving delicate details like tiny fingers and sleepy expressions in a comfortable environment.
Heirloom Albums
Create lasting physical keepsakes with custom-designed albums using premium materials. Each album is curated to tell your family's story chronologically. Perfect for displaying cherished memories that can be passed down through generations as tangible family history.
Maternity Photography
Celebrate pregnancy with elegant sessions that highlight the beauty of expecting mothers. Includes optional family participation for siblings and partners. Focuses on emotional connections and the anticipation of welcoming a new family member through artistic, heartfelt imagery.
Cake Smash Sessions
Capture joyful first birthday celebrations with playful cake smash sessions. Combines milestone documentation with fun, messy moments. Customizable themes and props allow families to personalize the experience while preserving their child's personality and developmental stage.
People
Alice Malia
Owner & Photographer
With over 10 years of experience, Alice specializes in family storytelling through natural, emotive photography. As a mother of three, she understands childhood's fleeting nature and approaches sessions with patience and authenticity.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in family photography, newborn sessions, maternity portraits, and cake smash sessions, all designed to capture authentic moments.
Are sessions held in-studio or on-location?
Sessions take place either in your home or at an outdoor location of your choice for maximum comfort and natural storytelling.
What is included in the Milestone Bundle?
The Milestone Bundle includes a full year of sessions documenting your baby's development from newborn to first birthday, culminating in a custom heirloom album.
How do you help families prepare for sessions?
We provide detailed preparation guides covering wardrobe choices, location tips, and home setup to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
What products do you offer besides digital images?
We offer heirloom-quality printed albums, custom wall art, and specialty prints to create tangible keepsakes of your family's memories.
Reviews (7)
Dillon Linhart
Dec 21, 2021
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We have done two photo sessions with Alice. One when are son was born and another when he turned 1year old. Both sessions she was COVID consciousness and still able to capture some AMAZING photos! We will continue to utilize her and her fantastic photography skills for years to come. Thanks so much Alice!!
We have done two photo sessions with Alice. One when are son was born and another when he turned 1year old. Both sessions she was COVID consciousness and still able to capture some AMAZING photos! We will continue to utilize her and her fantastic photography skills for years to come. Thanks so much Alice!!
Bora Kim
Aug 29, 2021
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Alice is so lovely and she reflects her sweetness in her photos. We took family pictures along with my maternity session and Alice was so good at comforting 3 kids, so amazing!
Alice is so lovely and she reflects her sweetness in her photos. We took family pictures along with my maternity session and Alice was so good at comforting 3 kids, so amazing!
Jennifer Weaver
May 05, 2021
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Alice is so wonderful. I am so happy we hired her to capture our maternity and newborn photos. She takes beautiful pictures and is just such a genuinely sweet person! Im sure photographing 3 small kids, then 3 small kids with a baby, is no cake walk but she made it look easy and the pictures turned out wonderful. Highly recommend!
Alice is so wonderful. I am so happy we hired her to capture our maternity and newborn photos. She takes beautiful pictures and is just such a genuinely sweet person! Im sure photographing 3 small kids, then 3 small kids with a baby, is no cake walk but she made it look easy and the pictures turned out wonderful. Highly recommend!
Patrick DeHaan
Dec 13, 2020
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Alice did a great job with our family photo shoot. She connected with my kids and knew how to make them comfortable and have fun with it. She was very easy to work with and very flexible. Our album turned out great and we really enjoyed working with her. I would highly recommend her for a family photo session.
Alice did a great job with our family photo shoot. She connected with my kids and knew how to make them comfortable and have fun with it. She was very easy to work with and very flexible. Our album turned out great and we really enjoyed working with her. I would highly recommend her for a family photo session.
Steve Crosley
Dec 07, 2020
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What a wonderful photo shoot! We love our photos so much. Alice captured our baby and family together with such a great eye. We highly recommend her services and expect this to be the beginning of an ongoing relationship for family photography for many years to come.
What a wonderful photo shoot! We love our photos so much. Alice captured our baby and family together with such a great eye. We highly recommend her services and expect this to be the beginning of an ongoing relationship for family photography for many years to come.
Jennifer Crain
Aug 06, 2020
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Alice photographed our family reunion and the images she delivered were the sweetest. She really captured the essence of our relationships, from nuclear families to whole-group photos to tender, fun moments with our dogs (there were three of them!). She's a delightful person, personally and professionally, who was able to bring the introverts out of their shells and joke around with the family goofballs. A gorgeous, high-quality album she designed and delivered sits on my dad's coffee table--he couldn't stop looking at it for weeks! It was a wonderful way to capture a special time together. We
Johannah Renfroe
May 23, 2020
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From start to finish, this was an amazing experience! Alice had great ideas to make the time together in front of the camera authentic and casual. I loved the survey at the beginning, which allowed me to think about what I love best about my family and our home. The final product, ordering, slide show, and follow up were truly the icing on the cake. Alice offers exceptional customer service in an experience that was more than just family photos. Thank you, Alice, for capturing this moment in the life of my family.
