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Anchorage, Alaska Photographer for the Joyful, Adventurous, & Authentic!

"Photographing beautiful people, in our beautiful world, created by our beautiful God!"

Scenic photos of wildflowers with mountains and cityscape in the background. Alea Joelle Photography

       Hey y'all!

                 It's me, Alea!


My heart is to inspire you — to show you the beauty God has placed in you & in the world around you! My husband & I call Southern Alaska home, but I frequent my second base in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where I grew up. I can’t wait to capture your story—wherever your adventure takes you!

 

 

 

 

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senior photos unique to you

couple photos for the adventurous

wedding photos that are authentically you

family photos for the real moments

No matter what stage you're at in life, I'm here to capture it. My promise to you is to always be creative & kind...

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Love notes from past clients...

Alaska portrait photographer
Alaska senior photographer
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Photographer
Kraft paper envelope shapes arranged in a row showing progressive folding stages.

senior


"STOP I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! They all look amazing!! I am so happy with how they turned out!! Obsessed is an understatement!!"

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Love notes from past clients...

Alaska winter wedding portraits outdoors in snow with mountains in the background.
Brown paper envelopes with peach-colored heart.

elopement


"The most kind and encouraging photographer I have ever worked with, it was such a blessing to have our wedding captured by a new friend. Her creative vision and eye for detail is a gift!"

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Love notes from past clients...

Vintage brown sofa used as prop in outdoor family photoshoot during autumn.
Kraft paper envelope shapes arranged in a row showing progressive folding stages.

family


"Oh my, Alea! I’m over the moon with these shots! Oh my goodness! I’m so pleased! Thank you soooo much for capturing our family. I’m super grateful to you, for blessing us with your gift. And I bless you and your business and ALL God has called you too be and to do."

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Love notes from past clients...

Alaska portrait photographer
Alaska senior photographer
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Photographer
Kraft paper envelope shapes arranged in a row showing progressive folding stages.

senior


"Alea!!!! These photos are BEAUTIFUL!!! I am in awe of your talent of creating such lovely art through your camera. I absolutely love how detailed each shot is, and every image truly tells a story. Thank YOU so much for creating such beautiful art, you perfectly portrayed what it looks like to be a florist. <3"

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Love notes from past clients...

Cheerful outdoor portrait session in golden grass field at sunset.
Kraft paper envelope shapes arranged in a row showing progressive folding stages.

senior


"OH.MY.WORD. I absolutely have no words. Alea these photos are the definition of PERFECTION!! I appreciate all your time and effort that you put into these and our photoshoot day!! These are seriously my favorite photos I now have of myself!! I adored the willow tree photos and literally all of them!!! You did so amazing thank you so so much again I can’t wait to post them for a senior Sunday and I for sure will tag and mention you!! You met every single dream/thing I wanted to see in my photos and i seriously can’t thank you enough!"

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Love notes from past clients...

Group gathered in autumn field wearing casual plaid and denim outfits.
Kraft paper envelope shapes arranged in a row showing progressive folding stages.

family


"Oh my gosh!!!! We are in love!!!! You are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much Alea!!  Be ready for our friends and family to be calling you 😜"

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Love notes from past clients...

Sunlit wildflower meadow with joyful summer photography session.
Kraft paper envelope shapes arranged in a row showing progressive folding stages.

senior


"OH MY GOSH I LOVE THEM SO MUCH! They are perfect and the editing is amazing. Thank you alea! Couldn’t have asked for anything better 💗💗"

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Love notes from past clients...

Alaska portrait photographer
Alaska senior photographer
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Photographer
A row of brown kraft paper envelopes with orange corners arranged in a minimalist layout.

senior


"OMGGG thank you so much!!!! I love them ur literally the best! How do u work ur magic THAT good"

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Love notes from past clients...

Natural light portrait in field with golden evening sunlight.
Kraft paper envelope shapes arranged in a row showing progressive folding stages.

senior


"Thanks again so much for today! It was an absolute blast, and I'm so glad you were able to take my pics! You have such a beautiful eye and take such unique pictures, it was so fun to work with you! So excited to see them, I know they'll be gorgeous!"

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Let’s capture your story...


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Let’s capture your story...


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Simple line drawings of hand gestures and sign language symbols.

Deaf friendly...

 

Deaf culture has always been close to my heart — I grew up with a best friend who is a CODA, & my mom is a licensed ASL interpreter. I know basic ASL, & if you’d like, my mom can even join your session (in Wisconsin) to help communicate more in depth. My goal is to make your shoot comfortable, meaningful, and accessible.

Behind the logo...

Minimalist photography logo design with sun icon in peach tones.

To me, joy feels like sunshine! I want your session & photos to be warm like sunshine on your cheeks as you smile up into the big sky! That warmth still lingering as you look back on your cherished photos for years to come :)

 

Artistic sequence showing blurred motion and handwritten notes in warm sepia tones.

Photographer based in Anchorage, Alaska with Lake Geneva, Wisconsin as a secondary location.