Hello & Nice to meet you
I’m a self-taught chronically ill artist working primarily in digital photography and mixed media. My work emotes the quieter parts of the human experience through whimsical snapshots of stories that blur the line between reality and fantasy. Balancing the undertones of darker emotion & grief with light, bright, spacious open-air images allows me to express these emotions in a way that still brings joy and visual rest.
I meticulously choose color, styling, light, and environment to create images that feel inviting and liminal while the viewer can’t help but wonder if there’s something more mysterious and uncomfortable underneath. My work often explores longing, limitation, and self reflection.
I’ve had a camera around my neck since 2010, and come from a diverse photography background ranging from photojournalism, branding, and portraiture, to landscape and lifestyle, and have worked for a range of clients such as Disney, Pixar, and Unsplash. I spent most of my life in small town Indiana and then made my way to the beautiful southwest in 2017. This change in scenery inspired and molded my work into what it is today. Now coming back to my roots with a recent move to Nashville, Tennessee, I am re-inspired by the lush green grass and southern charms surrounding me.
My work has been shown throughout the Phoenix area,
published nationally, and recognized internationally.
I am currently based in Nashville, TN.
If you’d like to inquire about a commission piece, a print, or about working together, please email me.
Find more information on my showings, features and recognitions below.
CLIENTS INCLUDE:
Unsplash+ DISNEy PIXAR leilo kava timeless refinery MONSOON market solstice intimates k.s. garner copper state farm
RECOGNITIONS, FEATURES, AND SHOWINGS:
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I was both a volunteer as well as a featured artist for this exhibition, which showed approximately 70 chronically ill, disabled, and/or neurodivergent artists. I created my “Dynamic” set for this show, and it was displayed in an immersive manner. The exhibition was a fundraiser sponsored by the Tempe Arts and Music Coalition, and was held at Rocket Space Gallery from August 21 - September 2nd.
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I was a finalist in the 2026 “Colors” Photography competition for an image in my “UBIETY” series, narrowed down to a shortlist of 20 out of hundreds of international entries. Here is what they said: Surreal, artful, and profound, this fine art image plays with your mind while raising powerful emotions. The effect is part due to the whimsical disparition, part due to the choice of colors. The subject and the background are dressed in analogous colors, which makes them feel like part of a whole. At the same time, the subject ignores the surroundings to the point that they leave the place entirely. Such a simple way to deal with such a complex concept! – LIFE FRAMER
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You can now find my framed and unframed prints exclusively at The Den in Nashville, TN. among other local art.
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I was awarded Best Fashion & Beauty Image in the 2024 Unsplash Awards. Here is a word from the judge who picked my image: "For me this image is particularly successful due to the strong sense of narrative Alyssa has imbued. The skilled use of light, simple props and posing has a cinematic quality and the detached gaze of the model in the almost liminal setting is intriguing. The muted palette which is carried throughout the image is particularly successful, with the pop of colour from the earring in the centre of the frame drawing the viewer's eye." Robin Key - Visuals Director at GQ
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An artist book club first’s exhibition located at AfterMarket and sponsored by Belhaus Gallery. Nov 30th 2024. My first mixed media piece was shown titled “Window” and was shown within the interactive gallery alongside more than a dozen local artists.
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Featured as 1 of 5 photographers to show work in an immersive setting at the Afternoons Studio sponsored gallery during the THEM’s Queer Art Market at Studio at Wilson. Nov 9th, 5-10pm.
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A piece from my UBIETY collection is being featured in the ICONIC Exhibition at the FOUND:RE Hotel in downtown phoenix from Nov 2024 - Feb 2025.
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Three pieces from my "Now what?" collection were displayed at Window Coffee from Feb to Oct 2024.
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In October of 2023, I was chosen as the Artist in Focus for Dialog's artist exhibition series. My full "Now what?" collection was shown in their gallery space from Oct 2023 - Jan 2024. They also held and orchestrated a public immersive artist reception during my time as Artist in Focus.
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My work was published in SEP21 issue No. 38 of ANON Fashion Magazine. View the tear sheets here.
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My work has been displayed at Monsoon Market since 2022 and is still currently shown.