A smiling couple gazes at each other outdoors at sunset at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio

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On the Spot Mini Sessions

Is there anything better than a slow Sunday at a farmer’s market? Coffee in hand, something warm and baked you didn’t plan on buying, kids wandering, music in the background… just existing for a minute.

Now imagine turning that into photos you actually give a crap about.

These aren’t stiff, stand-here-and-smile minis. These are quick, low-pressure, catch-you-as-you-are moments. You, your people, a little movement, a little chaos, a lot of real.

I’m popping up at local Cincinnati farmer’s markets this season with on-the-spot mini sessions. Come grab a slot, get some genuinely good photos, and keep doing your thing. No stress, no overthinking, just documenting a Sunday that already feels like yours.

Couple embracing tenderly, woman wearing engagement ring, man kissing her forehead at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio

Black and white photo of a couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors surrounded by blurred trees at Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

Couple embracing in forest, woman with black nails, rings, and hand tattoo visible over man's shoulder at French Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

Family sits outdoors, parents smiling at their baby in a rust onesie, with a older child nearby at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio

Happy couple sharing ice cream cones with sprinkles outdoors, smiling in Downtown Yellow Springs, Ohio

Adult hands gently cradling tiny newborn baby feet on a soft gray blanket at Mill Street Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A smiling couple shares a tender forehead-to-forehead moment outdoors at golden hour at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio

Couple embracing at sunset, woman laughing joyfully as man hugs her from behind near green trees at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio.

Pregnant woman in emerald green velvet dress by decorated Christmas tree at Mill Street Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Couple by a lake at dusk, sharing a romantic moment with tattoos visible, surrounded by tall grass at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio

Couple sitting in a small rowboat on a calm lake surrounded by colorful autumn foliage at Winton Woods in Cincinnati, Ohio

A couple shares a romantic moment at golden hour, leaning in for a kiss near a brick wall in Cincinnati, Ohio

Black and white photo of a toddler in a striped dress holding a dandelion flower outdoors at French Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

Silhouette of smiling parents holding newborn baby by window in tender family moment at Mill Street Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Three children in matching red Christmas pajamas pose with a vintage Candy Canes sign and holiday props at Mill Street Studios in Cincinnati

A couple walks together outdoors, with vibrant red autumn foliage in the background in West Third Street Historic District in Dayton, Ohio

Couple sharing craft beers outside a brewhouse in West Third Street Historic District in Dayton, Ohio, smiling and enjoying drinks together.

Couple sharing a romantic kiss while displaying an engagement ring, hands clasped together at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio

Black and white photo of a couple sharing a romantic kiss near a serene creek surrounded by lush greenery at Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

A laughing baby girl in a yellow dress and white bib is held up by a man in a striped shirt outdoors at French Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

Black and white photo of a couple about to kiss, woman wearing a diamond engagement ring at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio

Couple kissing behind two Starbucks cups, one hand showing a diamond engagement ring at Winton Woods in Cincinnati, Ohio

Baby girl in red dress with bow and pacifier sits on floor before glowing Christmas tree lights at Mill Street Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio.

LGBT Couple kissing on yellow center line of tree-lined street at Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

A joyful family of three posing outdoors in a park, with parents smiling and a young boy raising his arms at Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

Black and white close-up of a hand with an elegant ring resting on a shoulder, tattoo visible on wrist at Oakes Quarry Park in Dayton, Ohio

what you need to know

how to book

Booking will be 100% on the spot at the market - make sure to hunt for my booth when you get there! I will have a white tent with a small photobooth setup.

details

I will be setup at the Deer Park Farmer's Market this Summer in the Cincinnati area holding on the spot mini sessions. Sessions are typically 10 minutes long & you can explore the market which will have food, drinks & crafts while you wait for your time slot to begin!

pricing

Mini session packages start at $40 for a 10 minute session with a minimum of 10 photos provided.

Delivery of Final Gallery will be digitally provided via email 1-3 days after the session.

Sneak Peek

Boho outdoor photo backdrop with lace fabric, wicker baskets, white flowers, and a wooden stool on grass in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Person holding a lush bouquet of pink and white peonies and roses outdoors in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Two wicker baskets filled with white wildflowers and baby's breath on a white cloth outdoors in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hey, I’m Alaynna.

Young woman in denim overalls making a playful face, pressing her cheeks with fingers against a graphic wall.

I’m your Cincinnati Ohio and Dayton Ohio wedding photographer for the moments that matter and the chaos you’ll actually want to remember. My style is detail-obsessed, cinematic, and anything but stiff. Think visual poetry with a little edge.

After 14 years photographing weddings and families, I’ve learned how to create comfort, foster connection, and hold space so your personalities shine effortlessly. I observe more than I direct, hype you up when needed, and always prioritize what feels real over what looks posed.

If you’re ready to get messy, embrace the unexpected, and make some damn good art together… we’re gonna get along just fine.

Meet Alaynna