Custom Projects

Let’s get creative! Vendor portfolios, styled shoots I’m all ears.

Indianapolis, IN, USA

A Project Built Around You

A flexible photography experience shaped around the story you want to tell.

A More Personal Way to Create Meaningful Images

Custom projects begin with your idea, not a preset formula. We will talk through the purpose, mood, location, and visual details that matter most, then create a plan that gives the work a clear and personal direction. The result is photography designed to feel true to your concept.

I bring a calm, collaborative presence to the process, offering thoughtful guidance while leaving room for genuine moments and unexpected details. Whether the project is intimate, editorial, documentary, or brand-focused, I adapt my approach to support the final vision and make the experience feel natural from start to finish.

Ideal For

Personal creative concepts
Unique brand storytelling
Meaningful places or milestones
Editorial and documentary ideas

How It Works

Share Your Idea: Tell me about your concept, purpose, and the feeling you want the images to convey.
Shape The Plan: We refine the location, timing, visual direction, and practical details together.
Create The Images: I photograph the project with thoughtful direction and a candid, responsive approach.

The photographer

Hi :)

I’m Alyssa, the photographer behind The Candid Image. I create candid, artful photographs for couples, families, and seniors across the Midwest. My approach blends documentary soul with a timeless, thoughtful eye, preserving the real laughter, connection, and beautifully imperfect details that make each story unique.

I want your photographs to make you feel something and be more than just files on a screen. Years from now, they should bring you back to how that season of life felt and preserve the little details that you hope to never forget.

Let’s connect!