Minneapolis Fine Art Portrait Photographer
You deserve to feel seen, safe and celebrated, whether you are capturing your family, teen, kids, pets, or building your brand.
With more than 20 years of experience, it is a privilege and an honor to be trusted by my clients to help tell their stories.
Hey, I’m Ali!
When I say I’ve been an artist my entire career, I mean it. I’ve spent years embedded in art communities from Europe to New York – and every session I capture, whether it’s in the studio, in your home, or out in the community, benefits from those experiences.
The aim for photos taken by Malone Portraits isn’t just to snap cheesy smiles and replace your phone background for a few months. It’s to create art, with you and your favorite people as the subjects – art that tells your story. And I’m honored every time I’m chosen to document those stories.
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Malone Portraits Services
Malone Portraits offers a variety of portrait photography services in the greater Minneapolis, MN area - not just for families, but for businesses, organizations, community events, and more.
Family Portraits
Senior Pictures
Weddings & Family Events
Headshot & Branding Photography
Corporate & Business Events
Curated Artwork Selection
Malone Portraits' Commitment to Inclusion:
It is my promise as a professional, and as an artist, that you will be respected, cared for, and held in safety while you're working with Malone Portraits, or spending time in my studio. Everyone is welcome here, period.
Feel Safe, Seen, & Celebrated
Ready to Learn?
I'm a photographer at heart, but I'm also a teacher, not just in my everyday life, but professionally. And it's important to me that I contribute to our community through teaching and training as well as through my art!
Capturing the Perfect Senior Portrait: Tips for Minnesota Seniors
I know you may be nervous; photography is an exchange that requires a lot of trust and vulnerability. Even after 20 years in the business, I don’t like having my photo taken! Moving from taking selfies on your phone to having a stranger photograph you can feel like giving up creative control. But senior portraits are all about YOU! They should document exactly who you are and what you love.
Newborn Photography in Minneapolis: A Heartwarming Session with Sloane and Her Family
As a specialized portrait photographer, I am often privileged to witness some of the most humble and profound moments in people's lives. Recently, I had the honor of photographing a newborn session with Sloane and her beautiful family. This session was not just about...
Empowering Women Through Song: Event Photos for the See Change Treble Choir
At Malone Portraits, we are passionate about supporting local groups that align with our values of diversity, community, and artistic expression. This year, we had the privilege of sharing our event photography services with the See Change Treble Choir Gala.
Check Out Our Studio!
The Solarium is a Minneapolis Photography Studio open to hosting an inclusive group of humans and all their production needs. It is a light and airy historic loft studio in NE Minneapolis Arts District with flexible renting options and access to a full kitchen.
One Stop Shop:
What good are images if they're just on your phone?
As an avid archivist, I believe that images are meant to live in our physical space as a reminder of the things we love. Whether it's a large scale canvas print to display in your nursery, or a quaint 5x7 on your desk, we want your images to bring you joy in your everyday life.
For clients of Malone Portraits, I work with hand-selected vendors who create archival quality products and prints, that will not only look amazing wherever you want to put them, but that will stand the test of time!
Kind Words
“Having 3 spirited kiddos, I was nervous about having photos taken, but was referred to by a friend. Alison was absolutely wonderful with my children and captured them beautifully. Her studio is amazing. I found it very welcoming. You have forever customers in us!”
-Molly M
"Alison awakened my awareness of "moments" happening all around me so I could slow down and see them, even in what I felt was a world of chaos at the time as a new Mama."
-Liz M
“Working with Ali was amazing!! She made us feel so comfortable during the shoot and took care of all the details - even brought clothes and accessories to help create the best possible image. Our photos turned out beautiful and very much reflect the professional image we were hoping for.”
-Leslie S