Alison Barnes Martin Photography

Alison’s early work laid the foundation for her ongoing commercial work. “I learned to see product everywhere. When I’m shooting a model wearing a label, or a belt or a certain piece of jewelry, I make that into a mini product shoot, and it all comes together -- the light on the model, the clothing, the accessories, it’s magical!”

Alison has the vision to assemble teams who work together to create the perfect story-telling image -- working with the right people for the project is tantamount to a successful shoot. Hair, makeup, wardrobe, style -- all of it matters. Alison has the unique ability to build rapid connections with the people she photographs, setting them at ease and bringing forth the narrative of the shoot.

Alison cares deeply about making compelling images and believes that everyone deserves a good image of themselves. Her clients include corporate executives, artists, models and people starting new businesses.  Alison has also created compelling images for a wide variety of corporate clients such as John Deere, Hallmark, IAMS, Purina, Better Homes & Garden, Old Navy, as well as various national and local magazines. Local clients include Flutter Habit, J. Mullin Apparel Co., Kansas City Symphony and a variety of law, accounting, and private equity portrait clients.