BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT alexis

Rooted in the Lowcountry, where the sea breeze feels like home. You’ll find me on the back porch, soaking in the coastal sounds, in my favorite jeans and tee. A Jersey girl at heart, fueled by Waffle House and country music—especially Kane Brown on repeat.

Born and raised in a small town in New Jersey, I truly believe in the saying, ‘You can take the girl out of Jersey, but you can’t take the Jersey out of the girl.’ At 18, I left the Garden State to join the Marine Corps, and since then, I’ve called a few different places home. Now, I’m a proud mom to three amazing kids and two furry companions who would call me ‘mom’ if they could.

I live for crisp fall days, can never say no to a good bowl of pasta, and—despite my best efforts—I can’t go a week without a refreshing canned Coke. My love for interior design runs deep (even if I wish I were better at it), and in my spare time, I’m always finding new ways to make my little golf cottage feel like home

MY BABiES

My people. My reason for starting this business and my drive for working hard. They keep me motivated and passionate and are always my number one supporters when I need a model. I may need to bribe but it works out in the end!

MY ENGLISH BULLDOG

Meet stubborn, I mean Buster! My english bulldog baby. He's a rescue and I'm not sure who rescued who. He's been with me through some really tough times and even though he growls at you when you tell him no or to get off the couch, he's always there to welcome me home from a long day and keep me warm at night (even though he's not supposed to sleep on the bed, but don't tell him that).

my frenchie

The newest member of the ARP family is Bodhi! He's a blue brindle frenchie who loves treats, chew bones and ropes, to meet anybody (human and fur friend, alike). He loves to sleep on top of you and patrol the top cushions of the couch. Sprinkles of water anywhere on his body send him into zoomie overdrive. He's truly the best bud.

coke in a can

It's quite unhealthy but I really can't live without canned coke. I've at least switched to smaller cans if I have them in the house but I try not to keep them easily accessible. I will usually make a gas station pit stop for a regular sized one before a wedding day!

FAVORITE THINGS

Alexis'

my APPROACH IS SIMPLY THIS:

FINE ART IMAGES WITH SPACE TO BREATHE

I find joy in the small things. The little moments that you share with loved ones and friends that evoke genuine reactions. My art is storytelling and I do this by being as non-invasive as I can be to document what is naturally unfolding before me but I also inject gentle guidance when needed or necessary.

surrounded by greenery

VIBE

make it count

SALT WATER, ALWAYS

let it unfold.

Itsa

make the list, then go there.

more of all of this

slow mornings

hell yes.

Things that I love, that speak to me, inspire me and are just an all around vibe.

IN ORDER TO BE
ONE MUST ALWAYS BE

irreplaceable,

different.

— COCO CHANEL

who are you?

You also have a sweet spot for dogs (bulldogs are the best, imho) and find beauty in the simplest of things. Moments, heirlooms, natural, timeless, candid and sentimental are all words that resonate with you. Above all, you're lovers and value your time spent with those you adore.