Meet a Mom Monday: Alyssa Haake

Meet Alyssa Haake, a local Ocean County mom that took the plunge to leave her day job as a teacher and work her photography business as her full time career!

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town?

Toms River- 25+ years

Child(ren) and Age(s)?

I have a son that is 5 months old.

One thing people would be surprised to know about you.

I am a Disney travel agent as well! I was a teacher for the past 5 years but since having the baby I decided to do a different kind of planning. I’m a Disney loving mom who decided to take my love of planning and Disney to a new level. I’m now a Disney travel agent and able to work both full time jobs during the week.

Anyone special you’d like to thank for helping you through parenthood?

No, not in particular!

Favorite things to do with your kid(s)?

Read books and travel.

Are you involved in a business venture, a local organization, a creative endeavor, or in the corporate world? Please share!

I am a full time photographer. I photograph, families, couples, beach sessions and boudoir. I started off as a teacher and photographer which is something I loved but now I’ve left teaching to take photography full time! This job allows me to raise my son and still be creative. I started my photography business as Alyssa Marie Photography 7 years ago! Now I have transformed my business from just family and weddings into a lifestyle and also portrait business. I shoot weddings, families, engagements, beach sessions and boudoir! My new business name will be Timelyss Photographs to go along with my boudoir business Timelyss Boudoir.