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Okay, third blog post of the day, I think I deserve some kind of gold star or ice cream sundae or something… At any rate, this Petite Session took place at a lovely field location in the Elm Creek Park Reserve in the NW Twin Cities and I love the variety it offers, even on a cloudy evening like this one was. Cute family + great location = family photo gold every time.

Email me today grab a session at the location before the snow flies!

I wish I had time to blog all of my urban minis from this year but, we know that won’t happen. What I will share is this sweet-as-can-be family right here who have trusted me for years to capture their only daughter and, let me tell you, she has gone from stone cold serious face to giggles galore. A real 180 and I’m totally here for it. This was a 20 minute mini session at an urban location right in downtown Minneapolis. It was my first time using this spot for minis but, with how great everyone’s images turned out, it might not be the last.

Keep an eye out on my blog for mini sessions in 2022 – it seems far away but it will here before we know it.

It’s autumn here in beautiful Minnesota and that means busy season for family photographers! And honestly, as busy as it gets, I just love it. I have had so many clients this fall that I am – as always – behind on blogging but I’m going to share a few sessions today. First up was this family of four with their adorable little girls who had a ton of run running and giggling in the field at their Petite Session. I know Google says I am supposed to write more words in these blog posts to get more views (that’s why all of our beloved recipes posts have soooo many words before just telling us the dang ingredients we need to buy at Target and how many ounces of cheese to use) but we all now what you’re here for – the images!

Email me today to grab a date to capture your own family, whether your kids are little or not so little.

This lovely family had me out to their home to capture senior photos of their oldest son plus updated family photos. They had so many amazing spots for images that we just kept shooting and shooting. Living room with lots of art? Check. Patio with great light? Check. Backyard over looking the lake? Check. You name it, their house had it. But I’m here to tell you, that even if you don’t live in sleek mid-century modern home that seems magazine worthy, capturing family photos inside the place that is your respite from the world is always a good idea.

Email me today to inquire about my in-home family photography offerings in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the surrounding suburbs!

Summer babies are here in full swing! This adorable couple became a family of three when they brought home their little one, who decided she wanted to make us all wait an extra week for her arrival, but she was so worth it. No fussing, crying, or trying to break out of her swaddle at her in-home newborn session; just snuggles and a peaceful, sleepy little face. I also love when the family’s resident fur baby can be part of the photography session.

Expecting your own little one soon? Email me today to find out about openings for maternity and newborn sessions this fall and winter.

As I mentioned in my other blog post, I’ve had family sessions with twin sisters back to back this spring season and they are all just too dang cute for words! This gorgeous momma is a fellow photographer and capturing her family every year is always a highlight. Even though we didn’t have tons of sunshine for this session, this location is so green and lovely it didn’t even matter.

I have had two sessions in the last two weeks with twin daughters plus a brother and let me tell you: twins. love. hard. They laugh hard and run hard and play hard and they love hard. It’s so special to watch. Is getting three kids to look at the camera at the same time and smile easy? No. But that’s why I’m the professional 😉

This family wanted to use a lovely flower garden close to their home with an amazing water fountain and that made their photos all the more special. In-home sessions are the most personalized, but outdoor sessions at a park or other meaningful spot to your family are the next best thing. And, when in doubt – if you live in a condo or not close to any parks – again, I am the professional and I’m here to help with lots of lovely location options in Edina, Minneapolis, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Champlin and beyond. Email me today to get your next family photography session on the books!

This family – mom, dad, and their two littles – have come to me for three sessions in 1.5 years because they have brought the two sides of their families along to each of the last sessions. I love it! Extended family sessions are so important and meaningful, especially with the year we all had in 2020 due to COVID. Grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins – you name it, I love it. Extended family sessions always have a few more traditional everyone-look-at-the-camera-and-smile images than single family sessions, but we make sure to leave time in there for those candid shots that are so precious to have. Plus, who doesn’t love a candid grandpa giggle?

In addition to not charging any extra per person fee for extended family sessions, I also have a handful of great locations around the Minneapolis suburbs that can be used for sessions earlier in the evening. No waiting around for 8:30pm golden hour in the summer when you have babies on hand! Email me today to book your generational family session; the more the merrier!

As much as I love maternity sessions with just the new parents, I have to admit that having a sibling, who is about to welcome their baby brother or sister into the family, are some of my favorite sessions. Capturing the last few days as a family of three are always so sweet and hearing parents talk to their toddler about the soon arriving baby are so precious. This session was one for the books! Adorable brother, lovely parents, perfect baby bump, sunlight, warm weather, love and so many giggles.

This location, in close proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul, with its towering trees and beautiful blooming trees is a perfect spot for family and maternity sessions in the spring and summer. Email me today to get on the calendar for your own family photos!