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This stunning family had so much fun at their studio session a few months ago that they came back for some outdoor photos; now THAT’S variety! For their outdoor session, we met up at my Petite Session field location just north of Minneapolis, in the NW suburbs, and the October sunset was stunning. As I always do, we captured a mixed of traditional, everyone-look-at-the-camera-and-smile images along with candid, genuine images of the kids laughing, mom and dad holding hands, and generally just soaking in the love and beauty of each other.

“Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.”

Email me today to inquire about current family photography session openings in the Minneapolis & St Paul area area.

I have been photographing this family, with these sweet girls, for years and every. single. year. they are even more lovely and joyful than the last. I leave each of our sessions wishing I had a sister and a bond like these two girls have.

A sister is a special type of angel on earth who brings out your best qualities.

I loved how everyone in the family rallied together at our session this year and didn’t let the cold, wind, and clouds stifle the laughs. This Minnesota fall has really been a bummer but this lovely field on the border of Maple Grove and Champlin makes up for it. We had foot races, piggy back rides, snuggles and even a tickle fight or two. Sound like your kind of session? Email me today to book your own family photos!

I have to tell you about this little love muffin; the blonde one, the two year old. He walks up to me at the start of our session to introduce himself (I’d met everyone else in the family before) and says, in the quietest, sweetest little voice, “Hi I’m Sully Bear.” His name is Sullivan and his nickname is, quite fittingly, Sully or – as I now know – Sully Bear. It melted my damn heart right then and there! And he stayed a little trooper throughout our chilly session on St. Paul’s iconic Raspberry Island; his big brother did too. So sweet, so silly, so full of life and love. Gosh, I just adore toddlers. Do I get as many images as my galleries with big kids? No, not usually. But how can these little guys not make your day with their perfect little faces?

Looking to capture your own perfect little ones in St Paul or Minneapolis? Email me today to inquire about current openings. They are only little once!

It’s no secret that I love my Petite Session field, located just north of Minneapolis, a whoooooole bunch. But it’s not just for Petite Sessions; my Standard Sessions are perfect there as well! This family has been coming to me for years and we’ve gone everywhere from the beach, to a tree farm, to the Stone Arch Bridge area of Minneapolis. This year? They opted for a classic, Minnesota fall setting and you guys – I kid you not – we even got a V formation of geese flying south in one of their images! See for yourself below.

Looking for a photographer who knows all the great spots around the Twin Cities and can provide options from urban to rustic? Email me today to inquire about session and location options! I have something for every budget, every style, every family <3

I got to spend the other evening with yet another family that has been coming to me for years and it always makes me proud. As a photographer, I cannot tell you how much it means to me to see families year after year; to watch their kids grow and to hear about all the new and exciting things going on in their lives. This family just got back from Iceland less than 24 hours before our session – talk about a family on the go!

We’ve gone to a tree farm, St. Anthony Main, the beach, and everywhere in between so this year we opted for a good ol’ field at sunset in Champlin, MN and gosh golly oh mighty was it a perfect sunset!

Looking for a family photographer that you can come back to year after after? Email me today to inquire about current openings and repeat client discounts.

 

You know how every year I swear I’ve found my new favorite spot? Well, I’ve found my new favorite spot. Again! It’s a stunning field in the northern Minneapolis suburbs and it’s gorgeous whether it’s sunny or overcast. Room to run, open skies, and lots of green and gold – it’s a quintessential Minnesota location.

This gorgeous family won one of my Petite Sessions in a silent charity auction and used the session to celebrate their growing family. I have a feeling I’ll be seeing them again in the future, which just makes my photographer heart sing.

Looking for a skilled photographer who knows all the great locations? Email me today to inquire about current availability!

I originally met this family years ago, when they just had their two oldest kids, at an extended family session their in-laws booked. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of watching their family grow and this summer we headed out to the lake for a family photography session filled with joy and lots of splashing. Want to see pure joy? Tell a four year old he can get his mom, dad, and sister wet!

This lake location in the western suburbs, just past Plymouth, heading towards Lake Minnetonka, is one of my absolute favorites. The sunsets never seem to disappoint and the kids are always so cooperative because we tell them there’s fun in the water waiting at the end of the session.

Want to capture a quintessential Minnesota family evening with your own loved ones? Email me today to get on the calendar at this gorgeous spot!

I adore toddlers and babies. I really do. But you know what else I love? Big kids. Moms spend so much of our time capturing the early years that by the time our kids and tweens, we sometimes forget to keep on capturing them. I know I’m guilty of it myself!

This momma? She’s doing it right. Two years ago we went to the Stone Arch Bridge area of downtown Minneapolis but for this year’s photos we stayed right in their neighborhood in Edina. We met at this great weeping willow tree in Arden Park in Edina and the Minnesota weather could not have been more perfect.

Have big kids of your own that you need to have updated photos of? Email me today to find out about openings in the coming months; I promise it’ll be a priceless investment in your family’s memories.

 

Every so often I’ll have clients who hesitate to book my Petite Session. People have been trained to believe that a solid 60+ minutes of shooting is required to get enough images. But you know what? It’s not true. Having been a professional photographer for almost a decade now, I can tell you that a good photographer can get a wonderful variety of images in under 30 minutes.

This family ended up with almost 40 keeper images from their Petite Session; more than enough variety. And the best part? Toddler attention spans can last 30 minutes easily. 60-90 minutes? Not so much.

So before you go looking for a photographer who offers to photograph your 26 month old for two hours, consider booking a Petite Session with me. Email today to inquire about remaining openings for 2018!

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What: Fall Mini Sessions for 2018! All sessions include both classic portraits as well as candid moments.

**Priority booking for repeat clients**

**Secure your spot with only $100 deposit**

Repeat clients will be able to book beginning at 8:00am on Monday, July 16 and new clients will be able to book at 8:00am on Wednesday, July 18.

When & Where: Two locations and dates to choose from!

1- Urban location in the North Loop of Minneapolis – Saturday, October 13

2- Christmas Tree Farm in Anoka – Sunday, October 14

Cost: $245 dollars for a 20 minute session, includes unlimited images in color and black & white via digital download with print release and option to purchase prints, holiday cards, and albums after you’ve seen your gallery.

Fine Print: $100 non-refundable deposit due to secure your spot. Sessions are available for immediate families; extended family groups must purchase back to back sessions. Pets welcome at urban location only.

EMAIL ME FOR THE LINK TO BOOK YOUR SPOT!

Available times for October 13 – North Loop:

2:20pm – BOOKED

2:40pm – BOOKED

3:00pm – BOOKED

3:20pm – BOOKED

3:40pm – BOOKED

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4:20pm – BOOKED

4:40pm – BOOKED

5:00pm – BOOKED

Available times for October 14 – Tree Farm:

4:00pm – BOOKED

4:20pm – BOOKED

4:40pm – BOOKED

5:00pm – BOOKED

5:20pm – BOOKED

5:40pm – BOOKED