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Newborn photos with dog

I’m so excited to share this sweet in-home newborn session in Saint Paul on today’s blog! This in-home newborn session with a dog was so much fun. Not only did I get to meet a wonderful, easygoing couple, but I got to capture them as first-time parents to a sweet baby girl. This morning session […]

For years, I always wanted to be a ‘reader’. But making the space and time to read wasn’t a big priority in my day. Finally, about five years ago, I set a goal to read 10 books in the year. I quickly surpassed my goal and started a small book club with some girlfriends, leading […]

Family picture of mom and dad with newborn baby and toddler in their home.

These timeless in-home newborn photos are one I’ve been so excited to share. On a quiet and bright morning, I arrived at their south Minneapolis for this newborn session. I love being able to capture families in the comfort of their own home and where they feel like themselves most. Especially after welcoming a little […]

Getting to capture this outdoor family picture session was such a treat. This sweet little session is part of my First Year Collection Collective with this family of three. This was my second session with his family which took place at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen. His first session was during the cold […]

I’m beyond excited to share this Minneapolis studio three month milestone pictures. This little cutie is part of my First Year Collection Collective. This was session number two (of three within the collective) to capture her three month milestone pictures. It’s always special when the entire family can join in on the fun as they […]

These newborn family pictures were such a joy. This was my fourth session with this sweet family. It is always such an honor to be able to capture a family year after year and for big milestones. My latest session with them was for their second son’s in-home family newborn pictures. It brought back so […]

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  I have a list of places that I dream of photographing at and last week I was able to cross one of them off while meeting Laura and Jake in Joshua Tree, California. We decided on a sunrise session so it was a 4:00 a.m. wake-up call to make the trek from Palm Springs. […]

Sunrise Anniversary photos at Joshua Tree California by Kristen Dyer

The night before Moses newborn session, Heidi posted his birth story to share with others. Heidi is a doula and often writes the birth story for the family members so she was happy to finally share their own now! I loved reading his story and how the whole day unfolded before his arrival. Heidi has […]

Minneapolis newborn family photos in home by Kristen Dyer

Jan and Bob met at a mutual friend’s daughter wedding back in 2013. They had known each other for years as they both live in the town of New Prague, MN. It is the same small town that I grew up in so I have heard of both of their last names before. So when […]

Minneapolis engagement photos at Stone Arch Bridge by Kristen Dyer

As each year passes, your motherhood roots grow deeper and deeper. “Mother” isn’t just a title you wear; it encompasses the pivotal role you’ll have for a lifetime. I want to tell your family’s story through iconic images that give a glimpse into what motherhood means to you and your children. Let’s capture the small […]

Back in December, I pulled out my dad’s old film camera that he purchased while he was traveling in the Navy. Since then I have taken it on a few vacations with us and have loved slowing down before clicking the shutter and taking everything in around me. My friend Rochelle, who is an incredible […]

“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dates all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” -Agatha Christie It has been a joy to watch my friends raise their children these past couple of years. Many of them […]

Minneapolis St.Paul family photos in home by Kristen Dyer

Last Saturday, I met up with Erin and Bill at the James J. Hill Center in St.Paul for an anniversary/birthday session. This month the two of them celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary! I love that Erin chose to celebrate this year with a session and not just wait till the next big milestone year. I […]

Minneapolis St.Paul anniversary photos at James J. Hill Library by Kristen Dyer

Two weeks ago I had the honor of photographing Andrea and her girls for an in-home maternity session. I have known Andrea for years! We went to the same hometown school, worked at the same photography studio in-town, photographed each others weddings, and began photographing weddings together. I loved have watching her family grow over […]

The winter here in Minnesota sure has been interesting this year. We have had everything from negative degree temps, high winds taking out power, ice, rain and sixty degrees in February! I was really unsure if we were going to get any more snow this year. Teri and Ryan were really hoping for a snowy […]

I met Ashley when we attended the same college, and I was a TA in one of her classes. A few years later she introduced me to my now husband Ryan! Last year, we met for tea just a few days before her due date. She mentioned how she really wanted me to photograph the […]

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