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Wondering what happens if your baby cries during their photoshoot? Here are 6 newborn photo tips to help keep your baby calm during your in home shoot.

Is it your first time capturing family photos? If you’re curious to learn more, including how to involve active littles, find tips & details here.

Plan a Mommy and Me Photoshoot in Edina, Minneapolis, or St. Paul.

A quick planning guide to help you schedule your Spring family photos in St Paul or Minneapolis. Details on outfits, locations, best time of day, and more.

Newborn Photography with Family at Home in Edina

Top tips for newborn photography with family at home. How to ensure your toddlers have fun while capturing those cherished moments.

Worried about your baby staying awake during their newborn photos? Here’s what we can do to make the most of the experience.

I’m Kristen! A family & newborn photographer committed to bringing your photos off the cloud & into your home.

MEET Kristen

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

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 […]

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 […]

I met Kathryn while photographing a wedding last year. She and two other ladies run a wedding and event planning business in Minneapolis called Paperwhite Weddings and Events. They have a strong love for eucalyptus, neutral tones, and greens just like myself so I knew we were going to get along just great. 😉 We […]

A few weeks ago, I photographed Mother’s Day mini sessions. At my first session, I had the honor of meeting Jacqueline and her 6 month old daughter Ellie. Jacqueline entered my Mother’s Day giveaway on Instagram and won a free session! I learned that she is the owner of Birch Hill Barn. I knew of […]

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I first had the honor of meeting the Theisen family last fall for a mini session. The girls were dressed in the cutest fall clothing and had the sweetest smiles and personalities. I was excited to get a email from them this winter asking if I could have a session for Elin’s one year photos. […]

A family photo session can be the most precious gift. Documenting your family in this moment in time is such a sweet and timeless keepsake. Life gets so busy it’s one of those things that can just fall off the radar. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this is an opportunity to give the perfect […]

I met Laura last spring at a photographers’ workshop and heard that she was having twins! I was thrilled for her and her growing family. Unfortunately, our paths didn’t cross for the rest of her pregnancy. I was so surprised to see her at my friend’s calligraphy class. It was fun to hear about her transition […]

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