In Minneapolis and the surrounding areas, it’s not uncommon for indoor newborn family photos to take place at home in favor of a studio. Families are often looking for a stress-free experience in a familiar environment where they can share moments that result in stunning photos to print and hang on the walls of their […]

As a newborn photographer in the St. Paul area, I work with families exclusively in their homes to capture the beautiful moments of welcoming a new baby into the family. Hosting an in-home photoshoot is a wonderful way to enjoy a photography experience in a comfortable, familiar environment, while allowing your baby to set the […]

How to find the joy in summer family photography with active & busy children. My tips for creating an unforgettable experience with the entire family.

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.

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It has been a really fun year of meeting so many new families. I loved the energy and fun this family of four, had early this Fall, while we met for their session in Edina. Enjoy a few of my favorites. 

It is always an honor to photograph another photographer and her family. I have been photographing Rochelle, and her family, for the past few years. I have loved seeing the Muellenberg family, grow over the years and seeing the little personalities evolve from within their children. We met alongside the Minnehaha creek in Minneapolis for […]

This is the second time in just a few months I have been able to photograph these adorable twins and their parents. Last, time it was rainy and super cold so I was very thankful we had a beautiful summer evening for their family session in New Prague.

 I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. I know this time is hard and can feel difficult but I wanted to express my gratitude for being here. Thank you for following along, sending messages of encouragement and checking in. I have been thinking of all my families and wedding clients during […]

Tyler, and I have known each other ever since pre-k! We grow up in a tight  knit neighborhood right out of town where a group of us would bounce around from house to house daily. We would often end up at Tyler’s house cause he was one of the select neighbors with a trampoline! It […]

A few weeks ago I go to photograph the Melander family in their home. I have known Lindsay, for a few months as she is one of the teachers at Barre3. It was my first time meeting her family and I knew we were going to have some fun as soon as I walked in […]

I have had the privilege of photographing my dear friend and her family in so many different seasons of their lives. A maternity session, the birth of their little boy, motherhood, newborn, family, and an in-home session. Each and every single one of these sessions have been so special, but this last session in their […]

This family is so dear to me. Krista, the beautiful momma in this session is a close friend of mine and also a fellow photographer. Even though we have only known each other for a few years we have walked through many seasons of life together. I have been able to witness and photograph the […]

I first met the Mertz family just a few days into the New Year when they welcomed their third daughter. I was so excited when they contacted me this Fall for a family session so I could see how much the girls have grown and catch up with the two of them and hear about […]

You probably recognize this sweet family from last Fall when I had the opportunity to photograph their family of three and soon to be family of four. Rochelle is a dear friend of mine who is also a wedding/family photographer with her husband Tom. So I always feel honored when I get to photograph their […]

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