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.

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.

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

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Baby Hayden, was welcomed by his parents just a few weeks into the Minnesota stay at home order. Navigating a new season of life with a newborn is hard but during a pandemic brings a new level of hard and difficult situations. However, Ashley and Nick were completely on cloud nine welcoming their son into […]

Lucy and I, first met a few years ago when I took my first Barre3 class and she and her good friend began the process of opening the Barre3 studio in Edina, MN. I have had the opportunity to photograph for the studio since they opened the doors and it has been so wonderful meeting […]

Being welcomed into Boden’s (Bode) home was such a sweet reunion into being able to photograph again. Bode was born in the middle of COVID and welcomed by his sweet parents- Annie & Matt.  As being first time parents, bring home a little one during a pandemic and not being able to have grandparents, family […]

I was so excited to meet baby Henley and see this sweet family. Danielle and I met in high school and continue to see each other and catch up during our monthly girls nights. However, these have gotten harder to schedule as us momma’s have officially been outnumbered with all the babies and kids. Danielle […]

Little Levi blessed his family by arriving almost two weeks early. His parents were just a few years younger than me in grade school so it was fun being able to catch up and now see them as parents. Levi was so calm and sweet during his session. I just loved seeing him wide eye […]

I’ve known Danielle since the middle school! We spent many of our later years of high school, college and post college together in the same group of friends. I have loved growing in so many different seasons of life along side one another. I have had the joy of capturing Danielle and Brian’s engagement, wedding, […]

This week Maria and Clay with be celebrating their one year anniversary! I still can’t believe one year has passed since their beautiful wedding day at The Depot in Minneapolis. The two of them have another reason to celebrate this week as they welcomed baby Henry to their lives just two weeks ago! I have […]

Within minutes of walking into the Temples families home in Minneapolis, I was welcomed by their two sweet little girls giving me hugs, kisses and wanting me to hold them. It truly was the warmest welcoming into their home for their brother’s newborn session. The Temples family just recently relocated from the south a few […]

Sweet little Greta came a little early and right before Christmas! Her grandmother gifted her parents an in-home newborn session, and I couldn’t have thought of a better gift! Taylor and Scott welcomed me into their St.Paul home with their three beautiful girls just days after the New Year! I immediately felt relaxed and at […]

I started 2018 off photographing baby Henley and her family in their home on New Years Day! It was the perfect way to start the year off! I am so excited to share a few favorites from their in-home session. Sweet baby Henley was a long-awaited gift that Ashley and Nathan have waited years for. […]

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