While they're still little.

Motherhood has a way of keeping you busy. Between school drop-offs, snack requests, bedtime routines, and everything in between, booking family photos can feel like one more thing on an already full calendar.

That's where I come in. My goal is to make the experience feel easy from start to finish, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy your family.

about

I'm Michele

For more than 15 years, I've had the privilege of photographing growing families across the Twin Cities, from baby bumps and brand-new babies to toddlers, milestones, and the beautiful chaos of family life.

I've learned that the best sessions aren't about perfectly behaved kids or picture-perfect moments. They're about creating a space where everyone can relax, have a little fun, and simply enjoy being together.

I want you to leave with photographs you love and memories of an afternoon that felt a whole lot easier than you expected.

Hearing, "My kids actually had fun," or "I finally have photos where I actually like how I look," tells me we've accomplished both.

I'm here for the connection, the personality, and yes, even the little bit of chaos. And I'm here to make it all look beautiful.

Let's chat

A Few Things About Me

01

No one prepares you for this part.

Everyone tells you how quickly the years go. What they don't tell you is that watching your kids leave home doesn't magically get easier. Mine are 20 and 19 now, and every fall I find myself missing the noise, the mess, and just having them around.

02

I have a soft spot for good light

It makes ordinary things look a little magical.

03

California will always have my heart.

I grew up in Southern California, but I built a life in the Bay Area. It's where I met my husband, where both of my kids were born, and where so many of my favorite memories were made.

04

Kids usually like me

Which works out well, considering my job. I’m not asking them to perform. I’m meeting them where they are.

05

I thrive in a city.

After years in the suburbs, we downsized to St. Paul's Summit-University neighborhood. Being able to walk almost everywhere reminds me how much I missed city life.

06

This old house has my heart.

We live in an 1882 home, and I'm completely smitten with its charm, quirks, and all the stories these walls must have seen.

about you

You want beautiful, relaxed photographs of the people you love.

But you're also thinking about everything that comes before that.

What everyone will wear. Whether the kids will cooperate. If the baby will nap. Whether you'll like a single photo of yourself.

That's completely normal.

My job is to create photographs you'll treasure, while making the experience feel easier, more relaxed, and a lot more enjoyable than you imagined.

I think you'll love it here.