THE JOURNAL

This sweet little cake smash session was for a one-year-old baby boy and his beautiful fam, and I shot it in my bright, timeless Northeast Minneapolis studio. From the moment they arrived, I knew we were going to make some magic together. These four were so laid-back and connected exactly the kind of vibe that […]

Family Photo Information If you’ve ever spent the night before family photos knee-deep in laundry, whisper-yelling at your partner about why every shirt suddenly has a stain, this one’s for you. Deciding what to wear for family photos shouldn’t feel like solving a Rubik’s Cube and yet, here we are. As someone who’s photographed hundreds […]

Learn More About Meet Michele – Your Minneapolis Family Photographer If we were sitting down for coffee (probably somewhere cozy in Northeast Minneapolis), I’d tell you that I’ve been photographing families for over 15 years and I still get goosebumps every time I see parents’ faces light up when they see their portraits. I believe […]

See all the Holiday Card Designs Here The 2025 holiday season is coming fast, and if you’re like most of us, you’re already thinking about this year’s family holiday card. Whether you go traditional, modern, playful, or personal, a beautifully designed card is one of the sweetest ways to share love and joy with your […]

You have had your photo session. You have fallen in love with your images. Now comes the big question: what happens next? Sure, you could let those beautiful memories live on your phone, buried between screenshots of recipes you will never make and reminders to schedule dentist appointments. Or you could bring them to life. […]

Every cake smash photographer has stories that don’t make the highlight reel. You know the ones where the baby refuses to smile, the frosting stays untouched, and Mom’s doing Olympic level soothing while everyone else looks on like wait isn’t this supposed to be fun Welcome to one of those sessions. And honestly It’s one […]

Holiday Mini Session Information Let’s talk about mini sessions. You’ve seen them all over social media, those adorable, quick photo shoots promising a handful of beautiful images in a fraction of the time. Sounds perfect, right? A fast and fun way to update your family photos without committing to a full session. But before you […]

Inside The Collective Membership If you have ever scheduled the dentist six months ahead, set a reminder to buy matching pajamas in September, or stashed a backup lovey because you know how life works, you are already a planner. You are also exactly who The Collective Membership was made for. This is the simple way […]

Baby Milestone Information If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you give a one-year-old their very own cake, let’s just say it’s part curiosity, part chaos, and one hundred percent adorable. This little guy’s first birthday session in my Northeast Minneapolis studio had all of that and more. With his soft white knit romper and […]

You just brought home your beautiful new baby. You are sleep-deprived, running on cold coffee, and wearing the same yoga pants for the third day in a row. The idea of getting dressed, leaving the house, and sitting in front of a camera might feel like the last thing on your to-do list. But here’s […]