THE JOURNAL

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 […]

Family Photo Information Family photos are meant to be beautiful, timeless, and just a little bit fun. But let’s be honest, when it comes to getting everyone dressed, it can feel like wrangling cats who all have different fashion opinions. Dad loves his faded college sweatshirt, your teen swears neon green is a personality, and […]

More Photography Products Grandparents are notoriously hard to shop for. They either have everything they need or insist they “don’t want anything.” But here’s the secret: what they really want is to feel connected to their family every day. That’s where a pocket book comes in. Imagine a beautifully bound little book they can slip […]

The mQn Photography Client Closet When you hear the phrase Styled Photo Sessions, your mind might go straight to Pinterest-worthy sets with props galore. But that is not what I mean here. What my clients have come to love most is a session that feels like them, just elevated. Think of it like getting ready […]

Professional Photo Printing Let’s be honest most of us don’t cry when we pick up a new rug from Target or when the Amazon delivery guy drops off yet another box on our porch. But when families unwrap their framed portraits for the first time? Cue the tears. Every. Single. Time. And honestly, I get […]