THE JOURNAL

Quick Answer A winter newborn session is a cozy, relaxed way to document your baby during the colder months. Soft winter light, a warm studio, and a baby-led approach help create natural newborn photos without rushing the experience. Winter newborn photos don’t get the hype they deserve. Somewhere along the way, we collectively decided that […]

The mQn Experience You know that moment when you realize your photo session is coming up and you immediately start doing math in your head? If I wash my hair tonight, I can blow-dry it tomorrow… but then I’ll need to keep it from getting weird while I sleep… and I also need to find […]

Behind every photo I take is a heart full of dreams… and a calendar full of school events, dog walks, and the occasional “Wait, where did I put that box cutter?” moment. This season has made a lot feel crystal clear. My husband and I just sold our home in North Oaks and we’re buying […]

That Time I Fell Into a Kiddie Pool During a Family Session (And What It Taught Me as a Photographer) When people picture a professional family photographer, they probably imagine someone calm, graceful, and perfectly put-together. That’s… not always me.  I’ve had my fair share of clumsy moments behind the lens like that time I […]

The mQn Experience If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens after you hit “send” on my contact form, you’re not alone. Most families tell me they’re excited but also a little unsure especially if it’s their first time booking a professional photo session in a while (or ever). This post walks you through exactly what […]

Winter in the Twin Cities doesn’t mean hibernation it means festival season! From dazzling light festivals to snowy outdoor celebrations, Minneapolis and Saint Paul come alive with family‑friendly winter events that make cold weather feel magical. Below, I’ve rounded up some of the best winter festivals and seasonal celebrations families can enjoy together perfect for […]

One of my favorite people to work with is Lisa Tekautz of @lisachristineartistry.  Her soft glam looks are the perfect finishing touch for the sessions I photograph. When clients walk into my studio after a visit to Lisa, they’re glowing inside and out. Her work brings out their natural beauty in a way that’s effortless, […]

Baby Milestone Information Out of all the beautiful sessions I get to photograph here in the Twin Cities, milestone sessions, especially that magical 6-to-12-month window, light me up every single time. As a Minneapolis baby milestone photographer, I get to see this sweet stage of babyhood unfold over and over again, and it never loses […]

mQn Experience When you are thinking about booking a photo session, it helps to know exactly what the experience will feel like from start to finish. My goal is to make this feel easy and enjoyable, whether we are in my Northeast Minneapolis studio, wandering through a gorgeous Twin Cities park, snuggling your new baby […]

This motherhood session took place in my Northeast Minneapolis studio and felt grounded from the moment they walked in. One mama, two kids, and space to breathe. No noise, no distractions just time carved out to be together and see each other clearly. And yep, those images? They reflect exactly that. Studio Simplicity, Styled Intentionally […]