THE JOURNAL

I had a great time photographing some branding images for St. Paul marketing strategist Feather Blue Studios.  I don’t do a lot of these types of sessions but I really enjoyed it.  We also did some family portraits while we were hanging out in the studio.   My studio was perfect for getting different looks.  She […]

Every mother wants to capture as many photos of her new baby as she can and if you’re currently expecting, you’re probably wondering about the best time to schedule your newborn photo session. The reality is that all parents have different preferences, with many not wanting to photograph their little one too soon. Others simply […]

Celebrating milestones in the studio are some of the best photo sessions.  This adorable session at my Northeast Minneapolis Studio was all about celebrating One Year!  I can’t believe it was just a year ago that I was photographing this little guy’s special care Nursery session within a few hours of his birth and then […]

Every year I attempt to take my very own family’s photos.  We usually find a place where I can set up a tripod but this year we just stayed in our backyard.  We have this beautiful red maple that I’ve been wanting to use for awhile.  I just used this small area in our backyard.  […]

Photos last a lifetime and having professional photos taken doesn’t always need to require you to take an entire day out of your schedule, something that can be especially challenging when you have children or need to get your family together. Mini sessions or what I call Petite sessions are the simple solution for people […]

Whether you have a big event coming up, you’ve booked a professional photography session or you just end up in a lot of photos, there are ways for you to look slimmer that don’t involve a new exercise regime. Angles are your friend. Instead of facing the camera head on, stand at a 45-degree angle […]

If you have booked a photo session during the snowy months, you might be wondering what you should do if the skies decide to open up on the day. If the weather does turn bad on the day of your shoot, there is always the option to reschedule but for some people, this isn’t always an […]

I had a very lovely in home lifestyle newborn photography session at this beautiful family’s Maple Grove home. I just love in home lifestyle newborn sessions, I honestly think they are less stressful for everyone involved.  Having this type of photo session was perfect for this family because this day was the first snow fall […]

The holidays are officially over, and I cannot believe how fast they flew by! It seems like just a few weeks ago we were celebrating the start of the season, and now here we are bidding farewell to another wonderful year. While it’s always bittersweet to see Christmas come and go, I’m excited to move […]

I met this beautiful babe at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital NICU.  This little guy was born at 22 weeks 5 days. He was a twin, and lost his sister at 8 days old. When I went to visit, the family had been in the NICU for 154 days with no release date in sight.  […]