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Fall Sessions When most people think about newborn photos, their minds jump to soft blankets, cozy swaddles, and maybe a studio filled with light. But here’s the secret Twin Cities parents are catching onto: fall is one of the best times to capture newborn photos. Between the golden leaves, that crisp-but-not-too-crisp air, and the mix of […]

Studio Wardrobe A Client Closet Designed for Moms If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet the night before family photos and thought, “What on earth am I going to wear?”—you’re not alone. I’ve watched plenty of moms walk into my studio with bags of options, still second-guessing every outfit. It’s a lot of […]

If you’ve ever thought babies change fast in that first year, just wait until you see them at one. Suddenly they’re not tiny squishy newborns anymore, but actual people with opinions, personalities, and the kind of curiosity that makes you say “don’t put that in your mouth” about 472 times a day. That’s exactly why […]

  Bringing a new baby home comes with a lot of questions: Will I ever sleep again? Why are there seventeen different types of baby bottles? And how can something so tiny require this much laundry? Amidst the chaos, there’s one thing most parents agree on—you’ll want photos of this stage before it blurs into […]

If you’ve ever wondered what a Fresh 48 session is really like, let me take you inside one that took place at the Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern. Instead of me just telling you why I love these sessions (and I do), I thought it might be more fun to share the perspective of […]

If you’re expecting a baby, chances are your to-do list is already competing with the Great Wall of China. Crib assembled? Check. Diaper stash started? Check. Suddenly realizing you haven’t thought about how you’re going to actually remember these first days? That’s where newborn photo sessions step in to save the day (and your foggy […]

When your baby is little, the days feel long but the milestones come fast—one day you’re helping with tummy time and before you know it, you’ve got a one-year-old gleefully smashing cake in front of you. A baby milestone photo session is the perfect way to pause for a moment and capture those big developmental […]

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be in and out of a holiday photoshoot in less time than it takes to make your coffee, welcome to the magic of studio holiday mini sessions. In 2024, we kept things short, sweet, and full of holiday cheer—no snow boots required. Held on select weekdays in […]

There’s just something magical about fall in Minnesota. The golden leaves, crisp air, cozy sweaters, and the perfect excuse to order a second pumpkin spice latte (or third—I’m not judging). It’s no wonder autumn is the busiest season for family photos. But if the thought of wrangling your wildlings into coordinated outfits and convincing everyone […]

You booked the session. You nailed the outfits (yes, even your toddler kept pants on—huge win). Your gallery arrives and… whoa. You’re obsessed. But now what? If you’re like most families I photograph in North Oaks, St. Paul, Woodbury, White Bear Lake, Edina, or Minnetonka, the real question becomes: what do I do with all […]