THE JOURNAL

What do you picture when you think of family photos? Do you imagine yourselves posed in a studio, stiffly staring at the camera? If that’s not your thing, don’t worry – there’s a new trend in photography that captures everyday life in a more natural way. In home lifestyle sessions are all the rage right […]

One of the most popular photo ideas for babies is to capture their one year milestone. Many parents choose to do a cake smash where the baby gets to eat and destroy a cake. However, there are other fun ways to capture this moment without involving food. And this photo session in the Minneapolis studio […]

If there is one thing that all mothers hold dear to their hearts, it’s memories. With Mother’s Day coming up, you’re probably looking for some gift inspiration and if the kids can make it even better am I right? – these photo gift ideas will hit the mark. Water Color Creations. Is there a special […]

Wondering what to wear for your spring family photography session?  This month’s style board focuses on taking your photo session outdoors (but would still look fabulous in the studio as well).  Notice mom’s dress is a floral while everyone else is in solids.  Adding at least one person in a pattern is best when styling your family.  […]

Quick Answer Minimalist approach to newborns means keeping the session simple, calm, and centered on your baby and your family. As a Minneapolis newborn photographer, I use a baby led approach that allows room for feeding, soothing, and natural connection without forcing poses or rushing the session.   A Little Bit About a Newborn Session […]

I cannot wait to share with you this sitter milestone session that was held in my northeast Minneapolis studio! The sitter photo sessions are a great way to show off that new milestone of sitting unassisted. As a portrait photographer this is my favorite milestone to capture because this is the epitome of babyhood. Lifestyle photography is […]

Minneapolis NICU Sessions are my favorite way of giving back. With Covid protocols these sessions are a little less frequent than they have been in the pass but I have been able to photograph some beautiful babies still. And not long ago I was able to photograph these triplets who were born at 29 weeks. […]

Outdoor family portraits always look fun and natural – it’s what makes this option so appealing. What’s more, it gives your family the opportunity to enjoy some quality time together and make the shots your own.   At the end of this post I’m going to share with you a lifestyle newborn session from a […]

As a Minneapolis baby photographer I know a cake smash photo session is one of the cutest ways to commemorate this special milestone. However, many moms are worried about whether they should be letting their little one eat cake at such a young age.   Here’s the reality. The majority of babies eat little to […]

When the Creegan’s inquired about a studio session to capture their beautiful daughter and dashing son for a family session in my Northeast Minneapolis studio, I was incredibly excited. I love photographing milestone sessions in my studio.  But I never could have guessed just how adorable they would be.  What is most extraordinary about this family, though, is […]