THE JOURNAL

Welcoming Twin Boys with a Cozy In-Home Newborn Session Last October, I had the pleasure of photographing not one, but two newborn bundles of joy in an intimate in-home session in Edina, MN. It was a memorable day, not only because of the adorable twin boys we were welcoming but also because of the serene […]

When the temperatures drop I like to think back of vacations past. I know I’ve shared our California vacation images but I haven’t shared the images I took on film which I believe I might have taken more of. I absolutely adore using film especially on my vacations. Soon I may not even travel with […]

There are so many amazing dads out there, but family photo sessions are not always at the top of their lists of things they really want to do. Once they see the results though, they’re always glad they took the time to do it. The trick is convincing them to do it in the first […]

There are a number of locations to choose from for your family photo session but there are a few unique reasons why urban locations have become so popular. And if you are looking for a photo session in the winter, an urban location should definitely be considered because with a lack a foliage you don’t have to […]

I don’t do a lot of extended family sessions but when I do I always have so much fun! This extended family session was no exception. We met over at my favorite locations for families, Como Park. Grandma wasn’t really up for walking around too much so we stuck to a relatively short distance but […]

mQn Photography is excitedly looking for a Newborn Model this January and February 2022. Newborns must be younger than 3 weeks old. The session will be held during the week day between 10am and 2pm at the mQn Photography Studio in NE Minneapolis. Wardrobe for baby and mother is provided and required. The images that […]

Fall family photos at the barn is a favorite for so many clients. I think the red barn just screams fall, doesn’t it? This barn is located in the beautiful private grounds of North Oaks, Minnesota. The great thing is if you are a resident of North Oaks you can visit at any time and […]

Any photos of your family are special, but candid family portraits are always more meaningful. Plus, they make for fun prints for your house and photo albums. It’s all good and well to choose the best location and make sure the lighting is right, but what can you do to add a creative touch to […]

Meet another new family for a fall session in North Oaks, Minnesota. It’s always so fun meeting new families and I hope they become a yearly addition to all the wonderful families who have stuck with me for all the years. It’s so crazy to think I’ve been photographing families for almost 10 years now […]

Newborn photography sessions are a wonderful experience, but as a new parent, you might be worried about what you can expect and what to do if your baby isn’t happy during the photo session. Your photographer is there to assist and guide you, but it still helps to be prepared yourself. You can’t control every […]