THE JOURNAL

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 […]

Fall family photo sessions are everyone’s favorites. Every year my fall calendar books up faster and faster. I have so many lovely families that let me photograph them each year it’s just an honor. Last year I photographed this family in their backyard for an extended family session. This year we headed over to Tamarack […]

Not everyone is keen to schedule family photos in winter, but it is one of the best times of the year to make memories with those you love. With the right clothing, photographer, and general tips, a winter family photoshoot can be a lot of fun and produce some truly memorable shots. Here are a […]

  I met this beautiful young mom when she scheduled a maternity session with me. She and her spouse are such lovely people. She knew right away she was going to schedule a petite newborn session in the studio. She was able to utilize the studio wardrobe for herself but also for dad and baby. We […]

Looking to use your favorite digital photographs to create a keepsake that can be shared with the people you love? Placing your beloved memories in a custom photobook is one of the best ways to enjoy these moments time and time again. However, if you really want to end up with an eye-catching result, here […]

In home newborn photo sessions are really popular because they are so convenient for families. You don’t have to leave your home which can be extremely nice when you have a newborn, a preschooler, and school aged children. These lifestyle sessions should be all about you loving on your baby in your home. It’s nice […]

Every woman has different preferences and if you are a mom-to-be who would prefer not to take the conventional route for her maternity photo session, these tips are for you. Here are a few ways that you can turn your upcoming maternity photo session into a more glamorous event. Make your outfit the star of the […]

This year I have photographed so many more seniors than I have in years past. I always forget how much I absolutely love photographing seniors until I have a session with one or in this case two! Another set of sibling twins graduating this summer! I have also had to decline quite a few seniors […]