THE JOURNAL

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 […]

I know we are deep into fall photo sessions but right before fall the wildflowers come out and that’s what I want to share today. Finding wildflowers can be hard and once fall approaches they die off. You can still find beautiful flowers in September in gardens but July and August is when you’ll find […]

I don’t photograph a lot of extended families but I do a fair share each year. But I don’t usually do them in the studio. Most extended family sessions are done on-location because with so many family members you need space. I have a small studio in Northeast Minneapolis and actually wasn’t sure if we’d […]

If your due date is fast approaching, you’re probably giving your newborn photo session some serious thought. If you’ve decided to do something a little less traditional and have scheduled a fresh 48 session, you have some very special moments to look forward to. This documentary-style photo session will capture the very first moments that […]