THE JOURNAL

Oh goodness was this a fantastically cold day.  It wasn’t just cold it was a bit windy too causing it to feel even that much colder! Plus I think it was one of the first cold days and you know when you just aren’t ready for that yet.  We had a couple of troopers though […]

A few tips for how to take your portrait photos up a notch. When you think of portrait photography, the standard head and shoulders shot with a slightly tilted chin probably comes to mind. While there is a place for more formal portraits, adding a little creative flair can change up your images and give […]

When I write a blog post I always feel like I need to write a clever title like “As the Wind Blows . . .” because this session was so windy I didn’t think the session was going to actually be able to take place.  We were under a high wind warning the entire time.  […]

Family photo sessions do require an element of control but ultimately, they should be filled with joy and laughter, particularly if you’re shooting with kids. Not many people think about adding games to their session but it’s actually a highly-effective way to get your family to relax, have fun, interact with each other and smile […]

When I see a mom show up to her family photos wearing a beautiful flowy maxi dress a big part of of me is jumping for joy!  Because not only does she look beautiful but I know she’s going to love her images so much more.  Flowy dresses photograph the best!  When you feel good […]

Here are some simple tips that anyone can apply. Selfies are so much fun and you probably have several stored on your smartphone. How many times have you had to take a dozen different shots just to get one that you’re happy with? Below are some easy tips that you can try the next time […]

A new location for me to photograph at this fall was Arneson Acres Park.  A quaint little area which maybe because we were closer to the end of the fall season was surprisingly quiet there.  So many Minneapolis locations this year were so busy it was nice to have a place to ourselves for once.  […]

I hear it all the time: “I don’t want my photos to look posed.” With a lifestyle photography session your images will be anything but posed.  Think candid’s that serve to “capture the moment” versus staging a scene, and stunning, true-to-life photography that tells your story just as it is, at that precise moment.  This slice-of-life […]

About once or twice a year I photograph a large extended family photo session.  I always have so much fun meeting everyone.  This Hugo family was no different.  A beautiful family with adorable kiddos.  The session took place at their home which is a beautiful farmhouse with a great big field in the backyard.  I love when I […]

Since the December style board went out so late I wanted to still share some of my favorite dresses for photo sessions.  I truly believe if you dress your best for photo sessions you will love your images that much more.  These dresses from one of my favorite stores, Baltic Born, are perfect for motherhood […]