THE JOURNAL

The key moments that every parent should capture with their children this Summer. The warm summer months are the perfect time to take a vacation with your family and just spend more time outdoors in general. From barbecues and catching fireflies to eating ice creams on the beach, there is nothing quite like summer. If […]

Who doesn’t love to be outside when the weather is warmer? Your children certainly do. Here are some reasons why an outdoor location is perfect for your next family photo shoot. –        Natural light is great for photos. When your photographer has lots of natural light to work with, they don’t need to worry about […]

What is it about black and white photography that gives photos such depth and a whole different mood? If you’re a fan of black and white photography and want to use it to create your own stories, here are a few tips that will definitely help. –        Plan your story Getting organized doesn’t mean you […]

There is always going to be a place for beautiful posed photos but when you think about the photos from your childhood, what really stands out? It’s usually the shots that bring back flashes of memorable moments with the people you love; photos that take you right back to those moments. If you want to […]

A Heartwarming Newborn Session in North Oaks I recently had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful newborn session with a lovely family from North Oaks. Despite the baby being born a month early, we decided to stick with the original date for the session, and it turned out to be absolutely stunning. This experience serves […]

So, you’ve finally treated yourself to your first DSLR camera or gotten an upgrade, but what do you do now that you have your new camera in your hands? Getting a new camera can be a little intimidating, particularly if you’re not a professional photographer. Once you open the box, here are a few tips […]

This month’s style board is dedicated to those Mother sessions that we will hopefully get to do soon!   Mama Dress  JumpsuitDressWhite ShirtDrawstring PantsHeathered Pants If you are interested in a Motherhood session please fill out the wait-list form so I can fit you into the calendar as soon as Minnesota opens up from this Covid experience.  […]

The great outdoors is the ultimate backdrop so there’s no need to worry about having enough photo opportunities. Now all that’s left to do is choose your outfit for the shoot. *Before I get started I want to mention that at the end of this post I’ll be sharing a lovely photographer in the San […]

I photographed a couple of tutu cute nicu baby girls back in February at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.  These twin girl cuties were born at 26.2 weeks. weighing 1 lb 9 oz and 1 lb 12 oz.  One of the babies needed stomach surgery. They have spent 2 months in intense NICU setting, but recently […]

I met this absolutely naturally cute NICU baby at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s hospital.  I do lots of Fresh 48 and NICU sessions at this hospital it’s a lovely place to have your baby.  This cutie was born at 25 weeks. When I came to visit they had been in the NICU for […]