THE JOURNAL

Since I’m almost positive there will be a baby boom in about 9 months (yes I know they probably will be first time parents, lol) I’m doing another month of style with intimate maternity wear.  I think these pieces will encourage you to think outside the box with the clothing you choose to use for […]

Children love looking at photos of themselves and the people they love, which is why photography is such a great motivational tool. If you’re a parent who wants to encourage a child to feel more confident and express themselves or you’re simply looking for new ways to spend more time together, photography can help you […]

I had a lovely in home newborn session with this beautiful family in Minneapolis.  I offer three types of newborn sessions at the hospital, at home or at the studio.  I love each one for different reasons.  In-home sessions are special because you get to include your decor and the nursery.  We also got to […]

Right about after the holidays, I had this fabulous snow photo session.  I love snow sessions!  The only issue with them is you can never quite plan for them.  I usually have a waitlist for anyone interested and when it snows you have decide within a day or two whether or not you want to […]

This month I’m focusing on what to wear for intimate maternity sessions.  Even if you don’t want your whole session to be intimate portraits it is fun to have a few of these shots and these items are perfect to have on hand. Just as I would suggest scheduling your maternity session in advance; I encourage […]

I had the most beautiful maternity session at my Minneapolis studio.  She didn’t use the client wardrobe I offer but that was ok because she had three of her own beautiful gowns to wear.  I cannot stress enough how much I adore white in my studio.  She chose the best dresses for her session.  I […]

I am so excited to announce what I’m sure will be an annual tradition.  The Motherhood Event!  This event is for moms and their babies (or big kids), no dads allowed.  It’s no secret that moms are usually the ones behind the camera and the ones who want those images of their babes but are […]

Last minute newborn sessions can be quite stressful.  It’s one reason I recommend scheduling a newborn session months before your actual due date.  Needless to say sometimes things get crazy and it’s the last thing we think about.  I do often get last minute requests and do my best to fit something in.  While it’s […]

Most people don’t need to think too hard about what they want to wear on a daily basis but if you’re having a professional photo session, your outfit is going to require a little more thought. What you wear plays an important role in the success of your photo session and images. 5 Tips for […]

With today being March 1st I thought it was a good time to share the Spring Generations Client Magazine.  This magazine has everything you need to know about spring photo sessions here in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.  This was sent to clients who are on the newsletter list earlier.  If you are interested in […]