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Whether you’ve booked a family, couple or portrait photo session, every shoot should be a memorable one. While your photographer will do everything they can to make your photo session as successful as possible, there are a few things that you can do to ensure fantastic results every time too. *Before we get started I […]

A lot of people may love the idea of a professional photo session but many end up being put off by the price. While it might seem like YOUR photographer is simply getting paid to push a button for an hour or two, it’s so much more than that. Here are 6 reasons why a […]

Thinking about updating your family photos? Here are a few of the latest trends to consider. Family photography has been reinvented. More and more families are stepping away from traditional studio photography and opting for a more documentary style shoot that will tell their story and reflect their unique style. Modern family shoots are meant […]

I had a great backyard photo session with this North Oaks family.  I live in North Oaks too so my commute wasn’t very long but I have to confess; I drove when I could have walked. That’s how close they live to me.  But the deer flies were out and I thought I might get […]

Wondering how often you should update your family photos? This is what you need to know. Busy schedules, family commitments, and lengthy to-do lists mean families don’t always get the time to update their family photos. The years also seem to be going by faster and faster, which is especially true when you have children. […]

Your furry companions are already a part of your family, so it only makes sense to feature them in as many of your family photos as possible. Whether it’s a wedding, engagement or family photo shoot, dogs really bring something extra special to the shot. It can, however, be slightly trickier to get your dogs […]

Last fall I had such a wonderful photo session at Gold Medal Park in the city.  Right by the Mill City Ruins.  Yes it a bit crowded with other photographers but I’ve been in worse areas for sure!  And who would have thought that the city was teaming with fall colors.  Autumn was abundant (of course […]

I had the most adorable babies come into the studio for a commercial shoot with Minnesota’s very own SweetPea & Co.  Rachel, the owner, sells the cutest little onsie’s and baby products.  I always have so much fun with these type of commercial sessions.  We take a lifestyle approach and photograph babies being babies.  We […]

Top tips to help you prepare for your upcoming portrait photography session. Whether you need a new headshot for your LinkedIn profile, a book cover or your website, a custom portrait session will leave you with impactful and professional images that you can use to promote your personal brand. If you’ve never been photographed before […]

I had such a fabulous session over at Hill Farm in North Oaks last fall.  One of my favorite places for neighboring clients because it’s easy for us to access and since our roads are private the only people that should be using it are the North Oaks residents.  So not very popular.  Though I do […]