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Urban photography sessions have a unique charm that blends the vibrancy of city life with personal memories and milestones. One of my favorite places for these sessions is the Mill City Ruins. This historical site offers a captivating mix of old-world charm and modern city vibes, making it an ideal backdrop for urban baby photography. […]

I cannot tell you how honored I am when the families I have photographed in the NICU come back to me to photograph them again; especially at milestones.  Happy 1st Birthday to this handsome guy!  He was adorable in the NICU and he’s still adorable.  It is so wonderful to watch them grow and thrive […]

A Timeless Barn for North Oaks Family Photoshoots If you’re searching for the perfect backdrop for your North Oaks family photography session, look no further than this iconic barn. Beloved by families across the Twin Cities, this barn has become a picturesque photoshoot location in Minnesota that shines in every season. Its rustic charm, weathered […]

What You Need to Know Before Scheduling Your Outdoor Photo Session in Minnesota When planning your outdoor photo session in Minnesota , there are a few important things to keep in mind—especially if you’re dreaming of images that feel soft, natural, and filled with light. Whether you’re booking a maternity session, celebrating a milestone, or […]

Another set of twin girls in the Minneapolis NICU!  I think I mentioned that I’ve photographed 5 sets of twin girls from December to March!  It’s been crazy!  Anyway these sweet babies were born in the month of love, February, at 31 weeks and 1 day .  Both parents are teachers so I’m almost positive […]

Holding onto Life: A Premature Miracle’s Journey at 25 Weeks This little nugget was born prematurely at 25 weeks on January 5th. He was weighing a whopping 1.5 lbs the first time I met him.  His nurses like to call him a “feisty little man”!  The first time I went to photograph him he had […]

Embracing Miracles: Twin Girls Defying Odds in Minneapolis It must be the season of twin girls here in Minneapolis!  Since December I’ve had at least 5 sessions/session requests for TWIN GIRLS! Crazy!  Anyway these beautiful blondie twin girls came early at 33 weeks.  They have lots of blonde hair, weigh 5lbs and are little fighters! Due […]

Embracing the Beauty of Fresh 48 Sessions Are you sick of me hearing me say how much I love Fresh 48 Sessions.  And how fantastic they are and oh how I wish I would have had one!  To me these are more precious than a Studio Newborn session but then again I love lifestyle and […]

Unveiling the Surprise Baby Arrival: A NICU Photography Story at Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul So, a funny thing happened. One of my favorite families (and yes, they’re all my favorites) made a surprise announcement: their sweet new baby boy had arrived early—and I had no idea. I had just photographed their family that fall, and […]

Rainbow Babies: Symbols of Hope and Resilience I have a special place in my heart for rainbow babies.  My own son is a rainbow baby, I am a rainbow baby and my middle sister was a rainbow.  Rainbow’s are what come after a storm or a dark time but they fill our hearts with love […]