closeThe James J Hill Library in St. Paul is not necessarily the most exciting place for a toddler, but for photographing it is wonderful! There are so many historic items there that make it especially cool. (I am dreaming of a vintage engagement shoot there… any takers?) Alivia did a wonderful job keeping her voice down, and doing what toddlers do best; exploring!
After some indoor shots, we headed outside to be in some of the beautiful weather!
In the fall I was asked by a wonderful organization, New Life family Services (Web-site Here), to be a part of a silent auction they were holding for their Rochester location. Maggie and her family were the winners. She waited until this past week to “redeem” her photo session because she wanted photos of her newest addition, Ben. We met up at the James J Hill library (Web-site Here) and found many nooks and crannies to shoot in. Her oldest Tommy, started the session as being a shy guy, but about half way through warmed up to the camera and was hamming it up! It was a wonderful way to spend my morning and afterword I thought about the wonderful opportunity to photograph the newest life that had been give to the Boardmans.
***As a side note, this organization is near and dear to my heart as my best friend, and many others, have adopted their wonderful children through New Life. I love the work that they are doing and praise God for them.
i came across your website through Erin Olson’s (who I’m just getting to know as we are in a small group at church together) facebook page. I used to work at New Life Family Services and also just LOVE what that organization does. Your photos are beautiful!
When Andrea found out about the Feb promo, she called me explaining that she was going to be surprising her sister in law who would be in town for less than 24 hours with a surprise session. I was all for it! We set up a session at a specialty toy store in St. Louis Park and got some phenomenal photos. The bold colors along with the fabulous lighting was a dream to shoot in and these two were lovin each other up!
I LOVE these photos of Lucy. She was just getting out of nap mode, here’s the progression… LOVE!
Special thanks to the owner and manager at kiddywampus for hosting the session. See their Web-site HERE
Any stage a child goes through is truly amazing, but one of my very favorite stages is from 9-18 months. Babies are growing out of that very baby stage and transitioning into little toddlers with little personalities. They are discovering the world around them and taking it all in. Little Audrey is no exception, she is ready to strut her stuff and show off her independence…. when she gets that walking thing down. At 12 months, she was a smiling machine and had some of her own ideas in mind! I love hanging out with the Junkers, they are truly amazing people and parents. I can not wait to watch this little one grow into this very loving family.
Karen, they are wonderful. I love, love, love the black and white profile. I can’t wait to see the rest.
My sweet little Audrey is all grown up and in 8th grade now. Bless her soul.
I just can’t get over how wonderful these photos are. Audrey is soo old now and in Highschool! What a gorgeous young girl destined for greatness! I’m so happy to have known her so many years!
I had the opportunity to head to the warmth of the Como Conservatory this weekend for some family shots. Before it got too crowded, I was able to snap some photos of the beautiful Pederson family and their girls. Their youngest was full of smiles and beauty, while their almost 2 year old ran around exploring the area while keeping me running. ( I love this stage!) Gail brought her daughter’s christening gown handcrafted with Irish antique fabric by her sister in Ireland. I just about died from the uniqueness of this gown. Photos do not do it justice, it was beautiful! This family was such a joy to work with and to get to know! Thanks for letting me into your world!
Including siblings in your newborn session… yes or no?
My answer is always yes.
It might feel a little chaotic in the moment, but those are often the images you end up treasuring the most—the real connection, the tiny interactions, the beginning of a new family story.
I’ve loved watching the Luong family grow through all three of their children’s newborn sessions, and those sibling moments are always some of my favorites.
If you’re wondering how it all works (and how we make it easy), I wrote a full blog post about it! Check it out in my stories
#newbornphotography #minnesotaphotographer #familyphotography #siblinglove
NEW WEBSITE. SAME HEART.
After a long time behind the scenes… it’s finally here.
And I want YOU to be one of the first to experience it.
So I made it a little more fun 👇
✨ I’m giving away TWO mini sessions for 2026 ✨
How to enter:
• Visit the new website (link in bio)
• Look around
• Enter the giveaway
That’s it.
If you’ve been thinking about booking photos this is your sign!
Tag a friend who should enter with you below and add to your stories for another entry!! (Make sure to tag me!!)
No one said you had to do newborn photos inside! Taking lifestyle newborn photos outside and making them true to your style makes them even more meaningful and significant!!
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