closeIt was just another day in the park, with an adorable couple and 2 year old! Janell and I grew up together in those odd and crazy years of middle school and then into high school. Because we went to different high school’s we didn’t get to see each other often, but when we did it was always a sweet time! I was so happy to get to see her again and have the opportunity to photograph her beautiful family!
My past week included 2 client meetings, 4 shoots, one rehearsal dinner, an all day wedding and a trip to the apple orchard. This week is looking very similar, bring on the fall! I have 2 fall sessions left, so if you are interested, please e-mail me!
Candace and Keith
Peppin Family
Kuempel Family
Leisen Family
Marquette Family
Minnetonka Orchard with my kiddos!
They just love being together. Weather it be watching a Twins game, snuggling or yard work, Elizabeth and Derek just want to be with their two beautiful and energetic boys, Levi and Jude. I had the privilege of being around this family for an hour or so taking in Levi’s 2 year old energy and being completely absorbed in Jude’s bright blue eyes and smiles. We walked around Maple Grove and ended at Coldstone Creamery for ice cream, a family favorite. It was a joy to be with your beautiful loving family, thank you again!
Every year I have the extreme privilege of working with 4 different families that started as one. The Hoilien, Wurst and Daniel families all plan a family shoot while their parents are in town and this year was no different than the last few years; complete fun! We decided to try for Minehaha Falls and Grandma rented a huuuge bike that the cousins had a blast on. I look forward to many more years of watching this family grow together! Thanks again for letting me into your lives.
My sister came up to the Cities with a purpose, get the kids photographed before the next one is born. How could I resist? 3 of my favorite little cute people (besides my own) were ready and (almost) willing to be photographed for their fall photos. In the past we have just done family sessions with the rest of the big family gatherings, but this time was different! We gathered up the kids (left mine at home) and headed downtown for some urban photos. The kids did great despite the attack of the killer misquotes, and the heat.
I seriously do not know how my little sister does it. She is a great mom and wife, and while thinking about another child almost makes me crazy, she is calm, collected, and put together. We can not wait for the newest addition to arrive in October, and this time around they decided to wait on finding out the sex, and secretly wanting another girl.
Here are some of my favorites from our morning. Love you all!
… was anyone interested in the session besides me and Claire…
Claire’s kids are absolutely adorable!! Great job Karen!!
These pictures are beautiful, good subject matter 😉 Claire and Andrew used to babysit us, awesome people.
From their engagement session, to their wedding, to the birth of their first daughter and now to their second, it’s been a joy and honor to be able to photograph couples like the Wargo’s as their life changes.
It’s what makes my job so meaningful and fulfilling! Congratulations Hannah and Jake, your family is beautiful!
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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