closeHaving a photo session with twins can be anything but boring! Add in a toddler, and things get even more eventful! Michelle and Hector were incredible though. Patient, loving and knowing that perfect smile would come made it worth the extra snuggles, food and tickles! Here’s to many more sessions with these amazing kiddos!
Do you love wine tasting? Working out together? Cooking together or just relaxing together? Canoeing, paddle boarding, walking your dog, ice skating, biking, or exploring some of Minnesota’s lakes? Add in YOUR personality to your engagement session by choosing the location of your session!
Weather it is the local coffee shop or the park that you met your soon to be spouse at, finding a spot that is sentimental to you can make all the difference in your engagement session.
Typically I like to tell couples that this session is like a date where I am the “third-wheel”. They give us a change to get to know each other before your wedding day and I highly recommend them to couples. They also give me a chance to see how you interact as a couple and you get to see how I work behind the camera.
If you are at a loss for locations, I am happy to suggest some to you, but often the ones that are my favorite sessions are those that are personal to each couple! Hope this helps as you plan a fun engagement session day!
Fall is here and with that so is the time for family photos! I love family photos, but as a mom, I completely understand the stress of undergoing a session. Clothes to buy, faces and bodies to clean and wash, hair to do, getting hubbie and kids on board when they’d rather be doing something else… and that is only BEFORE the session!
During the session there is that stress to get that absolutely perfect photo for the wall or your Holiday card. Non-cheesy smiles, keeping clothes clean, finding that perfect location… And I completely get it. Just the thought of it has my palms sweating!
But today and tomorrow, I wanted to help you, my sweet blog readers, on how to get yourself to be a better, happier, and calmer people as you get your family ready for photos.
Here are three tips to help you prep for your family session BEFORE you even get to your session
I can’t wait to share more tips tomorrow for your actual session and how to help make it stress-free. Have a wonderful day and make sure to check back tomorrow!
One of their very favorite things to do together is have tea parties, so it was only natural that Hayley and her daughter bring tea to their session. Drinking tea with stuffed animals, reading books along the tulips at Lyndale Park in Minneapolis, the two had an amazing spring evening for their session and lots of fun in the process! It was a joy to meet these sweet girls and join in on their tea party!
I am so happy to be writing this because spring, (well and summer and fall) are my very favorite seasons! As spring approaches, I also start thinking about the blooms, green grass, pastel colors and photo sessions. I thought I would offer you some of my favorite locations to highlight the beauty of spring as well as places i just love shooting in.
Tippy top of the list is the Japanese Gardens and Rose Gardens off Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. This location is one of those wonderful places not only to have photos taken at, but also to take a walk around the lake and see some of the city. The park is filled with flowering trees, loads of perennials and annuals. It also contains two fountains as well as a pathway straight to the lake. If you are adventurous enough, a slight walk will take you to one of the beaches and the bandshell. Weekends are crazy busy with the general public out and about as well as other Minneapolis photographers and their clients. I would highly recommend a weeknight to utilize the park if it is possible with your schedule. Also check to make sure there are no events going on as this is a popular Minneapolis lake and connected to the Minneapolis trail system where various races take place throughout the year.
Another beautiful location is Como Park. The option of shooting in the conservatory is always there (for a sight fee of $50 for up to 3 people) you can meander through the indoor gardens as well as the outdoor gardens that are typically planted at the end of April. Taking a walk down to Como lake will give you more options and let you take advantage of the spring weather. Again, this is a heavily populated location, but can be beautiful if you are ok with the crowds.
Father Hennepin Park near the Stone Arch Bridge
All of which have some sort of flowers, but also bridges and buildings in close proximity to add more textures and tones to your session.
Various parks around your city can also be great spots for photos. I know of a few other small parks where there are lakes and fresh growth happening as well as new flowers planted. If you are interested in setting up your session, please contact me with more information and availability. I’d love to get you in for a Mini Session or full session!!
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!!
“When should we schedule newborn photos?”
If you’re expecting (whether it’s your first baby or you’re adding to your crew), this is one of the most common questions I get
The sweet spot?
7–14 days after your baby arrives
Those early days are something special…
Your baby is still sleepy, snuggly, and curled up in that fresh, just-born way—and it changes so quickly.
But here’s what matters just as much:
You don’t have to go anywhere.
My newborn sessions take place in your home whether it’s a quiet morning with your first baby or a full, beautifully busy house with siblings running around.
No pressure. No perfect expectations.
Just your family, exactly as you are in this season.
If you’re thinking about newborn photos, I recommend reaching out during your second trimester so I can save space around your due date
I shared more about what to expect (and why timing matters) over on the blog link is in my bio!
If this season is coming up for you, I’d love to connect
On this gorgeous spring day, I find myself reliving Connor and Kristen’s wedding at Bavaria Downs.
An effortlessly timeless celebration layered with refined details, soft summer light, and a kind of beauty that never asks for attention, it simply exists. Every moment felt intentional, elegant, and deeply meaningful… the kind of day that lingers long after it’s over.
Truly, a wedding that defines what it means to be both classic and unforgettable.
If you’re envisioning a day that feels elevated, seamless, and entirely your own, I would be honored to document it.
Inquire through the link in my bio to begin.
Bride:: @krindii
Groom:: @c0nn0rn0rt0n
Venue:: @bavaria_downs
Hair and MUA:: @zielbridal_
Caterer:: @damicocatering
DJ:: @harmonydjentertainment @luckykmusic
Florals:: @kateelliscu
Sound Tech:: @bellagala
Video:: @wedoweddingvideography
Photobooth:: @bellagala
Shuttle Service:: @reneeslimos
Rings::@landmarkjewelersmn
Wedding Dress:: @callablanchedress purchased at @annikabridal
Menswear:: @atmosferempls
Groom’s Suit:: @martinpatrick3
Ties:: @etsy
Bridesmaid Dresses:: @Azazie
Shoes:: @ninashoes
my amazing Second Shooter :: @greggmedia
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