Behind the Lens

I'm a nostalgic, sentimental dreamer. Love to travel. Love my family. Love to create art that will bring a smile to your face.

HEY THERE

I'm melissa

I'm the photographer and awkward hugger at Melissa Klein Photography in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Aside from being a professional photographer since 2010, I’m also a nostalgia-loving, flip flop-wearing daydreamer. I’m a mom of two kids who are growing up way too fast. I’m a rescue dog owner of two Siberian huskies. I’m an extroverted introvert who loves live music, hockey, traveling, nature and office supplies.

I love nice things, and I love to create nice things. I appreciate a beautiful, quality made product. I want you to have an amazing session that results in artwork that you will cherish for a lifetime. I want you to be able to look at a portrait on the wall, or page through an album and instantly be reminded of this point in your life. I want you to be able to enjoy these images today, tomorrow, and years from now, which is why every print and album that leaves my studio is of the highest quality. This is artwork that will be around for generations to enjoy.

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my favorite things:

01

my family

Family means the world to me. I married my high school sweetheart, and we have two amazing kids, a rescue Siberian husky, some fish and pet shrimp.

02

TRAVEL

I'm always up for a an adventure! I spent some time in Norway for college, got married in Jamaica, and love visiting anywhere with mountains or water.

03

pastime

Watching my kids do what they love (lots of hockey and volleyball). Cabin time. Fishing. Being a bird nerd. Spending time with friends.

04

meal

I would literally eat some version of tacos every day if I could. Chipotle bowls, crunch wraps, fajitas, burritos and taco salad are always in our weekly dinner rotation.

05

music

I absolutely LOVE live music. Even if it's something I don't generally listen to, it's always better live. Most don't know this, but I love metalcore/hard core punk, but also listen to reggae and pretty much anything from the 90's.

06

part of my job

Knowing that the artwork I create for my clients will be enjoyed for a lifetime.

about you

You want to remember every moment, every little detail, because you know it will all change way too fast.

You love your family and want to remember this season of life, even if it feels like you barely have time to breath some days. Let me take care of all the details so you don't have to add another thing to your plate once your on my schedule.

Does this sound like you? Inquire with us and let's chat!