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Newborn, maternity and family portrait highlights of some of my favorite families in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities area. 

Surrogacy photographer in Minneapolis photographs maternity portraits in a natural light studio

Maternity

Surrogacy photographer in Minneapolis

Julie contacted me when she was looking for a surrogacy photographer in Minneapolis.  I was so excited that she reached out because one – Julie is a talented photographer herself (her work can be seen here) and it’s always an honor when other photographers entrust you with their personal photos.  And two, I think surrogacy […]

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mom and dad sitting on bench with one year old baby boy in Lino Lakes photography studio

Babies/Toddlers

Ezra’s First Year Collective – Minnetonka newborn photographers

It has been such a pleasure to get to know this family over the past couple of years.  They first contacted me when looking at Minnetonka newborn photographers, and I’m so glad our paths crossed!  Ezra is one of the happiest babies I have ever met.  He is so easy-going, and full of smiles – […]

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fall family photos of mom and dad holding their young children

Family

Family photos at Minnehaha creek

I’ve been photographing this family for a few years now, and when they mentioned wanting to have their family photos at Minnehaha creek this year, I was all for it!  With two small children and the walking paths just minutes from their home, they have spent a lot of time here, and wanted to document […]

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Babies/Toddlers

Peace out, 2022! Minneapolis photographer

As the year comes towards an end for this Minneapolis photographer, I like to look back and reflect on how things went.  Overall, this was a fantastic year!  For the first time in a long time, I had a great work/life balance.  I was able to cut back on working weekends, take a few family […]

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newborn baby in white swaddle sleeping on posing pillow in black and white

Newborn

Newborn photographer near Woodbury

Liz first contacted me when she was looking for a newborn photographer near Woodbury.  She came in for a consultation beforehand so we could chat a bit about what she wanted for her session, as well as pick out outfits from my studio wardrobe for everyone so they would be steamed and ready to go. […]

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Taylors Falls senior portraits

Senior Portraits

Senior photos at Interstate Park

I have known Alexa’s mom for a while – our kids all went to school together, and we volunteered together there, too.  So when she asked me if I do senior photos, I told her that for her, yes!  I typically only take a handful of seniors a year, but I always enjoy photographing them. […]

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