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

Eden Prairie newborn photographer

Newborn

Oliver | Eden Prairie newborn photographer

I was first contacted by Oliver’s mom when she was looking for an Eden Prairie newborn photographer.  He was a little over a week old when he came in for his session, and over 9 pounds.  Such a cute little squish!  He didn’t sleep much for his newborn session (he had fallen asleep the ride […]

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Heirloom children's portraits in Minnesota

Kids

Heirloom children’s portraits in Minnesota

What a fun family!  Mom reached out when she was looking for someone to take heirloom children’s portraits in Minnesota.  She brought in some amazing outfits, and besides photographing the kids individually and together, she wanted the classic black and white children’s photos that I’m known for in the Twin Cities. Maverick, Maksim, Mercedes, and […]

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Extended family photos in Blaine MN

Family

Extended family photos in Blaine MN

This family first contacted me because they were interested in extended family photos in Blaine MN.  They told me how many people there were going to be, and I helped with coordinating outfits and choosing a location.  I was able to scout it out ahead of time and find a spot that would work well […]

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lifestyle family photographer

Lifestyle

Excelsior family photographer

I first met this family after they were gifted a First Year Collective by a friend of theirs who was looking for an Excelsior family photographer.  They had just moved into their new home about a month earlier, and wanted their first family photos to be held there.  And what a gorgeous home it was! […]

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Newborn photography in Blaine MN

Newborn

Newborn photography in Blaine MN – baby Wren

Wren’s mom originally contacted me when looking for newborn photography in Blaine MN.  She was thinking about maternity photos as well, but was on bedrest.  We were planning on photographing her maternity session at the hospital, but she was induced shortly after.  Sweet baby Wren was born 6 weeks early, and we had her newborn […]

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Circle Pines photographer

Babies/Toddlers

Circle Pines baby photographer – Nura, 3 months

As a Circle Pines baby photographer, I photograph quite a range of ages.  Typically newborn, 6 months, and 1 year, but I want to show what a three month session can look like!  Not quite a newborn anymore, but still very much a tiny baby. Nura is one of the prettiest babies I’ve ever met. […]

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