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

Boudoir maternity photographer

Maternity

Boudoir maternity photographer

Heather first contacted me when she was looking for a boudoir maternity photographer in the Twin Cities area.  She had some specific shots she wanted, including nude/semi nude pregnancy photos, and I was excited to work with her on these!  Before our session start time, we met with Sarah Elizabeth Artistry, who came out to […]

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Family photos in downtown Excelsior

Family

Family photos in downtown Excelsior

I’ve been photographing this family for many years (since the oldest was a newborn!) and every year we try to find a new location for their annual session.  Last year we decided to take their family photos in downtown Excelsior.   I live and work in the northern ‘burbs, so I haven’t spent much time […]

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best maternity photo with dog

Maternity

Maternity photos with golden retriever

Maternity photos with a golden retriever?  Yes please!! When Meredith first contacted me about maternity photos, she mentioned wanting to include her one year old dog in some of the photos, and I was all for it.  I absolutely love it when clients include pets for their sessions!  I have a big soft spot for […]

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intimate maternity photos

Maternity

intimate maternity photos

These are some of my favorite intimate maternity photos ever, so I figured it’s about time I do a blog post on them.  Shortly after I moved to my new studio space in Lino Lakes, I did some model calls to test the lighting and angles there.  Anabelle reached out after seeing my model call […]

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older newborn photo session

Newborn

5 week old newborn photos

I met this little guys when his parents contacted me looking for a photographer to take 5 week old newborn photos.  I was so happy they found me!  I typically photograph newborns anywhere from one to two weeks, but because I have a more natural, baby-led approach to newborn photography, older babies are totally fine! […]

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Lake Elmo photographer

Senior Portraits

Lake Elmo senior portrait photographer

When Mary’s mom was looking for a Lake Elmo senior portrait photographer, she contacted me and I was so happy she did!  I photographed Mary’s brother’s senior photos a few years earlier, and loved working with their family. Mary wanted her photos at their gorgeous home and property in Lake Elmo.  When I got there […]

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