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

Newborn

Sarah | Andover newborn photographer

I love it when I’m able to say that I’ve been photographing a baby since before they were born.  Sarah’s parents originally contacted me when they were looking for an Andover newborn photographer, and we ended up doing maternity photos as well.  She was a dream baby to work with – great sleeper and some […]

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Babies/Toddlers

Motherhood | Twin Cities family photographer

Motherhood is something near and dear to my heart.  I’m a mom to two kids who I love more than anything in the world, and who are growing up WAY too fast.   I miss the baby stage.  I miss the toddler stage.  And in a few years I’m sure I’m going to be saying […]

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Kids

Fall family photos – Lakeville MN children’s photographer

Summer is here!  Time to relax and have fun in the sun, right?  Except for the fact that I get no work accomplished with my kids both out of school.  Sound familiar?  Between summer hockey, softball, trips to the pool, sleepovers and movie nights, I’m once again falling WAY behind on my blogging.  So, I […]

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The Christenson Family – Apple Valley extend family portrait photographer

I have to say right off the bat, one of my favorite things about being a family portrait photographer is really getting to know my clients.   Terri originally contacted me when she was looking for a an Apple Valley extended family portrait photographer.  We met at my St. Paul studio for a pre-session consultation […]

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Newborn

Before and After – New Brighton newborn photographer

You know the feeling you get when you have a vision in your head and you are able to see it through to fruition?   That’s how I was feeling after this week’s newborn session.  I had previously taken maternity photos of this gorgeous mother of two, and when her third baby arrived I really […]

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Wishing all the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day!   Thanks for everything you do, and I hope you have a fantastic day.      

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