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

Mendota heights newborn photos with mom, dad, and big sister sitting on bench in studio

Newborn

Ethan – Mendota Heights newborn photographer

Not too long ago I posted some photos from an adorable First Year Collective with a baby girl named Eloise (her photos can be seen here), who’s parents originally contacted me when looking for a Mendota Heights newborn photographer.  Well, Eloise is now a big sister!  I absolutely love it when families come back to […]

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Minneapolis photographer with a studio

Business

2023 recap – Minneapolis photographer

It’s that time of year again – when I like to look back and reflect on all the amazing clients I’ve seen this year.  As a Minneapolis photographer for almost 14 years, I have seen a lot of faces come through my studio doors, and I’m so thankful that so many of you keep coming […]

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black and white photo of newborn baby boy with big smile

Maternity

Minneapolis maternity photography

I was originally contacted by this client when she was interested in Minneapolis maternity photography.  She ended up scheduling both a maternity session and a newborn session, which I always love!  It’s great to have a cohesive set of photos, whether they’re going on the wall together or in an album together. We met for […]

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Heirloom photos

Children’s Heirloom Photography in Minneapolis

If you’re local and looking through my website, you may have noticed the gallery that’s labeled “heirloom portraits”.  And if you’ve lived in Minnesota or the upper midwest most of your life, you probably haven’t heard of or seen these before. Heirloom portraits are a very traditional style of photography.  They are popular in the […]

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mom and dad with newborn baby girl in Blaine

Newborn

Blaine newborn photographer – Bergen

I was first contacted by this wonderful family when they were looking for a Blaine newborn photographer.  Little Bergen was just 2 weeks old when she came to my Lino Lakes studio for her session.  She came in sleepy, but woke up and wanted to eat for most of the session.  We decided she must […]

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Maternity photo of pregnant mom in floral robe against white wall looking down at her belly by Coon Rapids maternity photographer Melissa Klein

Maternity

Maternity photographer in Coon Rapids

Abriana’s mom first contacted me when she was looking for a maternity photographer in Coon Rapids.  The session was originally going to be a surprise for her daughter, but she wanted her to be along for the consultation so she could view/try on wardrobe pieces.  There were several she fell in love with from my […]

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