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

I was so excited when Katerina contacted me about one year photos for her daughter Sophia. She mentioned wanting to do a one year cake smash with a beautiful floral cake from Thisty Whale Bakery in Minneapolis, and I had heard they make some gorgeous (and delicious!) cakes. I don’t photograph a ton of cake smash […]

Elyse contacted me when she was searching for a maternity photographer near Hugo. She came in for her session with a lot of clothing options, but ended up borrowing a few pieces from my studio wardrobe collection, which is available to all of my clients. She looked absolutely amazing in both of the dresses she chose, […]

Jenna first contacted me when she was looking for a maternity photographer in White Bear Lake. She signed up for my First Year Collective, and decided to have a maternity session at my natural light studio. The whole family came along for this session, and I could tell how excited they all were for this […]

This couple originally contacted me a few years ago when they were looking for a Lindstrom maternity photographer. I photographed their maternity session with their first baby (which can be seen here), and now I had the honor to photograph their second maternity session as well! Lensa borrowed some from my studio wardrobe collection, including […]

It was several years ago that I decided I wanted to change directions and do more natural newborn photography. I had been using props and tons of different blankets and wraps…everything I *thought* I should be doing as a newborn photographer. I even took a workshop for posed newborn photography with Son Kissed Photography out […]

I always love it when I get inquiries from women looking for a boudoir maternity photographer. Pregnancy might not always feel radiant and beautiful, but it’s a great time to celebrate your strong, amazing body. And I am here for it! Abby’s intimate maternity session was so much fun. We had chatted ahead of time, […]
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