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

one year floral cake smash photos in photography studio in Lino Lakes

Cake smash photos

One year floral cake smash

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 […]

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Maternity

Maternity photographer near Hugo

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, […]

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Family photo with mom, dad, pre-teen on bed in all white natural light photography studio

Maternity

maternity photographer in White Bear Lake

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 […]

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belly photo with mom wearing dress from Reclimation.

Maternity

Lindstrom maternity photographer

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 […]

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hairy newborn baby

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Natural newborn photography

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 […]

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black and white photos of pregnancy woman in white lace robe laughing

Maternity

Boudoir maternity photographer

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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