mini sessions this year were so sweet, an absolutely lovely and surprisingly refreshing weekend! last year, having never had a fall as a photographer before, I scheduled minis amidst the busiest time of the season and decided to pack in as many as I possibly could into one weekend! well...I survived to tell about it, but it wasn't pretty! back-to-back shoots all day long just to wake up and do it again the next day! I was physically and emotionally beat! I did my best to serv

I love lifestyle newborn sessions so so much! the most natural place to get to know you and your family is...well, in your own home! being a part of your space and capturing all of the details you have pulled together to make it your home is such a privilege! this weekend I had the pleasure of meeting baby Douglas and his adorable parents! In classic Minnesota fashion, we were surprised with a day of dark clouds and thunder storms! As dreamy as those summer storms can be, its

Do I say this after EVERY newborn session….yes. but does that stop me from saying it again? Not a chance! I LOVE newborns! And I love their parents and the love that pours out of them for this little tiny human! I love the look on their faces when the little one yawns, or stretches, or….well, breathes! For goodness sakes, how is EVERYTHING a newborn does so dang cute?! This week I had the joy of meeting little miss teeny-tiny, absolutely adorable Laina! She is the tiniest lit

I love when my wonderful clients bring me even more wonderful clients! Last year I worked with an amazing family who recommended me to her brother’s family, who then shared my business with their best friends…and now THOSE friends have brought me to this beautiful family! Word of mouth seems to be the reason my business is alive! So thank you to all of my clients who hand out my card, share my website, write reviews, share and tag on social media and refer your friends and fa

Dear Sam, It was such a pleasure to meet you, only a couple of days old and my love for you was explosive already! You are one seriously loved and treasured little boy. Your parents and brothers have waited for you for so, so long. We have talked about the ‘some day’ baby since I met your family over 4 years ago. You are an answer to many prayers, little one. And I can guarantee you will continually be worth it and be more than anyone could have imagined! You have the most

There is something about motherhood that makes me want to cry happy tears all day long. I didn't know how hearing a birth story would make me feel so connected to a mother, I never knew that watching a mom and her newborn would fill my heart to overflowing. Since as long as I can remember, I've been a "baby person" and my wildest dreams are filled with my own little ones in tow. So it really is no surprise and yet I am in awe that I could be so filled in capturing these mem

Lets just state the obvious: Maggie's hair is so amazing! I cannot believe this sweet girl came out of the womb looking like this! SUCH a gorgeous baby! Meeting Allison and Javier was true blessing. Seriously, I love meeting clients I feel like I just click with and instantly feel like friends. It was such a gift to be in their adorable St.Paul home capturing the joy of their newest addition. Maggie is just a tiny peanut, drowning in her newborn clothes! I would have stayed t

okay, I have to be honest, I am pretty obsessed with this little baby girl. She is gorgeous and already seems to have a heart of absolute gold. Following her mom on social media literally gives me my baby fill every day watching sweet Nolin's smiles and little baby voice! Maya and I went to high school. Its so crazy that now, 7 years later, she is married with TWO beautiful kiddos! Speaking of- her son, Knox is hilarious!! He popped in and out during the session, showing u