our lovely little blog

Jun

2025

How to have a great session with both your Baby & Dogs

With a little planning you can have it all. The first thing I figure out with families that have young children and pets is to find a location with very few distractions. Cars, people, and other pets can really distract babies and pets from being in ...

May

2025

Blooming Families

Beautiful blooms came and went quickly this spring and so I'm glad I got a chance to capture it with this adorable family. The pink blossoms played so nicely with their blue wardrobe accents. If you are looking to schedule a spring session with me ...

Apr

2025

Never Too Late

Sometimes life happens and you don't get a newborn session scheduled within the first few weeks, and while that has some benefits, its never too late! With their newborn nearing 1 month we were still able to capture so many wonderful family moments ...

Mar

2025

Dreamy Studio Maternity Sessions

Excited to share images with new floor to ceiling curtains that play beautifully with all the natural light in my studio space. Working with the talented hair and makeup artist Melanie, we helped this mother celebrate the arrival of her first child ...

Feb

2025

Florida Business Spotlight: Freebird Coaching

Last week I was in sunny Florida for a Branding photography shoot to create a catalog of images for Freebird Coaching. This is critical as she builds her online presence through social media and a new website.Because the nature of her work includes ...

Jan

2025

Frozen

This session took place on a picturesque frozen lake, creating a stunning winter backdrop for this happy family of 3... soon to be family of 4! Because we had lots of time together during their standard session we started off in my studio with a ...

Nov

2024

Traveling for a unique Fall Family Session

I was so excited to work with this family who reached out to me from Florida to have classic fall photos taken in a Minnesota apple orchard.I was happy to fulfill their photo wishes and we had glorious fall weather to play in at Minnetonka Orchards ...

Sep

2024

Growing up with Sweet Light: Senior Session

I've been doing this long enough (23 years, but who'd counting!) that I have the honor with many families, to see their kids grow up before my very lens.It has been incredible to see this kind hearted girl grow into such a beautiful young woman. We ...

Jul

2024

All Together Now

Sometimes it can be a long time between when extended families can get together and that's when I have the pleasure of often being there for families who want to mark the occasion with photos.It was a joy to capture the children and adults at this ...

Jul

2024

Mr. Smiley

A very smiley guy came to visit the studio last week. He was his happiest whenever the camera was pointed his way. And he's so fun to watch so it's a good thing he likes all the attention. Having babies at my studio is such a joy (for me!) I admit ...

Mar

2024

Let BABY be the Focus

Allowing your BABY to be the star of the photo session gives you and other family members an excuse to take a back seat and worry a little less about how YOU look. Enjoy the fact that the camera is focused on your little one and not you. I often ...

Mar

2024

Capturing fun pictures with your child

There are a few things you can do to improve the chances of having some great photos with your child. You will undoubtedly be worried about how they'll behave so having a few other things off your mind will lessen your anxiety.Enter my team. A hair ...

Feb

2024

Behind the Scenes at a Branding Session

Branding photography is more than a head shot to show WHAT you look like. It's a first impression to show WHO you are and build trust with clients. To do this properly it takes a team.Along with a hair and makeup artist, a wardrobe stylist and moi ...

Dec

2023

Up in Smoke

Just imagine the feeling I had when I'd found the perfect spot for a family's outdoor photos days before a session at a nature reserve and when the day arrives and I walk with them to the location excited to show them how beautiful it is and... it's ...

Nov

2023

Precious Pastels

They could not have matched this nature setting any better. We lucked out with good weather this late in the fall and I am so happy we could take advantage of this outdoor location for their family portraits! the location came complete with a little ...

Nov

2023

The Hills are Alive

When I want to feel like I'm traveling to distant majestic locations then I go to this spot in the SW suburbs that reminds me of the hills in Sonoma, CA. I love how the "urban cool" wardrobe brings a modern twist to these rolling hills.Being at this ...

Aug

2023

Growing Up In Front Of My Lens

I first worked with this young woman when she was starting out as a kid model in Minneapolis. She always had a fantastic smile (with dimples) and twinkling eyes. She was laid back and so fun to work with. Now all these years later... Nothing has ...

Jul

2023

Hazy Dayz

I am finding some advantages to the hazy smoke filled skies in the Twin Cities the last few weeks from the wildfires in Canada. The lighting is excellent for photography and I was able to work with a high school senior and take advantage of the ...

May

2023

Uber Important

What if I told you this book had it's own hired driver to the photo shoot? If that doesn't make you want to read it then maybe you will because Living Fully, Feeling Deeply, and Coming into Your Heart and Soul sound worthwhile to you.Just ask ...