MN portrait photographer

Your special moments shouldn't fade into memory.

You should be able to hold onto them forever.

Woman in sage green strapless dress posing on wooden bench with camera and wildflower bouquet in garden.

Lifestyle Portraits

For all of life's milestone moments.

Some moments don't fit neatly into a category, but they're worth documenting all the same. Whether you're celebrating a growing family, pursuing a passion, or simply preserving a season of life you'll never get back, lifestyle portraits allow us to tell your story exactly as it is.

Perfect For

Proposals

The exciting time where you need someone willing to hide in the bushes.

Maternity

Celebrating the anticipation of a growing family.

Newborn

Capturing those fleeting first days and tiny details.

 

Individual Portraits

 

Creative sessions, personal milestones, and updated portraits.

 

Branding

 

For your business and personal growth! Get photos that align.

Milestones

Cake smashes, birthdays, achievements, and life's exciting moments.

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Bride in off-shoulder white beaded dress holding elegant bouquet of roses and baby's breath outdoors.
Baby in diaper and party hat celebrating first birthday with smashed cake and blue number one balloon.
Two women wearing matching brown and white sports bras and leggings posing together against neutral background.
Blue-eyed baby in pink knit sweater and bow headband lying on soft blanket looking up sweetly.

The Process

Step 01: Inquire

Fill you the contact form with your preferred date/season, vision, and other details.

You will receive a response within 72 hours.

Step 02: tailored proposal

I’ll send thoughtfully tailored collection options based on your needs, priorities, and celebration.

Step 03: reserve your date

Choose your collection, sign your contract, and submit your retainer to officially reserve your date.

Step 04: relax + celebrate

From planning support to timeline guidance, I’ll help make the process seamless so you can enjoy every moment.

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You can expect

A Flexible + Personalized Experience

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, welcoming a baby, showcasing your sport, or simply documenting a season of life, your session is designed around you.

To feel comfortable + have fun

You don't have to know how to pose or what to do in front of the camera. I'll guide you every step of the way while keeping the experience relaxed and enjoyable.

Authentic Moments

The best photos are often the ones you don't plan for. While I'll provide direction when needed, I also create space for authentic moments, real emotions, and natural interactions to unfold.

Meaningful Memories

Every season of life deserves to be remembered. My goal is to create images that not only look beautiful today, but continue to bring you back to this moment for years to come.

 

Capture this moment!

 

Every season of life tells a different story. From growing families and newborn snuggles to maternity sessions, athletes, milestones, and everything in between. It deserves to be captured so you have this moment to look back on forever.

 

Collections Starting at $300

 

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Expecting couple in white outfits holding ultrasound photo and flowers in sunny green meadow.

Featured Sessions

Every season of life tells a different story. From growing families and newborn snuggles to maternity sessions, athletes, milestones, and everything in between, here are a few of the moments I've had the honor of documenting.

 

MOTHERHOOD

 

A wicker basket with baby's breath flowers sits near a pregnant woman in white holding a bouquet during a maternity photoshoot in Minnesota.
Close-up of pregnant woman in denim shirt cradling baby bump wearing a diamond engagement ring.
A couple lies on a blanket in a park, holding ultrasound photos and a baby announcement newspaper.
Expecting couple smelling red roses while holding ultrasound photos in pregnancy announcement photo.
Pregnant woman in black long-sleeve maxi dress with side slit posing against a white background.
A pregnant woman in a white dress holds hands with her partner, showcasing her baby bump.
White baby clothes hang on a clothesline in a sunny green meadow filled with dandelions.
A pregnant couple stands together in front of green trees, the woman in a white dress leaning on the man.
A couple in a sunny field, the man holding white flowers as the woman shows an ultrasound photo.
Pregnant woman in black crop top and skirt cradling her bare baby bump near a bright window.
Baby announcement flatlay with red onesie, ultrasound photos, roses, and Baby Campbell July 2026 sign.
A pregnant woman in a white dotted dress forms a heart shape with her hands over her baby bump.

 

Branding

 

Young woman holding a Canon DSLR camera up to her eye outdoors in natural light.
Fit woman wearing brown scoop-neck sports bra with arms raised against neutral background.
Boutique jewelry display with turquoise and gold pieces on wooden stands and trays.
Woman in sage green dress holding Canon DSLR camera and white wildflower bouquet.
Two women wearing matching brown and pink sports bras and leggings activewear set.
Wooden shelving unit with artisan goods, candles, stationery, and handmade crafts in shop.
Young woman in green dress sitting on wooden bench with camera and wildflowers.
Woman folding brown and pink sports bra with matching leggings on white surface.
Close-up of redhead woman with freckles wearing pearl earring, nose ring, and headband.

 

MILESTONES

 

Baby in party hat eagerly eating first birthday cake while being held by parents.
Happy smiling baby in red Love You Lots onesie surrounded by pink, orange, and red heart-shaped foil balloons.
A baby boy in a black outfit sits beside a white first birthday cake surrounded by gold and green balloons.
A baby boy in a blue outfit and birthday party hat sits on a white background with a balloon.
Adorable baby in red onesie lying on white floor surrounded by heart-shaped balloons.
Curious baby in black shirt sitting on white floor holding a large shiny silver metallic balloon.
Baby's first birthday cake smash with blue number one balloon, party hat, and colorful balloons on white background.
Sweet baby in red Love You Lots onesie lying among pink, rose gold, and red heart-shaped foil balloons.
Baby in black shirt and jeans reaching for blue balloon near silver balloons and white number one foil balloon.

 

Individual

 

Young woman in plaid shirt posing thoughtfully in front of colorful autumn foliage.
Young blonde woman in white coat smiling over shoulder against a stone wall outdoors.
Young man in orange puffer jacket and gray hoodie sitting pensively against white background.
Excited girl in red skirt holding XOXO heart balloon sitting on stool with Valentine heart balloons in background.
Cute young boy in green shirt and ripped jeans posing confidently by a brick wall.
Young girl holding bundle of red XOXO heart balloons with pink and red heart balloons on white wall behind her.
Dancer performing contemporary dance moves in wide-leg burgundy pants and white top indoors.
Cheerful young girl in striped sweater smiling brightly while posing casually indoors.
Smiling boy sitting on white floor holding a red heart-shaped balloon cheerfully.
Close-up portrait of a blonde girl with blue eyes leaning against a dark wooden wall.
Young girl in white crop top and blue shorts posing gracefully against dark background.
Curious blonde toddler girl peering into a wooden barrel outdoors in autumn setting.
Book YOUR SESSION

For capturing all the special moments life throws at us

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Ready to book? Have a specific session in mind? Needing a photographer to capture an event?  Let's connect!

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