Some of the best photos come AFTER the formal part of the session is over. With temps in the upper 90’s in June this year we decided to end this session with a dip in the lake. Such a fun reward for the kids. I am always looking for ways to make session fun. If […]

We LOVE going to Franconia Art Park. Only about an hour outside of the twin cities, located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, not far from Taylor’s Falls. Franconia Sculpture Park is a beautiful 43-acre outdoor sculpture park with active artist residency, and community arts programming. Open from dawn to dusk 365 days a […]

A favorite hike of ours is close to home and easily accessible by car or bike for us, PIKE ISLAND (Dakota name Wita Tanka). This is a hiking trail within FORT SNELLING STATE PARK. From the entrance of the park, follow the road to the Visitors Center. Once you park you will see trail maps […]

  7 Top tips to help you pick out the best outfits.   If you are prepping for your first photoshoot you probably have a couple questions about what to expect. Here are a few guidelines that may help you find those perfect family outfits!   What is the purpose of the photoshoot? This should be […]

Portraits at the Electric Fetus When your best friend since 3rd grade asks you to do a family portrait session in her Family Owned Record Store you jump at the chance! I was so excited to spend an hour with my bestie and her adorable little’s before the store opened. 

DOORS OPEN MPLS 2019 What is Doors Open? “…it’s a weekend-long event that allows the public free, behind-the-scenes access to buildings in the City of Minneapolis that are architecturally, culturally, or socially significant.” I jumped at the chance to get behind the chain link fence that surrounds The Fort Snelling Upper Post when I saw […]

When your dogs best friend turns one and invites you over for homemade “pupcakes” you have to document that! What a lucky dog. His human dad makes amazing baked goods all the time so obviously it was time to flex his canine culinary skills. And he hit it out of the park with these peanut […]