The Danielson twins finally got home for an extended hospital stay, and we celebrated the whole family being together with a perfect fall photoshoot day. Big sister Ellie was such a joy, and it was fun to already see the twins’ unique personalities coming through. We threw leaves, lay in the leaves, walked through the leaved, made a lot of silly faces (mostly Ellie), and laughed for most of this session. Thanks, all, for the perfect October day!
Read MoreWilhelm Family in the Arb
It’s fun to have teenagers as part of a family shoot, especially when they’re the kind of siblings that get along as well as the Wilhlem crew. Posting these glorious fall photos in the darkness of winter brings me back to what a perfect evening it was with this family, strolling through the prairie and the woods, chatting about sports and school. They were so easy to slip into conversation, it felt more like catching up with neighbors than a photo session. That said, I’m delighted by the images we captured!
Read MoreOaxaca City, Mexico 2025 Winter Getaway
We loved our trip to Mexico City so much, we were itching to get back. However, we decided for a slower, smaller speed for our next Mexico trip: Oaxaca City. Between the thriving art and craft culture, ideal mountain climate, and rich culinary traditions, it was an amazing trip for us. We did a Wednesday-to-Wednesday trip and only ventured out of the city one day, when we took a day trip to Mount Alban. This gave us enough time to fully explore the city, and for Jason to become a regular at his favorite coffee shop.
Read MoreRogers' Newborn Session: Welcome Francine!
I first met the Rogers family last summer, when they were just a unit of three. However, they knew that another baby girl would be coming in early 2025. I had the great honor of joining them when baby Francine was just a couple of weeks old.
Read MoreBig Turn Music Fest
My SEMAC freelance photography gig that took me to Red Wing, Minnesota to photograph my first music festival: Big Turn Music Fest. “Big Turn” refers to the bend the Mississippi River takes near Red Wing. Big Turn takes place every February in downtown Red Wing. It was started by Sam Brown, the force behind the Mid West Music Fest (MWMF).
Read MoreSonny + Renee: The Last Ice Cream Hoorah of the Summer
This was one of those manifested photoshoots. I had been dreaming and scheming about how to work Northfield’s popular soft serve spot — The Blast — into a photoshoot before it closed for the season. Then, out of the blue, I got an email from Renee asking if her and her son could get creative with a little photo session: “Maybe The Blast??” Me: “How were you reading my mind?”
Read MoreChristensen Family Photos
An ongoing gift of my photography work is how it brings old friends back into my orbit. The great bonus is getting to see friends reflected back in their kids, and of course, getting to meet their partners.
Read MoreExtended Family Photos with the Quesenberrys
I had the honor of photographing Tori and Kyle’s birth announcement photos and maternity photos. I had also met most of Tori’s family at their wedding, and so when she reached out about extended family photos with her parents and siblings, it was an obvious “of course!”
Read MoreNatural Lands Stroll with the Ekern Family
During a unseasonably warm day in late October, we had the gift of sundress-level temps with all the colorful splendor of autumn putting on her last show for this family photo session. Angie is nothing but goodness and light, and so it was no surprise her family was warm, loving, and laughter-filled.
Read MoreEmily + Jonah's Northfield Wedding
Almost four months later, thinking about Emily and Jonah’s beautiful wedding day still makes me smile. Emily and Jonah met while students at St. Olaf College, so it was only fitting that we did their portraits on Olaf’s beautiful campus. To see their friends light up on the steps of Old Main as the couple approach was a highlight of the day. These two hold such good company, and are clearly beloved by everyone who was there that day.
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