We kept the kids up just a bit past bedtime to take advantage of that glowy late spring sunshine, and these photos were so worth it! These were some of the first family-of-five photos of the Niemann family. Baby E was just 7 weeks old, and it was adorable seeing how sweet his big siblings were with him.
Read MoreHelen + Silas Senior Photos
I first met Helen and Silas while interrupting their Blue Monday coffee date. I was on a photoshoot for Carleton, and I needed some student models. They were a picture-perfect pair, and we definitely ended up using their photo of two students enjoying a beautiful afternoon in downtown Northfield in one of our admissions pieces.
Read MoreChristensen Spring Session
I love when high school friends slip into my inbox. I love seeing the partner they’ve chosen, the kids they’ve created, the interests they’ve pursued. It’s even better when I get to check back in on their siblings. Simon and I were in percussion together, so we spent a lot of time messing around with the other drummers when we should have been practicing our small group ensemble. We also went to college in Milwaukee together, and Milwaukee is the last time I’ve seen him. So, I was delighted to hear that he and his family were moving back to Minnesota after some time in the northwest. We had a lovely early morning with the fully crew!
Read MoreMove-in engagement session with Madeline + Cale
If I had a time machine, I’d go back and have someone get move-in photos of Jason and me moving into our first house together. It’s such a big milestone, and there’s something about the giddy possibility of empty rooms. When Madeline and Cale reached out about engagement photos and also told me they were about to move into their new house, they were gracious enough to go with my vision — despite it being a school night (they’re both teachers) ahead of a big life transition weekend.
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Mexico City // CDMX
On the plane home from Mexico City (CDMX), we were already planning our next trip back. The food was amazing, the neighborhoods vibrant and walkable, the art and design culture thriving, the weather was perfect, the dog watching was unbeatable, and the coffee scene on-point. We were here for Art Week, which was the cherry on top.
Read MoreNew Year Headshots with Kelly
Kelly is one of my favorite people. It was her own journey back to grad school to become a therapist that gave me the bravery to finally start down my own grad school path. She’s now actively working with clients and guiding them to embrace both the light and dark parts of themselves and of life. As she launches her new therapy practice, she wanted some fresh headshots. We had a lot of fun chasing the winter light around my home studio. If you need a therapist, I’d recommend reaching out to Kelly; she’s local in Northfield, but also does telehealth.
Read MoreAt-home session with Wilma
I met Wilma last year, right after she turned 2. She was very shy and very skeptical, but still such a sweetheart. It’s amazing how much difference a year can make. She warmed right up and happily showed me her stuffed animal friends, doll house, secret closet playroom, and all of her books. I really love home sessions, and this one was especially lovely because I got to see how much her older siblings love her, too.
Read MoreComing soon: Baby Hill!
This was my first pregnancy announcement shoot and I was so nervous and excited! Lucky for me, Tori and Kyle are two of the sweetest and kindest people that exist and all nervousness quickly faded away into lots of laughter. They were still pretty new to the big news about Baby Hill’s arrival, too, and so the entire session felt intimate and surreal, all of us trying to comprehend what a baby in the mix would mean. I can say with confidence, though, after an hour with both of them (and their adorable pups), that Baby Hill is going to be well-loved and cared for.
Read MoreFarm at harvest with the Rollenhagens
One of the reasons I started carrying a camera was to document my own life and the life of my family. My oldest brother and my sister-in-law have given the Rollenhagen side the only grandchildren my parents will likely get. My nieces and nephew are some of my favorite people — as well as the best subjects to photograph! Anna and Emma are twins, but each with their own big and unique personalities. Little Ethan gets happier every day, and he’s just a cuddler! And, Pat and Nicole are just the best parents…it’s really a joy to see your sibling as a parent.
Read MoreCarleton Arb with the Vosejpka family
I had the joy of meeting the Vosejpka family this past summer. Since then, sweet puppy Charlie has had some health issues, so they wanted to get some pictures with him while his spunk is still going strong. We managed to find some of the last vestiges of fall color in the arb, and we lucked into a gorgeous, still-warm October evening. It was incredible to see how much little Reese has grown since June. Shep was as kind and happy a big brother as ever. And, I almost started crying while capturing Jillian and Chad with Charlie, their first kiddo together.
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