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Baby girl asleep on a crocheted pillow.

Bringing home a newborn is an exciting yet overwhelming time. The last thing new parents need is added stress when capturing their baby’s first portraits. Learn more about how I’ve created a stress-free newborn photography experience for all clients. My newborn photography experience has been designed to be completely stress-free, so all you have to […]

Creating a Stress-Free Newborn Photography Experience for New Parents

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Newborn girl sleeping on a neutral colored backdrop.

Newborn photography is all about capturing those fleeting, delicate moments in your baby’s first days of life. But when is the best age to photograph your newborn? As a Southern Minnesota newborn photographer, I recommend sessions be scheduled within the first 7 to 21 days after birth. This timeline is based on a full-term baby, […]

The Best Age to Photograph Your Newborn (And Why It Matters!)

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Photography gift card.

The Perfect Gift: 5 Reasons to Give the Gift of Photography Sessions This Holiday Season Are you searching for the perfect and meaningful gift that will truly stand out this holiday season? Look no further! A Photography gift card is a unique and thoughtful present that will create lasting memories for your loved ones. Whether it’s […]

Photography Gift Card: The Perfect Gift

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9 month old baby girl in a green romper for her milestone photo session.

Your baby’s first year is filled with MANY milestones and new things they will learn and do. It is, without a doubt, the most exciting period for you as parents, and for everyone around them. Sadly, these moments pass by quickly. In the blink of an eye, your baby will grow into a toddler, and […]

Most Important Milestones in Baby’s First Year

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Baby girl wrapped in garnet during her newborn photography session.

You’re in search of a newborn photographer, and wondering where to begin in the process of hiring a newborn photographer.  I’ve put together some important questions regarding this subject that is very dear to my heart, and I imagine yours too – newborn photography! If you are about to become a parent, and you’re looking […]

7 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Newborn Photographer

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Having kids and keeping them entertained in Southern Minnesota may seem like a good idea at first. But for those of you who are new to parenting, maybe moved to these parts recently, or are simply out of ideas – you might start to panic a little when figuring out what to do. It is […]

Top Ten Family Summer Activities In Southern Minnesota 

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Mother holding up her six month old baby girl. Both wearing neutral tone clothing.

MOMMY AND ME LIMITED EDITION SESSIONS April 27th & 28th, 2024 CAPTURE THE UNBREAKABLE BOND BETWEEN A MOTHER AND HER CHILDREN! As we all know, moms are the ones who are taking the pictures.  Our phones are filling up with sweet images of our babies, and outside of a few selfies, getting those scrumptious pictures […]

Mommy and Me: Limited Edition Sessions

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Silhouette of expectant mother wearing a white dress.

Today, I want to share with you the top four prenatal yoga class spots in Minneapolis and St. Paul – offering you the opportunity to nurture your body, mind, and spirit as you prepare for the arrival of your little one. From gentle stretches to calming breathing exercises, these.  So, grab your yoga mat, and […]

Top Four Prenatal Yoga Spots in Minneapolis

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Outdoor maternity session with mommy and daddy to be in Southern Minnesota.

Attention all momma’s in Mankato, MN! As a professional maternity photographer based near  New Ulm, I’m sharing my expertise and knowledge about when and why is the best time for your maternity session.  You will learn why 30 to 34 weeks is THE golden window for your maternity session. Trust me, it’s not just about […]

Best Time for Your Maternity Photography Session

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Baby girl asleep on a crocheted pillow.

Being a professional newborn photographer near New Ulm, I’m here to share some exciting news: booking your newborn session before your bundle of joy arrives is an absolute game-changer. Let me walk you through 5 reasons to book your newborn session early, especially if you’re near the Twin Cities area.   Secure Your Spot Newborn […]

5 Reasons to Book Early: Newborn Sessions

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