Preparation for sessions can be a lot of work and cause stress to the family. Finding the right clothing, worrying about how their children may behave, wondering if the weather will cooperate, etc. My goal as the photographer is to make the process from start to finish as simple and stress free for my client as possible. I’m here every step of the way, assisting in every way necessary.

Manual mode can be a total game changer! Once you know how to adjust your settings, you can truly start to take control of your camera and take photos you are proud of!

So how do you learn these settings?!

Enter: Your Complete Guide to Manual Mode! A self-paced online course that covers everything you need to know to get your photography started and bring it to the next level. No matter what your photography goals are - big or small - this is the perfect starting point!

What do you wear for your family photos? Finding the right clothes for an entire family is challenging. You have to find clothing that’s flattering, will photograph well, and look good when all next to each other. I’m here to help. Some clothing tips and tricks are included, and when booking a session with me, you get full styling assistance included in your session fee!

Bringing home a new baby is a beautiful, emotional time. No matter if it is your first baby or third, it’s a time of immense love. As a lifestyle photographer, being welcomed into your home to photograph these early moments of joy and connection is an absolute honor. Learn about what you can expect from your in-home lifestyle newborn session.

The Clark family and I met between the periods of rain to skip through a grassy field, snuggle on a blanket, and play under moody skies in Red Wing, MN. These evenings of possible rain, skirting the edge of a storm, make for some of my very favorite conditions. I’m not sure I could choose between a beautiful sunny evening or a gloomy moody one.