I’ll be honest with you the last few years have looked different than I expected. Different than I planned. And in the quiet of this current slow season, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on what it means to be an intentional photographer – not just behind the camera, but in how I’m building […]

There’s something extra special about photographing a baby through their entire first year — and this little lady has completely stolen my heart. From her newborn session to her 6-month portraits and now her one-year cake smash, lavender has always been her color… and it didn’t disappoint. Soft, sweet, and perfectly suited to her personality, […]

There’s something extra sweet about first birthdays. They’re this perfect mix of “how is she already one?” and “was there ever a time she wasn’t part of the family?” Noelle’s one year session was exactly that kind of magic. Her theme, “Our Little Pumpkin is One,” could not have been more fitting. She’s got the […]

It may have been one of the stickiest July evenings of the summer, but you’d never know it from looking at Claire’s photos! This JWP senior brought so much energy and personality to her session — humidity didn’t stand a chance. We hit up a few of my favorite spots around the Mankato area, and […]

With three busy kids full of energy and ideas, we had the best time exploring together on a windy autumn afternoon. Charlie was on a mission — even toward the end of the session, when most kids are ready to call it a day, he was still scouting for more photo spots! I loved his […]