Welcome to my blog! I'm a southern MN photographer that specializes in maternity, newborn, and family photography.

This newborn session was so precious! Such a pretty little face with perfectly chubby cheeks. This session was all about her, just baby girl alone. I met her mama and her siblings at my Santa sessions, where I noticed mom had a baby bump but didn't say anything. She contacted me to book the newborn session shortly after and I'm so happy she did! 

We used a few of my many props, the beautiful pink flokati, some of my favorite knit sets and wraps. This little girl is going to be spoiled I'm sure. So happy I was able to be her newborn photographer.

Don't wait to book your session. 

Hugs and love!

Michelle

Hey! Need something to wear to your newborn, baby, maternity, family, or couples photo shoot? A few years ago I started a client closet because I get asked "what should I wear?" 99% of the time. I've also heard that it's not ideal to go shopping for a photo shoot, as it can get overwhelming. I get it, and that is exactly why I started shopping for you. I have the best dresses, gowns, body suits, etc. AND, I do have more than what is pictured, as well as new items always coming in.

Want your session in the studio or outdoors? Either way, you can wear anything from the client closet to your session in the studio or outdoors. With the lifestyle area that I have in the studio, as well as backdrops, you're all set! And for outdoors, everything goes well there too!

What about the rest of the family? Well, I have a little client closet too! My little client closet runs from newborn to 5T for boys and newborn to 14 for girls. For the bigger boys and men I suggest coordinating with whatever you select, and I can help with that as needed.

Don't wait to book your session! I book up fast and time always goes faster than we want it too. Capture those moments and have them to cherish forever!

Hugs and love!

Michelle

Heyya! I'm having a giveaway because, well, why not! If you didn't know, I've recently moved to southern Minnesota, in between Rochester and the Twin Cities. I'm almost done putting the final touches on my new studio in Blooming Prairie Minnesota so I figured now is the best time to do a giveaway. I'll be giving away one family session fee, PLUS a product/digital image file credit that will be good for one year! I'm excited for you to win!!

What do you need to do to be part of the giveaway?

1. Go to my facebook and instagram pages and give each a like. Hint, you can find the icons on my website - just click on them and they should bring you there.

2. Share this blog post on at least one of your social media pages. For a bonus entry, tag a friend in your share. Hint, be sure you set your post to public in order to count.

3. Comment on this blog post saying that you're complete once you've finished.

4. Wait for the drawing that will be held live on facebook 12/25.

On 12/25 I will count every entry and make sure all of the steps were followed. Then I'll go live on facebook to announce the winner! Good luck!!

For your newborn session, would you prefer the session at your home or at the portrait studio? This is one that I would think long and hard about if you're wanting a posed session. My preference is at the studio for posed but if you're wanting a lifestyle newborn session that is different type altogether. Now, having said that, I've photographed both in the client's home and in the studio. I much prefer the studio for a few different reasons. While I can appreciate the simplicity and ease of wanting the session in your home, I need to be sure I have everything that is needed when I'm there. Here are a few bullet points of why I love posed newborns in the studio.

• Everything that I need is there. I have TONS of props, wraps, backdrops, lighting, posing essentials, pillows, faux furs, various equipment, tables, heaters, etc. If I had to carry this to everyone's house I would need a van and a couple helpers, plus a few hours for setup and again for teardown. haha! I kid about needing a van and helpers, but it really is a lot.
• The studio is setup for each of my sessions, meaning nothing needs to be moved out of the way to setup my lighting, tables, etc. I need a decent sized area to put everything up and then I need to be able to move around. 
• I'm in my groove at the studio. I heat it up nicely for newborn sessions because babies need warmth. Plus, it makes for a cozy space for you to relax while I take beautiful photos of your baby.
• I have gallery samples of what you can order at the studio. You get to see my work printed and I love that because you see what you can order.

Although I love those baby sessions at the studio, everyone is different and would love to discuss your needs. 

Newborn | Maternity | Baby | Family 

Michelle 

Invest in your portraits is truly meaning invest in yourself. Whether your photography session is of a newborn, maternity, family, or pets, etc., it's an investment. You can't buy time, right? Don't wait, find a photographer that you love. You're putting trust into someone to care for you and your loved ones while taking beautiful photographs. This is a big deal. You need to trust the photographer, understand their process and investment info, and love their style. With that said, I invite you to call, text, or email me if you have any questions. You're worth investing in and I would love to be your photographer!

Still on the fence, so to speak? Have you ever bought something for yourself without thinking twice about the price? Or you think about the price but you value it so much that you don't care about the price? What about artwork for your home? You buy it because you know you value it. The time is now to value yourself and invest in good portraits.

Investment  - Session fee PLUS products and / or prints and /or digitals.

Session fee

• Secures the date of your session - even when you're unsure of when your session will be. There are limited spots on my calendar to ensure availability. 
• The use of studio props - With a huge assortment of newborn props, wraps, beds, and more, there is never a problem coordinating to your needs. For maternity, you'll have a collection of dresses and body suits to utilize. 
• Shooting time - the time for your session. 
• Ordering appointment - You'll come to the studio for an ordering appointment. The best part is seeing prints of your session, and you see them at the ordering appointment!

Products and Prints

Have you heard the saying "not everything is created equal"? Well, that goes for print labs. I hand selected the labs I use for all of my products and prints. My editing is in tune with their printers, which makes a huge difference in quality. I love everything I offer and know you will too! 

Folio mats - Gorgeous prints within beautiful mats that you can display in many different ways. 

Canvases - Stunning high end photographic printing on a stretched canvas. 

Albums - Beautiful books with amazing covers and thick pages. 

Seasonal products - such as ornaments, cards, etc. 

Remember, invest in yourself. Exist in portraits. Contact me today!