How dashing does Louis look! He was gracious enough to allow his little sister in on a couple of pics too.

How cute are these guys?! It was a crisp but sunny fall afternoon together as we caught each of the four kids’ personalities on camera (and their awesome parents). I love the one of the little guy’s bottom lip out, classic 3 year old!

This adorable family was a delight to photograph as they played, laughed, breastfed, and played some more. That evening sunlight through the trees adds some sparkle to the magic, wouldn’t you say?

I think 16 months is my new favorite age! (ok ok, they are ALL my favorite!) Layla was such a little doll posing and playing with her parents, their pup and me. I love the mix of in home and in nature shots from this session.

Holden brought his parents to the studio for some one year old shenanigans. Thank goodness for race cars! And dads who aren’t afraid of a few flips. So. Much. Fun!

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This shoot was lots of fun including balloons, an antique mirror, outfit changes and of course, CAKE! Happy Birthday to this sweetie!

You won the mini shoot! How exciting would it be to get that note in your inbox? Well that is exactly what this mama got. I met her at the St. Francis Baby Fair were she signed up to win the mini session I was giving away at the fair.

We were hoping for a fun “snowy” session, however November lacked snow, so instead we got fall leaves.

I think someone is pretty excited about having a baby brother soon. Congratulations to this lovely family and best wishes on your new addition!

One thing about St. Olaf – and all of Northfield really – is that the fall colors are spectacular. So when old college friends of mine needed new family portraits, I jumped at the chance to go back to this beautiful college town for a family photo shoot.

We couldn’t have had better weather. It was nice and overcast. We started near Carlton college and then worked our way to St. Olaf, running and playing in the fields then dodging college students for a picture in front of our old dorm. After the shoot we were off to a yummy dinner & ice cream treat at Hogan Brothers. Just a great day full of good memories and friends.

Amber and her family were one of my first clients. She was pregnant back then with her first. Now here she is with her two kids. . . Here’s a sneak peek at our session:

It has been so fun to watch this family grow. My first session with the mom was when she was pregnant with her daughter. Now here they are with two kids!

Special thanks to this awesome family who were gracious and flexible about rescheduling due to Baby Simpson’s birth.