Studio Photographer Makeup Artist

At Tiny Hearts Studio, whether you’re here for a maternity session or coming in with your newborn or family, we want you to feel gorgeous! Our studio photographers will help you with choosing outfits and posing, and our amazing makeup artist, Marisol, can help you look and feel your absolute best!

Why a Professional Makeup Artist?

While you’re certainly welcome to do your own makeup, there are a couple of reasons you might want to go with a professional. First is the experience. A photoshoot should feel glamorous and fun—and getting your makeup done by a pro makes it even more special. There’s also the fact that makeup for photography tends to be heavier than what you wear on a daily basis. With a professional makeup artist like Marisol, you can be confident that your makeup is just right and will photograph beautifully. After all, these photos are your treasured memories, and you want them to be perfect!

How to Add Makeup Services to Your Photography Package

If you’d like to add makeup services to your photography session, please get in touch with us! We’d be happy to get you scheduled prior to your session. Makeup generally takes about an hour and your session will take about an hour and a half (for maternity) to two or three hours (for newborn), so please plan accordingly!

Here’s a quick before-and-after of one of our lovely mamas. As you can see, her makeup is absolutely perfect for her photos. Doesn’t she look gorgeous?

We can’t wait to see you at one of our studios in Minnesota for your very own beautiful photoshoot!

St. Cloud, MN Baby Photographer | First Birthday Cake Smash Session | Flamingo Theme

You know it’s gonna be a party when flamingos are invited! I loved the bright, tropical flair of this flamingo themed first birthday cake smash. And baby girl’s cute little romper—complete with ruffled apron—was adorable!

The birthday girl wasn’t super into eating her cake—and yes, there were even a few tears. If you’ve ever parented a one-year-old, you know that’s not unusual at all! And as professional baby photographers, we know that too, so don’t worry! Some kids don’t love to get sticky, and for others, this is one of the first times they’ve been exposed to sugar and it can be a little overwhelming! We kept her happy for the most part though, and she did enjoy smearing some of the frosting on her legs. :)

Prior to this first birthday cake smash, we also did some portraits in a completely different theme. Baby girl still has a little ways to go before she can be her parents’ hunting and fishing buddy, but it looks like she’s all ready for some outdoor adventures!

At Tiny Hearts Studio, we love customizing each and every session so it’s totally unique to you. We have two commercial studio locations (in Chanhassen and St. Cloud, MN). Whether you’re looking for newborn, maternity, family, or baby and cake smash photography, we’d love to capture those special memories for you! Check out session options here, or contact us with questions.

St. Cloud, MN Newborn Photographer | Bryce’s Newborn Session

This little cutie and his parents traveled from Holdingford for Bryce’s newborn session. It was a stormy day outside (complete with thunder and hail), but we’re glad they braved the weather. It’s always cozy in our St. Cloud, MN photo studio! (In fact, we recommend dressing in layers when you come! We keep it nice and toasty so that babies stay comfortable during outfit changes.)

We did a couple of different bucket setups for baby Bryce, as well as a couple of swaddles and a pillow that was just the right size for that little head. We also wanted some variety in our colors, so we chose to do some of our setups with neutrals and some with a nice combination of blue and rust.

Bryce was adorable and we’re so happy that, even though we’re about half an hour away, Mom and Dad chose Tiny Hearts Studio as their St. Cloud, MN newborn photographer!

If you’re interested in booking a session for your own little one, please get in touch. Remember, it’s important to book as early as possible so we can ensure your session date and time. We’d love to see you and baby at one of our studio locations!  

St. Cloud, MN Children’s Birthday Photographer | Gemma’s 2 Year Birthday Session

Although the most popular birthday photography package at Tiny Hearts Studio is definitely the one year cake smash, I love celebrating other birthdays with kiddos too! It was so much fun to have Miss Gemma in my St. Cloud studio for a 2 year birthday session!

We’ve all heard of the terrible twos, but actually, 2 years old can be a really fun age as well. Children are becoming more independent and talking more, and they love to play and pretend! I certainly had a great time with Gemma. And she enjoyed playing with her balloons and testing out poses on a couple of the studio’s wicker chairs. I find that keeping things flexible and child-led makes for a fun photo experience for everyone!

If you want to get professional photos of your child on a regular basis (and you should!), annual birthday pictures can be the perfect way to do it. Upcoming birthdays are an automatic reminder to schedule your child’s photoshoot. (These pictures also make wonderful invitations or gifts!)

As a professional St. Cloud, MN children’s birthday photographer, I’d love to help you celebrate this special time in your child’s life—and make sure you have those memories to cherish forever! Contact Tiny Hearts Studio today to book your session!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | Millee’s First Birthday Session | One in a Melon Theme

This was such a fun, summery cake smash for Millee’s first birthday session! I absolutely loved the “One in a Melon” theme!

To me, watermelons are definitely the brightest colored (and, yes, yummiest) melons out there, so I decorated the studio with a watermelon backdrop and lots of balloons in pink, green, and red. Makes you happy just looking at it, right?

Millee was an adorable birthday girl. She gave me all kinds of fun expressions—including a funny little pout where she would wrinkle up her nose and draw her mouth down like she wasn’t having any fun at all. Don’t let it fool you! She had a blast—and so did I!

Our watermelon cake, complete with frosting seeds, was perfect—and Millee agreed! She loved digging right in, and although I don’t know how much she got in her mouth, I know she got it everywhere else! 😊 She was wearing frosting all over herself when we finally popped her in the bath to get cleaned up. And she liked the bath just as much as the cake! Look at those smiles!

Happy first birthday, Millee! Thanks for letting me be your St. Cloud, MN cake smash photographer!

St. Cloud Maternity Photographer | Couples Studio Maternity Session

Check out this gorgeous couples studio maternity session! There are so many great ways to do pregnancy photos, but one of my favorites is a couples session. It’s an honor to capture the love between two people and celebrate with them as they get ready to welcome this new little life they’ve created together.

This mama chose a couple of gowns from our client wardrobe and we also did some nude maternity photos. It’s totally up to you what you’re comfortable with. We can do all styles of maternity pictures, and with every one of them we’ll highlight your beauty and help you to feel truly glamorous!

So excited for this beautiful couple and loved capturing this intimate couples studio maternity session for them!

St. Cloud Maternity Photographer

Are you expecting? We’d love to help you record this special time in your life at one of our mother-baby photography studio locations (in St. Cloud and Chanhassen). With our couture maternity wardrobe, years of experience, and incredible photography team, Tiny Hearts Studio is the perfect choice for your dream maternity photo session! Contact us to book your session and let’s start planning!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | Everett’s First Birthday Session | Mr. Onederful Theme

Everett’s first birthday session was a Mr. Onederful theme. So cute! His little black suspenders and bow tie combination just killed me!

We set the studio up with a star backdrop (‘cause that’s what Everett is!) and lots of mustachioed balloons to celebrate little man’s first birthday.

The cake, complete with buttons and bow tie, was perfect, and Everett loved it! Some babies are pretty tentative about digging in, but once Everett had a taste he decided cake was awesome. The frosting went everywhere: face, elbows, tummy, legs. He even got some in his hair!

It was definitely a good idea to finish up our cake smash photography session with a bubble bath, where we replaced the frosting with soap suds!

Good thing we started off with some one-year baby portraits before things got too sticky! Everett was such a happy kiddo and I loved being his St. Cloud, MN cake smash photographer!

At Tiny Hearts Studio, we love capturing all the special milestones in your family’s life—including first birthdays! Contact us and let’s see how we can help you celebrate the big occasions and everyday moments that make life special. We’d love to help you tell your family’s story!

St. Cloud, MN Maternity Photographer | Family Maternity Studio Session

It isn’t often that we get to have the entire family at the studio for a maternity photography session, and I loved that Mom decided to make her pregnancy photos a family affair! I had such a great time meeting her, her husband, and their four beautiful kiddos. Every pregnancy is unique and special, and I thought it was great that this mom felt confident putting her own unique twist on her maternity pictures.

We got some maternity portraits of just mom, and also several with her and her husband together. But she really wanted most of the emphasis to be on their growing family, so most of our session focused on group shots. This combination gave us a ton of options for posing and I love the variety! It was really sweet to see the relationships between each member of this family.

This new baby is going to be so loved! What a lucky mom to have so many helping hands as she gets ready to welcome her little one! I’m so glad she chose to Tiny Hearts Studio as her St. Cloud, MN maternity photographer. Loved creating this special family maternity studio session for her!

If you’re interested in a maternity session of your own, please contact us. We love customizing our sessions so that every clients gets exactly the experience they’re looking for, so share your vision with us and let’s start planning!

St. Cloud, MN Maternity Photographer | Paula’s Maternity Photoshoot

Although we always recommend booking your maternity and newborn photos together, we know that, for various reasons, it doesn’t always happen. Paula had already booked her newborn session with us, but wasn’t planning on doing maternity pictures. It was such a fun surprise for her when her sister gifted Paula’s maternity photoshoot to her through Tiny Hearts Studio! Her sister really wanted this beautiful mama to have pregnancy photos to remember this special time. What better gift for a mother-to-be?

All of our maternity clients have access to our studio wardrobe, and Paula chose several elegant options in both light and dark colors, giving us a beautiful variety for her maternity photoshoot. As with most of our maternity sessions, we didn’t do a lot in the way of props. We prefer to focus on you and your beautiful, changing body! But one or two props (like a chair or posing block) can give us a few more posing options and add depth and interest.

Paula’s husband was also able to join us at our St. Cloud, MN studio location. It’s always so special to capture the love between a couple during a maternity session, and we loved being able to record the sweet relationship of this beautiful pair!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | Rilynn’s First Birthday Session | Peaches and Cream Theme

Does it get any cuter than a peaches and cream theme for your first birthday? I don’t think so! I thought this idea was just adorable and I loved setting up the studio for Rilynn’s first birthday cake smash session.

Peaches and cream lent itself perfectly to a country kitchen type backdrop, which is what we used for our one-year baby portraits. I like to do milestone photos before we break out the cake. Although cake smashes are super fun, I also want you to have some classic pictures of your little one—with a frosting-free face!

When it was time for the main event, we switched to a balloon backdrop. Party time! Don’t those warm colors make you excited for summer? And the peach-colored frosting all over that cherubic little face. I just can’t!

Rilynn and I had so much fun together! She gave me such big grins and giggles, so I just have to say it—she really was a peach! Happy birthday, cutie pie!

Tiny Hearts Studio is a St. Cloud, MN photography studio specializing in maternity, newborn, and cake smash photography. We’d love to help you plan your own customized session, so please get in touch with us and let’s capture those memories together!

St. Cloud, MN Newborn Photographer | Natalie & Lydia’s Twin Newborn Photography Session

With twice the cuddles and twice the cuteness, I know you’re going to love the photos from Natalie and Lydia’s twin newborn photography session! As their St. Cloud, MN newborn photographer I certainly loved every minute with these two beautiful girls.

Both mom and dad were able to make it to the studio, which was wonderful. Not only because we could get photos of the whole family that way, but because the more hands to hold and cradle the better—especially with twins!

Posing with twins provides an extra challenge, but fortunately I have lots of experience and am here to guide you so you can get beautiful photos with your two little bundles of joy. Usually, poses done with just one baby can also be done with two, as you can see from the pictures we took during Natalie and Lydia’s twin newborn photography session.

Mom and Dad wanted a variety of colors for these photos, so we chose several different combinations. We also did a few black and white baby pictures, which are always so classic!

Loved spending time with these baby sisters!

Whether you’re getting ready to welcome one child or two, we’d love to help you capture those precious memories at Tiny Hearts Studio. Get in touch with us here!

St. Cloud, MN Maternity Photographer | Elegant Maternity Pictures

What an absolutely gorgeous maternity session this was! I’m so glad we scheduled it when we did because baby was in a hurry! This beautiful mama ended up delivering her little one the week after we took these elegant maternity pictures.

We did most of our photos with this beautiful beige maternity gown. Combined with a cloudy, marbled backdrop, this gave us a muted, almost ethereal look for our pictures. It also went so beautifully with the gold jewelry that she was wearing (a gift from her mother.)

But we also did some outfit changes, including these sleek and modern maternity dresses. The red and black was such a bold statement choice. I loved it! And it also ensured that this mom had some variety of color, style, and mood so that her elegant maternity pictures would work well with multiple color schemes and display options.

These images turned out so beautifully—and again, I’m so glad we were able to squeeze them in before baby arrived!

St. Cloud, MN Maternity Photographer

Beautiful, classic, sexy, unusual—whatever type of maternity session you’re looking for, we’d love to create it for you at Tiny Hearts Studio! Take advantage of our client wardrobe filled with couture gowns, bodysuits, and accessories. We want you to feel like a supermodel at this special time of your life—because you totally are! When you’re ready to start planning, just let us know!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | Elayne’s Floral Cake Smash Session

When it comes to little girls, we think blossoms and birthdays go hand in hand! It was so fun to design Elayne’s floral cake smash session to celebrate her first birthday. And even more fun to watch her enjoy it!

We got some adorable one year baby portraits of this sweetie to start off our session. We had set up the studio with tons of pretty pink and white flowers, plus twinkle lights for that extra bit of sparkle that every girl needs on her birthday! Elayne did a great job and gave us the cutest smiles.

But her smiles got even bigger when we brought out the cake! She loved it, and alternated between big smiles and intense concentration. Hey, decorating your toes with frosting takes a lot of focus!

We got her all cleaned up in the bubble bath later—and polished her string of pearls at the same time.

Happy first birthday, Elayne! We had a fantastic time doing this floral cake smash session with you!

A St. Cloud, MN cake smash photographer can help make your little one’s first birthday extra special. If you want those ONEderful memories recorded, get in touch and let’s plan your session!

St. Cloud, MN Maternity Photographer | Kaylene’s Maternity Session

While we absolutely love welcoming new babies to the studio, you know what else we love? Helping moms get ready! Preparing for your little one’s arrival is such an exciting time, and we believe every woman should have memories of this time that she can cherish forever. The best way we know how to do that is with maternity photography!

Kaylene is such a beautiful mother-to-be and we loved doing this sexy maternity shoot with her! We’re also so glad dad decided to come too—couples maternity sessions are the best!

Kaylene wanted to keep things simple, with lots of beautiful nude shots. A woman’s body goes through so many changes during pregnancy—and it’s beautiful! We love helping our mamas feel glamorous—whether that’s with mostly nude shots and a few tossing fabrics, or lots of flowing, elegant gowns and accessories.

This mama was also a total natural in front of the camera, but if you feel nervous about that side of things, don’t worry, we’ve got you! We’ll guide you through the poses and promise you’ll look amazing!

St. Cloud, MN Maternity Photographer

Are you expecting? We’re so excited for you! We would love to record your pregnancy so you can have these memories to look back on all your life. Get in touch, and let’s start planning!

St. Cloud, MN Baby Photographer | Everly’s 6 Month Milestone Session

Okay, can we just draw some attention to the cheeks and the dimples going on here? Cutest thing ever! It was so much fun to do Everly’s 6 month milestone session with her and her parents. She was such a happy baby!

Loved the cute outfits mom and dad picked out—including a black one, which we hardly ever get to do for baby girls! This session took place in the summer, so it seemed fitting to use lots of plants and flowers in our setups. Bowls and swings are also great props to use for a 6 month milestone session since baby is often sitting up at this point—either with a little support or on their own—and we used lots of those too.

A baby photography session is also the perfect time to get some family pictures! We made sure to get some family shots and baby parent portraits so that Everly and her parents can have photos of the whole family at this extra fun stage of babyhood. Whether you’re putting your pictures on display, using them in an album, or sending them out as gifts, you’ll be so glad you have images of everyone together!

As a St. Cloud, MN baby photographer, we love to capture every stage of childhood! If you’re interested in professional portraits of your little one or family, please contact us!

St. Cloud, MN Newborn Photographer | Rylan’s Newborn Session

This little guy was born eight weeks early and had a lengthy NICU stay. Thankfully he’s doing just great! His parents had already booked Rylan’s newborn session, so they rushed over to our St. Cloud, MN photography studio as soon as he was discharged to capture these newborn pictures.

This kiddo is definitely not the first baby we’ve had who decided that schedules are for other people! That’s one of the many reasons we recommend booking your baby’s photo session early so that we have plenty of wiggle room if things don’t go according to plan.

We were joined for Rylan’s newborn session by mom, dad, and Rylan’s fur-sibling! It’s always fun to have pets in the studio, and well worth the extra challenge for a kiddo to have baby pictures with their childhood pet. This doggo was very well-behaved and we’re sure will be a fantastic buddy for little man!

In search of a central Minnesota newborn photographer? We’re so glad you found Tiny Hearts Studio! We have two convenient newborn studio locations—one in St. Cloud and one in Chanhassen—both with beautiful setups and tons of newborn props. We’d love to welcome you and your little one to the studio, so if you’re expecting let’s start planning your baby’s session!

St. Cloud, MN Cake Smash Photographer | One Pink Birthday Session

Happy first birthday! We decided to go all girl with these milestone photos. This was one pink birthday session!

We set up the studio with tons of pink and gold balloons, a star prop (‘cause that’s what this girl is!) and plenty of twinkle lights for an extra touch of magic. As a St. Cloud, MN cake smash photographer, I know every baby is different. So I love figuring out exactly what clients are looking for and creating a custom experience just for them.

Baby girl’s pink tutu and headband were just the cutest—and so was she! We know all the tricks for getting kiddos to smile, but it’s nice when we don’t have to use many of them. She was a very happy baby and gave us lots of smiles (including a few frosted ones!)

She loved her cake! All that crinkly frosting was too much to resist, and after admiring it for a while she dug right in! Finger lickin’ good!

Cake is great, but when you’re only a year old you get as much frosting on you as in you! That’s why we usually wrap up our cake smashes with a quick splash in the tub. (That—and it makes a great photo opp!)

We had so much fun with our one pink birthday session! If you’re interested in celebrating your own little one’s first birthday with a cake smash, we’d love to hear from you!

St. Cloud, MN Baby and Family Photographer | Cori’s First Birthday Session

Although cake smashes are hands-down the most popular option when it comes to a first birthday session, they’re far from the only option! For Cori’s one year milestone, we decided to do an outdoor family photoshoot. It turned out to be so fun!

We brought just a couple of props for Cori’s one year baby pictures, but mostly we used the grass, fields, and winding path as our backdrop. One of the great things about outdoor family photos is how much kids love to be outside! They really can just relax, play, and explore—and we’ll grab some great shots along the way!

There’s no time like sunset for outdoor portraits. The light is a perfect warm glow at that time of day, and there aren’t any harsh contrasts of sun and shadow for us to worry about.

We did a few posed family portraits. For the most part though, this baby and family photography session was very relaxed. We just enjoyed the beautiful weather, the great company, and the experience of capturing memories.

I love all these fun, candid shots!

Need a St. Cloud, MN baby and family photographer to record those special moments for your family? We’re booking into summer now—so don’t miss your chance for a gorgeous outdoor session of your own!

St. Cloud, MN Newborn Photographer | Waylon’s Newborn Session

Black and white, neutrals, bright colors…what’s your preference when it comes to newborn pictures? For Waylon’s newborn session, we chose to work with lots of neutrals. These work beautifully as home décor—especially when you’re planning to give framed photos to grandparents and other family members as gifts. Since grays, whites, and creams generally go with just about any color scheme, colors like these make it easy for the recipient to find a place on their walls where the new baby picture looks perfect!

Just because most of our session focused on neutrals though, didn’t mean we couldn’t incorporate a few brighter colors too. For our brothers portraits we picked out some nice autumn tones. Big brother was a little young to hold the new baby on his own, so we created some shots of the two of them next to each other instead. I’m sure they’re going to be best buddies!

Waylon had the best little nose! I had to get some closeup black and white shots of all those perfect details.

Baby boy did great, and even gave us some smiles while Mom and Dad were holding him for our family pics.

And he loved being swaddled, so we did plenty of wrapped poses to keep him calm and happy!

What a sweet little family!

Looking for a St. Cloud, MN newborn photographer? Please get in touch! We would love to hear from you!

St. Cloud, MN Baby Photographer | Finn’s 9 Month Milestone Session

Talk about a happy baby! I don’t think Finn stopped smiling once during his 9 month milestone session! What a cutie. Loved those sparkling blue eyes and fluffy hair that stuck up everywhere!

Although most people think of newborn and one-year sessions as the big ones, I also love doing those in-between milestones at 3, 6, and 9 months. So much happens in baby’s first year that these are honestly huge milestones too! Smiling, sitting up, crawling, maybe even standing and taking a few steps on their own—those accomplishments should be recorded.

Like most babies, Finn loves being outside. Even though we were doing these baby and family pictures in the studio, we brought a little of the outdoors in by creating a gardening and camping setup. I think this kiddo is going to have a green thumb when he gets older!

It was wonderful to have some extended family join us for these photos! We got some great baby and family pictures. Oh, and Mom and Dad had a surprise to share too. What a great way to wrap up an exciting 9 month milestone session—with the announcement that Finn was about to be promoted to big brother!