1st Birthday Cake Smash | St. Cloud Baby Photographer

Happy birthday, Natalie! We had such a great time doing this 1st birthday cake smash photo session. Natalie is an absolute doll and loved getting all fancied up for her milestone photos. But her favorite part? Definitely the cake! This is a baby girl after my own heart!

We got a few one year baby portraits first thing—doesn’t she look so cute? I always like to get a few of these before we bring on the sugar.

1st birthday milestone photo session at Tiny Hearts Studio in St. Cloud, MN

Natalie loves CoComelon and Baby Shark, so we played all her favorite songs throughout the session. For me, photography is about more than just recording memories—it’s also about making memories, so I want to make sure you and your little one have a fantastic time while you’re at my St. Cloud studio!

Baby girl 1st birthday cake smash

At last, the moment we’d all been waiting for! Natalie was so excited and smiley with her cake. She loved getting frosting on her hands and squishing it between her fingers. When we put her in the bath at the end of our 1st birthday cake smash session, she was having none of it. Bubbles are fun, but at that moment, she just wanted her cake back! Too cute.

Baby girl in bubble bath, 1st birthday cake smash photo session St. Cloud MN

Loved the time I was able to spend with this birthday girl, and I’m so glad I got to help her celebrate her special day with a super fun cake smash!

Family Portraits St. Cloud MN

A lot of times when I book family portraits people want something laidback and casual—but Annie, Matt, and their two girls were all about formal! They waited a while before coming to my photo studio because they knew they wanted a formal shoot and needed some time to gather clothing. Love the outfits they put together! I think the girls especially enjoyed playing dress up.

This family wanted to get some shots where they were all looking serious—kind of a throwback to pre-1900s portrait photography. But we also did some smiling photos and put our signature fun twist on these family portraits even though they were formal. I think the mix—and fancy dress—makes their session so fun and unique!

I’m a big believer in making sure your photo session reflects your personality and tastes. I think it’s so fun that this family knew exactly what they wanted and weren’t afraid to do something different! These family portraits really are one of a kind—and that’s what I want your photos to be too. If you’re interested in booking a family photo session, don’t hesitate to let me know what kind of look you’re going for. I’m happy to work with you to create finished images that are totally you!

Newborn Photography St. Cloud MN

Talk about adorable—I can’t get enough of this little cutie! Baby Zepherin was nine days old when Mom and Dad brought him to my newborn photography studio in St. Cloud, MN. They drove up from Annandale, about half an hour away. Mom had followed me on Facebook for a couple of years since I had taken photos for many of her friends, and when she had her own baby she knew exactly where to go for newborn pictures! I’m so glad she and her hubby decided to entrust me with capturing these first precious memories of their little one.

Zepherin was such a good little sleeper for his newborn photography session. Like most babies this age, he loved being swaddled, so we did lots of those shots. I really like the calming, neutral colors we picked out. And just look at that adorable face!

It was fun to visit with Mom and Dad during our newborn photography session. They told me about how they met online and reminisced about the early days. So sweet! It was great to be with them at such an exciting time now that their twosome has become a threesome! Life will never be the same—but in a good way!

First Birthday Milestone Photos | St. Cloud Baby Photographer

It was quite the adventure getting these first birthday milestone photos! Scarlett was born right when COVID was hot, so newborn pics weren’t really an option for her. Now that things are opening up, mom and dad wanted to make up for it with a special, professional studio session for Scarlett’s first birthday.

Scarlett was a mover and a shaker, I’ve got to say! Every time we put her in a chair she wanted to jump right off. And when we tried the floor she was so fast scooting along on her little butt that we couldn’t keep her in place that way either! Always on the go! She was also teething, so it was a little tough to keep her happy, but we managed to get some great shots in spite of that. I just had to be really quick with the camera!

Her parents are hunters and farmers, and really liked the hunting themed backdrop and props after seeing them on my Facebook page, so we did that for several of our first birthday milestone photos, as well as a fun purple flower setup for the rest of our pictures. This little girl kept us on our toes, but it all worked out! Love the cute photos we were able to capture.

Newborn and Family Photos | St. Cloud MN

This was such an adorable session! Usually when I do newborn and family photos it’s with baby and parents, siblings, or grandparents. But this time, we had baby, mom, and aunties! Too cute! Baby’s aunt was actually the one who booked this newborn photography session, and all the gorgeous girls in these photos are sisters.

The funny thing is, mom and aunts weren’t even planning on being in the pictures. But I’m totally okay with being spontaneous, plus, I try to make all my sessions baby-led. And this baby wanted to be held! I’m pretty sure he knows how adored he is and was totally working it! Luckily, everyone was able to put together outfits and hop in quickly. Baby was much happier that way, and I love the way our newborn and family photos turned out.

We did also get some baby-only newborn portraits, including lots of the classic bucket poses! Although this little man was wakeful for some of our shots, he slept through most of the session and let us put him in lots of cute outfits. Even found time for some fishing!

It was such a pleasure to have this group in my St. Cloud MN photo studio! This little guy has a wonderful family and it was beautiful to capture how much he’s loved.

St. Cloud MN Maternity Photographer

As much as I love photographing babies, I also love capturing the exciting stage that comes before! It was my pleasure to be the maternity photographer for Marlyn and Raul, who are expecting a little boy. This wonderful couple drove to my St. Cloud MN photography studio from Shakopee, about an hour and a half away. I’m so glad they made the drive! It really is worth it when you find a photographer whose style you love.

Marlyn was 35 weeks at the time of our maternity photoshoot. Knowing the best time to schedule a session with your maternity photographer can be tough—especially if this is your first baby. Generally, somewhere in the range of 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy works well. Essentially, we want that nice big bump, but still want you to feel comfortable enough to enjoy posing for maternity pictures.

The one image Marlyn really wanted to capture was the sukhasana pose, which we did. She wasn’t planning to get any nude photos, but decided to go for it after feeling really comfortable in the studio. We got just one quick image with the black scarf and it turned out to be her favorite!

This couple has already booked their newborn session—can’t wait to see them and their little guy in the studio again!

Melrose MN, Newborn Photographer

Loved being the Melrose, MN newborn photographer for this adorable baby girl!

Newborn photographer near me, Melrose MN, Baby girl in purple swaddle asleep in wooden heart bowl

Mom and little one drove the hour to my newborn photo studio in St. Cloud, MN when baby Reese was ten days old. Usually babies this age are really sleepy (one of the reasons I recommend bringing them in during the first two weeks after birth), but Reese wasn’t very interested in sleeping. That’s okay! As a newborn photographer, I’ve learned to be flexible and just go with whatever baby feels like doing. In this case, Reese was still awesome in front of the camera, so we got some beautiful shots of her wide awake. Love those gorgeous newborn eyes and sweet baby expressions. And yes, we did snag a couple of sleepy shots too. It’s very rare that we can’t get baby to sleep just a little bit in my super comfy studio!

Reese was baby number three for this mom, and the first girl, so Mom really wanted something girly for her newborn pictures. We used lots of pinks and purples for our session, along with flowers and pretty headbands. Our setups gave us exactly the look we were going for, and our photos turned out beautifully.

Best newborn photographers near Melrose MN, baby girl in pink swaddle

Cake Smash Photography | St. Cloud Photo Studio

We had so much fun doing this cake smash photography session for Asher’s first birthday! Mom, Dad, and the birthday boy joined me at my St. Cloud photo studio for milestone pictures.

Baby and parent one year milestone photography session, St. Cloud Minnesota baby photographer

If we’re including portraits, I always like to start with those first—before things get too messy! We got some super cute shots of the little man and his parents, then got him all dressed up in an aviator hat to celebrate this one year milestone in his big adventure. Adorable! He really liked playing with my airplane props!

Once we’d gotten our pilot-themed baby pictures, it was time to break out the cake. Asher loved it! Some kids don’t know quite what to do when presented with their very own birthday cake, but Asher thought it was the best thing ever. He smashed it, smeared it all over himself, threw it around the studio—and even managed to get a little bit into his mouth. 😊 He was so excited he was waving his hands around and cake was flying everywhere! We laughed and laughed.

The fun this baby boy had with his cake illustrates perfectly why a bubble bath is the perfect way to wrap up a cake smash photography session. We got him all squeaky clean before he went home. Happy birthday, Asher—and thanks for letting me be part of your celebration!

Newborn Photography with Family | St. Cloud

What a sweet newborn photography session! And it was even more fun because the whole family was able to join us. I did Mom’s maternity pictures a few weeks prior, so I was really looking forward to finally meeting the baby. Mom, Dad, big sister Viha and big brother Sahas were all able to join us, and we even had Grandma and Grandpa join us all the way from Maryland! Loved capturing this beautiful family during such a special time.

It was extra special that the grandparents were there, because baby Hriti’s name is a combination of theirs—Harish and Priti. What a great way to celebrate those family bonds.

Newborn photography can take some time—and it can feel pretty long for older siblings. As a newborn photographer, I want my families and their little ones to have a fun, comfortable, and relaxing experience when they’re with me. With this family, we ended up taking a break halfway through the session to share a meal from Pizza Depot (next door to my St. Cloud, MN photography studio). Pictures are so much more fun on a full belly!

I love the images we were able to create together—beautiful baby, beautiful family!

Baby Girl Newborn Photo Session | St. Cloud, MN {2 weeks old}

Finally have my blog up and running, and I have the cutest first post to share with you all! Baby Scarlette was absolutely adorable. She was six days old when she came to my St. Cloud, MN photography studio for her newborn photo session. The perfect age! Those first two weeks of life are the ideal time for baby pictures. At this age, little ones are still super sleepy—not to mention nice and flexible for all those classic newborn poses.

Scarlette was so good for me! I pride myself on making each newborn photo session a warm, relaxing experience for babies and parents, and Scarlette clearly felt right at home in the studio. She was a great sleeper, and a natural in front of the camera!

Love the pretty colors we picked out. Scarlette had gorgeous skin and looked amazing in everything. After our newborn portraits, we did some family shots of baby girl and her mom and dad. They are totally in love with her—and I can see why! Loved every minute of our session together and I’m so glad I was able to capture this special time for them.

If you’re interested in a professional newborn photo session for your little one, please get in touch. I’d love to hear from you!