Just before Thanksgiving, I had the sweetest privilege of photographing a three-generation family gathering at the newly renovated Central Park in Woodbury. And honestly? I’m so grateful we chose to stay indoors — rain was pouring outside, but inside we were surrounded by warmth, light, and so many joyful moments.

This family has grown and multiplied in the best way. The two brothers — now fully grown with families of their own — came together with their parents and little ones for an afternoon filled with laughter, playfulness, and those in-between moments that make extended family sessions so special. Watching them interact felt like seeing the past, present, and future all woven together in the same room.

The kids ran, giggled, and soaked up the attention from grandparents. The adults swapped stories and teased each other the way only siblings can. And I’m pretty sure there was talk of ice cream on the way home… which feels like the perfect ending to a session spent celebrating family right before the holiday season.
I’m always honored when families choose to pause the busyness of life long enough to gather in front of my camera. These are the moments that become the photos you pass down — the ones that remind you of who you are and who you belong to.

​Can’t wait for the next time we get to do this again!

What started as Fisher's senior session at Lake Rebecca Park in Hastings turned into something even more special — a full extended family photo session filled with laughter, sunshine, and love.

After capturing FIsher's portraits, the whole family gathered together — including the two newest little additions. The evening light was golden, filtering through the trees and bouncing off the water, setting the perfect scene for a night full of connection and joy.

The cousins absolutely stole the show. Between giggles and curious stares, they couldn’t help but keep their eyes on one another, clearly fascinated by the other “baby” in the room. As any photographer (or parent) knows, group photos with little ones can be a bit of organized chaos — and that’s part of what makes them so wonderful. Between keeping everyone’s attention, chasing soft light, and sneaking in those in-between moments, we captured the heart of what family really looks like: a blend of patience, joy, and love in motion.
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It’s always an honor to capture families like this one — documenting how everyone grows, changes, and gathers together through the years. Evenings like this remind me why I love what I do — real people, real connection, and memories that will only grow sweeter over time.

The Joseph family rounded out my evening of sessions at Pine Tree Pond Park in Cottage Grove, and what a joy it was to photograph them again! I’ve had the privilege of capturing their family in past seasons, and it’s always such a gift to see how the kids have grown and how their love for one another shines stronger each year.

One of my favorite things about being a photographer is walking with families through the years—documenting their seasons of life and watching kids grow up in front of my camera. This session was extra special because I’ve had the joy of photographing this family before, and this time we scheduled an extended session to give us plenty of space for both posed portraits and playful moments.

Sometimes the best moments are the ones you fight a little to make happen—and this extended family session was one of those. After a reschedule due to rain, we met on a chillier-than-usual June day at a new spot: Camel Hump Park, tucked away in a quiet Cottage Grove neighborhood.