A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the Halliburton family to capture their oldest son’s senior photos. Not long after, we did a family session, documenting their special bond. Fast forward to now, and life looks very different for them! Their oldest is married and has welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the family, bringing new joy and energy to their lives. We recently reconnected to capture updated family photos, celebrating the changes that have unfolded over the years. This time, we included the family dogs, who added a playful and loving dynamic to the session. It’s always fun to incorporate pets into family portraits—they’re such an important part of the story. To make the session even more meaningful, we spent a little time photographing Renee as she embarks on a new business venture. It was inspiring to see her passion and excitement for this new chapter.
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Being invited back to document milestones and transitions is one of the best parts of my job. It’s a privilege to witness and preserve these moments for families like the Halliburtons. Here's to celebrating growth, love, and all the moments in between!

One of my favorite parts of being a photographer is following a family’s journey and capturing each milestone along the way. I first met Kayley through Kayley's dad's wedding, we had so much fun and that led to capturing Kayley and Isaiah's engagement and wedding photos. Now, it's a true joy to be part of their lives as they continue growing their own family.

Our most recent session together was all about their adorable little one. She’s growing up so quickly! It’s incredible to capture her in this precious stage where curiosity blooms and every expression is new. These moments won’t last forever—she’s in that “sit and stay” phase that’s already starting to give way to more movement and independence. 

Each session with the Chiado family has felt like a reunion, a time to reconnect and celebrate their growth. Whether it's marking the first days of their love story or cherishing the everyday beauty of family life, being part of their journey is a true privilege. Here’s to capturing every precious moment, one photo at a time!

There's something magical about Minnesota in the fall, and Lake Rebecca Park in Hastings was the perfect backdrop for the Haselmann family's latest mini portrait session. I've had the joy of capturing memories for the Haselmanns before, and seeing them again, watching the kids grow, and catching up with this wonderful family was the perfect way to spend a gorgeous autumn day.

There’s something truly special about revisiting a family's story over the years through photography. This fall, I had the joy of photographing the Edholm family on a perfect, crisp autumn evening. Our journey together began when we captured their engagement portraits at a picturesque vineyard in Wisconsin, followed by documenting their wedding day at a charming barn venue in Hudson. Now, the story continues with their beautiful family of four, featuring their newest member, baby Oliver. (And by newest, I mean like 2 weeks old!)

I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with the Rush family for a mini photo session at Lake Rebecca Park in Hastings, Minnesota. It has been a couple of years since I last captured them, so it was a joy to catch up and see how their family has grown! This sessions felt particularly special because, with Cali and Nathan,  we’ve shared so many milestones together over the years. I had the honor of taking their engagement portraits, capturing their wedding day, and even doing their maternity photos for their oldest child—at this very park, no less!