Your baby’s first birthday has a way of arriving much faster than you expect. I recommend booking your first birthday cake smash photoshoot 6–8 weeks in advance, especially if you’d like your finished images or artwork ready before their birthday celebration. Many families choose to schedule the actual session around 11 months, while others prefer to photograph their little one right around their first birthday. As a mom myself, I know how much is already on your plate when planning that...

As a mom myself, I know how quickly that first year seems to disappear—and how meaningful it is to have beautiful photographs that bring you right back to this milestone. This orange themed cake smash first birthday photoshoot was filled with the sweetest details, from the warm peach and orange balloon backdrop to the delicate florals and custom cake. Every element came together to create a playful yet timeless celebration that kept the focus exactly where it belonged: on this beautiful...

Welcoming a new baby is one of those seasons that seems to pass far too quickly. This beautiful newborn session focused on the connection between baby and parents, with soft neutral tones, natural posing, and plenty of those tiny details families never want to forget. As a Maple Grove MN newborn photographer, I love creating timeless newborn portraits that feel warm, natural, and centered around your growing family. My newborn photography studio serves families throughout Maple Grove,...