Playful. Genuine. Heartfelt.
stephanie newman families
Photographing the real joy of your beautiful, one-of-a-kind family.
Welcome, friends
HELLO, I’m stephanie
Lakeville Senior Photographer
I am a senior portrait photographer based out of Lakeville, Minnesota. Specializing in joyful and bright imagery.
MY MISSION
I can promise you two things.
One, I will give you raw, breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime artwork that captures the heart and soul of you and your loved ones. From a smattering off freckles to the dimples on their face when they burst into laughter, every detail will be frozen in time so you never forget a single moment.
Two, That your photos will reflect your true, natural and beautiful self!
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Stephanie was such a joy to work with. We took our family pictures with her, including our hyper pup, and she did such a great job capturing the whole thing! She's passionate about her work and goes above and beyond to make sure you have something beautiful at the end.
Kindest Words
Praise from clients
-Ashley C.
We had a wonderful family photo shoot with Stephanie. She was so patient with my kiddos and our dog.
Kindest Words
Praise from clients
-Meredith S.
Loved working with Stephanie! She was prepared with a list of shots to get (which was super helpful with four kids!), worked quickly, and was really fun. And our pictures are beautiful! Highly recommend.
HOW IT WORKS
INQUIRE
Step one: just drop me a message through the Contact form! If you’re loving what you see and think we’d vibe, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s chat and get things started!
At SNP, your family’s needs come first! I offer a few package options so we can find the perfect fit for your session—something that feels just right for you. Let’s create a photo experience that’s easy, joyful, and totally tailored to your crew.
Let's Talk Details
Once you sign the proposal, we’re officially all set! Next up, I’ll send you a quick questionnaire to get all the details I need to start planning your one-of-a-kind session.
Family Session Guide
If there’s one tip that can take your family session from a 5 to a 5,000—it’s this: read through your Family Session Guide! It’s packed with all the good stuff like location ideas, outfit tips, and even hair and makeup recommendations. Basically, everything you need to feel confident, prepared, and totally excited for your session. Trust me—it’s a game-changer!
session Time!
The big day is here—your family session! I can’t wait to meet you, hang out, and capture some beautiful moments together. Let’s grab coffee, bring your favorite Chick-fil-A meal, invite your bestie, and have a blast!
Gallery time!
Once we are done with the shoot, you can expect to begin your fully edited online gallery within 3-4 weeks after the session.
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What Makes SNP Different?
I know there are many photographers you could choose from, and I am truly honored you're considering me
The season of life you are in deserves to be remembered forever. I started my photography business with a passion to do just that –– capture the genuine emotions of your life's biggest moments.
As your photographer, I vow to give you a stress-free and fun photography experience that's wholeheartedly built around serving you and your loved ones.
The Journal
Inspo, Tips & More
VanBenthuysen Summer Family Session
Moe Family Mini Session
Blackwell Fall Family Session
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I’m here to make your family session fun, stress-free, and truly memorable—so you walk away with images you’ll treasure for a lifetime. That’s why I’ve made the entire process as easy as 1-2-3.
No surprise fees, no heavy-handed edits—just natural, beautiful images and a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish. You’ll also have access to my trusted professional print lab and digital downloads perfect for sharing and printing.
Every collection includes a fully customized family session with me, Stephanie, along with a one-on-one planning consultation to make sure everything is just right. Your high-resolution, professionally edited images will be delivered via an online gallery—ready to download, share, and enjoy for years to come.
The SNP Family Experience collections begin at $300+ tax
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I send out just a few emails annually and will never share your email address.
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Stephanie Newman is a Senior and Family portrait photographer based out of Lakeville, Minnesota. Specializing in joyful and bright imagery.
