The Stephanie Newman Photography Journal

Quinn’s senior session at Schaar’s Bluff felt like a gift from fall with warm October sunshine, golden light, and a supportive crew cheering him on the entire evening.

This year brought three sets of multiples, and Max and Will were the perfect way to wrap up senior season. Their session celebrated connection, family, and the joy of capturing this season of life together.

Kayden’s senior session at Whitetail Woods was filled with joy, beautiful evening light, and her one-of-a-kind style. Her sweet personality shined through every photo, making her Class of 2026 portraits timeless and completely her own.

Emily’s senior session was pure summer sweetness—flowers in bloom, gorgeous light, and all the confidence that blossomed as the evening went on. After a few quick previews on the camera, she totally relaxed, and her portraits turned out stunning. A joy to photograph this family again!

Chloe is sister #2 of the Shibata trio I get to photograph this week, and let me just say—she brought all the sparkle. Literally! She showed up in the cutest lavender dress paired with the most fabulous glitter shoes, and I was instantly obsessed. (If you know me, you know lavender has been my thing […]

There’s something extra special about capturing moments for families who are not only wonderful clients but also dear friends. That’s exactly how I felt during my recent fall mini session with the Moe family—Jason, Melissa, Grayson, Elijah, Rowan, and the ever-adorable Joah (affectionately known as “Joah Moah”). This sweet, fun-loving crew has been part of our church family for a couple of years, and getting to photograph them is always a treat.

Family photo sessions are a wonderful way to capture the joy, love, and unique personalities of each family member—and when a furry friend is part of the equation, the experience becomes even more special! I recently had the pleasure of photographing the Smith family during their summer session at Whitetail Woods in Farmington, Minnesota, alongside their adorable Bernedoodle, Sophie. Together, they created beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. Whitetail Woods is one of the most picturesque locations in the area, featuring scenic trails, lush greenery, and tranquil ponds that showcase the beauty of nature in summer.

Earlier this spring when I was advertising for booking summer senior sessions, I got an email from Claire’s mom, Jenny, asking to book a session for Claire. I was soooo excited to hear from her. A couple of years ago I had done Claire’s brother’s senior session, Luke.

Another year with the Mischke family! I see Allesha and most of her men folk on a regular basis through a boys book club we are both apart of, but it doesn’t hit me until their family picture time, that these boys are growing and becoming more mature. Ben was just a little guy when I started photographing their family and now look at him! He’s half the size of his dad! And Brad is a tall guy!