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Welcome to our journal, where we share recent sessions, our tips, and bits of our life. When we aren't photographing we're improving our home, hanging out with our kids, and reading. We adore working with joyful seniors and families and can't wait to work with you!
Inspiration for a beautiful life
I don’t do a lot of large or extended family sessions maybe one or two a year. This year I had the opportunity to do 4 of them! I love meeting new families to photograph, but this one extended family consisted of a smaller family unit that had someone who is special to me. My friend Kaye and her adorable family I’ve known for some time. Kaye and her husband Tim went to the same college as me and my hubby and two of our kiddos are 3 months apart!
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One of my favorite parts of my job, is working with all sorts of different families and members of those families. Including the fur babies. Jane, Ron, and Emily are my across the street neighbors. They are the most wonderful people and neighbors and we won the best neighbor lottery when they moved in across the street.
They are oh so kind and patient with my family, including my boys who love their puppers, and of course them too.
Along with their 3 pups ranging from small to big Kiwi, Duke and, Faleen respectively, we met at Whitetail Woods in Lakeville for their winter mini session. I had a blast hanging out with all of them and trying to get coordinate the puppers as well as the peoples.
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These are my friends Robin and Nissa with their girls, Nora, Maggie and Hattie. And they’re moving to Belize in a few days!! They are going to be missionaries and will be working in at a children’s home down there for three years. And I cannot be more excited for them. They’ve been gathering support, packing and selling things since October and now it’s time for them to head out to be the hands and feet of God.
Nissa asked if I could do a session for her mom and dad to have of the girls and her parents. So of course I jumped at the opportunity to capture some sweet moments with Mimi and Papa before their daughter and family left on their journey to Belize.
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When Allie booked a mini session with me at the beginning of November I don’t think either one of us had imagined that we were going to be having their session in the SNOW! I had never done a family session in the snow before and I actually was really excited about it.
If you know anything about me, I’m not a huge winter person. I don’t like being cold and the early dark nights that come with the winter season. BUT when you live in Minnesota you’ve gotta embrace the snow and cold and muscle through. Plus, it can be pretty. Am I right?
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As a high school senior, there’s a lot to look forward to—graduation, parties, and all the moments that lead up to it. One of the most exciting milestones, though, is your senior photoshoot. Those pictures will be a lasting memory of this special time in your life, and you want to make sure they turn out exactly how you envision them. So, when is the best time to book your senior pictures? While it might feel like there’s plenty of time, booking your session early is the key to a stress-free and successful photoshoot. Here’s everything you need to know about the ideal timing for your senior pictures.
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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.
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A Fall Family Session at Schaar’s Bluff with the Blackwell Family As a photographer, there are few things more rewarding than working with a new family and capturing the beauty of their unique dynamics. The Blackwell family was one of those wonderful sessions that I will remember for a long time. They were such […]
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Emily H.’s senior session was one for the books! I’ve had the privilege of photographing several members of her friend group this year, and when it was her turn, I knew we were going to have an amazing time. From her involvement in high school theater, choir, and mock trial, to her love for baseball and dream of becoming a sports agent, Emily is the kind of person who brings passion and energy to everything she does. Her senior session had all the right vibes—fun, unique, and full of personality.
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I had the pleasure of photographing Parker, a senior from Farmington High School, during her September senior session in the charming town of Northfield. Parker is hoping to pursue a career in fashion merchandising after graduation, so I knew this session was going to be special—not only did we have to capture her personality and beauty, but we also wanted to bring her dreams and interests to life through the images.
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Senior photo sessions are always exciting, but sometimes, a little chaos can make them even more memorable. That was certainly the case for Emily’s session in downtown Northfield. It was the first day of Defeat of Jesse James Days, one of the biggest events in town, and let’s just say I wasn’t fully prepared for the festival vibes to kick off so soon! I had thought the event started the following day, not on the day of Emily’s session. That little mix-up led to an unexpected twist in our plans, but one thing remained constant—Emily’s amazing energy, which kept the session fun and relaxed from start to finish.
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Seniors
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Families
As a mom I know how much your children grow faster than you can imagine. I also know that your time is precious. I promise your photo experience with me will be frustration-free.
I fell in love with taking pictures when my oldest was just a baby and would document all the little moments of him growing up. I turned my hobby into a full time job and I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Stephanie Newman is a Senior and Family portrait photographer based out of Lakeville, Minnesota. Specializing in joyful and bright imagery.
