Jessica Strobel eating doughnuts for her brand photoshoot

Sometimes I blog.

Minneapolis, MN

Are you ready for Mothers Day? | Mothers Day Photos

Are you ready for Mothers Day? | Mothers Day Photos

Question: What makes the best Mothers’ Day gift? Answer: Photo based Mothers’ Day gifts are an ideal way to gift a memory that your Mom can treasure forever. Mothers Day is Coming up Fast It might be March, but we’re officially two months out from Mothers’ Day, and...

Blogging for Photographers in the Age of AI | Does Blogging Still Work?

Blogging for Photographers in the Age of AI | Does Blogging Still Work?

Question: How can you grow your photography website in 2026?Answer: Blogging is still a massive engine for traffic in our new online world.   It’s no secret we’re in a new online age. You’d have to live under a rock to not know that our whole online world is changing....

2026 Branding & Photography Trends | Small Business Promotion

2026 Branding & Photography Trends | Small Business Promotion

Following trends isn’t about changing your branding As a small business owner headed into 2026, it might feel like the only way to take advantage of changes and trends in the design and aesthetics side of things, might be changing your branding overall to line up with...

Why Videography is Your Next Best Business Investment

Why Videography is Your Next Best Business Investment

Small Businesses Need Video There’s no way around it in this day and age - small businesses can’t get away without sharing video content. Whether we’re talking about your website, or your Instagram, or your TikTok - any social media, really - video is a non-negotiable...

Planning your year of family photos | Minneapolis Family Photography

Planning your year of family photos | Minneapolis Family Photography

Family photography shouldn’t be a once-a-year affair! Look, I get it. It’s 2026 (which is weird to say, but whatever) and family photos might not be at the top of your priority list. And I’d be lying if I said that I update my own family photos on a regular schedule -...

Five Uses for your Branding Photos | Branding Photography

Five Uses for your Branding Photos | Branding Photography

Branding Photography has a Ton of Uses If you’ve got a small business, you know how important branding photography is. Or maybe you don’t, and that’s why you’re here - so to level the playing field if you weren’t already aware… branding photography is super important...

People are talking.

“Jessie did a wonderful job capturing the perfect moments and memories of my newborn son. Jessie is talented but what makes her unique is her passion and zeal for catering to families and little ones is what really sets her apart. I would highly recommend Jessie for maternity/ newborn and family sessions. Her work is beautiful.”

— Kristi F.

“We LOVE working with Jessie. We initially used her for our newborn shoot and have continued to use her for family photos since – she is amazing with kids and getting them to smile, knows when they just need some time to run, and is so flexible and willing to work with you around timing, etc. She takes all the pressure off the “big day” of family photos and makes it a fun and easy experience. And, the photos always turn out amazing and she turns them around so quickly. Could not recommend her more!”

— Jackie C

“Jessica is amazingly talented with a camera and with kids. She was flexible working with our family’s schedule, kept our toddler engaged and entertained, and our newborn calm. A true baby whisperer. The photos captured a special time for our family perfectly and we are so grateful”

— Ellie