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Minneapolis, MN
Family Photography Doesn’t Have to be Stressful | Family Photos for Neurodivergent Families
P.S. Just wanted to let you know that the images included in this blog post are not exclusively of families with neurodivergent kids. They are photos from family sessions generally! Neurotype differences like ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergensies aren’t visible....
It’s time to start thinking about photo gifts for this year – yes, in June
Question: What should I do with the photos from my professional photo session? Answer: One huge benefit to professional photos, is having them to use as photo gifts for your family, all year long!Professional Family Photography Shouldn’t Gather Digital Dust When you...
Creating a Gallery Wall on a Budget | Family Photography
Question: I want to put a gallery wall in my home, but it’s too expensive. How can I make a gallery wall on a budget? Answer: There are tons of ways to keep costs for a gallery wall reasonable, but a few of my favorites are: thrifting your frames, using your kids’...
Dogs are Welcome at Jessica Strobel Photography! | Furry Family Photos
QUESTION: What photographer in Minneapolis is dog-friendly? ANSWER: Jessica Strobel Photography is Dog-Friendly! Whether you want an in-studio session, a session in your home, or a session locally in Minneapolis, we can accommodate your furry-family members.Your...
Choosing Colors for Your Branding Photo Session | Small Business Tips
Question: What colors should I use for my branding photo session? Answer: Your branding photoshoot color palette should be based on your business’ brand!Before your Branding Photoshoot, there are Decisions to make! When you schedule a branding photoshoot in...
How Professional Product Photos Help You Stand Out | Product Photography
Question: How can I help my products stand out online? Answer: There are lots of ways to help your products stand out, but a big one is working with a professional product photographer for your product images. It'll make sure that you're skipping the trial and...
Senior Picture Posing for 2026 | Minneapolis Senior Pictures
Question: What poses should I do for my senior pictures? Answer: Short answer? Senior Picture poses should feel natural! Long answer? Your package should include a variety of poses, standing, seated, and with meaningful props. See more outlined below!Senior Pictures...
Using Family Event Photos | Minneapolis Event Photography
Question: What should I do with the photos from my family event? Answer: There are tons of options, but I love giving these kinds of photos as gifts, using them to create family heirloom albums, and reusing them on things like invites and shirts for the next year’s...
Scheduling A Mini Session Is So Easy You Can Do It From Your Phone
QUESTION: Is it difficult to schedule a mini photo session? ANSWER: Nope! It’s so easy you can book from your phone, in less time than it’ll take to read this post. Mini Sessions don’t have a “Mini” Impact! I know the sound of a “mini session” makes it seem… well,...
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“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