Jessica Strobel eating doughnuts for her brand photoshoot

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Minneapolis, MN

Senior Photos: Do they still even matter?? (Spoiler, yes, yes they do)

Senior Photos: Do they still even matter?? (Spoiler, yes, yes they do)

“But I've got a camera in my pocket!” I feel like I talk about this all the time, but we’re in a different age now. When I was in high school, the concept of a “selfie” was fringe at best, and only the cool kids had those indestructible Nokia phones that only came in...

Your Brand Doesn’t Have to be Boring (And it Probably Shouldn’t Be)

Your Brand Doesn’t Have to be Boring (And it Probably Shouldn’t Be)

Brand Photography for your Business is based on your… well, your brand. So you need UNIQUE business branding as a baseline. Which means that when we approach getting photos to use to promote your business, we’re going to need a few things outlined first. If you’ve...

Choosing your Fall Mini Session Wardrobe | Minneapolis, MN

Choosing your Fall Mini Session Wardrobe | Minneapolis, MN

“It’s Just Some Clothes, Getting Dressed is Easy!” I’m guessing if that’s what ran through your head when you saw the title of this post, you aren’t here reading it. I personally don’t struggle to dress myself or my kiddos on a daily basis - but that’s mostly because...

Indoor, or Outdoor? | Choosing a Minneapolis, MN Photo Session Location

Indoor, or Outdoor? | Choosing a Minneapolis, MN Photo Session Location

Planning your Photography Session Includes Big Decisions It doesn’t matter what kind of session you’re having done - family photography, maternity photography, branding and headshots… No matter what, you’re going to have to choose some stuff. And that stuff will make...

How to make Canva Templates match YOUR Branding

How to make Canva Templates match YOUR Branding

Canva Templates make things SO much easier! Templates are great. I love them, so, so much. But templates on their own (unless they’ve been designed specifically for your own brand by a pro) aren’t going to start off perfect for your brand. The only real exception to...

How to Prep for your Minneapolis Maternity Photo Session

How to Prep for your Minneapolis Maternity Photo Session

Are you ready for your Maternity Photos? Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and messy, and feels like an eternity. I get it, been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. And there’s a lot to think about, which is ALSO messy and overwhelming. Basically what I’m saying is...

Do it Messy: On Creativity, Art, and Fun

Do it Messy: On Creativity, Art, and Fun

This is part journal entry, part advice, part behind-the-scenes It’s important to me as an artist and as a professional that I stay honest about what’s going on in my life. I’m not a polished professional all of the time, and I don’t want to be. Sometimes my web...

Top Tips for Choosing a Minneapolis Family Photographer

Top Tips for Choosing a Minneapolis Family Photographer

Choosing a Minneapolis Family Photographer Choosing a photographer to work with to document your growing family is a lot. And if you’re anything like me, when a task gets overwhelming… let’s just say it may or may not move to the bottom of my to-do list. So if you’ve...

Five Reasons not to miss my Fall Minis this year! | Minneapolis, MN

Five Reasons not to miss my Fall Minis this year! | Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Fall Mini Sessions are Available NOW! Okay fine, they’ve been available for a while, you caught me. But I know some people are on the fence, so I wanted to give some more specific detail than I usually do about why exactly these sessions are so...

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