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Minneapolis, MN
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Why Did I Create the YEAH Templates?
I'm just not a neutral person. When I was looking for branding to start out with in my photography business, I saw a lot of things. Some things I liked, some things I didn’t - which is to be expected when you’re searching for branding. But the biggest trend I noticed,...
Why you Need Fresh 48 AND Newborn Photography
"Should I book Fresh 48 Photography, or a Newborn Session?" We all know what a newborn session is - after all, it’s in the name. Newborn sessions take place in the first few weeks of your newborn’s life, and they’re usually either done in your home (like my Lifestyle...
Are You Still Building Your Welcome Guide in Photoshop?
I know you've done it... Let’s get it all out on the table, photographers. We’ve all used Photoshop for things it’s NOT intended to do, at least once or twice. Or a handful of times. Or… all the time. But Photoshop is intended to edit raster files. Complex ones, I’ll...
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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