Jessica Strobel eating doughnuts for her brand photoshoot

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Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Toy Stores with Montessori Inspired Activities

Minneapolis Toy Stores with Montessori Inspired Activities

First, what is Montessori? With out going in to a bunch of detail - Montessori is an education approach emphasizes child-directed learning, hands-on activities, and collaborative play. Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. I think Montessori does a great job meeting the...

Blooma Minneapolis for Customizable Birth Packages & Plans

Blooma Minneapolis for Customizable Birth Packages & Plans

Here's the deal when I was pregnant I wasn't sure where I should deliver or even how I should deliver. LOL This is someone coming from someone that worked in childcare no less. Blooma is a great resource that can help you make those choices. No matter your birthing...

Best Family Photography locations in Maple Grove Minnesota

Best Family Photography locations in Maple Grove Minnesota

FAVORITE PHOTOSHOOT LOCATIONS MAPLE GROVE, MN Don’t live in the city? That’s no biggie I travel. Here are just a few destinations in Maple Grove, Minnesota that serve as beautiful scenery for couple, family, and really any type of photo session that your heart can...

Minneapolis Maternity Photography & What to Wear

Minneapolis Maternity Photography & What to Wear

You've booked your Maternity Photo Session- But what will you wear? You did a thing and now you have a BUN IN THE OVEN!   Congratulations on your pregnancy! It can be so exciting to plan for your upcoming maternity photoshoot. Here are some great tips to make...

Thrive Midwives for Comprehensive Pregnancy & Delivery Care

Thrive Midwives for Comprehensive Pregnancy & Delivery Care

Wondering what a midwife is and how they can help? Well, look no further because Thrive Midwives are here to help you every step of the way during your pregnancy journey. Thrive Midwives provides the best of the best home birth care as they have over 21 years of...

Motherhood Photo Sessions Minneapolis Minnesota

Motherhood Photo Sessions Minneapolis Minnesota

Moms the time is now that you get pictures with your children. Not tomorrow, not next month. Introduction First of all, you are doing it! You are getting through the long days, the chaos, the tears, the beautiful and the ugly moments that are motherhood. It's oh so...

Branding for Professional Photographers: Why CONSISTENCY Matters

Branding for Professional Photographers: Why CONSISTENCY Matters

I get it, your clients come first.  But hear me out. As photographers, we’re visual creatures. I mean maybe I speak for myself, but when it comes to existing in the world, I spend a lot of time in my day to day thinking about how great a specific space, or wall, or...

Twin Cities Birth Center for Warm, Hospitable Facilities & Staff

Twin Cities Birth Center for Warm, Hospitable Facilities & Staff

Like everything in life, setting yourself up for success in childbirth is about surrounding yourself with the right people, putting yourself in the right environment, and dedicating the time to research and make your own decisions (plus a healthy dose of trusting your...

What is Brand Photography and How Should You Use It?

What is Brand Photography and How Should You Use It?

What is Professional Branding Photography?  Honestly, it's as simple as it sounds.  All the phrase “Brand Photography” really means, is pictures for your business. It’s anything you use for your online presence, your ads, your… all the things. That means branding...

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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