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Minneapolis, MN
MAPLE GROVE FAMILY AND MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY
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 that serve as beautiful scenery for couple, family, and really any type of photo! MAPLE GROVE ARTS CENTER If you are an...
Why you should celebrate your body and do professional maternity photos.
Embrace the bump and document the begining of your journey to becoming a family. I’m here today to share why I think maternity photos are important and why you should get them done. Here are the real reasons you need to have professional maternity photos done. TREAT...
What is a Fresh 48 Session? Throwback!
Fresh 48 sessions or Birth Photography? I just had the opportunity to take photographs for one of my favorite families The Padget’s. They welcomed their newborn son into the world this past June. It was their fourth and final little. What I loved the most about this...
SAINT PAUL, MN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
FAVORITE PHOTOSHOOT LOCATIONS SAINT PAUL, MN Saint Paul is filled with beautiful parks, landscapes and historical building that are wonderful backdrops for family photography, engagement sessions, and maternity. Here are a few gems that I enjoy taking pictures at....
What our morning “homeschooling” routine looks with young children.
My background is working with children. If you’ve worked with me you might have guessed that already. I was a psych and social work student, but basically I’ve just always worked with children in some capacity….. It’s really all I’ve ever done. I should note that for...
Quick transition, card and board games to play with preschoolers during COVID-19
The fact that I worked with kids for 20 years prior to starting my photo gig might finally be paying off. If you are anything like me and “playing” with your kids isn’t your thing I’m here to help. To help my families out I’ve compiled a list of games I love or “do...
Guest Blog: Thoughts from a mom on “mommy and me sessions”
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT JESS & HER APPROACH TO PHOTO SHOOTS WITH KIDS One thing that I really love about having professional photos taken with my children is that we get to spend that time together. I know sometimes professional photos can be stressful, but the thing I...
Do It Yourself Newborn Photos!
This is an oldie blog but a goodie and it’s even more relevant with COVID-19. Being stuck at home isn’t easy and you have may have had to postpone your own newborn photos but that doesn’t mean you should just skip them. With the technology today- you can easily get a...
What are milestone sessions and why you should do them!
What are milestone sessions? So you’ve done newborn photos but not sure if you need more photographs of the first year? Well…… I am here to tell you that you do and that why it’s important. Milestone sessions are exactly what they sounds- they capture the big...
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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