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welcome baby A | a photojournalistic session

November 26, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

The Y family made my week when the asked me to come and capture their newest arrival. I’ve photographed their family for the past few years including their last daughter’s newborn session– what a treat to document their fourth baby! He’s just as sweet as can be, and despite having a little baby of my […]

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the M family in tall grasses | a curated session

November 25, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

It’s my second year capturing this cute family and I have loved watching their little guy grow! This year we lucked out with the light, even though it was a bit windy, these are some of my favorite images from this year– I just love how colorful everything was at my favorite, Northside park. We […]

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the W family at sunset | a curated session

November 25, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

Each fall I usually end up with a handful of new clients, and the W family came through a friend of mine who booked a Petit Beach session last year. I love referrals! The darling brother and sister pair were such a joy to capture. We had a wonderful, golden hour curated session right before […]

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the O family by the bridge | a curated session

October 22, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

It’s funny how things change: for years I resisted shooting at this particular location because it gets so busy and is oversaturated with photographers. Now some of my favorite suburban parks are overrun with other shooters, and I’ve realized how much I do truly love this spot by the bridge. I do still try to […]

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My favorite orchard with the O Family | a curated session

October 14, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

Sometimes I feel like I end up with a client and a location that results in a win-win. That’s exactly how I felt on Friday when I captured the O family at my favorite orchard just outside of St. Paul. I love this place and I love these easy going, wonderful people. {She had the […]

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welcome baby M

October 14, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Emma and Michael for a few years now, they were a referral from my dear friend Courtney and have become friends of mine. Recently they welcomed a darling new addition to their family, baby M! This is the second newborn session I’ve gotten to capture for the L family, […]

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golden hour with the T Family | a curated session

August 2, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

I love when I get the opportunity to capture a family over and over again. The Tengwells are such wonderful, sweet people. I first photographed them a few years ago for Petit Christmas, and was excited when they reached out again to book a curated session before I headed out on leave. Helena and I […]

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a wildflower, midsummer curated session with the B family

July 18, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

My friend Lindsey reached out a few weeks ago about booking a summer curated session. I love capturing these morning or golden hour sessions during summer. The light is just gorgeous this time of year, and so many things are in bloom. We ended up changing our location from a more urban landscape to a […]

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Petit Beach, Part 2

July 17, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

I hosted my final set of Petit Beach sessions last Sunday. The weather was warm, but not too awful, and the beach quiet and still. I was so excited to meet two new families, I am always grateful to connect with new clients. While I’m starting to wind down a bit and prepare for my […]

Petit Beach

Petit Beach, Part 1

July 11, 2018 By the_jadeite_shutter

Capturing these beach sessions have been something I’ve been looking forward to for a while now! I love a little local beach nearby the best bakery in South Minneapolis. The weather was lovely, and hot, but I {at 34 weeks pregnant!} rallied with the help of my day assistant Courtney. I couldn’t have done it […]