Harris Family Session

The Harris Family 💕

There is one thing I love most about coming to Florida from Minnesota, and I’m not talking about the beach or the weather, or the fine white sand that gets EVERYWHERE, or the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, or the tan I get, or the cool shells I find, or even the fact that it’s a vacation and I get to rest…. the thing I love most is connecting with people when I’m in this beautiful atmosphere. My job as a photographer allows me to do this with just about anyone, but since I’ve been here, I’ve gotten to reconnect with friends and meet new people that are all from home—Minnesota. And it is an honor to capture them during such intimate phases of their lives… changing jobs, buying homes, getting married, having families (yep, even giving birth)… all of these big things that I’m so thankful to help celebrate with them. So here’s to doing that for a long, long time.

Okay, back to the session details… :) We did Tony and Jessica’s family photoshoot at Seagate beach in Naples, Florida. I love Seagate beach specifically, because the sunsets are in just the right spot, the rocks the kiddos are on are perfect for family and kiddo portraits, the area is clean, safe, a little more secluded, and quieter (except for a lovely musician that often plays on his porch overlooking the ocean at sunset). Not much more you can ask for from a beach. It’s a slice of heaven.

Tony and Jess—you two, your boys, and these photos, made my heart happy 🤍🤍🤍

Maddie - Maternity Photoshoot

Meet my sweet sister, Maddie! She has gifted me the cutest two nephews on the planet. I know I’m biased, but I swear it’s true. Auntie is my favorite role to play for now, so in return for my nephews, I gave her a maternity session.  Totally even.

 So here we are, in Florida, taking her maternity photos in the ocean. We took them near dusk at a resort in Key Largo. Why? Because she moved to Florida, and I (sigh) have to travel to the warmth to go visit. Jk. I don’t prefer Minnesota winters. Unfortunately. Anyways…

I love that I was able to capture such a beautiful time in my sister’s life. Pregnancy is hard, and all you mama’s out there are walking boss b’s. Maternity photos may seem daunting, but capturing the miracle process of growing a freaking human in your body is… worth capturing. (Well maybe if you put it that way…) YES. Exactly. I vow to make you feel confident in your own skin, and communicate with you throughout the entire process to make sure we get you the photos you’re envisioning. These photos will be a treasure to look back on, I can promise that.

Bartolucci - Family Photoshoot

This family photography session was one of the most fun and spontaneous sessions I’ve done. While in Florida for my dad’s 50th birthday, I met this amazing family at the community pool. My family and I are chatty… especially on vacation  So we struck up a conversation with them (their kids were literally the cutest things with such personality) and by the end of it, decided that I would be their family photographer for the day

Later that night, we did tons of beautiful ocean family photos, and their kids cooperated… mostly (normal);) and when they didn’t, I was able to capture adorable photos of them doing their own thing! That’s the biggest tip for family photographers who are taking photos of the kids—let them wander sometimes and play with one another-- knowing you will get what you need!

Needless to say, I delivered their family photography session gallery I think the next day because I was so excited. They were happy clients, and happy clients = happy photographer  I am a Minnesota based family photographer, but I LOVE to travel. If you have come across my page, know that I am SO willing to travel to surrounding states for your family session for a fixed rate! Please contact me for my Family Photography price guide for all the details! 