I wasn’t always a professional photographer – I actually got my start designing albums and slideshows for people! They would send me their photos, and I would send them a masterpiece. I still have my Etsy shop open and love to find new clients. Dustin...
Jessica and Daniel had a gorgeous wedding in a brewery in Toronto. She requested for a “modern/industrial” style in her wedding album, with mostly black backgrounds and a few photo backgrounds. She also asked me to change some of her photos to black &...
I had a fantastic time working with Liz & Justin’s wedding photos. Their entire day was both chic and fun, starting with the amazing staircase during their First Look at the Westin. Their reception was held at Varsity Theater, one of the most unique venues...
Kayla and Ben wanted a “sentimental/nostalgic” style wedding album, to match their wedding themes of lace and burlap. Kayla also requested some subtle floral embellishments. [photographer’s name is...
You may remember this little cutie from Olivia’s First Day! Here is a montage of Olivia’s official newborn photos, a birthday gift for her mother. The photos were taken by the awesome Hannah Voermans of Morning Light Photography in...
“Sure, you can do it yourself – but will you?” I remember seeing that sign at a craft fair years ago and thinking how effective it was. Etsy is packed with projects that many of us probably could put together if we tried. We are often paying for...
I felt a certain amount of pressure to come up with a really amazing baby book for my daughter, considering my business. But when I finally sat down to do it (yes, even pros can procrastinate), I felt really creatively stuck. I found a set of digital...
Looking to create a special photo album for someone’s milestone birthday? Consider making it a tribute album by including letters from friends and family of the birthday person. The ability to smoothly incorporate text is one of the advantages that photo books...
My niece was born yesterday! Her name is Olivia Marie, and she is just precious. I made this montage as a surprise for her parents. Welcome, baby! Here is the story of your first day in this...
Today I want to talk about an interesting challenge in wedding album design – the incomplete set of photos. In this case, the bride (Kelly) had come down with stomach flu at the start of the reception … nightmare! So she was consequently missing from most...
The Hogans held a grand wedding, full of flowers and twinkling December lights! The bride requested a “white and gold glam” album style, a simple chic. I purchased a set of gold glitter digital background “papers” and used them as more subtle...
All photo books might seem the same to you if you’re just getting started with them. There are actually a few fundamental differences, though. Layflat pages is one. “Press printing” is another. Most people never even hear the term, but it’s...
Memories on your Coffee Table and Walls, Not Your Hard Drive
Welcome! I am a luxury baby & family photographer in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota. “Luxury” means face-to-face consultations, a beautiful studio, museum-quality products, and in-person ordering sessions where I hold your hand every step of the way. Reach out to learn more about this experience.
