You are a parent looking for portraits that tell your story where it is, right now.
You’re a parent looking to create photographs that are more than the classic portrait of your family in matching outfits.
You realize that your family interactions may be even more telling of your love, and desire something a little different. Portraits that tell your story where it is, right now. The way you brush your kid’s hair off their face, the way they giggle at dad, the way they cuddle into you when they are shy. You and your children will look back at these one day and remember all the love you shared, knowing that’s where your story all began.
As a Minnesota family photographer serving the Twin Cities and surrounding area I specialize in capturing authentic, natural, joy-filled moments with a light and airy feel.
You are in the right place and I couldn’t be more excited!
Joyful. Genuine. Natural.
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"We loved working with Ashley and Troy on our family photo session. They made us all feel so comfortable and relaxed and ensured that it was an enjoyable experience for everyone from beginning to end."
Stengel family
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What do you want to remember about this season? The way your son nuzzles into your husband? The sweet relationship between siblings? How much your kids love when you tickle them? Let’s capture it all for you to treasure in your mama heart for years to come.
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Starting at $650
As a Minnesota Family Photographer, my approach to family portraits is natural, playful and comfortable. I promise I won’t spend a lot of time posing you. I can guarantee you that I will direct you to snuggle one another, offer a piggy-back ride and I am a HUGE fan of tickle fights (you have been warned)!
Through a mixture of candids and classic portraits, I will deliver a gallery full of joyful moments I know you’ll want to look back on, just as I look back on my own. I encourage you to set aside expectations and trust me to capture you in your most important role yet.
I’m so glad you’re here! You know that you want joyful, genuine portraits and appreciate an artist who will give gentle direction while letting natural moments unfold. You and your story are unique—send me a quick note so I can learn more about you and how I can best serve you. I can’t wait to meet you!
No two families are alike—I will guide you through all the options and help you pick a collection that fits best with yours!
After we’ve gotten to know each other and crafted the perfect collection together, I will send you a contract via HoneyBook. All you have to do is sign your contract and pay the retainer fee to make the date yours!
It’s official! Now the real fun begins! Once you’re booked, you’ll receive a super helpful guide that includes important details + helpful tips for your session. Together we will select the perfect location for your session—whether it be at your home, a beautiful outdoor location, or in studio. I can also offer guidance through wardrobe selection!
Your day is here!! All you have to do is show up and have fun! We will meet at your session location and during our time together I will provide simple posing directions in a way that will bring out genuine emotion in your family’s interaction.
Don’t worry—I fully expect your kids to act like kids! We’re parents too and know that little ones get restless! I work with their energy to capture photos that are joyful and true to this season of childhood. Your only job is to have fun with your family! You better believe we will say goodbye with big hugs!
After your session, you’ll receive an online gallery of your images within 3 weeks. Look through your gallery together as a family and relive your session together through your images! From there, you can easily download, share and print your photos.
We strongly believe in printed portraits. Your images are part of your legacy and deserve a tangible place in your home. You will have the option to order beautifully printed artwork through your gallery including prints, framed artwork, photo books and more, and your order will be delivered directly to your doorstep.
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I have a bunch of outdoor locations around the area that I love to photograph at! I have scouted these locations and know where the best light is. All locations are within 30 minutes of the Twin Cities.
My family sessions are up to one hour, but don’t worry–this isn’t an hour of posing and smiling at the camera! We will move a lot, play, laugh, snuggle and explore. I don’t expect your kids (especially toddlers) to last an hour sitting still—but most have a blast spending time with you for that duration!
Yes, you will receive all of the edited digital files in your gallery. There isn’t an additional fee for digital files for full family sessions (mini sessions include 15). You are also able to print high quality images directly through your gallery and support your photographer (me!) with your purchase.
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I serve Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN and surrounding areas, including Lakeville, Farmington, Apple Valley, Edina, Eagan, Burnsville, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Prior Lake, Rosemount, and Savage.