Minneapolis Photographer specializing in custom maternity, newborn, child, family and senior portraits.
To say that we had a white Christmas would be a vast understatement! I am not a fan of cold…but I do love snow. But things are getting a bit ridiculous with close to 3 feet of it now accumulated on the ground. I seriously feel claustrophobic attempting to drive around and see over the…
Here is our Christmas card this year. All photography by the talented Emily Corey. I will share more from our family photography session in the new year. Happy Holidays!!!
Love it! Enjoy the holidays!
So I am blogging on my break…I know . But I had to do a little feature of some of my favorite photos of 2010. I have to say it was hard to narrow it down. This year has been special for me because I feel like I have found my personal style as an…
Olive Avenue Photography will be closed from November 24th – January 2nd 2011. We will reopen in January with our new minneapolis portrait studio space. Have a safe and blessed holiday season everyone…and thank you to all my amazing clients for your business. I truly am so fortunate and grateful to be able to do…
Enjoy your time off. I will miss the inspiration I draw from your work and look forward to seeing more in the new year. In the mean time, we will proudly send out our lovely Christmas Cards. Thanks Jess,
Jill Olson Moser
Congratulations on a very successful and busy Spring / Summer / Autumn, Jess! Your work is impeccable and your photos are priceless! Enjoy your break–refresh, rejuvenate, and rest! Enjoy the holiday season!
Enjoy the time for getting your new studio ready, Jess. Looking forward to seeing your work in the new year!
I have a lot to say about this family session. They were awesome . Really, so fun. And the little guy? One of the best behaved (and silliest) kids I have ever worked with. It may have been because they were leaving for Disney World the next morning (can we say best bribe ever?!)…but I…
One of the many reasons I love photographing toddlers is that just for a moment…I see the world through their eyes. Fresh, new, exciting and full of possibilities. This was certainly the case with this little girl. She is passionate about life…even at two. Her mom, dad and I just followed her around and watched…
such a cutie! love the puddle pictures.
um…. love these. just plain love. so good.
Gorgeous. I just love your work. 
These are gorgeous! I love the reflection one & the one with her dad’s hand! Beautiful!
Jess, you are so gifted. In talent, mind and spirit! What an adorable lil’ girl and you captured her so well- loved these!!!
“When you reach for the stars Don’t forget who you are And please don’t turn around and grow up way too fast See the sand in my grasp From the first to the last Every grain becomes a memory of the past Oh, life’s an hourglass Life’s an hourglass.” – Mindy Gledhill I am so…
beautiful!!! wow.
when will you be sharing your recent family photos?
and did dudley dress up for halloween??
i love that song so much.
and i love these images. so.much.
these are soooo beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing these photos with me! it is always bittersweet for me when i send out an outfit! so this made my day to see these photos! this dress was bought in a tiny little town on a summer roadtrip!
Love these so much. Great light and sweet details!
These are stunning Jess- LOVE the light and of course your sweet girl as well.
I’m working on editing this session. And fell in love with this little series of images…had to share this adorable girl…
Her eyes are absolutely gorgeous!
1 million dollars RICH! I love these . . . as usual!
I adore this little family. I did their maternity pictures a month or 2 ago and was more than happy to make the drive to Rochester to photograph their newborn son. They are just fun to be around. Laid back and full of laughs. You guys are going to be such great parents. Congratulations! And…
What a beautiful job you did on these! And the hats look wonderful!!
I loved photographing this brother and sister. She’s a tiny little thing full of smiles and spunk and he’s a huge barely 14 year old basketball star (not kidding…I should have brought a stool as he towered over me). But they were so sweet together…despite the age (and size) difference. It is obvious she adores…
I just have to comment that these are adorable! I just love the first and last ones. They made me smile out loud.
These shots are amazing! First and last are my favorites. Happen to know these 2! Great kids!
sooo sweet! the last one is precious!
Love this session! I just want to nibble on the little pixie!
i LOVE that last photo!
It was so fun to see the adorable girls again! We were lucky to be able to do the shoot at their grandparent’s stunning river house. Really, I was sad to leave! These girls are always so good for me and dressed soooo cute. The spotlight was mostly on little sister as she is celebrating…
Jessica you are truly magical with your photographs!! I love them all. I hope that one day, sooner than later, that you are able to photograph my Sweet Pea! Hugs,
Heather
That poor Snow White…she always had a weakness for apples. Hope you all have a very Happy Halloween!!!
i could eat her up! gorgeous pics!
Our precious little granddaughter, she loves the freedom of Mother Nature and all its wonders. We sure had a good time,miss you all loads!
Hey there Jess…these are magical – straight out of a Disney movie- such gorgeous divine tones and compositions – I adore this woodland on your doorstep xx
That time of year is right around the corner. I can almost taste the Christmas cookies already…I hope I have some time to actually make them this year . I’ve also have the itch to start my holiday shopping…last year I did about 80% of my shopping online and loved it…I never had to change…
In fairies. Well…in this one anyway . I loved working with this adorable family! Mom had a lot of great ideas to incorporate into the session…and I really think it captured the magic of childhood. Don’t you wish some days that you could just go back in time and live it again???
love that first one! beautiful!
At least that is what most families would be thinking about me if I had them trucking next to the highway in weeds up to their eyeballs. Luckily, I have photographed this family before…so there was a little trust. I think. Anyway…my issue is that I drive past these gorgeous places and I can’t get…
Phenomenal photos. I love the shots of the mom and daughter. What a beautiful family and talented photographer.
These are amazing! Thank you for these wonderful pictures- can’t wait to see the rest!
What fabulous props ! Are they clients own ? What a cute chubby little lady, I love that chubby face couldn’t you just smush those cheeks !
I call it a sickness! I can’t go anywhere these days without visualizing photo shoots. Gorgeous Shoot!
First let me start out by saying that I am still here! We have been down for the count for close to 8 days now with a nasty virus. I am on the upswing…but don’t let the screechy almost gone voice answering the phone scare you…it’s just me . So on to more important things….
What a gorgeous family, I just love Autumn shoots, all those leaves, beautiful light. And you are just so creative x
LOVin this session, she is adorable… the very last photo .. i just want to give her a hug! Great Job Jess!
Oh yay! I’ve been waiting to see these pictures. Amazing. Elizabeth looks like a doll in those outfits too So cute!
love! love! love!
I had the BEST time at the fall mini sessions this year. The day was glorious…and I had the most WONDERFUL and GORGEOUS families to work with. Each and every one of them. Really. I love all of these images so much…and am amazed they were produced in only 20 minutes per family! I will…
jessss! these are awesome. i bet you had a blast! xoxo
oh jess. i’m speechless once again. you’re so gifted. and talented. and i wish i could just follow you around for a day or two. xo
WOW! I have been pulling these up all day to look one more time. Can’t wait to see more. Amazing.
You captured every feeling we have for eachother in our family. These pictures are so beautiful and heartfelt. Thank you!!! We are so excited to see the rest.
so good jess!!! the one with the momma/child closing their eyes…it makes my heart beat faster. the perfect image.
um, so i sorta like get to see you in a few days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! omg.
xxxxxx
These are SO fabulous! I don’t know how you do it!
This location was certainly Eden-esque for me. I drove past it on my way to meet this family and literally gasped. This little pocket of wildflowers and glowy sunshine had to be photographed. And then I saw what the girls were wearing…and it was a match made in heaven! Speaking of girls. I have been…
adorable! perfect setting!
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful!! You are such an AMAZING photographer!! Keep up the awesome work!! Hugs!!
Hey there Jess, these are so, so beautiful – what a treasure this location is…it reminds me of the meadow in Twilight! I adore how you’ve captured the light…and these stunning little girls…delightful work xx
Fabulous as always! The last one is precious!
I love that song, don’t you? I also looooove this amazing fall weather we are having. I couldn’t have asked for better. Or better families to work with. I met this family for the first time at the Pacifier mini sessions I did in the summer. I fell for their bundle of energy and smarty…
Love these Jess! I love the pops of yellow and green…and that pouty face image melts me! xo
love these jess! they’re gorgeous! the location—right up my alley! and the first 2 are scrumptious!!! awesome work my friend!
How sweet I love the one of her with her bottom lip.
The colours are just scrumptious, I love Autumnal shoots.
Beautiful!!!!!!! What a darling family!
For all my returning clients. You are so good to me and I love working with you all again and again. I love watching your babies grow as well as your families. Like this family. I have worked with them many times…and each time is a pleasure. And I will be seeing a lot more…
flippen precious pictures!!!!
love u!
Your work . . . I need to get a thesaurus . . . I need more words for Stunning Perfection. . . .
Like this guy here. Not a care in the world as long as his mommy was nearby. And the way he looked at her…melted my heart every time. Sigh…such a cutie!
what a cutie! these are adorable! the dof in the first and last ones are to die for! fabulous!
Darling! Just beautiful!
These images are perfect yet again. They are so crisp, and your processing is so beautiful. This little boy and his mum are beautiful – They will adore these images.
I have waited years to meet this special family. We met online several years ago…let me explain. During the adoption of our daughter I faithfully kept a blog to document our experience…as many adoptive parents do. I’ve made friends all over the country from that blog. Some of which are some of my closest friends…
I love these pictures! the boys look adorable! The picture with the wagon is precious……………
This family has a lot of it. I photographed these 3 last year and was excited to work with them again. Their connection is deep…and bubbles over on the surface (which always makes my job easier). No need to tell them to relax or ‘act’ candid, lol…they have it going on naturally! And little miss?…
Wow, these are beautiful, I have tears in my eyes.
You’ve done it again. These images are beautiful. The family will cherish these.
I am really excited about the Holiday Cards I am offering for 2010. Any 2010 Olive Avenue Photography client may order holiday cards customized with your choice of photos from your session, colors and greeting. There are flat and folded templates available in a variety of sizes. Please contact Jess for ordering and pricing details.
Or should I say…I made it. I knew she would be fine. And she was. Today was the first official day of preschool. I didn’t cry! I am a bit surprised at myself. Maybe I am just saving all my tears for kindergarten. Anyway…I am so proud of my big girl. She holds the world…
You are so blessed. She is so cute. I can’t stop smiling!
She really is so adorable ! And I think very lucky to have such adoring parents ! I too was lucky enough to be ‘chosen’ . And as the poem says she didn’t grow under your heart, but in it xxx
Enjoy
I don’t want Leon to get that big 
She is so cute.
What a livin’ doll,she just looks so happy! Would have loved to been a fly on the wall!
cutest backpack ever.
My all time favorite Dr. P conversation from yesterday–
Let me set the scene:
P and I were downstairs on the futon where she was intently checking my ears with her otoscope. (betcha didn’t think I would know what that thing was called!)
P: “Don’t be ascared Auntie Kate. It will tickle”
AK: “Ooh it does tickle.” chuckles. “Hey P, can you see through to the other side?”
P: “Yes.”
AK: “That’s good news, is everything ok then, Doc?”
P: “No! Time for a shot!”
oh my…she is a vision on her first day so proud of YOU!
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so beautiful! so fun! love the colors of her hat & scarf against the snow. xoox
brilliant pictures. she is as cute as a button. those pictures reminded me to appreciate the small town that i came from. so beautiful!
It was worth the effort slogging thru the thigh deep snow. Miss P. is a natural.
your work is so absolutely beautiful. i’m just starting in this photography journey … and i find you absolutely inspiring. thank you for that.
Beautiful, she doesn’t look cold at all. We have had snow in UK too and I got to shoot an Australian family in the snow, I got longer than 3 minutes but didn’t nail it as well as you did in 3 x
Gorgeous,stunning,beautiful,breathtaking…………and then there is our Miss P….cute as a button….love her,miss you all.