Minneapolis Photographer specializing in custom maternity, newborn, child, family and senior portraits.
Meet Loan and Ryan. I loved this couple! They were full of spunk and ready for adventure…we were a perfect match. I am not much for formal, manicured locations. I like the wild and untamed. I especially like when my clients offer to lay down in the beautiful, tall grass and don’t mind wading waste…
She was a VISION. So Em has a sneak peak up of the wedding…I laughed and cried at all once. I could really get into this…the finished product rocks me to the core. My favorite lens baby shot of the day. Processed by both Em and I.
this is sooo beautiful!!!
visual deliciousness.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! The bride must be giddy to have such heirloom photos.
oooh this is NICE! you guys did a fabulous job!
BEAUTIFUL.
The photos ROCK! Good job, ladies!
um..this was your image and your process my dear..yours! and it is perfect!
xx
i. <3. this. so. much.
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One of my greatest inspirations as a photographer is childhood. The magic, the mystery…the freedom to believe in things unseen. Imaginary worlds and places far away. Our minds are free to dream up the impossible…not yet tied down by the rules and regulations of reality. I think that is why I am so attracted to…
Jess,
These are brillant photos! They give a peek into your soul. My favorite is the second one. Gorgeous!
Hey there Jess – these are truly exceptional – incredibly evocative – so beautifully lit and composed – wonderful tones – I’m crazy about this second last one in particular – would love some inside info on what settings you used! pretty please!
i am so in LOVE with these. i think the second one is my favorite. brilliant!
so magical! that last one…the water almost looks like angel wings. i love them so! xo
Yes yes YES!!!! I would love a huge canvas of that third one because it truly IS magical. Well done lady!
Jess,
These photos are incredible. The out of focus nature of the photos allows us to insert ourselves or our loved ones into the same photo–brings back memories of our childhoods and allows them to relive them and cherish them all over again.
Exquisite.
keep dreaming sweet friend because there are no limits to your dreams and what is possible. these are magical.
many hugs,
deb
the more I see these the more I love them. that third one… takes my breath away. I hope you start doing these kind of shots for your clients. ans yes, what setting?
to quote our wendy… there are no words…
these images are incredible!
Wow, so beautiful. I especially love the one where the water looks like droplets of light. I’m with Beata in wanting to know what settings you used. I’d frame these prints!
The water droplets one is simply divine! I could not possibly love it an more. Beautiful post.
These images take my breath away…i can’t stop scrolling through them over and over. Beautiful. you must tell me what settings you used on the last two images. you are one talented chica! xxx
Whew! I’m back. On Friday morning I flew out to Charlotte, NC and met Emily at the airport. A few hours later we were shooting a bit of the wedding rehearsal and then the rehearsal dinner. Saturday we spent 10 glorious hours shooting some more. Sunday I flew back to Minneapolis. Today. I am dead…
I can’t wait to see! i have a lens baby and have never really used it. I must must use it!
i cannot wait to see the photos! sounds like an incredible opportunity!
ps. so happy i learned about the epiphanie bags from you!! love it!
cannot describe how much i loved shooting with you.
how could i have done it without you?
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oh yes. 1. i can’t wait to see the pics. 2. you must get a lensbaby! it is so much fun!! 
Because that’s what we do during the spring and early summer in Minnesota right? The weather the last few days has been perfect…especially after that 10 day stint of rain. What WAS that? Anyway…we love getting out in the yard and beautifying. And this year we have an extra set of hands! So in other…
you are probably wearing out your shutter finger as i write this! i hope the wedding is going well! can’t wait to see!!!
super sweet spring shots here!
You’ll be great, I’m dying the build up the confidence to do a second shoot. Doesn’t adoption bring you closer to people, I’m adopted and it feels like being part of a special club. Have fun and don’t forget to post some pics x
I’m sure they will turn out amazing! Can’t wait to see
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In Pictures… | San Francisco | | The beach | | Carmel, CA – Mission Ranch | and last but certainly not least…the owner of the ranch decides to pop in to the restaurant on property for a drink and a quick song. yes, folks…that is mr. clint eastwood .
Oh my gosh! I adore all of these images! They are so beautiful…I love everything about them – the light, the processing and hey Clint Eastwood!
GORGEOUS. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous.
You have a special way of capturing life, Jess!
I am absolutely in LOVE with all of the photos!
these are so great! the first one is my favorite… love the light. *sigh* i think God intended for me to live in california. minus the earthquakes though. so amazing!
These are fabulous and of course so is Mr. Clint Eastwood. Thanks for sharing.
You’ve made me who I am. Given me my most treasured name. I wandered the earth for 26 years wondering what I was missing. And it was you. Across the world we found each other. Then I found myself. It is a gift to be your mommy. I cherish that fact each and every day…my…
Every time i see a photo of your gorgeous little girl, it brings tears to my eyes…she is so beautiful…you are both so beautiful…
Jess! You looked soooo young in the first picture! And your hair was short!!! You two are beautiful. Isn’t it fun to look back at older pictures??
I agree with Em. Love the picture on the left. I can’t believe how little she was! Precious! Happy Mother’s Day!
so tears pretty much….
i adore the picture of you and P to the left. well, i love the one to the right too. but ohmygosh, the one of the left…she was so tiny. that was when you became a mommy..xx
We just got back from our first ever family vacation…7 days in sunny California. We played a bit in San Francisco and then drove down the spectacular Highway 1 coastline to Carmel. We made this same trip almost 7 years ago on our honeymoon…so it was fun to see it again through our eyes as…
you ooze talent my love! so so talented!
Love these!
one word – breathtaking!
Oh my goodness! These are so gorgeous and they make me thankful that you pulled over as much as you did to shoot
Ooh! When you retire and build your chalet in North Cali, build me a guest house, because I’m movin’ in!
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Uh-MAZING!!!!! LOVE this whole session! dang!
These are beautiful!
These photos take my breath away. They are absolutely lovely.
wow they are amazing, I love the locations you pick, the lines the grass makes when she lies down has a great effect.
STUNNING! What a beautiful couple and the location rocks! Awesome work.