Minneapolis Photographer specializing in custom maternity, newborn, child, family and senior portraits.
Meet the ‘it girl.’ She is the reason I started shooting seniors in the first place. They do not come ANY sweeter than Anina. I admire her as a person and can’t wait to see the good she will do in the world. And of course, I love photographing her…especially because she has the most…
Kristin and I met on a glorious evening for her senior portrait shoot. She lives in my area and agreed to go on an adventure with me to some new spots I have been scoping out. You know…I am a drive by photographer. Always seeing places on the road that I want to stop at…
OMG where is this??! LOVE the photos!
Meet the lovely Jenny. She truly is the sweetest girl and so great to work with. She brought her big sister along for support…but it turned out to be more like comic relief . Anyway we had fun and I love how these turned out. Hope you have a great year, Jenny!
so. freaking. beautiful.
So this little guy easily takes the award for the biggest smiles while looking at the camera. I am not exaggerating…he is smiling in almost every shot AND looking at me! Pretty impressive for a 10 month old. I really enjoyed this family session…their love is so evident for each other and it clearly shows…
Where are these beautiful photos taken, if I may ask?
Where are a few of your favorite spots for family photo sessions? You do wonderful work!
these are GORGEOUS pictures. love the whole feel to them!
I had a blast working with Alison and shooting this session. It was a beautiful night and she is a natural in front of the camera…making my job pretty easy . This girl is a tremendous hockey player…so she’s tough and gorgeous! This session was extra special because on the way to the shoot her…
love these jess. just beautiful!!!!
stunning!
Beautiful, Jess!
Oh, and I so love the creaminess to your photos 
Beautiful again! Looks like Orono?
i.hate.u. c’mon. really. so so so tired of opening you blog to yet another amazing set. Someone said you are the most consistent photog… the most consistently stunning sets. each photo worth time to oogle over. and so i.hate.u., but you know i love you so!
Another beautiful new soul has been added to the world. I’ve photographed her adorable big brother a few times…so I was extra excited to see this new person. She is just as cute and sweet as he is. Welcome, Amelia!
I’ve known this little guy since he was in his mommy’s tummy. And now he’s 1 year old. It amazes me how babies grow and change. Like little delightful flowers. How you’ve bloomed little boy!
I love them to death!
Thanks for everything. I know some people say I am crazy to get a photographer but I think how can you not want the best photographer because they are capturing the love and happiness of my family. These photos will be what I have of Leon from his baby days and I will always know I won’t regret them.
Jess — Sweet & beautiful interaction captured here. I bet in 10 years these will still accurately represent his personality. I really love the images that show the relationships — all in brilliant color. (I have to ask you more about your processing!!)
And the original baby image shows his skin so beautifully within the hand of a parent. I’m a big believer in baby sessions that show all the skin and the parents. None of the baby in bowls or hanging from trees fads or wrapped up so you can’t see the the tummy.♥ I know parents think they want those styles, but over time will want to remember kissing that round tummy more than that shabby chic bowl or basket. I guess capturing both styles is the best option.
Mini Sessions are a great way to get a sampling of the custom photography experience AND get those holiday pictures taken care of. Below are some images from last years mini sessions. Olive Avenue Photography mini sessions are held twice per year and limited space is available. These October 1st sessions are booking now! \
These are my sweet little nieces. They were some of my first kids to photograph…ever! This session was extra fun to shoot because my very talented sister in law (you can check out her blog HERE) put some real thought into planning what the girls would wear (and making 3 out of their 4 outfits…
These photographs have caused me to weep. For the obvious reasons: the girls, the clothes, the innocence, the inhibition and the stunning artistry of the photographer. I could drink these.
I’m in love!
Beautiful work Jess! The clarity and color is really gorgeous.
Another gorgeous senior! When I met Kathryn, her mom and sister for a little ‘coffee consultation’ a few days before her session and they brought photos of her outfits I knew we were a match made in heaven! I am very much a type ‘A.’ I will plan every detail if possible. So it was…
omgoodness what a beauty! oh those eyes!! Love the serious b&w shot.
JESS!incredible! just love so much!
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My sister truly is beautiful.. you truly are an amazing photographer Jess
She is so adorable. She has a great sense of style. I love the clothes she chose for this shoot. You did a great job with the
shoot!
WOW WOW WOW!! These are just gorgeous Jess!!! I love the variety- LOVE your conversions, LOVE your fun tilt-shift, and LOVE your full sun backlit shots!