Minneapolis Photographer specializing in custom maternity, newborn, child, family and senior portraits.
Here is another beautiful family I photographed in Atlanta. These guys drove over 4 hours to get to me…so you can imagine my surprise when they walked out of their car looking like they were ready to pose for a J Crew campaign . The boys were so fun to work with and the setting…
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This session was magical. The light, the setting…and of course this sweet baby girl…
I’ve been working with this lovely family for years. Each time I am with them…I’m amazed at their love for each other. It’s just a happy place to be with them. And now they’ve welcomed a second baby boy…lucky guy .
I love this little peanut. She is a very special girl and has the most amazing parents in the world. That is all .
It’s been an amazing year here at Olive Avenue Photography, and I am beyond grateful for all the wonderful new clients I have had the privilege to work with! Thank you all so much for your support. With that said…I am fully booked for the remainder of 2012! Insert shocked face here: I will be…
Little boys are a mystery to me being as I am a mother to only daughters. My husband is one of 4 boys…and let me tell you that some of the stories I have heard about them growing up shocked me! I grew up in a small family. Things were pretty quiet. So when I…
Incredible pictures! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE how you captured daily life in such a beautiful way.
These are stunning honey. Can you just insert my boys and hand the images over to me? 
Adore these so so much. xo
I know this family, you’re so good at taking pictures..Love it. Keep on the good work
Love this session!!! Perfect spot for boys! Is this a resort? We have family in Wisconsin and think this would be a great getaway on our way there!
I certainly can see why this is a favorite of yours! I absolutely love these!
July may have only begun…but the emails are starting to pour in for late summer and fall portrait session bookings so I figured I’d better get the word out before people get mad at me when they find out there are no dates left open !!! So. Here is your head’s up…
It seems like just yesterday this little man made his entrance into the world and now he is a handsome 1 year old! I’ve said it before and I will continue to say it I am sure…that as a photographer I get to witness some of life’s greatest miracles…including watching my little clients grow before…
Excellent images…… I enjoy them all. Lovely family.
How about this cute little guy? It was so fun to photograph him as I have known his mommy and daddy a LONG time. In fact, I think his mom was my first ever play date over to my house! Feeling a little old here people!!! Anyway . Things are looking gorgeous out right now…
I spent a lovely morning with this little guy at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. I love that place…modern spaces with great natural light! This is the 4th time I’ve photographed this cutie and I can’t believe he is already a year old… peek!
One last cute little family shoot to share with you. I have to say I miss the green grass already…but am so grateful for the mild fall we had this year. Much better than the mountain of snow we had early November last year! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving…don’t forget to be…
What a beautiful family! Love all of these.
We lucked out again this year with a stunningly beautiful autumn day here in the Twin Cities. I got to see some of my favorite families and lots of cute new faces. Here is just a little peak of our fall mini sessions this year….
ahhh, Carson, Jeff & Melissa – aren’t they awesome? Love those two shots! Fun minis!
Love the little girl with red hair and blue eyes! Gorgeous!!!
We just knew those first shots of Violet would be great. Love, Love, Love! Can’t wait to see more!! I’ll admit I’m a little anxious about the family shot because she was so squirmy…
Oh man! I can’t handle all of the adorable in these photos! They are all magnificent.
Yes, fall is here! I looooove fall photography sessions. Love them. Although I am sad to know the sun is moving further and further away (help me Rhonda that means the ‘w’ word is on it’s way)…it makes for some incredible light. And of course the colors in all of nature are going to be…
I absolutely love the lighting in all of these pictures Jess! What a cute shoot
what a beautiful session jess… lovely light and so much love!
The light in these photos is like warm butter! What a precious family. And, hello, is that a baby-hawk I see? Scrumptious.
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’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.
I first laid eyes on this baby boy 6 months ago at his newborn session. He was the tiniest little thing. Well. To say I barely recognized him at his 6 month session is an understatement. He has more rolls than a bakery and I could barely keep my hands off him! Not to mention…
Very sweet, and so cute! Looks just like his Dad at that age.
Love, Greatgrandma Sheryl
What a cute little guy!!! LOVE all those rolls!!!
I want to squeeeeeeze him! Love the rolls.
One of the things I am often asked is what I like best about my job. First off, I usually get caught up on the word ‘job’ as photography hasn’t felt like a ‘job’ yet. I’ve had a job…and this is very different! Yes, it is work…but work of the heart. So…I go to work..I…
Too precious for words!!!!!!
She is super precious!! Love the tutu, too!
Babies in nature makes sense to me. New and fresh like spring…held in the earth’s arms. The world welcomes you sweet baby boy!
After being rained out on our original date…we lucked out with a gorgeous day for our rescheduled sessions. I also lucked out with amazing and beautiful families!!! I really loved how these turned out. Thanks to all of you for being to flexible with your time due to the rainy weather . Fall Mini Sessions…
Yowza! Those are some doggone cute kiddos! Love the photos as always, Jess.
Awww! Remember sweet and tiny Miss M.? Well, she is still sweet…but not as tiny anymore . One of my favorite things is watching my newborn clients grow up. There’s always a surprise in store each time I see them…they change so much in a few short months. I was smitten with her as a…
My grandbaby. LOVE all the pics so far…..can’t wait to see the rest!!!!thank you!
So far the list includes Durham and Raleigh North Carolina and Milwaukee and Madison Wisconsin…see details below!
Does this mean you are coming to NC for a little visit! We will be in Raleigh until we move to DC at the end of June…. would love to meet up with you gals
So it probably comes as no surprise when I say that the weather has been less than cooperative this spring and I’ve had to reschedule a few sessions. I think I rescheduled this family at least twice. That is why when Easter rolled around and was sunny and beautiful out we met at the last…
You really captured the true love of Bob, Mandy, Charlotte and Hunter in the great outdoors. Just amazing!! We are so happy to be able to see these pictures! Thank-you!
Gramma Carol and Grampa Jim and the family here in the UP.
I completely lucked out with a beautiful day for the Pacifier Mini Sessions…it was my first time shooting outside in months. And it felt GOOD! So let me say. I had the most gorgeous and sweet kids to photograph. 18 families worth! But the day flew by because these kids were so easy. Here is…
So I had to peek… patience is not my strong suit. LOVE the pic of my kiddos in the chair. LOVE!! After a draining day and uber active toddlers… you got the pic. The first of its kind. Both babes looking at the camera! Amazing! Can’t wait to see the others!! Love it in black & white!
these are absolutely beautiful, jess! looks like you had a great time! well done.
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