Minneapolis Photographer specializing in custom maternity, newborn, child, family and senior portraits.
Every year I get to see this little peanut and I ALWAYS look forward to it. Why? Because I know it’s going to be a super silly and fun session. Her personality and intellegence blows me away. I remember photographing her at 2 and having stimulating conversation! Now at 4 she’s only gotten smarter, funnier…
I love working with this family each year. Mom has an amazing sense of style…and I’m always anxious to see her family’s wardrobe ensemble. This year did not disappoint. We headed out to a local Christmas tree farm on a late fall day. Being that there are 3 young (and completely adorable) kids in this…
This session makes me miss fall, although I am still waiting for summer to officially show up! It was a beautiful day and the colors were at their peak. However, they didn’t quite shine as much as this spunky little girl…she is amazing!
Yes, I’m still playing blog catch up from last YEAR. I’m almost done…but I can’t leave anyone out . Here is a little glimpse of the fall minis…I loved the location and will most likely be shooting there again this year. 2013 fall mini sessions will begin booking in July so keep an eye out…
This sweet family has been with me from the beginning…when there was just 4 of them . I’m so grateful for the clients who have stuck by me year after year. It’s the biggest compliment I could ever receive. It’s hard to believe I’m in my 4th year of shooting professionally. I have to admit,…
Looking at the flowers in these photographs makes my heart long for summer even more! I love photographing these 4 kiddos every year…as will all my repeat clients…it’s a joy to watch them grow up.
I love this little peanut. She is a very special girl and has the most amazing parents in the world. That is all .
Another fun family portrait session from last fall! I just adore this first image. As a children’s photographer, I spent a LOT of time chasing kids. I’m never in a real hurry to get them to sit still and smile…as the in between candid moments are my favorite. That REAL smile or giggle…those are the…
What can I say about this little guy? He can light up a room? His smile is contagious? What I know for sure is his mom and dad are two very lucky people . They found their son waiting for them in China and were finally united as a family forever through adoption. What better…
I am sort of embarrassed at how few sessions I blogged last year…so here’s to playing catch up! I probably won’t be writing much…but they do say a picture is worth a thousand words right ? I love this adorable family with their two spunky boys! And the gorgeous location and buttery light. Makes me…
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…
We come to every new morning With possibilities only we can hold, that only we can hold Redemption comes in strange places, small spaces Calling out the best of who we are And I want to add to the beauty To tell a better story I want to shine with the light That’s burning up…
I love watching this family grow. I’ve been photographing big brother since he was in his mommy’s tummy…and now there is another on the way. See my followup post tomorrow on the newborn session. But for today…it’s big brother’s last solo session…
Beautiful!
I am oh so ever slowly making progress on blogging my recent sessions. My blogging time has been cut drastically short by my shooting and editing time…which always seems to happen in the summer! This session is definately one of my recent favorites. Miss A. very much reminds me of my Miss P. and so…
Pure magic… you captured her childhood and her family beautifully! These will be treasured for a lifetime!
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…
I have loved working with this family for several years. All of the families that have been with me since the beginning have a special place in my heart. They have stuck with me as my business has grown…even through pricing changes, and that says a lot, lol! It says that they value my work….
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.
A big share today with this lovely mommy and her babes…and just in time for Mother’s Day. When I got the request to do a session that captured the love between a mother and her children…I was floored. No one ever asks for that. I usually have to beg moms to get in the photograph….
These are magical. I have a strong urge to hit the “like” button on all of your posts. Is that too stalker-ish? Well done. Wow.
So magical & artistic. A perfect family for you.
Stunning photos of my beautiful niece and her beautiful children, I’m actually a little misty eyed just from looking at them. A nice bit of magic in a crazy day…
Just a little sneak peek of the my first official Red Thread Session! See the full sneak peek and more information on celebrating adoption through photography and Red Thread Sessions HERE.
Olive Avenue Photography is happy to announce that we have joined a wonderful organization called Red Thread Sessions. These special sessions celebrate adoption through photography. As most of you know we are an adoptive family ourselves so this cause is very close to our hearts and I am so excited to photograph other adoptive families…
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. 
Working on this session the past few days has almost brought me to tears. This is my first family. The first ones who trusted me to walk into their lives for a moment and capture them with my camera 3 years ago. I remember I was so, so, so nervous. But Keri was so sweet…
Here’s another cute family to share with you. An adorable baby girl and her 2 big brothers. This family was loving on each other for the whole session and it was so fun to photograph. These boys are the silliest and sweetest little guys…they totally won me over. And baby sister? Melt my heart.
What an amazing location!!! I wish they had something like that in AZ!
This beautiful family came back to see me this year and I am so glad they did. Their connection amazed me during their session and again when I was going through their photos. I swear I got choked up! I mean the shots of daddy and daughter dancing? It doesn’t get any sweeter than that….
These pictures are absolutely stunning!
These look beautiful Jess!!! Thanks so much for sharing your gift of photography!
I love this session so much. This family had an amazing connection. We spent a beautiful evening at the apple orchard…and it was magic…
WOW! Stunning photos. The photos of the little girl in black and white are some of the best I’ve seen. What a beautiful girl and your processing rocks! Love, love, love!
these are beautiful! well done!
really gorgeous, love the setting and all the props..bike and balloon. super cute family.
I’m dying. Seriously, they are so good that it hurts to look at them. I think this has been your best session to date. Next year, I would like a session in that exact spot with my family so I can line my entire wall full of gallery wraps. Jess. Amazing does not come close to summing up how incredible these images are. They really ought to be published in a magazine or hung in a gallery for everyone to enjoy. Breathtaking.
These are amazing, Jess! Love all of them!
Completely stunning.
amazing session! Love it!
OMG can you be anymore perfect. These are amazing. i LOVE them!
LOVE this session!!! Their closeness shines through in these! You captured them perfectly 
Couldnt love these more!!! So dang beautiful Jess!!!
Incredible, just incredible. I can’t pick a favorite. Very well done, Jess. What a precious family!
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