The joy children get from seeing a photo of themselves on the walls of their own home is a big reason why I love being a family photographer. They feel valued, loved and cherished when their parents display their portrait for everyone to see. These babies are growing up before our eyes. It's never too lake to get family photos taken. Family photo sessions can happen in-home, outdoor or in the studio all year round.

Minnesota Family Photographer

Having photos of your family you love is an important part of telling your family story.

Your photos allow you hold on to the sweet and precious moments, share special news, and pass down memories to your children.

I want to help you tell your family story! Whatever chapter your family is in, it is worth photographing.

I offer a first year membership with sessions for newborn through year one photos, as well as single sessions.

Your family story told with photos.

• 3 portrait sessions: newborn, 6-month and 1-year
• 25 custom newborn birth announcements
• album credit to build your baby's first year album
• everything listed under single session

The most popular option for expecting parents

First Year Membership

• wardrobe consultation
• photography session in-home, studio or outdoors
• access to client wardrobe for moms
• 40+ digital images
• custom design of albums, art and more

Maternity, Newborn, Milestone or Family

Single Session

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I look forward to learning more about you and your family.

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- Rachael

Thank you!

Kelli T.

Rachael has been absolutely amazing for us! She did our maternity photos, newborn and family photos and I couldn't be more happy with them! She is so good with babies and super patient. You can tell she adores what she does and truly loves capturing these moments for families. I am so thankful she has the option to print photos as well because as a mom it's easy to forget to print them! I would recommend Rachael over and over again!

Natalie B.

Rachael was fantastic to work with for our family photo session. She is laid back, patient and all around fun to work with - which was essential when trying to capture little smiles on an active one year old! Our session was so fun, and there was no rush to get through it either, which again is important with the kiddos. She was very responsive and easy to communicate with. She delivered a high quality gallery (so many amazing photos to choose from!) in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Rachael for your next photography session!

Maria J.

I never write reviews, but I was blown away with Rachael’s talent! She is laid back, patient and professional. She took her time photographing our newborn and really has a knack for taking natural photos. She was super flexible with coming to our home for the sessions and communicated throughout the entire process. I have always found taking pictures to be awkward, but she made me feel comfortable and was able to capture beautiful photos. Rachael’s dedication and passion for photography really does shine through each one of her photos. She was a joy to work with and you can tell she really does enjoy what she does! We are excited to have her booked for our 6 month and 1 year photos for our daughter!

Stacey M.

We had a maternity session and newborn photos done by Rachael and we are so glad to have them! She is talented and professional, was fun and easy going to work with, and created a very comfortable and natural environment that allowed us to be ourselves. She was able to capture beautiful moments in time we will cherish, including timeless candid photos that are beautiful framed and proudly displayed on our walls. I would recommend Rachael for any photography need. We are beyond impressed with her!

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Hi! I'm Rachael, and I'd love to photograph your family so you have photos in your home you love. I serve families in the Minnesota Twin Cities area.

I specialize in full service photography experiences for newborn, maternity, and family photos.

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Treasure your life's precious moments and milestones with photos in your home you love.

Serving families in the Twin Cities area.
Based in Hugo, Minnesota.