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This sweet family is brand new to me! I LOVE meeting local families and could not adore this one more. They are all so gentle with Charlie who seems to roll with all the silliness and chaos. He is quite a good sitter at 9 months and rocked all of his new modeling poses! X O 
      I love seeing this family! They continue to drive from Hastings, MN for their child milestone sessions and this time, they brought their third sweet boy in for his 6 month old milestone pics. I love earthy and modern hues in the studio and I was so excited to use some of my new props for their studio session. First year milestones are best at Newborn, 3-6, 9, and 12 months. At 12 months, we will do a milk bath and or cake smash! Milestones include client closet, props and styling so all you'll need are a few snacks and kiddo(s) willing to have a little fun. What a treat to meet Quinn! I can't get over how sweet these three boys are!! X O 
 
 
When we planned for their engagement session, we wanted to include a waterfall. Upon arriving to the perfect location, we found the entrance to be blocked off and absolutely no access. While it was very disappointing, these two were so sweet and rolled with the punches. Turns out, there was some kind of flood to a building by the waterfall and it's a hazard/landslide concern so nobody has access at this time.
So, we went to plan B and headed over to Taylors Falls where these two giggled and laughed the entire time. These two really enjoy being together and it was so refreshing to see how they feed off each other. All was going well until Monica tossed a little snow in Curtis' direction. Being the sweetheart he is, he took advantage of a little pay back and took the snow toss to a new level! Check out how it turned out below! Spoiler alert... they remain engaged and plan to live happily ever after. X O 
Alyson and Ryan were married at The Jerome in Delano, Mn.
They had a great vendor lineup to help them with their day and it was absolutely perfect! Ryan and his son got ready at Lupine Brewing and shared some really sweet moments! Jagger's little fingers worked hard to make his daddy feel put together and well loved before their big day! Alyson and her ladies got ready at The Jerome and it was a beautiful setting. The lighting was perfect and the exposed brick was a dream! From the first look through the final dances, their day was magical! Enjoy some sneak peeks and don't forget to check out their vendor lineup! Florals //Delano Floral and Gifts Venue // The Jerome Gown // Luxe Bridal Tuxes // The Temple Rings // Setterberg Jewelers Transportation // Stahlke Bus Service Hair and MU // Natural Roots Salon; Makeup - Taylored Beauty (@tayloredbeauty4you) DJ // Behind the Board DJ Entertainment Catering // This Little Piggy Catering Wedding Stationary // Royal Printing 
Desirae and Brady wanted beautiful indoor photos for their engagement session so we went for the tropics in St. Paul! I will never get sick of shooting in humid beautiful settings, especially in frigid February.
They are getting married at the MN Landscape Arboretum later in 2022 so they wanted a similar setting but a little variety. Como Park Conservatory was the perfect balance. She wore such a pretty maroon dress from Baltic Born and the blue sapphire she rocks is stunning! He wore a classic black button down that complimented her look so well. X O 
••• Mommy + Me // MINIS ••• I am so excited to invite you back to my Mother's Mini Greenhouse sessions! Online booking and details here: https://541384.17hats.com/p... X O 
Elizabeth moved to MN and while she has a great job, she wanted some updated headshots to show her current style and confidence in her role.
Headshots are not just needed when you have employment changes. Here are 5 solid reasons to get a new headshot:
It is recommended you get a new headshot every 1-2 years so that your business partners/clients recognize you. Have you ever looked up a professional online or received a card with their image but had a "wow" moment when you met them in person? It's said that 87% of people are almost unrecognizable in person because they have an outdated picture on their sites or marketing materials. When is the last time you hit the refresh button and treated yourself? X O 
I love that Gwen and Jake were so open to doing a fun activity on their engagement session! I encourage all of my couples to think about what they love to do together and we turn their session into an actual date!
We met at the Maple Grove Loop, an ice skating rink and they looked so natural together! We got some funny looks at first but they didn't mind and these turned out so adorable! Inside offered a cozy fireplace feel and outside had some amazing lights still up from the holidays!! If you haven't been, check out the Loop - it's a great spot for families and engaged couples! X O 
These two are getting married in August at the MN Landscape Arboretum and they wanted their engagement session to be there, as well.
We hit up the cutest spots and incorporated their sweet pup, Willow in some of the shots. Willow LOVED the snow and was a riot to capture. Meg had her amazing sister along to help keep Willow entertained while we focused on just the couple photos. The weather was freezing but their stylish trench coats and winter hats kept them super warm. After the Willow Tree site where they are getting married, we captured some photos near the waterfall and the conservatory. I am obsessed with the conservatory and had to take a bunch of macro shots. It was the perfect location to warm up and get some beautiful ring shots. Congratulations, Meg, Seth, and Willow. I am so excited for you guys! 
Mariel and her family celebrated their growing baby with an incredibly sweet maternity session! Big sister to-be gave her mama lots of flowers so we had to incorporate them and I love it! We did lots of walking and ended up in the water with lots of giggles.
I am so excited for this family!! X O 
Stephanie and Jake were married at the beautiful Bruentrup Heritage Farms! It's a sweet and hidden gem right in Maplewood, MN.
Stephanie had their best man dress up and sneak in to do his own first look with the groom and it was an incredibly hilarious moment! The couple thought of every little detail and I am excited to share all the vendors that helped make this day absolutely perfect! Venue: Bruentrup Heritage Farm Catering: This Little Piggy Catering DJ: Funky Turtle DJ Service Florals: Etsy Wedding Stationary: West and Pine Dessert: Muddy Paws Cheesecake &Brenda's Cupcakes Hair and Makeup: Plush Beauty Lounge Transportation: Renee's Limousines Gowns: Luxe Bridal & Davids Bridal Suits: Generation Tux Rings: Shane Co. 
Are you lucky enough to have a child that whines and complains about getting updated photos?
Are you frustrated at picking out adorable clothes they bitch about the entire car ride there? Are you that parent that bribes their kids with a million treats and a unicorn if they just smile once? Do you dread feeling defeated and scream/cry in the bathroom when it's over? Well, you're not alone. And, you're never going to feel like this is a pleasant experience if it keeps trending this way. I have come up with the ultimate experience and it's proving to be so E. A. S. Y! Yes, PHOTOS THAT ARE EASY!!! REPEAT AFTER ME... MY KID WILL LOVE THIS SESSION. OKAY, so here are the details. You tell your kid they have to do photos for T E N (10) minutes. They pick out whatever outfit THEY want. You drive them to my studio with their favorite music on and NO THREATS OF BEHAVING OR SMILING NICE will be heard along the way. They show up feeling zero pressure because you haven't put any on yourself or them. They roll in. I get them into doing my silly stuff and YOU yield a fist full (maybe two) of amazing photos that actually look like them! To throw in a bonus, have your kids sit down with you when the gallery is live and let them pick their favorites. Sprinkle a few of these photos around the house or in their room. It's an experience that changes everything you thought you knew about photos! It's brilliant. It's Easy. It's COME AS YOU ARE. 5 out of 5 kids agree, "It's great when mom doesn't threaten me." Now booking online at www.emilytheisenphotography.com/portraits 
OH. MY. GOODNESS. This sweetie and her proud big siblings were so much fun to work with. I met these guys when we moved to Buffalo and their mama runs Kid's Haven Preschool in Buffalo.
They are darling, well-behaved, and so so snuggly. I love that Missy + her hubby make one child; they all look the exact same! Do you agree? Click the read more button below to see all the photos from Brynley's half birthday milestone. Of course, we had to grab some shots of the bigs... They were way too entertaining not to! enjoy. 
I first met this adorable family when their sweet boy was just a newborn! I could not have been more happy for them. Since their session, they have had been on a wild ride.
I don't want to make this post all about their journey but would love to share their story with you here if you want to learn more: Good Morning America Fast forward to late March 2021, and they were welcoming another sweet child to their family! It was a sweet girl they call MILLIE!!! I am so impressed with Hoyt's love and genuine interest in his little sister and can't wait to see her grow up, too! Hoyt man stole the show with his GIGANTIC smiles and totally rocked some standing photos with the help of my new favorite clear chair! Hit that read more button below to see more favorites from their session. enjoy.
Are you lucky enough to have a child that whines and complains about getting updated photos?
Are you frustrated at picking out adorable clothes they bitch about the entire car ride there? Are you that parent that bribes their kids with a million treats and a unicorn if they just smile once? Do you dread feeling defeated and scream/cry in the bathroom when it's over? Well, you're not alone. And, you're never going to feel like this is a pleasant experience if it keeps trending this way. I have come up with the ultimate experience and it's proving to be so E. A. S. Y! Yes, PHOTOS THAT ARE EASY!!! REPEAT AFTER ME... MY KID WILL LOVE THIS SESSION. OKAY, so here are the details. You tell your kid they have to do photos for T E N (10) minutes. They pick out whatever outfit THEY want. You drive them to my studio with their favorite music on and NO THREATS OF BEHAVING OR SMILING NICE will be heard along the way. They show up feeling zero pressure because you haven't put any on yourself or them. They roll in. I get them into doing my silly stuff and YOU yield a fist full (maybe two) of amazing photos that actually look like them! To throw in a bonus, have your kids sit down with you when the gallery is live and let them pick their favorites. Sprinkle a few of these photos around the house or in their room. It's an experience that changes everything you thought you knew about photos! It's brilliant. It's Easy. It's COME AS YOU ARE. 5 out of 5 kids agree, "It's great when mom doesn't threaten me." Now booking online at www.emilytheisenphotography.com/portraits 
This sweet boy was my first newborn of 2021! Yes, this a very overdue blog : )
I love the prop mama and daddy brought it - click "read more" below to see the full post. Daddy works for his family company and I'm told they gift every newborn boy a Tonka tuck with their logo. How stinking cute is this?!!? I just love the sweet snuggles of first time parents and mama was looking AH_MAZING for just having a babe! How is it that all of you look so fab?!?! I was a hot mess EVERY. SINGLE. TIME! I digress.... Congratulations to this sweet family! Hit that read more button to see all the photos! enjoy 
This sweet little lady celebrated in the studio with the most adorable naked cake - made by Grandma's Apron - go check them out on Facebook if you don't already follow!
She rocked her spring look with soft pastels and the cutest little denim top. Then she pulled off the most adorable black, white, and yellow dress I have ever seen. I don't know about you but I always see these cute toddler outfits and wish they were in my size! Life is so unfair sometimes : ) So excited to share these adorable looks and her wonderful milestone with you. enjoy 
These three are such a blast! I first met the gals when I did a model call a while back and they have been such an amazing group to work with since. I love their style and totally love when daddies wear their ball caps. What do you think? Yay or Nay? I always prefer personality over tradition so if you want to bring a hat, rock it!!
Big sister was having too much fun taunting us with her silliness but, again, totally here for it. Kids are so fun and chaotic. Let's not burn out their light too early in life. Oh, and the most exciting part! THEY HAD A BOY!!! Congratulations you guys!! I am so happy to help capture this milestone. enjoy. 
These sweet girls came into the studio with full intentions to run the show! They have incredible personalities and I loved every second of it. Big sister was funny and silly while the little sis was bold with her beautiful red hair and wanted to put her socks on and leave the majority of the session.
I so appreciate parents who allow me to do my work and capture their kiddos as-is. Every day with littles is so different and I live for it. Enjoy! 
I met Debbi at my crossfit gym and adore the crap out of her. Believe it or not, she is in her 70s and looking at least 20 years less. Good health, and loved-well is looking great on her!
We scheduled her with hair and makeup at my studio and then shot at a location near their home. Vince got us in the truck and tore through the woods to find a beautiful gem of a location. We had many laughs and they danced like no one was watching - literally! I did ask them what the did when they first started dating and Debbi giggled. Her reply was, "We didn't do much. We just got high and stared at each other." The best reply I may have ever heard. The way Vince still looks at Debbi is goals. He nibbled her neck and was playful with his touches like a 20 year boy. I am obsessed with their sweet glances, annoyed giggles, and authentic love for each other. Help me wish them a very happy 50TH wedding anniversary! 
YOU GUYS! I had an incredible time with Jen and Wade!
There were so many stories and giggles between them. Maybe it was the tasty brews at Goad Ridge Brewing Co. in New London, MN or they just have the perfect relationship! While we were shooting, there was a couple eyeballing us (in a good way) and I thought they were annoyed with us BUT it turns out they were as fond as them as I am because they picked up the tab! What a treat! We then adventured around the town finding a unique crabby boy on a bike mural. We couldn't decide if it was cool or not! While we were shooting, Jen got a little wild with her hands and hit her darling square in the (you know where) - you've got to see the photo (you bet I am sharing it! ha, ha!) Then they saw the cutest little pup hang out the window and Jen's face screamed, "WE NEED A PUPPY!" We finished up the shoot at the most serene little dock area and they got pretty competitive in the water which was the perfect ending to the evening with these sweethearts. I am obsessed with their personalities, her hair, and can not wait for the wedding. They are a match 100%!! enjoy 
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