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Textures | Tips & Guides

I know I have touched on this topic in the past but I can’t say enough about using textures and how it can really add interest to a portrait. There is a lot of ways you can bring textures into your outfits… the fabrics of your clothes, hair accessories, jewelry or even scarfs. Have fun [...]

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Family Matters | Zimmerman Newborn Photographer

I love the fresh emotions that are exchanged in the early stages of bringing baby home! This is a special time for the whole family, and I love to be able to capture those moments. This is another reason why I feel it is important to do a newborn session within the first 10 days [...]

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Special Guest | MN Children Boutique Photographer

I would like to introduce you to Katie Stomberg, she is a wife and mother of three beautiful and smart kids! Besides dedicating her life to taking care of her family she is the talented young women behind That Girl Next Door Designs.  What I love about That Girl Next Door Designs is that you get a [...]

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A World of Color | Tips & Guides

There are endless possibilities of colors to choose from so don’t limit yourself when choosing what to wear for your portrait session. I always suggest to keep it limited to one outfit (no more than two) with a pattern so it doesn’t get too distracting. The one outfit that does have a pattern can be [...]

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Spring Special | Minnesota Children Photographer

The first 6 to book a Newborn, 3, 6, 9, 12 or 24 month child session will receive a free onesie by That Girl Next Door Designs. For the month of April and May the price is half the cost of a normal session and all $150 will go towards print credit. Your child will [...]

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SPRING FEVER | Tips & Guides

I think this was the fastest Winter ever! Did we even have a winter? Well if we did it is coming to an end, the Spring weather is already here. This is a great time to lighten our clothes with softer colors and materials. As the grass slowly grows back green and the flowers bloom, [...]

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Photography Tips | Minnesota Children’s Photographer

I know how important it is to capture those special moments and memories of your children! As I am sure you would like to hire me to follow you around to photograph your life (I’m so kidding)… that just isn’t an option. So I have created this guide as a reference for you to take [...]

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Album | Featured Product

You are going to love this custom album, I know I do! I decided to try a new professional lab for my albums and I was very impressed not only with their options but especially with their quality! Each portrait is printed on a photographic paper and mounted on a double weight board. It feels [...]

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Nice and Cozy | Newborn Photography Props

There are going to be some cozy babies cuddled on these soft blankets! What a gorgeous find to add to my collection of newborn photography props. These will make for some beautiful newborn baby portrait backdrops. Can’t wait to use the!

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Bloom | Minnesota Fine Art Photography

Is it spring yet? Well it sure has been feeling like it! This has been the mildest winter I’ve ever experienced in Minnesota. I’m loving every bit of it. My house plant started blooming it’s flowers the other day and I am so fascinated by these little flowers! They look they would be plastic as [...]

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