Minnesota Portrait Photographers

At Carina Photographics, we create timeless portrait experiences for families, high school seniors, and couples throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul MN area. Our clients aren’t just looking for a digital gallery of pretty pictures - they want breathtaking portraiture transformed into heirloom-quality artwork that honors who they are and the ones they love most. Whether you’re marking a… Read more

Annie Nelson Photography is a family and motherhood lifestyle photographer who focuses on real, raw, candid moments and emotional storytelling. Annie’s work is rooted in slowing down and noticing the small, fleeting details of everyday life, from laughter and snuggles to tear stained cheeks and lullabies. She describes sessions as a chance to feel grounded and remember how these moments feel, not… Read more

Brittany Olander Photo creates organic, editorial, timeless family, newborn, and maternity portraits with a relaxed, stress-free approach. Brittany emphasizes honest, candid images and natural light, with work inspired by film and a focus on helping mothers feel seen, adored, and included in the frame. She also offers in-home newborn sessions and a playful, toddler-friendly experience.

Meghan Doll Photography is a boutique portrait studio focused on families, children, seniors, women, headshots, and branding. Meghan’s approach is thoughtful and guided, with styling help and planning designed to make sessions feel comfortable and personal. The studio emphasizes finished artwork for the home, including statement pieces, gallery walls, albums, and custom wall art. The result is… Read more

Molly Shields Photography is a fine art portrait studio serving families, newborns, and seniors. Molly describes her approach as relaxed and go with the flow, with minimal posing and direction so the images feel authentic and genuine. She focuses on timeless, beautiful portraits and on getting to know each client, with studio sessions in St. Paul and outdoor sessions on location in the Twin… Read more

Jessica Strobel Photography is a Minneapolis portrait photographer focused on family, newborn, maternity, and branding sessions. Jessica describes her work as connection-first, with a laid-back process designed to feel easy, even with kids in the mix. She emphasizes real emotion, candid moments, and a session experience that can happen at home, in her studio, or on location.

Megan Norman Photography creates candid newborn, Fresh 48, and family photos with a child-led, relaxed approach. Megan leans into movement, play, and the real mess of everyday life, whether sessions happen in-home or outdoors. Her work is aimed at families who want images that feel like their actual life, not stiff poses or perfect coordination. She invites kids to be themselves and makes space… Read more

Yantes Photo is the work of Ashley Yantes, a lifestyle family and newborn photographer who creates joyful, genuine images with a light and airy feel. She focuses on natural moments, family connection, and making sessions feel comfortable and relaxed, so families can be themselves while she documents their love and the little details that matter.