{The Spontaneous Sprinkler | Brainerd Lakes Area Children’s Photographer}

“Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun.” – Mignon McLaughlin, journalist and author When I first started my photography, I didn’t look forward to taking pictures of kids. It just didn’t seem like my thing. But the more I’ve done it, the more I’ve come to enjoy it. And not only…

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{Morgan – Class of 2015 | Clitherall Lake MN High School Senior Photography}

Morgan is from Council Bluffs, Iowa… but goes to school in Hutchinson… but spends the summers in Clitherall. So even though I’m far away from both those two places, I still got to be the lucky one to shoot her senior session. Their lake home was a photographers dream, with lots of fun out buildings,…

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{Taylor – Class of 2015 | Staples Motley High School Senior Photography}

Taylor is a senior at Staples Motley high school. I met her at the Legacy Gardens in Staples, and we braved the mosquitos and got some awesome shots. She wasn’t so sure she could pull off the serious look…. but I think she rocked it. We’re also going to do another session in the fall,…

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{The Jillsons | Brainerd, MN Family Photography}

The Jillson family purchased a gift certificate at the St. Francis school auction, and so I met them on one of the hot, humid summer days down by the river. Despite the heat, all of them were great! Thanks for the opportunity to work with you all! Enjoy your portraits! Kelley  

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{Bryan & Toni – 21 years | Brainerd MN Anniversary Photography}

Toni called me last minute, to say she was planning a surprise anniversary celebration for her and her husband Brian’s 21st. She said, “I know it’s crazy… but would it fit in your schedule to do a session in a few hours?” Luckily I had nothing planned for the evening! So after the two of…

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