Baby Amelia {Minneapolis Newborn Photographer}

It seems like just yesterday I was shooting Emmitt’s one year photos (above) and now he is welcoming a new baby sister into the family!  Beautiful little Amelia was as sweet and as could be and slept so soundly through our session. Her mom and I were able to have lots of fun dressing her up in pretty hats and headbands. Emmitt is such a loving big brother and I'm so happy to be able to capture this special time for this family! 

Off and Running! {One year baby photos - Sarah Elizabeth Photography, Maple Grove, MN}

This little lady was an early walker, so it was no surprise that she was off and running when I saw her for her 1 year portraits. We found a beautiful open lawn at Elm Creek Park and Raya had a great time chasing her mom around while I snapped these photos. We also tried out a vintage highchair that I picked up a couple weeks ago. Raya didn't have much interest in her cake, but she sure looks cute in the high chair! 

Happy Easter! {Spring and Easter Children's Photography - Sarah Elizabeth Photography, Minneapolis, MN}

The Easter Bunny is busy choosing carrots for your Easter basket!

First Birthday "Cake Smash" {Minneapolis Baby Photography | Sarah Elizabeth Photography}

This little gal had her one year “cake smash” session this week. She didn't eat much of it, but as you can see by the photos here, she did quite a good job of smashing her cake!

Miss Mila { 6 Month Baby Photos - Plymouth, MN }

I had the opportunity to photograph this adorable girl as as newborn and a 3-month-old and was super excited to be able to take her 6 month portraits as well. It's amazing how much she's changed in just three short months. She’s sitting on her own now, and looks like she'll be crawling very soon. Her mom always has the cutest outfits along - here are a few of my favorites from our recent session at Parker's Lake Park. 

Baby Chloe {6 Month Baby Photos, St. Paul, MN}

A few favorites from my session with Baby Chloe. We got a great mix of indoor and outdoor shots. Isn't she just the cutest?

Baby Announcements {Featured Product | Minneapolis Newborn Photography}

I've had such cute newborns to photograph this spring and their baby announcements and mini-albums have turned out so beautifully, I just had to share some of them!  The mini-albums are included with all newborn sessions and are great way to carry your photos with you in your purse, or give as a gift to family members. The announcements are double-sided and fully customizable - a wonderful way to announce your precious little one in style!

Fresh from God, It's a Girl! {Newborn Baby Girl} | Eagan Newborn Photographer

Caroline's Facebook announcement said it beautifully: "Fresh from God, It's a Girl!"  Baby Natalie Rose had arrived, just one day after her due date. (and one day before my birthday, I might add!)  Here is a little video I made from some photos from her newborn photo shoot. Enjoy!

Baby Levi (Newborn Photography, Plymouth, MN}

Baby Chloe | Minneapolis St. Paul Newborn Baby Photography

Just in time for the cold weather, I finally have my home studio set up and am ready for indoor sessions this winter! I have lots of pretty new backdrops that I'm excited to share with you over the next few months.
For my first session, I was so lucky to have a sweet new baby to photograph. Meet Baby Chloe! Chloe surprised everyone by arriving well before her expected due date. (I think she just wanted to be sure to arrive before Halloween so she didn't miss out on the fun!)  Chloe is just about a month old here and was so sweet and full of sleepy smiles.

Meet Baby William | Minneapolis Newborn Photography

This little man was just the sweetest baby for his first portrait session. William was named after his grandpa who is a pilot, and his mom had the cutest little aviator hat for him to wear. It was such a nice fall day that we were able to sneak outside for a few outdoor shots too. Welcome Baby William!

Ellen's One Year Portraits | Minneapolis Baby Photography

This family session took place at a beautiful park tucked away near the Mississippi River in Brooklyn Park. Baby Ellen just turned one, and was ready to show off her new walking skills.





Along with having the prettiest reddish-brown hair, one-year-old Ellen has such a sweet smile and energetic personality. She also loves her her mom and dad, as you can see here!









I took Ellen's newborn portraits a year ago, and this was one of the favorite shots from that session:


I thought it would be fun to have Ellen's dad hold her in the exact same pose and see how much she has grown, a year later. Great idea, right? Well, Ellen didn't agree. Here's what she thought of that idea!


Back at their house, Ellen took a break to catch up on some reading:


And here's Ellen sprinting across the living room floor. Sometimes crawling is just faster than walking!