From first days to big milestones:
Capturing the moments that matter most.
Minnesota Newborn
and Family photographer
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02/05
To help us make the most of your session, I’ll send a quick questionnaire so I can learn more about your family. You know your kids best, so tell me all the secrets — favorite games, songs, or silly tricks that bring out those big smiles!
I’ll also share a session guide with outfit ideas and prep suggestions to make everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Session prep
03/05
On session day, your only job is to be present in the moment. Snuggle your kids, laugh with your partner, relax and be yourself. There’s no pressure for perfect behavior or posed smiles. I’ll gently guide when needed, but mostly I’ll give you space to interact naturally so we can capture the real connection that makes your family unique and special.
Session Day!
The process
Shanna + Pat
She handled all of our young children with ease, and made our 30 degree winter shoot fun so we forgot how chilly we actually were!
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Liz + Peter
Hilary really connects with the personalities of the people she is working with. She even got my 15 year old to smile his real smile!
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Sarah + Ryan
III
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I can’t say enough great things - I knew right away she had a special heart. Thank you for being such a wonderful human and giving us beautiful pictures of our family!
Mandy + Matt
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Hilary was friendly and efficient and knew how to bring out the smiles in our kids. And the photos turned out great!
Abby + Jake
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Our son is usually so shy in photos but you got his personality perfectly! And the twins too. I love love them! THANK YOU!!!
Every image is edited by hand by me - absolutely NO batch AI editing here! Rest assured each photo gets the care and attention to detail that it deserves.
Hand-edited images
Clear communication + reliability = peace of mind. From session prep to gallery delivery, I’m there for you every step of the way.
Reliable & Communicative
Genuine interaction creates the best moments. Whether it’s giggles, wiggles, or full-on chaos, I’m ready for it — so your photos feel natural, joyful, and completely you.
Real Connections, not forced poses
As a mom myself, I know how much you want that one photo where everyone is looking and smiling — and we’ll definitely try for it! But the moments you’ll treasure most aren’t always the perfectly posed ones. They’re the giggles, the quirky personalities, and the beautifully imperfect chaos that makes your family uniquely yours. That’s the magic I love to capture.
Moments that matter,
your family. your season. your story.
Memories that last!
- 1 hour session
- Location flexibility - choose your home or another favorite spot, or upgrade to a studio session
- Session prep guide
- 2 week gallery turnaround time
- All fully edited high resolution digital image files
- Private online gallery with printing rights
- Options to add coverage, album and print products, bundle additional sessions, and more!
family collection
let's capture this season — just as it is.
