Child, Newborn and Senior Photographer - Minneapolis, Burnsville, Northfield, Lakeville

A Little Baby Girl on Her Way – Minneapolis, MN Maternity Photographer

Salina — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:37:03 +0000

Kristi and Ryan came to the studio the day before Thanksgiving for maternity portraits, so that they could document the time leading up to the birth of their first baby. Kristi looked amazing, and it was wonderful to get Ryan into some of the portraits, as well. Dads may not carry the babies in their bodies, but they’re just as excited to meet the new little ones. While all of her portraits were gorgeous, I especially loved the dramatically-lit ones we created at the end of the session.

Kristi and Ryan’s baby is here and we already did the newborn session, but those images will be coming later!

New, Bigger Studio in Burnsville! Twin Cities, MN Photographer

Salina — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:27:37 +0000

Last year I opened a studio space in a great building in Burnsville (it’s just off of 35W/13/Nicollet, near Skateville and Grand Slam). At the end of 2011 two new spaces opened up in the same building, so the owners opened up a wall between them and made it into one huge, gorgeous studio, and I’m so excited to finally share the photos with you! The building has a parking lot, and an elevator in case you’re coming to the studio armed with many children or a stroller. The big skylights overlook 35W as it winds toward downtown Minneapolis, and the sun glinting off the skyscrapers as the sun goes down is a beautiful sight.

I still love to hold sessions on location (I am based in Northfield but travel all over the Twin Cities for sessions ), but having the space to use studio lighting, and a space for sessions during the cold winter months has been invaluable, and I’m so glad I’m able to offer this option to my clients.

This week I will be posting a special to celebrate the new studio, so check back!

Fall Leaves and the Family Portrait – Bloomington, MN Photographer

Salina — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:31:16 +0000

Still catching up on blog posts from the fall! This is the S family, we met at the Hyland Lake Park Reserve on a drizzly day in 2011 for family portraits. The sky let up for us just long enough to get some great photographs against the gorgeous fall colors.

Christina – Mayo High School Class of 2012 – Minnesota Senior Portraits

Salina — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:01:47 +0000

On a blustery but gorgeous fall day I met Christina, her mom and her sister in the quaint town of Lake City, Minnesota for Christina’s senior portrait session. The wind was a bit of a challenge, but in the end I think the windblown look worked perfectly with Christina’s hair.

We took some of her portraits in the downtown area, then in a park, and lastly at the Lake City Marina. Christina loves to sail, and she wanted to incorporate her passion for it into her photographs.

The collection Christina and her parents ordered includes a slideshow with some of their favorites, so I added that after the images. Enjoy the rest of your senior year, Christina!

Valentine Mini Sessions – January 2012 – Burnsville, MN Photographer

Salina — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:15:34 +0000

I am offering mini sessions this month! On January 28 and 29, come with your kids to my Burnsville studio for a quick and easy session (easily accessible from many parts of the Twin Cities!). Your choice of background, either the fun and colorful hearts like in the examples above, or a solid color. How excited will your child be to hand out valentines with his or her photo and name on them?? They are also a big hit with grandparents.

Contact me today for details about signing up for these limited sessions. 612-229-3129 or salina@salinajphotography.com

Payton – Northfield, MN High School Senior Portraits

Salina — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:18:50 +0000

I photographed Payton in late fall, at her family’s home, which ended up being an absolutely incredible location. The sun and scenery really worked to our advantage! As a straight-haired girl my entire life, I think I probably told Payton about six hundred times, “I love your hair!” We were working on a somewhat chilly evening but Payton never let on she was cold, she had a great smile the whole time and a beautiful “serious face,” as well. Best of luck to you, Payton, as you enter 2012 and look forward to graduation!

2011 Portraits in Review – Twin Cities, MN Photographer

Salina — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:08:58 +0000

Salina J Photography had an amazing year, thanks to my wonderful clients. I had more sessions than ever, with considerably more high school senior portraits done, which I loved! I had sessions in Northfield, of course (where I am based), in Burnsville (where my studio is located), but also as far south as Lake City, Minnesota, as far west as Carver, as far north as Maple Grove and White Bear Lake, and as far east as St. Paul.

I wanted to include at least one image from every client I photographed in 2011 in a slideshow video. I couldn’t pare it down any more than I already did. Most of these are client favorites, the ones they ordered and shared with their friends a family members.

Thank you for a great year, I’m looking forward to many fun changes in 2012, including a new website and blog, new marketing materials, new opportunities and better collection options.

Elle – Northfield High School Senior, Class of 2012

Salina — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:07:26 +0000

What better way to brighten a dreary December day than to look back on portraits taken in August? I photographed Elle in Northfield, MN for her senior portraits on a beautiful summer evening. She was incredible in front of the camera – such a gorgeous smile! Toward the end of her session we went to the soccer fields to photograph her in more dramatic light. She will be playing soccer for the University of Minnesota next year and wanted some senior pictures of her in some U of M gear! Loved the colors of the sky in those. Good luck with the rest of your senior year, Elle!

Anna – Maple Grove Senior High School – Senior Portraits

Salina — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:53:33 +0000

Anna’s aunt is a friend of mine, and when I was looking for a model last year to be a guinea pig for portraits taken at the Minnesota State Fair, she offered her niece! Anna, her mom and Anna’s friend Mike met me at the fair and we had a fun night of photography among the crowds and lights. Fast forward to this year and Anna is a senior at Maple Grove Senior High school and needed her senior portraits done! It was so good to see them all again, they traveled to Northfield and we used one of my favorite fields as a background.

Best of luck, Anna, as you head into 2012 and your last year of high school!

Jack and Lauren – Lakeville, MN Family Photographer

Salina — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:38:07 +0000

I always love photographing clients who return year after year – so fun to see how big the children get and discover more of their little personalities. I photographed sweet Jack and his little sister Lauren again this fall, visiting an apple orchard and a beautiful wooded area. Their mom commented that the portraits really captured their personalities – Jack’s more serious nature and Lauren’s goofy one!