In-Home Newborn Photography in Minneapolis—No Props, Just Real Life
TAKING YOU FROM “Our house was a disaster and the baby wouldn’t sleep” TO "These are the most meaningful photos we’ve ever had.”
Do you find yourself wanting beautiful newborn photos without the pressure of a spotless house, matching outfits, or a perfectly calm baby? Do you wish you could simply show up as you are—tired, in love, figuring it out—and still come away with images that feel timeless? You can. Right here.
As your Minneapolis newborn & family photographer, I’m not here to stage perfection, I’m here to honor this beautifully tender, fleeting season exactly as it is. My sessions are slow, calm, and baby-led. You feed when needed, take breaks, and trust me to find the magic in the quiet in-between moments.
I know how quickly this chapter fades, and how much you’ll want to remember the way it felt to hold them close in those early weeks. It’s an honor to photograph you in the middle of it all...your love, your bond, your beginning. Ready for a newborn session that meets you where you are and gives you something you’ll treasure forever? Let’s walk through how it works.
Start by filling out the inquiry form (it’s quick—I promise). I’ll send you all the details—pricing, availability, and what to expect—so you know exactly how this whole thing works before baby even arrives.
1. Let’s Make Sure We’re a Good Fit
HOW IT ALL WORKS
Once you’re ready, we’ll reserve your session by putting your due date on the calendar—since babies run on their own timelines. You’ll sign a contract and pay the session fee to make it official. Then once your little one arrives, we’ll pick the perfect date for your in-home session (typically within the first 5-10 days).
2. Save Your Spot
HOW IT ALL WORKS
I come to you, so no packing bags or dragging anyone out the door. Once your baby arrives, just send me a quick note so we can find a session date that works. Typically, 5–10 days after birth is a sweet spot, but truly there’s no right or wrong time. I’ll gently guide you through the session, but mostly I’ll follow your lead. You feed, snuggle, soothe, and I’ll capture it all as it unfolds.
5. Relax Into It
HOW IT ALL WORKS
THE FISHER FAMILY
“We had the best experience with Megan photographing our newborn photoshoot. She was phenomenal with making our two year old comfortable and she handled toddler resistance like a pro.”
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THE soskin FAMILY
"Megan is a magician! I always feel awkward in pictures, but she makes it easy to relax. And I can never get my kids smiling in a picture but Megan had them smiling and laughing the whole time. She turns family pictures into a fun family hangout, and thats really special (and the pictures come out beautiful!)"
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THE HOVILA FAMILY
“This was our first time working with Megan. We booked a newborn session and it went great! Megan had all the tricks to keep the newborn calm and she was great working with our younger kids to get them to take nice pictures as well."
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THE NEWBORN EXPERIENCE
A 1.5-hour newborn session designed for slow, snuggly moments at home. Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, this session gives you all the best digital images and a $100 print credit to preserve this fleeting stage forever.
Ready to make it happen? Pay $550 now to reserve your spot, and the remainder is due a week before your session—easy!
$1500
The Next Chapter
Behind The Scenes
We utilized her newborn package to capture the first year of our girls lives. She took the time to get to know us and the pictures reflect our family perfectly. Each session has been so much fun to shoot and we are obsessed with each image. She gives so many great tips for preparing for a session, but we could show up in potato sacks and the images will turn out amazing because of her.
"Megan is an insanely talented, easy going and creative family photographer."
The Vining Family
The Johnshoy-Aarestad Family
Megan takes the time to get to know the whole family, both as individuals and as a group, and intuitively understands how to make everyone comfortable and relaxed. There’s no stress, no judgment (our family is a bit chaotic), and it’s a joyful process that results in beautiful, creative photography. There’s nobody we’d rather work with or trust more.
“I was particularly impressed that my 4 year old’s meltdown (she saw a bug) didn’t seem to faze her at all.”
Megan has been photographing our family for close to eight years now—maternity shoots, newborn photos, first birthdays, and family photos. She always beautifully captures everyone's personalities and is so patient and fun with the little ones. I am always thrilled—and often amazed—with how the photos turn out!
“Especially when it seems like we didn’t have the most cooperative kiddos, she still captures something magical.”
The Kracl Family
The sooner, the better! I recommend reaching out during your second trimester. We’ll reserve your due date on my calendar, then choose your session date once baby arrives. I only take a limited number of newborn sessions each month since babies run on their own schedule—booking early helps ensure I can save space for you.
The sooner, the better! I recommend reaching out during your second trimester. We’ll reserve your due date on my calendar, then choose your session date once baby arrives. I only take a limited number of newborn sessions each month since babies run on their own schedule—booking early helps ensure I can save space for you.
No worries at all! I’m not here to photograph a perfect home—I’m here to capture your connection. I use natural light and simple spaces like your living room, bedroom, or nursery. A made bed and a few cleared surfaces go a long way.
No worries at all! I’m not here to photograph a perfect home—I’m here to capture your connection. I use natural light and simple spaces like your living room, bedroom, or nursery. A made bed and a few cleared surfaces go a long way.
That’s completely expected—and totally fine. Newborn sessions are slow and baby-led. We take breaks for feeding, changing, or just regrouping. There’s no rush and no pressure.
That’s completely expected—and totally fine. Newborn sessions are slow and baby-led. We take breaks for feeding, changing, or just regrouping. There’s no rush and no pressure.
Keep it comfortable and neutral with soft textures and simple colors. I’ll send you a guide with tips for everyone in the family—including what photographs best and how to shop your own closet first.
Keep it comfortable and neutral with soft textures and simple colors. I’ll send you a guide with tips for everyone in the family—including what photographs best and how to shop your own closet first.
Your full gallery will be delivered within 10-14 days of your session. Want a sneak peek sooner? I offer a few preview images within a week if you leave a quick review—because your kind words help others find me, too!
Your full gallery will be delivered within 10-14 days of your session. Want a sneak peek sooner? I offer a few preview images within a week if you leave a quick review—because your kind words help others find me, too!
Why Newborn Sessions Matter to Me
Newborn sessions matter to me because I learned firsthand just how fleeting—and important—those early days are. When I had my oldest, I thought I could handle capturing her newborn photos myself. What I didn’t consider was how birth might actually go (spoiler: it was a C-section), how exhausted I’d feel, or how much it would mean to be in the photos, not just take them. After that, booking a newborn session was the first thing I did when I found out I was pregnant with my other two. Those hazy, love-soaked, in-between moments are everything...and I want to help other families preserve them in a way that feels real, relaxed, and meaningful.
oh hey!
I’m Megan, and I believe
real magic’s in the mess.
As a busy mom, I know finding time to step in front of the camera is about as impossible as finding time to read that book your best friend lent you two months ago! That’s why, when I get to, I want those photos to really, really count. I want to look back on them three decades, two moves, and countless adventures later and feel like I’m stepping right back in time. I want to yell, “oh my gosh, that look is so Olive,” “remember when Theodore was obsessed with red and black” or “Tom still makes Ford laugh just like that!” I want photos that feel as uniquely “us” as the fingerprints slowly coating the pages of our family albums.
That’s why I’m driven to deliver a Minnesota newborn & family photography experience that doesn’t rely on a stylish wardrobe, meticulous hair, or expert posing to create beauty. Instead, we capture the beauty that’s already there. The beauty you live every single day.
When did I decide to approach family photography this way?
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