Authentic Lifestyle Family Photography in Minneapolis
Family Photography
TAKING YOU FROM
“I DON’T KNOW HOW YOU COULD HAVE GOTTEN ANYTHING GOOD”
TO
"HOW ARE ALL OF THESE SO GOOD!?”
Wish you could fill your walls with family photos without stressing over outfits, hair, or squirmy kids? You can. As your Minneapolis family photographer, I create authentic, stress-free photo sessions where you can come as you are. No matching outfits or mall runs required.
I capture real moments, not perfect ones. And trust me, the magic is in the mess. My natural family photography experience is built for busy families who just want to be themselves and still get beautiful photos.
Tired of always being behind the camera? Let’s change that. Your kids will love it. Your partner will too.
oh hey!
I’m Megan, and I believe
real magic’s in the mess.
As a busy mom, I know how fast it all moves. That's why when I show up for your session, I want every photo to actually feel like you. No perfect outfits required. No expert posing. Just the version of your family that already exists.
I've been photographing Minneapolis newborn and family sessions for over 16 years, working with families across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, and the surrounding Twin Cities area.
That's why I want to deliver an authentic lifestyle family photography experience in Minneapolis 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.
THE SPARLING FAMILY
“Megan is so warm and down to earth. She meets your kids at their level, so that they're instantly comfortable and want to bring her into their world.”
THE sommerstad FAMILY
“We are the most chaotic family and she somehow captures pure joy at every shoot (even though as mom-wrangling-3-boys I recall a different feeling in the moment). The cherry on top - my boys LOVE her and actually get excited for picture day!”
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THE HILL FAMILY
“Megan is an absolute dream of a family photographer! My kids look forward to family photos, and so do I."
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How Family Photography Pricing Works:
Session Fee + Collection Fee
As your Minneapolis family photographer, I keep pricing straightforward. The session fee is $250 and covers your full photography experience, including a prep guide, a relaxed one-hour session, and your proof gallery. After your session, you choose a collection of digital images and print credit that fits your family. Most families invest around $1,500 total. I'm happy to walk you through the collections before you book so you know exactly what to expect.
PART ONE
The Family Experience
One Hour of Photography
Proof gallery slideshow delivered in 10–14 days
Prep guide to help your family get ready for the session
Relaxed, laid-back experience from start to finish
Endless patience for energetic kids
$250
SESSION FEE
pART Two
Print & Digital Collections
Once you've fallen in love with your images, choose the collection that fits your family
Every collection includes high-resolution digital images you own forever
Print credit applied toward wall art, wood prints, albums, and more from my professional store
$750+
STARTING PRICE
No pressure to decide before your session - you choose what fits your family after you see your photos
The Pricing
As your Minneapolis family photographer, I keep pricing straightforward. The session fee is $250 and covers your full photography experience, including a prep guide, a relaxed one-hour session, and your proof gallery. After your session, you choose a collection of digital images and print credit that fits your family. Most families invest around $1,500 total. I'm happy to walk you through the collections before you book so you know exactly what to expect.
PART ONE
The Family Experience
One Hour of Photography
Proof gallery slideshow delivered in 10–14 days
Prep guide to help your family get ready for the session
Relaxed, laid-back experience from start to finish
Endless patience for energetic kids
$250
SESSION FEE
Part TWO
Print & Digital Collections
Once you've fallen in love with your images, choose the collection that fits your family
Every collection includes high-resolution digital images you own forever
Print credit applied toward wall art, wood prints, albums, and more from my professional store
$750+
STARTING Price
No pressure to decide before your session - you choose what fits your family after you see your photos
Frequently Asked Questions: FAMILY Photography
How much does a
family photography session cost?
The session fee is $250 and covers your full photography experience. After your session you'll receive a proof gallery slideshow, then choose from collections starting at $750. Most families invest between $1,000 and $1,500 total.
Where do family sessions take place?
Wherever feels most like you. I shoot in-home for cozy, everyday moments, or outdoors at a location that's meaningful to your family. A park you visit every weekend, your backyard, a neighborhood you love. I think of sessions as chapters in your family's story, so the location should actually mean something to you. I also have favorite Twin Cities spots I'm happy to suggest if you're not sure.
How long is a family session?
About an hour. That's usually plenty of time to capture real moments
without kids hitting a wall.
What should we wear?
After booking I'll send you a tips and tricks guide with outfit ideas that photograph well and work together without being too matchy-matchy. The short version: layers, texture, and colors you actually wear.
What if my kids don't cooperate?
That's just a real family. A little chaos, some resistance, and a few meltdowns are all part of it. I keep sessions low-pressure and playful, and some of my favorite images come from the in-between moments when nobody is trying to pose.
Can we include pets, grandparents, or other family members?
Yes to all of it. The more the merrier,
and it only makes the session feel more like your actual life.
How long until we see our photos?
Your proof gallery slideshow is delivered within 10 to 14 days. From there you choose your collection at your own pace, no pressure.
HOW IT ALL WORKS
Watch a Real Family Session
The FW Family
As an LGBTQ family (two dads), we felt comfortable and in great hands with Megan from the start. She won over both of our kids within minutes of arriving—no small feat, especially with our young daughter who usually takes a little while to warm up to new people. Megan turned what I remember from my own childhood as the dreaded annual family photo shoot into a party and fun memory for our kids and us.
"On the day of the session, Megan put us instantly at ease."
She is so good with kids and can find the beauty in all of the chaotic moments of family life. I always look forward to family photo shoots and the results are priceless.
"We have been working with Megan for almost a decade and she is such a pro!"
The Hansen Family
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
Why Family Sessions Matter to Me
I believe family photos should feel like your life right now. Not the polished, perfect version, but the real stuff. The missing front teeth. The wild curls from that DIY haircut. The snack crumbs in the couch cushions and the superhero cape your kid insists on wearing with pajamas. This is your family's story, unfolding in both ordinary and extraordinary ways.
I focus on capturing authentic moments with lifestyle and documentary-style photography. I want you to remember not just how things looked, but how they felt. The chaos, the connection, and the love that filled your home during this fleeting chapter.
Because someday, you’ll look back and realize these were the golden days. Let’s capture them together.
@megannormanphotography
Let's Do This
Let's Do This
Real photos of real families.
That's the whole thing.
Real photos of
real families.
That's the whole thing.
Serving Minneapolis, Edina, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area.
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