Well, it's the first time I had a senior travel 1400 miles for their session! Just kidding, she was here for my daughter's wedding with a senior session on the side. ;) I could entitle this 'another senior session, another beautiful cousin' but that might be redundant (yet true!). Sometimes seniors get a little camera-shy and I take a little extra time with them, make them feel a little more comfortable. And sometimes there's Annika. What a joy she is and so incredibly ea

One of the perks of the 'job' is that I get to meet and spend time with super awesome kids (and often, their equally as awesome mamas). Rocci, of course, was no exception. Such a fun evening with him this summer. Enjoy the rest of your senior year, Rocci! #AimeeAnnePhotography #Classof2020 #SeniorPhotos

In just over one month's time these two will be Mr. & Mrs! I've known Amanda's mom for quite a few years and was incredibly honored that they chose me for their wedding photographer! In early July I drove up to Detroit Lakes and met Amanda and Justin for the first time and had such an incredibly wonderful time with the both of them, getting to know them both a little and taking their engagement photos. They are both incredibly sweet and clearly made for each other - what a

My handsome, talented nephew/godson. That should about say it all. ;) It's so hard to believe the chubby, curly-haired, curious little boy I used to know is all grown-up. He's not so little and chubby anymore - he's awfully close to a foot taller than me now - but he retained those curly locks! It's been so fun watching you grow up, JD! You are so incredibly sweet and kind and your auntie couldn't be more proud of you! Enjoy this next chapter of your life!! #Classof2019

Honestly, I think it's pretty cool when friends from high school entrust me with their precious family or senior photos. Lauren's mama and I have known each other since high school and here we are now with the first of children all grown up and graduated from high school! Lauren - you are an absolute sweetheart and it was such a joy to work with you. Your smile is contagious and those eyes - wow!! Enjoy your first year of college - such an exciting time for you and it will

What a beautiful winter wedding for such a loving couple. Sweet, simple, special. The dress that Tiffany wore? Yeah, that is Roman's mom's (Tiffany's now mother-in-law) wedding dress - how incredibly special is that? Watching Roman and Tiffany warmed my heart on that cold winter day and what a perfect union - they complement each other so well and were just so focused on one another. It was so sweet to witness! I'm grateful to have been part of their special day! #Weddi

I've got to say, I was truly honored to be asked to take these family photos! With one of the families living out of town I think it's pretty special when they're all in one place and the cousins can all spend time with one another and even more so for the grandparents to have all their kids/grandkids in one spot. We so often take the little moments for granted, I am so glad they chose to have this time together captured for them! #AimeeAnnePhotography #FamilyPictures #Fami

This was not the warmest afternoon every but Nick toughed it out to get his senior session in - and in short sleeves! Despite the cold it was such a great afternoon with Nick; he's just a super sweet, kind, laid-back guy which equals such a fun and easy session! #AimeeAnnePhotography #SeniorPhotos #SeniorPictures #HighSchoolSenior

What an incredibly magical day Luke and Emily had for their wedding back in December! One never knows what one will get for weather in early December: Snow? Cold? Warm(ish)? Rain? Sunshine? It was overcast but pretty darn cold but no precipitation, which that's good, right? Sure, except for when the bride wanted to get married in the snow. Never count Minnesota out for weather surprises, however, because after we thought we were done with portraits, before the ceremon

This was a session where all the stars aligned and makes me just wonder, I really get to do this as a job?! Brian and Kim are some of THE biggest Minnesota State Fair fans around so going to the fairgrounds for their maternity session was a no-brainer. The grounds are so massive and with so many perfect spots we could've spent hours there but it was a chilly November afternoon so they got lucky I didn't torture them too long outside. There's also a huge Prince fan in this fa

Yes, Josh is family and maybe it could make someone biased but seriously he is one of the nicest kids you'll ever meet. And funny. A quick wit about him, getting a little funny in and if you're not paying attention you might miss it. All of that made a stinkin' awesome senior session! #SeniorPictures #AimeeAnnePhotography #MinnesotaPhotographer #HighSchoolSeniors

These photos make me really cold right now but they still bring back fun memories! Luke and Emily had a little pre-wedding photo sesh with their kiddos, Porter and Petunia. These two dogs’ expressions kill me – it’s like they completely deadpan everything that’s being said to them but then are just are incredibly sweet, too. #FamilyPhotos #TwinCitiesPortraitPhotographer #FamilyPictures #AimeeAnnePhotography #PortraitPhotographer

Often I learn a lot about or from my clients but I think I learned THE single most valuable thing at this session last fall: ‘Baby Shark’ NEVER fails. Never. Ever. ;) What a fun morning it was with this adorable family and these two little girls are just so darn cute and funny. So much fun! #FamilyPhotos #FamilyFun #FamilyPictures #AimeeAnnePhotography

Honestly, sometimes I feel like a broken record but I just feel incredibly blessed getting to work with the most awesome people but it's 1000% the truth! And I feel doubly blessed with the Barwicks, having the honor of taking their family photos for two years now. I’m a little biased with my clients maybe but what a beautiful family; so incredibly kind and sweet. Bonus that they have an adorable dog that enjoys family photos, too! #FamilyPhotos #FamilyPictures #AimeeAnnePh

I met this cute little family a few years ago and since then they’ve grown by one with an adorable little girl! Busy, but oh so much fun, days ahead for them with three little ones! It was so much fun to hang out with this family and let the boys have a little fun with their family photos and and run and play a little and to watch their mom and dad enjoy the moments of their little ones just being little. #FamilyPhotos #FamilyPictures #TwinCitiesPortraitPhotographer #Minneso

Who knew ‘Stinky Cheese’ was THE phrase to get the silly smiles and giggles going? I had such fun with George and Charlie (and their adorable mama) this night back in the fall. They were a little timid at first but just letting them get comfortable and not forcing that ‘sit down and smile’ photo helped ease them into the session. They ran around and played and explored a little and it turned into more fun for them. Plus, stinking cute little kids so, easy peasy! #FamilyPho

Sometimes seniors bring along a prop or two, something that's a favorite of theirs or has special meaning. But the things Michael wanted incorporated were a little new to me. :) Michael's passionate about his bow and his truck - so we made his senior session all about both! And I learned a little in the process. Such a fun, SUPER EARLY morning session but totally worth it! Enjoy the rest of your senior year, Michael! #Classof2019 #SeniorPictures #SeniorPhotos #AimeeAnnePh

Over six months ago and these littles look a little different now but still cute as ever! We had snow in the AM on this day, I recall, and the Bouthilets scrapped their fall outfits in favor of winter clothes but then, October in Minnesota and by the afternoon, not a trace of snow left so back to the as previously planned fall outfits. Either way, aren’t they just THE cutest family? #FamilyPhotos #TwinCitiesPortraitPhotographer #AimeeAnnePhotography #MinnesotaPhotographer #P

Call me doubly blessed; not only was I able to take the Parker family photos but I had taken Jack's senior photos earlier the fall! Whhaatt? Honestly, they are all just absolutely the sweetest and they brought their dog Wrigley, so, bonus! The Parkers self-admitted to being a little camera shy but I think that was just a tall tale they told me - looking at their session yo'd never get that out of these photos nor did I at their session. They were as natural as could be! #F

What is it with me and getting such awesome families to work with?!? I’ve known Scott for years (Smith Team Real Estate!) but met his beautiful wife Michelle and his gorgeous family for the first time this fall and truly what a pleasure it was. Listen, I know teenage guys are generally not so much into the family picture thing but Tyler went along with it like a champ even if it wasn’t his first choice of things to be doing on a Sunday morning. ;) Maddie and Gabbie were natur