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DOCUMENTARY & LIFESTYLE PHOTOS

The photos I create are natural, sweet, and refined.

 

» I love helping people see THE BEAUTY OF WHAT'S ALREADY THERE, without fluff of neatly folded hands or strain and stuffiness of "cheese." Spills and silliness. Movement and messy faces. Dirty clothes and dimly lit spaces. It's all welcome.

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» LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY involves some direction, whereas DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY is all about being a fly on the wall and capturing the story as it unfolds naturally. I do a bit of both.

 

» These services are offered in the MINNEAPOLIS, MN area.​

SIGNATURE WORK

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NEWBORN LIFESTYLE

​90-minute lifestyle session

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50 edited high resolution digital images, in-home, online gallery, mobile app, full printing rights

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A calm presence, relaxed direction, and at least 37 reps of "oh my goodness"

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STORY SESSION

90-minute documentary session @ home or outside

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50 edited high resolution digital images, online gallery, mobile app, full printing rights

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A fly on the wall approach to capturing backyard silliness, hobby farm chores, a summer meal, or whatever your family loves most

OTHER SERVICES OFFERED

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FRESH 48

60-minute session @ the birth location

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On-call time window, 50 edited high resolution digital images, online gallery, mobile app, full printing rights

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First snuggles, baby details, and family shots captured through a laid-back approach

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NURSING

​60 minute session @ home or outdoors

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50 edited high resolution digital images, online gallery, mobile app, full printing rights

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A session focused primarily on breastfeeding photos. A respectful and easygoing presence, documentary-style photos with some relaxed direction.

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MATERNITY

​​​45-minute session, available as an add-on to a full-price session

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30 edited high resolution digital images, intimate in-home shots or at outdoor near sunset, online gallery, mobile app, full printing rights

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Laid-back vibes with a good dose of silliness

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MILESTONE

45-minute session, available as an add-on to a full-price session

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30 edited high resolution digital images, intimate at in-home or outdoor near sunset, online gallery, mobile app, full printing rights

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Relaxed vibes with a good dose of silliness

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BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY

Unlimited documentary coverage during labor & delivery

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On-call starting at 38 weeks with a portion of the photos delivered within 24 hours

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Please reach out for a detailed information guide.

*No 2025 availability for birth photography.*

AVERAGE SPEND: $650

 

A non-refundable $100 retainer is required to book. For availability and more info please reach out or fill out the contact form.

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ALL COLLECTIONS INCLUDE:

 

Full access to an online gallery

30-50+ digital files depending on collection

Up to 30 miles travel from Elk River, MN

Option to purchase prints from a gallery store

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Kara Joy Photography is a newborn lifestyle & family documentary photographer based in the Minneapolis area who captures unscripted and gently guided moments for families who aren't afraid to be their silly selves.

612-599-8349  |  KARAJOYPHOTO@GMAIL.COM  |  TWIN CITIES NORTH METRO

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