About Kara
I'm your Minneapolis lifestyle photographer specializing in newborn photos. It's a dangerous game. Being around babies all the time means I've always got baby fever.
I'M NOT A HORN OF PLENTY BABY PHOTOGRAPHER
I take lifestyle photos of babies without wrapping them in lettuce. No hands under the chin or hats with animal ears. No buckets or baskets. No unrealistic baby beds or impractical swaddling. I create bright, honest, timeless, artistic photos of babies and their big people.
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I'm a minimalist photographer who loves to embrace spontaneity! The unexpected often leads to the most epic and genuine shots. I prefer the word "prompt" over "pose." This just means I'll help you relax and give you ideas on how to interact with each other while steering clear of stiff positions.
"Gracefully navigated the chaos of two toddlers"
"We had an incredible experience working with Kara! She gracefully navigated the chaos of two toddlers and managed to capture photos that truly showcase our family’s life in this moment. We will treasure her work for a lifetime. Highly recommend!"
— LIZ K.
MAPLE GROVE, MN
I first discovered my love for storytelling with writing. I started writing books around the time I learned to ride a bike and published a memoir in 2012. In my books I talk about some pretty personal stuff, like my faith, my history of childhood abuse, and my experiences as a new mom. Photography is just another way of telling stories. And like my writing, I want my photos to be real, vulnerable, and filled with emotion.
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I Used to Be An Engineer
​I went to school for Biomedical Engineering and worked at a medical device company for 7 years before quitting to be with my kids. I went out with a bang! (I made sure to have my wisdom teeth removed while I still had full-time child care.)
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I Love Traveling Alone
I backpacked around New Zealand for a month by myself and completely fell in love with both the people and the place. I then worked at a glacier guiding business in New Zealand for six months. And fishing by myself in Alaska has become a bit of thing.
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I Hate Boxes
I don't eat meat, but I'll slay a fish. I have a deep affection for pizza, but I also run for fun. And I know what it's like to be a full-time working mom, a stir-crazy stay-at-home mom, and a homeschool mom who works part-time. I've never fit well into a box, and I won't try to put you in one either.
SOME FACTS FOR YOU:
I'm currently located in Elk River, but primarily work in Maple Grove, Minneapolis, & St. Paul and am willing to travel all over the Twin Cities!