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.
"She is so easy to work with, flexible, and her communication is amazing."
"I was truly impressed with Kara’s sense of calm. She was able to stay patient with our newborn and keep our older kids engaged throughout the session. The photos she took are incredible and forever will be a wonderful reminder of our special family moments. Everything was captured so naturally and beautifully. I highly recommend Kara. She is responsive, professional and goes above and beyond."
— ANETA B.
MINNEAPOLIS, 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.
SOME FACTS FOR YOU:
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I Used to Be An Engineer
​I went to school for Biomedical Engineering and worked for 7 years before quitting. I went out with a bang! (I made sure to have my wisdom teeth removed while I still had full-time child care.)
02
I Love Traveling Alone
Some of my solo adventures: Backpacking around New Zealand, working at a glacier guiding business for six months, fishing in Alaska, and enjoying the beaches of Cozumel.
03
I Live on a Hobby Farm
We're 19 birds deep, and we have a massive garden. My favorite chicken is a Polish named Frida, and we have two geese named Phyllis and Penny. Yes, they all have names.
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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 also run for fun. I've been a full-time working mom, a stir-crazy stay-at-home mom, and a homeschool mom who works part-time. Boxes are boring.
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!