{K Family} St. Paul Family Photographer

Many of my clients hire me not because I am great at "posed" photos, but because of the "in between" moments. The moments that capture their family as it is. Posed photos are great and all but those in between shots, those are the ones that I take and I instantly think "that was my shot, it was perfect." 

The K family had their session photographed at the Union Depot in St. Paul, and it included a lot of those "in between" moments! The venue is absolutely beautiful! It was a gorgeous backdrop to capture some moments for this beautiful family. The building itself had so much character I found myself photographing from the floor quite a bit because the ceiling was so spectacular. 

The order of my sessions are usually dictated by the kiddos and what they want to do. If the energy level is high, I have them run, jump and play. If the energy level is low, that is when I will tend to get up close and get those more quiet moments between the child and parents or the child by him or her self. We play games and at times it feels like chaos, but the hope is that the experience above all else is a good one for the kids as well as their parents. 

There was so much love in this family that is was easy to capture the relationship between the parents and the children and I am so in love with so many images from this session, I couldn't help but post a blog about it! 

{Lola and Me} Marshall, MN Photographer

Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete. ~Marcy DeMaree

A bond between a grandparent and their grandchild is so precious, I was grateful to have the opportunity to photograph this beautiful grandma (AKA Lola) and her grandson. It was an honor to capture some memories for this family whose grandma lives out of the country and only comes to visit a couple times a year. Photos truly are the legacy we leave behind for generations to come, they freeze time and can bring us back to a moment the instant we look at it. While I like the posed shots, the in between moments are still my favorites--the moments I capture my clients playing, interacting with each other are the ones I hope my client treasure forever and plaster all over their walls, because that is their family as it was right at that moment, and it is most certainly perfect. This family was so precious, I loved working with them and Grandma (Lola) was a hoot! She was beautiful and she could run in heels better than I EVER could :) I hope this grandma, mom and grandson love these images as much as I do :) Thank you M family for sharing these moments with me! 

This last image makes my heart sing...I love everything about it :) 

{E+G=Love!} Minneapolis Engagement Photographer

{New Location} Twin City MN Photographer

I found a new location in my new city to host photo sessions, it is a crazy antique place with a TON of possible photo spots! I have been dying to photograph here for about a year and once I got there, it did not disappoint! This location would be amazing for any session, whether you would like to do a family, engagement or senior session the possibilities are endless! This location has two changing rooms conveniently located for touch ups and wardrobe changes as well. 

I am booking sessions here now and there is an added usage fee of $50 for one hour, $75 for two hours in addition to the sitting fee. Recently, I got the chance to take my boys there and check it out, here is a sample of all this location has to offer-from old cars, motorcycles, a plane--to boats, a pond and a UFO there really is something for everyone here! If this looks like a place you want to check out for even MORE unique photo opportunities, email me at alyssa.francis@outlook.com to book! My fall is filling up so book quickly!