Let your family’s love shine naturally.
Fun, Laid-Back Sessions for Busy Minneapolis Families
Hey, hi, hello! I’m Kristen, the heart behind Kristen Elizabeth Photography, and I’m a Minneapolis family photographer. My goal? To capture the love, laughter, and little moments that make your family unique. I take a connection-centered approach because family photos should be more than just pictures. They should reflect your bond, your personalities, and the joy of being together. Let’s create beautiful, stress-free memories that you’ll cherish forever!
Hi, I'm Kristen
Your Minneapolis Family Photographer
Capturing Your Family’s Story, Without The Stress
I help Minneapolis families say goodbye to stiff and traditional poses and capture genuine and heartfelt family moments instead. Life moves fast, and it’s easy to put off family photos. But your memories deserve to be documented without the stress of planning every little detail. My sessions are designed for busy parents who want a fun, laid-back experience that captures real, heartfelt moments. No stiff poses, no pressure! Just you and your family, being yourselves.
What You Can Expect:
- A relaxed, play-based session that brings out real smiles
- A mix of traditional poses and candid, in-the-moment captures
- A true-to-color, storytelling approach to showcase your family’s love
- A seamless experience from booking to gallery delivery
"I cannot say enough good things about Kristen and our experience. This is our fourth time using her for family photos, and each time, I'm impressed with the experience and the final outcome. Kristen does a great job of making everyone feel comfortable and not feel (or look) super staged. Getting pictures of a one- and three-year-old is never easy, but we are always SO impressed with the pictures we get. We will continue to use Kristen for our family photos!"
- Sarah W.
"I cannot Say Enough Good Things..."
Here's What Family Photos Look like In 2025
SAY HELLO TO CONNECTION AND AUTHENTICITY
Gone are the days of stiff, posed portraits with forced smiles. In 2025, family photography is all about connection, movement, and authenticity. Families want photos that reflect who they truly are, not just how they look. My sessions embrace laughter, playfulness, and real emotions; so when you look at your photos, you’ll feel the moment, not just see it.
Expect kids running barefoot, cuddles that turn into giggles, and parents joining in on all the fun. Your session is about capturing the essence of your family, not just checking off a yearly photo tradition.
We'll still capture that ideal "holiday card" photo, the rest of the time, you'll have fun and spend some quality time with your loved ones while I capture all the in-between moments you didn't know you needed.
“Kristen is very professional, she was very quick with communication, setting up dates, and processing the photos. We had a lot of fun during the photo shoot. She's clearly had experience taking photos of families and she was very patient and understanding of our squirrely toddler. The photos are high quality, and I like that she selects the photos to be finalized, and gave color and black and white versions. There's a print shop attached to the gallery where you can purchase print products from. I told Kristen that I'd be happy to give her our business for years to come."
- Matthew Y.
"We had a lot of fun during the photo shoot!"
The Family Photo Experience
Your family’s story is an adventure, and your photos should reflect that. Let’s go beyond traditional portraits and capture the magic of your everyday moments. Whether it’s exploring a favorite park, walking along the lakeside, or running through a field at sunset, your session will be about more than just photos; it will be an experience filled with love, laughter, and movement.
Let’s create something unique:
- A sunset picnic in a wildflower meadow.
- A lakeside stroll with splashes and giggles.
- A playful adventure in the autumn leaves.
- A cozy in-home session capturing your family’s real life.
Your family deserves photos that feel as natural and joyful as the love you share.
When I Say "Award Winning"
I'm not kidding
Family Photo Investment
Extended Family Photo Investment
$400
Starting at $700
- Family photo shoots are meant for immediate family members only.
- Free 30-minute consultation before or after booking.
- Entire hand-edited gallery (minimum of 50 images).
- One optional outfit change.
- One location of your choice (outdoors, at a studio, or in your home).
- Access to a Private Online Gallery & Print Store.
- Free High-Resolution Downloads.
- Extended Family photo shoots are meant for family groupings of 10 or more people.
- Free 30-minute consultation before or after booking.
- Entire hand-edited gallery (minimum of 50 images).
- One location of your choice (outdoors, at a studio, or in your home).
- Access to a Private Online Gallery & Print Store.
- Free High-Resolution Downloads.
Memories that WILL LAST A LIFETIME
Into Some Minneapolis Family Photos
A little Peek
Here's How It Works
Step-by-step guide to your dream senior pictures
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You can inquire by filling out my contact form or shooting me an email. If you already know which session you want, you can book it yourself and skip ahead to Step #4!
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I’ll send over my Investment Guide, which breaks down everything you need to know. Once you're ready to move forward, just let me know, and I’ll send you a quick questionnaire!
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Based on your responses, we’ll finalize the date and time. Then, I’ll send over your contract and invoice to officially secure your spot on my calendar!
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As soon as your contract is signed and retainer is paid, I'll send you the three exclusive guides to help you choose a location, outfits, and prep for your photo shoot.
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It's photo shoot day! Yay! Time to have fun, laugh, explore, and capture photos that reflect your family's beautiful memories.
Just two weeks after your session, you’ll receive your full, beautifully edited gallery to share and cherish forever. Conveniently attached to your gallery is the print store where you can order high-quality and professional print products. After you open your gallery for the first time, you'll receive 15% off for the first week your gallery is live.
Fill Out The Contact Form
Are You Ready to Get Started?
Stop looking for "Minneapolis Photographer near me", you already found me, no need to look further! Fill out the form below and let's chat about how we can create an unforgettable family photo experience!
I'm based in Lakeville, MN and typically serve areas within 30 miles. If your location is farther out, I’m happy to suggest a beautiful spot halfway that works for both of us!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Deciding what to wear can sometimes be a bit stressful; but have no fear, I'm here to help! I provide a styling guide to everyone who books a photo shoot with me. The style guide contains many excellent tips for what colors work well, what patterns to stay away from, and even tips on where to shop! You're welcome to text me photos of your outfits if you need a second opinion or an outfit tie breaker I'm always happy to help!
What should I wear to my photo shoot?
What happens if we need to reschedule?
Life happens and the weather in Minnesota can be unpredictable sometimes! If there's bad weather or a family emergency occurs, we can reschedule your photo shoot to my next available date. Rescheduling is free, so don't worry about paying a rescheduling fee.
What about posing? I’ve never had professional photos taken before.
Where will My photo shoot take place?
Don't worry! I have hundreds of poses and prompts up my sleeve! I'll show how to pose and hype you up the whole time. I often hear from past clients I've worked with, "I was nervous about getting in front of the camera, but you made it so easy! I felt comfortable the whole time. I had so much fun!"
Your photo shoot can take place outdoors, in your home, or at one of the many studios in and around Minneapolis. Keep in mind, the studio rental fee will be added to your session fee. I will send you a Studio Guide which contains photos of each studio and their rental price. Rental fees vary between $50-$100 per hour, depending on location and time of year. Once you choose your top 3 studios, let me know and I will reach out to the studio owner to reserve our photo shoot date and time. If you have any additional questions regarding location or studios, please reach out!
Available by email - hello@kristenelizabethphotography.org
Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Instagram: @kristenelizabethphoto or @kristenelizabethphoto.seniors
Facebook: Kristen Elizabeth Photography
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Thank you!
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