Meet the Artist

Hi, I’m Colleen! I’m a motherhood and family photographer based in the Twin Cities and the Brainerd Lakes Area, where I split my time between the city and the lakes I grew up on. I’m a mom to three amazing girls (each bursting with love, sass, and strong opinions), a bonus mom to my incredible stepdaughter Malica, and expecting our next little one this October!

I grew up on the shores of a quiet Minnesota lake, and after graduating from the College of Saint Benedict and spending a few years in the corporate world in the Twin Cities, I found myself called back home. In 2019, my husband and I moved our growing family to the Brainerd Lakes Area to reconnect with nature, community, and simplicity. Now, we’ve returned to the Twin Cities, but we’re always making time to visit the lake, family, and friends.

Good memories are true treasures to me. As life continues to pick up the pace while my little ones grow, there are more and more precious little details that I worry I won't remember when they’ve grown—like the unique swirl of my first daughter's hair above her eyebrow, or the “stork bite” my second daughter had on her forehead. I’ve always admired the way photography can hold onto even the smallest things, exactly as they were in that moment.

And there’s never a time in life quite like this season—where a simple image can hold so much: full of change, full of love, full of memories. Since having children of my own, my heart has been drawn to capturing the beauty, chaos, and connection of motherhood and family. I know what it’s like to want to remember everything.

When I graduated from college, my parents asked me what I wanted as a gift, and I chose a DSLR camera. Little did I know it would open a whole new chapter of creativity and connection. My journey began with weddings, seniors, and more, but it wasn’t until becoming a mother that I discovered my true calling—creating timeless, heirloom art that preserves the details we never want to forget.

WHy Motherhood Photography

As a motherhood photographer, my mission is simple yet profound: to create timeless, heirloom artwork that beautifully tells your family’s story—artwork that doesn’t just sit in a drawer but lives on your walls and in your hands, becoming part of your family’s daily life and legacy.

I believe in an experience that pampers you, the busy and devoted mom, by handling every detail so you can fully enjoy your session. I strive to create a space where you can feel seen, celebrated, and connected—where your story is told through images that evoke feeling, preserve moments, and become enduring works of art.

Every photograph I deliver is created with the intention of becoming a tangible reminder of your family’s love—a piece of enduring art you’ll treasure for generations.

My Mission:

How was this just
3 years ago?