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From Bump to Baby
Giggles & Chaos that follow
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I’m here to capture your family’s story as it grows — one heartfelt season at a time. Motherhood is equal parts joy and exhaustion, beauty and chaos, and I see all of it. You don’t have to have it all together — that’s the magic of it. I’ll guide you every step of the way, so you can relax, breathe, and just be with the people you love. Together, we’ll create images that remind you how deeply you’re doing this motherhood thing — and how beautiful it really is.
From the maternity glow to every beautiful stage beyond.
I'm Mandie — Your forever photographer
Hey, mama!
- dea
Hudson
Mandie really made me feel like I looked amazing postpartum!
- kelsey
River Falls
Mandie made me feel so comfortable! Can't wait for her to photograph our little one.
-sally
New Richmond
Mandie made photographing kids an enjoyable experience!
- amy
Stillwater, MN
Pure professionalism! Amazingly in tune with our boys! So very, very pleased with our photos.
NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY FOR STILLWATER, MN FAMILIES
The newborn season is delicate, emotional, and impossibly fleeting. As a newborn photographer serving Stillwater, MN families, I create calm, baby-led sessions focused on preserving your connection naturally and beautifully. My Downtown New Richmond studio offers a softly styled environment with natural light, neutral textures, and timeless newborn setups designed to keep the focus on your baby and the emotion of this season. Stillwater families often choose newborn photography that feels refined, heartfelt, and artistic rather than overly posed or trend-driven.
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY FOR STILLWATER FAMILIES
Family photography should preserve more than appearances — it should preserve feeling. Stillwater family sessions are designed to create timeless, emotionally rich images filled with connection, movement, and authentic interaction. Whether we’re photographing near the scenic St. Croix River, historic Stillwater locations, or inside my studio space near Stillwater, MN, sessions are guided gently while leaving room for genuine moments to unfold naturally. My goal is to create artwork that feels both elevated and deeply personal to your family’s story.
MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY NEAR STILLWATER, MN
Motherhood deserves to be documented with softness, artistry, and intention. As a maternity photographer serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding St. Croix Valley communities, I create studio and outdoor maternity sessions that feel timeless, emotional, and beautifully refined. Whether you envision romantic outdoor light near sunset or a softly styled studio session, I guide every session with gentle posing and calm direction so you feel confident, connected, and fully present during this season before your baby arrives.
Your hand-edited online gallery will be filled with timeless, emotional imagery designed to preserve this season beautifully for years to come. Families throughout Stillwater, Hudson, Woodbury, and surrounding St. Croix Valley communities also have access to heirloom albums, keepsake artwork, and printed products designed to become lasting family treasures.
TIMELESS IMAGES TO TREASURE
03. Gallery Delivery
Whether we’re photographing outdoors near the St. Croix River or inside my softly styled Downtown New Richmond studio, sessions are designed to feel relaxed, meaningful, and completely pressure-free.
RELAXED, NATURAL & FULLY GUIDED
02. Your Session Day
A calm, guided boutique photography experience designed for Stillwater and St. Croix Valley families. Choose the photography session that best fits your family’s seaso.
STYLING, PLANNING & PREPARATION
01. Reserve Your Session
What to Expect During Your Stillwater Photography Session
I don’t provide RAW images because they’re unfinished files that haven’t yet been processed through my editing workflow and artistic style. Every final image is carefully refined for color, lighting, and consistency to create the timeless look you see throughout my portfolio.
Do you provide RAW (unedited) images?
Every Stillwater maternity photography session is unique, but most galleries include a minimum of 20 hand-edited digital images designed to preserve this season with timeless emotion and artistic storytelling.
How many images do you provide?
Yes — and honestly, those images often become the most meaningful. Including your partner, children, or pets helps preserve the emotion, anticipation, and connection surrounding this season before your baby arrives.
Can my Partner & kids be included?
Absolutely. Minnesota and Wisconsin weather can shift quickly, especially during spring and fall sessions. If heavy rain, strong wind, or uncomfortable conditions become an issue, we’ll simply move your session date or transition into the studio if needed.
Can we reschedule if the weather is bad?
Outdoor maternity photography near Stillwater often takes place along scenic St. Croix River locations, open fields, wooded trails, or softly lit natural areas throughout the Stillwater and Hudson area. I’ll help guide you toward the perfect setting based on the season, lighting, and overall feeling you want your images to have.
Where do outdoor maternity sessions take place?
My Downtown New Richmond studio is located approximately 35–40 minutes from Stillwater, MN, making it an easy drive for families throughout the St. Croix Valley. The studio offers a calm, softly styled environment with natural light and a relaxed atmosphere designed specifically for newborn and motherhood photography.
How far is your studio from Stillwater?
Soft neutrals, flowing fabrics, elegant textures, and timeless tones photograph beautifully in both studio and outdoor maternity photography sessions near Stillwater, MN. After booking, you’ll receive a styling guide with personalized outfit suggestions, and studio clients also have access to select maternity gowns and pieces to borrow.
What should I wear for a maternity photoshoot?
Most Stillwater, MN maternity photography sessions are reserved during the second trimester to ensure availability and allow time to plan styling, wardrobe, and location details. Maternity sessions are typically photographed between 28–34 weeks when your bump is beautifully visible while you’re still feeling comfortable enough to move naturally during your session.
WHen Should I book a maternity Session?
Frequently Asked Questions for
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Babies rarely arrive exactly on schedule, which is why I build flexibility into my calendar around due dates. Once baby arrives, simply reach out and we’ll finalize the best session timing together.
What if my baby arrives early or late?
That’s completely normal and expected. I follow your baby’s pace throughout the session and allow plenty of time for feeding, soothing, cuddling, and breaks. Baby-led newborn photography means we work patiently and gently rather than forcing poses or perfection.
What if my baby is fussy or doesn’t sleep?
Yes — studio newborn sessions include simple wraps, blankets, and minimal newborn styling pieces intentionally chosen to keep the focus on your baby rather than distracting props. My style is timeless, natural, and connection-centered.
Do you provide wraps or props for the baby?
Yes. I regularly photograph in-home newborn sessions throughout Stillwater, MN and surrounding St. Croix Valley communities. These sessions are relaxed, baby-led, and designed to preserve your family naturally during this fleeting season.
Do you travel to homes in Stillwater for newborn sessions
You do not need a perfectly clean home. Truly. I simply look for the best natural light and gently guide the session from there. A quick tidy of the primary areas we’ll photograph in is more than enough.
How do I prepare for an in-home session?
Studio newborn sessions offer a calm, softly styled environment with wraps, blankets, and everything needed for timeless newborn portraits. In-home newborn photography near Stillwater, MN focuses more on preserving connection naturally within your own home and documenting your family exactly as this season feels right now.
What’s the difference between an in-home and a studio session?
Soft, neutral clothing photographs beautifully and helps keep the focus on your baby and connection as a family. After booking, you’ll receive a newborn session styling guide with simple wardrobe suggestions designed specifically for timeless newborn photography.
What should we wear?
Most Stillwater, MN families reserve newborn photography while still pregnant to ensure availability around their due date. Once baby arrives, we’ll finalize the exact session timing together based on how everyone is adjusting during those first days at home.
WHen Should I book my newborn Session?
Frequently Asked Questions for Stillwater, MN
Newborn Photography
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Absolutely. Pets are part of the family too, and they’re always welcome during outdoor family photography sessions near Stillwater, MN.
Can we include pets?
Life happens — especially with little kids. If someone in your family becomes sick, simply reach out as soon as possible and we’ll move your session to a healthier day.
What if someone gets sick?
Minnesota and Wisconsin weather can change quickly, especially during outdoor session season. If conditions become too rainy, windy, or uncomfortable, we’ll simply reschedule or move into the studio if needed.nowing hard, or extremely windy, we’ll reschedule for the next available date or move indoors. Light clouds, however, photograph beautifully — so we don’t automatically reschedule for overcast days.
What if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
Honestly? That’s completely normal. I expect movement, silliness, shyness, big feelings, and everything in between. My sessions are intentionally relaxed and connection-focused because some of the most meaningful photographs happen naturally between the posed moments.
What if my kids don’t cooperate?
Most Stillwater family photography sessions last approximately 45–60 minutes, allowing enough time for movement, connection, breaks, and genuine interaction without overwhelming little ones.
How long is the session?
Family photography sessions near Stillwater often take place outdoors near scenic river locations, wooded trails, open fields, or historic Stillwater areas with beautiful natural light. Studio family sessions are also available for families wanting a more controlled indoor setting.
Where do sessions take place?
Soft neutrals, coordinated layers, timeless textures, and earthy tones photograph beautifully in both outdoor and studio family sessions near Stillwater, MN. Outfits tend to photograph best when they coordinate naturally without matching exactly.
What should we wear?
Many Stillwater, MN families reserve family photography 1–3 months in advance, especially during fall when St. Croix Valley colors are at their peak. Booking early also provides the best flexibility for outdoor locations and golden-hour timing.
When should we book our family session?
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Studio Location
215 South Knowles
New Richmond, WI 54017
alabaster Photos
- Downtown New Richmond studio
- 35-45 min from Stillwater, MN
- easy parking
- calm indoor environment
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