I booked a family session with Cherise after learning the hard way that the studio photography set…read moreup wasn't working for our family with young children, and after seeing her portfolio online. Cherise takes the stress out of family photos. Children not cooperating or crabby? No big deal. Including a dog that seemingly never looks at the camera? Cherise has it figured out. I booked our first family session in 2010 and we literally took a walk around our property. The result was a beautiful array of family photos that included all of us, single photos of each of us, and different groupings of our family members together. My children have literally grown up in front of Cherise's camera, and this year she took our son's senior photos. Each year we choose a new location around our community and have the same wonderful experience. Her photos are beautiful. Her attention to detail is outstanding. And she is just a lovely person herself. I can't recommend her enough.

From the owner: Hi there and welcome to Cherise Gow photography. I am a Custom portrait photographer for seniors…read moreand families. Most all of my clientele is referral based. I would love the opportunity to share my vision with you and capture beautiful images of you or your family. I take smaller weddings on a limited basis.

If you've been researching and searching for a newborn photographer to capture the priceless…read morememories of adding your little one to the family, look no further. Nicole has been kind and wonderful to work with from the very beginning. Her portal allows for ease of scheduling your photo shoot, and she was even able to accommodate a backup date if needed in case baby decided to come later than expected. On the portal you can give all the details for the photos you're envisioning, so Nicole can capture exactly what you'd like. We arrived to her studio and were very impressed by the large wardrobe of dresses for mom to wear, some outfits for siblings, and swaddles, hats, and accessories for the newborn. Not to mention the beautiful backdrops and staged areas available for both newborn photos and capturing our family. With her baby magic, Nicole was able to get our newborn out of his car seat and managed to swaddle him without waking or stirring him. She's a mom of five, and she's clearly a baby whisperer who truly knows what she is doing! Our busy, high energy two year old was not a fan of sitting still or cooperating for any of the photos. She was completely unfazed and used snacks, toys, and sang songs to get his attention and look at the camera. When we got our photos, I was in complete awe that she managed to get great family photos despite our toddler's difficult demeanor that day. We are absolutely thrilled with the gorgeous photos that Nicole captured of our baby and family. She is a photographer who truly knows her stuff and specializes in working with and capturing families. We have been so happy to work with her, and we will be treasuring these photos for the rest of our lives!

From the owner: Nicole Hollenkamp provides a unique blend of lifestyle and fine art Maternity and Newborn portraits…read morecaptured in Central Minnesota. During your session we will focus on your goals and vision for your portraits making sure that we are both happy with the portraits that we produce while providing an enjoyable experience for everyone. During your posed newborn session or family/maternity session we will capture genuine heartfelt portraits of your whole family as well as creative portraits of baby alone. Your gallery will have images of baby's details, multiple variations of the family together. Snuggly sibling portraits, both parents together and individually with baby. Our spacious studio feels homelike and provides room for us to get creative and try different techniques. Specializing in Maternity and newborn portraits allows me to offer a wide range of elements that add to the artistic feel of your portrait session. Your session should be relaxed and feel like a playdate as we capture genuine heartfelt imagery of you and your loved ones.

The entire process from our engagement session to our wedding day would not have been the same…read morewithout Myji and Ryan. Not only were all of the pictures beautiful but they are wonderful individuals. We were coordinating things from Chicago in the middle of a move across the country. It was a hectic time for us but they were completely understanding, patient, and willing to work with us the entire way. Their priority is making sure that you are happy as a client and that's a great feeling to have in midst of everything. They felt like friends as they guided us throughout our wedding day and the shots prove that they are not only experienced but above and beyond. I would highly recommend them not only for your engagement session or wedding day but for any photography needs that you may have. You will not regret it.

Myji & Ryan were down right amazing to work with for both our wedding and family pictures we did…read morethis fall. They truly have a special talent and know how to capture the moment just right. Both my niece (3) and nephew (7 Months) had a great time and were not camera shy with them. I would strongly suggest them for any special event!

We stayed at Grandpa's Pool House for a bachelorette party, and it was the perfect setting. We…read moredidn't want to bring any decorations, which worked out great because the space is already full of awesome vintage details, plenty of Instagram-worthy photo ops, plus cute cups, wigs, and costumes that are perfect for a bachelorette celebration. The house layout was great for a medium-ish groups: two bedrooms on the main floor, a loft with a couch (and room for an air mattress), and two bedrooms downstairs. We had a group of 12, which I'd say is probably the max, a few people ended up sleeping on couches and I'm not sure how comfortable they were. The indoor pool was such a highlight! We spent most of our time there. It's heated, has Bluetooth speakers for music, and even a projector (though we didn't end up using it). There were plenty of floaties, and it was a great space to relax and hang out as a group. The pool could have been just a bit warmer, but we went in the spring when it was still a little chilly outside--I imagine it's perfect in the summer when the sun warms the space more naturally. Parking was super easy. All 12 of our cars fit in the driveway with no issues, and the house was easy to find. A few small cons: * Since we visited in spring, I'm not sure the place had gotten its full seasonal cleaning yet, some of the windowsills and the area outside were pretty dirty. * The fridge was a bit small for a group of our size. Definitely bring extra coolers, especially if you're stocking up on drinks. * There's no recycling available. We ended up bringing all our recycling home because we didn't want to throw it in the trash.

From the owner: Perfect space for bachelorette party, birthday party or any celebration. Every part of the house is…read moredecorated in 70s/80s decor. Indoor pool, creek in the back yard, vintage motorcycle in the basement and vintage car parked out front. Endless opportunities for photoshoots and adventure.