Photography
Marie Schwirian

Cooper and Millie are getting married this July!! Before their big day we met up at Dunton Locks County Park in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and took their engagement photos. It was a beautiful but hot day in June. Just a tip for your session: If you know you are walking a short distance to get […]

Engagement Session

June 16, 2024

Cooper + Millie Engagement Session | Dunton Locks County Park | Detroit Lakes, MN

In mid-May, I met up with Amber and Tucker in Maplewood State Park for their engagement session. After the rainiest spring in Minnesota, the rain held off and we had a beautiful evening to capture their love. The sun was peeking out behind the trees, making for a gorgeous setting. Despite never having photos done […]

Engagement Session

June 11, 2024

Amber + Tucker Maplewood State Park Engagement Session

What is a family photographer, and why should you hire one? I’ve detailed three reasons you should hire a family photographer.

Family Session

March 10, 2024

What is a Family Photographer?

Family of Three, little girl sitting on top of her Dad's shoulders. Standing in front of a lake in Fergus Falls, MN

When you are planning your session it’s so helpful to think about what you want from the session. Is it one nice family photo? Is it only candid moments? Is it telling a story about your family through the session?  With this session the main goal was getting a family photo of everyone together and […]

Extended Family Session, Family Session

January 31, 2024

Lage | Extended Family Session | Pelican Rapids, MN

Jennifer Brown is an intuitive healer, energy worker and teacher located in Alexandria, MN. Walking into her space you feel a sense of calm and you just want to sit down and chat. Which was exactly what we did the first time we met and had our consultation visit. Her space is so inviting and […]

Branding Session

January 4, 2024

Jennifer Brown – Sona Energy Healing | Branding Session | Alexandria, MN

Getting ready for an upcoming Winter Family Session but not sure what to wear? It can be difficult to choose outfits no matter the season but winter is tough because you don’t want to add your coat and boot layers to your look.   One of the best tips that I have told families is […]

Couples Session, Extended Family Session, Family Session, Maternity Session

November 8, 2023

What to Wear for a Winter Family Session

Two little girls wearing red sweaters and blue pom pom hats

Jess is an upcoming Senior graduating in 2024 and when she messaged me to take her Senior Photos we had so many ideas! First was finding a spot that would give lots of options and different photos for her. The Prairie Wetlands in Fergus Falls, MN gave us the best location! There’s a bridge, tall […]

Senior Session

October 28, 2023

Jessica | Senior Session | Prairie Wetlands Fergus Falls, MN

Celebrating life’s big moments are amazing and it’s even better when your whole family is around and you can celebrate with them! For the Hovland Family they were celebrating their parents 50th Wedding Anniversary!! As a present to them they gifted them a session. Family is everything to them, it was important to capture this […]

Extended Family Session, Family Session

October 22, 2023

Hovland Extended Family Session | Pelican Rapids, MN

When Kim asked me to do their Engagement Session I was delighted to be able to get to know them better and take their Engagement Photos. We took these in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota late September and the weather was perfect! It was warm, there were so many leaves on the trees and we had a […]

Engagement Session

October 12, 2023

Kim + Jeff Engagement Session | Pelican Rapids, MN

Would you have a session after a rainstorm? This session took place at Delagoon Park in Fergus Falls, MN. The sun peaked out behind the clouds giving this family the most beautiful backdrop.

Family Session

October 11, 2023

Nelson Family Session | Delagoon Park | Fergus Falls, MN

Family of Three swinging their little one between them on a paved path in Delagoon Park in Fergus Falls Minnesota