Photography
Marie Schwirian

Serchia Family Session Met up with the Serchia Family for a Family Session at Spirit Lake in Pelican Rapids Minnesota. There are so many gorgeous lakes in Otter Tail County. There was an egret sitting underneath a boat cover during the session and a bald eagle flying overhead. We definitely spent time talking about the […]

Family Session

July 24, 2024

Spirit Lake Family Session | Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

Family of 5 sitting on a wooden bench

Long holiday weekends are the best time to have an Extended Family Session! When they found out that everyone was going to be home visiting we planned their Extended Family Session at their Lake home near Pelican Rapids Minnesota. This group has a lot of young ones and an early morning session worked best for […]

Extended Family Session, Family Session

July 24, 2024

Davis Extended Family Session | Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

Big group of family gathered together for an extended family 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

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

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

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

The Lage family had a session on their lake this Summer! What makes it so special? This is a spot that has so many family memories and fun adventures that they create with their young children. I was so excited to meet up with them and create new family photos for them!! This session was […]

Family Session

October 8, 2023

Lage Family Summer Session on the Lake | Pelican Rapids, MN

Family of Four sitting on the group lifting up their two little ones.

Extended Family Session in Battle Lake, Minnesota during the Summer!

Extended Family Session, Family Session

August 16, 2023

Roberson Extended Family Session | Battle Lake, MN | Central MN Photographer

When Diane messaged me about a Grandma + Me Session in her garden I was so excited! She and her grandson have a beautiful bond and they work together in the garden.  For this session; I followed them around the garden as they checked on different plants. Diane was showing him how to look for […]

Childhood Session, Family Session

July 26, 2023

Grandma + Me Session | Pelican Rapids, MN

Little Boy and his grandma with their arms wrapped around each other looking at the garden