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Cute and Precious Gift : A Baby | Cass Lake – Bemidji MN Newborn Photographer | Amy Kate Photography Orange Basket Baby Photo

Newborn Photographer in Bemidji MN Minnesota Newborn PhotographerAKP Newborn Photographer MN MN Newborn Baby Photos Baby Lifestyle PhotosThis lovely newborn baby girl had some of her first photos when she was just around a week old. She was beautifully alert, precious, and didn’t want to leave her sweet mama’s side. She was nursing, and wanting to be held quite a bit, which made her little pumpkin-of-a-self suuuuuper cute. I loved shooting at her sweet little back rolls, those tiny fingers and toes… Ah! She was so special to get to spend some time with!

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Newborn Girl Aviana | Park Rapids, MN Family & Baby Photographer

I am so glad I had the morning to photograph this lovely family near Park Rapids. It was a treat to meet them! Dad’s sister and her family are regular clients of mine whom I love, so it’s always fun to know more of a great family! I love getting into people’s homes and their lives a little bit when I go to take pictures. These kids were shy for the first few minutes, then they had their balance bikes out, they were doing tricks for their upcoming “clown show” for visiting cousins, and just chatting away! It was such a blessing to meet tiny little Aviana. Tell you what, this almost-2-week-old girl was a complete dolly! She dressed well, ate well, slept well, and laid (lay? lie?) there so well for her debut photo shoot. What a champ! AKP Erickson Aviana--14 AKP Erickson Aviana--6 AKP Erickson Aviana--16 AKP Erickson Aviana--22 AKP Erickson Aviana--23 AKP Erickson Aviana--24 AKP Erickson Aviana--25 AKP Erickson Aviana--27 AKP Erickson Aviana--34 AKP Erickson Aviana--35

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Family at Home & Itasca State Park Session | Nevis, Park Rapids, MN Family Photographer

Before this sweet family packed up to move across the country, they wanted to get in one last session with me to document their life here at the Lake, and in Northern Minnesota. We took photos at their home and then drove over to the Mississippi River Headwaters at Itasca State Park. WOW, how I love capturing special times like this. I’ve done a few other sessions for this family, and each time I just have a blast. They’re so fun! These kids!!! I love them!

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As Always, this family did a fabulous job with their clothes, and are a Fabulous Summer What-to-Wear Example to follow for Newborn Children and Family Sessions!

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Newborn Boy W | Becida, Lake George, Bemidji, MN Newborn Photographer

This little dude was a surprise, and a wonderful one, at that! He has three older sisters, and is a sweet sweet bundle of blessings for everyone! I have the privilege to share photos that I’ve been putting together for some small business owners. You have to check out Jen’s Tangled Threads  and Hippity Hoppity Hats!   They have facebook and etsy pages. AKP JTT Cwl Blnkt 2

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Blue Bonnet & Diaper Cover, Hat with Buttons & Pant Set from Hippity Hoppity Hats : https://www.etsy.com/shop/HippityHoppityHats?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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Handmade Beaded Baby Moccasins | MN Newborn Photographer Canadian/Oklahoma boy born in Montana

I don’t remember if I ever mentioned that I loooooove baby feet. Well. I do. Baby feet are the softest, gushiest, squishiest little bits.
Now, I love them even more! This little man’s grandma made him (and his older brother, when he was a newborn) beaded moccasins. I forgot to ask if they are in a traditional Cree pattern, or what they are beaded in… but they are completely loveable.

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Baby Girl E | Nevis, MN Northern Minnesota Newborn & Family Photographer

Look at her! You can smell that sweet, soft baby skin and sense all the mama love just from this image. I love capturing moments that are to be remembered. Posing and props are fun, but this. THIS is where the treasure of photography lies. It is a beautiful instant of newborn care, that a parent doesn’t want to forget.

The fact is, they just don’t stay tiny long enough.

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But, here she is! The 13 days new baby girl, long awaited by two older sisters and an older brother. He said he doesn’t want to be a big kid yet, so we’ll just refer to him as a little boy who is a great brother to E! Mom and Dad, and Monty the dog are also enamored with this little darling.

 

 

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the T family portraits | Milaca, MN Family Photographer

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Tell you what, our Lord gives and gives when it comes to His love for us. I am so thankful for this couple and their family of SIX! Tim and I have been mentored and loved on by these two for so many years. In high school, Tony was our youth leader, and Laurie the BEST youth leader’s wife. We’ve learned so much watching these guys live life. They are wonderful examples of living for Him. Raising a family for Him. And for them, I am grateful!

This was such a treat to spend the afternoon with these guys and get our kids (the boys!) together.

Welcome, too, to their newest addition. He was only 8 days old in these pictures… He’s adorable, and looking at mama, you’d NEVER guess she JUST had a baby! Go Babe!!!