My clients are like family to me. I get to watch families get bigger and little ones grow. If I'm really lucky I get to capture those same little ones turning into high school seniors, getting married, and eventually their own children. That's why I friend request every single client I can find on facebook (you're welcome to request me if I haven't found you yet). Even if you decide to use a different photographer, move away, or just don't do pictures as often... I still want to know you and see you & your family grow.

This business brings so much joy to my life. But in the slow winter months, sometimes I need a reminder of why I got into photography in the first place. Your family is that reminder. Thank you to everyone who has let me document their growing family all these years. I appreciate you more than you will ever know. You have helped a struggling, single mom put food in her kid's bellies... and as most of you know my kids... they require a lot of food so please keep coming back :)

I'm excited to become a better photographer this year. I feel like I've put learning on the back-burner, but I know in order to grow my business, I need to work on my photography skills. That's my main goal this year and I hope you all give me lots of practice. Again thank you for supporting me, even a Like on my page is support!

If you haven't heard, I'm in the process of moving my studio back to my North St. Paul space. If you have a session before Feb 15th, it will most likely still be at the Mpls studio unless we have discussed otherwise. After the 15th, we'll be in NSP. And of course I love on-location and outdoors. I'm always up for new spots to get those creative juices flowing.

Speaking of outdoors.... uh can Spring please come quick?! I'll be announcing Spring Mini Sessions at the end of February. If you have a cool location suggestion, send me a message! And if you haven't reserved a Bunny Session, they are getting filled up fast.

Thanks for reading this to the end. I'm feeling a bit sentimental and I wanted to share with you. Know that if you're struggling, keep going. I struggle every other week and I just push through. Sometimes I'm not even sure how. Winter is tough. I'm here if you need an ear to listen.

xoxo,
Christina (Nina)
Blooming Portraits

I was so excited when my cousins asked me to photograph their new baby boy! I've captured their two beautiful daughters since they were babies and couldn't wait to do baby Gabe's newborn portraits. And let me tell you, he did not disappoint. He was so sleepy and squishy. He had the best hair ever. We put him in the cutest little outfits and props and he just slept away. These are just a few of my favorite images from his newborn session. 

If you or someone you know if looking for a professional photographer to capture newborn or baby photos, please contact me - Christina Knoche at Blooming Portraits. I specialize in newborns, babies, kids, families, and high school senior photography. Blooming Portraits is located in downtown North St. Paul next to Neumann's. Affordable newborn packages and milestone collections are available. www.bloomingportraits.com

Talk about a perfect baby girl! Lacey did wonderful during her newborn photo session. It was hard to narrow down her sneak peek... so many cute images! Here are a lot of my favorites! 

Now booking Spring and Summer newborn babies! Email christina@bloomingportraits.com for more information on my affordable newborn packages and milestone baby collections. Blooming Portraits is a portrait photography studio located in North St. Paul that specializes in newborns, babies, families, kids and high school seniors. Owner, Christina Knoche also photographs interiors for realtors, contractors & home builders as well as commercial products & head shots for small businesses.

This newborn baby boy was perfect! 11 day old Colton slept the whole time and I was able to mold him into balled-up poses and wrap him up tight. Also... he's a future Vikings fan. LOVE! So many newborns this week, so I'll be post all sorts of adorableness soon! For now, feast your eyes on this handsome little guy. 

xoxo,

Christina Knoche (Nina)

Blooming Portraits is a cozy photography studio located in downtown North St. Paul specializing in newborn and baby photography. We also do on-location high school senior portraits, family photography, and commercial & real estate photography.

Baby Audrey did so well during her first portraits! We put her in dad's army helmet, surrounded her with Christmas bulbs, dressed her in knits from No 2 Willow Lane, craddled her into bowls from TFJ Designs, and molded her into perfect little balls... all while she dreamed whatever babies dream when they are 9 days old :) Here is a little sneak peek for Audrey's studio newborn session! 

PS. Check out my new logo from Macarons and Mimosas. I am IN LOVE!

xoxo,

Nina

If you are interested in more info on NinaMarie Studios newborn and baby portrait packages, email us at christina@ninamariestudios.com