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 have been capturing this family since the beginning years of my photography business. I was thrilled when they booked a mini Mother's Day session. It was a beautiful day down by the Stone Arch Bridge capturing THREE generations of gorgeous ladies. Here's a little sneak peek of their images.

These Mommy & Me sessions don't have to be for just Mother's Day. I think it's important that mother & child relationships are captured yearly. If you are interested in documenting you and your children, please contact me through my website or by emailing me at christina@bloomingportraits.com.

I wish all of you hard working moms a peaceful, relaxing, and very Happy Mother's Day tomorrow! 

xoxo,

Nina

If you follow us on social media, you may have already heard who the Cutest Kids of 2019 are.... Oscar, Gunnar, and Kinsley!! Oscar is seriously, very seriously, the cutest little 6 month old. Gunnar's smile lights up the room and he also won our mini Facebook contest. This is the 2nd win for Kinsley... she won our 2018 contest as well. Just a little model in the making! 

Our judges included local businesses - BakkenWood Hair Studio, Luv Ice Cream, Advanced Graphix, Full Throttle Custom Cycle, Hello Beautiful Boutique, Essential Esthetics, The Nic Nac Antiques, Leading You Home Edina Realty, Custom Stitches, and Paperback Plus Bookstore.

All of the kiddos were so adorable and we'd like to thank everyone for participating and making it such a fun event! If you missed this year's Cutest Kid Contest, be sure to join our newsletter so you are the first to hear about it! We usually start registering kids in December for January photo sessions. 

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xoxo, Nina

Blooming Portraits of North St. Paul MN

Our Annual Cutest Kid Contest will start in January!! Book your child's spot now!! Just $29.99 for one child and $19.99 per additional child. Your child will receive a 20 minute in-studio session with your choice of 5 digital files. You'll select one image to submit to the contest. The contest is judged by local business owners and the winners of each age group with be announced on Valentine's Day 2019! 

The winners will receive a prize package and will be featured in some of our marketing and social media posts. Plus we'll have a fun Facebook contest as well and that winner will receive a prize. This contest is open to children ages 6 months to 12 years of age. 

Spots are already filling fast so click the link below to book your Cutest Kid session today!

CLICK HERE TO BOOK TODAY!

Blooming Portraits (formerly NinaMarie Studios) is located next to Neumann's in bustling downtown North St. Paul. Christina Knoche specializes in newborn & baby photography as well as children's portraiture, families, and high school senior photography.