I absolutely love how my mini photo sessions turned out at Aamodt's Apple Farm in Stillwater!! This family is just way too cute not to share. There's still time to get a fall session booked if you haven't yet. I'm at the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum in Roseville this Sunday and following weekends are at Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake and the Rock Island Swing Bridge in Inver Grove. Check out my booking site to see what's left. If you don't find a time, send me a message and we'll work something out. 

My Christmas Mini Sessions are also now open for booking so be sure to check those out as well. Coupon Code HOLIDAY$10 for $10 off now through 10/10/2020.

Hope you are enjoying the Fall Season... it sure is beautiful out!!

                                                                                                                                   xoxo, Nina

Blooming Portraits | newborns, babies, kids, families, seniors

2533 7th Ave E, North St Paul MN 55109

www.bloomingportraits.com

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

It's hard to wrap my head around the fact that I'm now booking Fall Mini Portrait Sessions, but that's definitely what's happening! I have 4 dates available, each at a fun and vibrant location within the Twin Cities. I know Aamodt's Apple Orchard is booking up fast - that seems to be the favorite so far. I'm also doing Tamarack Nature Center again, which is absolutely gorgeous in the Fall - the images on my flyer are from that spot. Central Park in Roseville has a lot to work with and Keller Lake's bridge in Maplewood has a certain rustic look to it. No matter which location you choose, your family photos this Fall will be amazing. But you better book fast, spots are limited! Your 20 minute mini session includes all of the retouched digital files... perfect for those adorable family Christmas cards (but ... let's not go there yet though!) 

Contact Christina Knoche at Blooming Portraits with questions or book using the button below. Hope your Summer has been the best ever!

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

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