Actor Headshot | ELAYNA

Elayna is professional dancer and dance instructor preparing for a move to New York City. She came in for actor headshots for upcoming auditions.

Dancing since she was 5, Elayna loves the way movement transcends language and has the power to tell a story. Jazz is her favorite dance genre.

When she’s not in the dance studio, you’ll find Elayna enjoying the outdoors, reading a book (this summer she read “East of Eden”), sipping an iced latte at a coffee shop, or spending time with family and friends.

She is looking forward to making new connections in New York, going to the theater (“An American in Paris” is her favorite show), and making her mark in the performing arts world.

Paralegal Headshot | KRISTI

Kristi is a paralegal at a Minneapolis law firm which represents clients in family matters such as divorce or custody disputes.

She wanted an updated headshot for the firm’s website. It was a pleasure having her in my studio.

Although she has been in law for 20 years, Kristi says she still learns something new every day. “I enjoy learning about the law,” she said.

As a breast cancer survivor, Kristi is resilient and she knows how to persevere. She brings this attitude to her work each day as she advocates for clients and fights for families.

To relax, Kristi enjoys spending time with her family, sitting by the pool, boating, vacationing in Florida, and listening to country music.  

Nonprofit Director Headshot | JAMES

James is the housing director at The Link, a nonprofit that works with youth and young families to overcome homelessness, poverty, and social injustice.

I had the pleasure of taking team headshots at The Link headquarters in Minneapolis.

As housing director, James is passionate about guiding young people to better lives.

In his free time, he enjoys yard work (even shoveling snow!) and riding his motorcycle.

Human Resources Headshot | MEGHAN

As VP of Human Resources for a cybersecurity firm, Meghan helps drive organizational growth and foster a culture of excellence. She came in for a fresh headshot as part of a company website update.

In her free time, Meghan loves being on Minnesota lakes and supporting her kids’ school and sport activities.

She also enjoys music and recently saw the Beach Boys in concert. Her favorite tunes though are anything from the Brat Pack era like Sinatra.

With her positive outlook and fierce ambition, I think Meghan would agree:

“The best is yet to come and won’t that be fine?”
~ Frank Sinatra

Author Headshot | AMELIA

With her dynamic personality and purple mohawk, Dr. Amelia lives the mantra: Be Yourself.

Dr. Amelia is a communication consultant focused on professional development and leadership training. She is passionate about empowering women.

That’s why she wrote the book “Hello Ms. Perfect: Navigating the Path of Perfection and Claiming Your Identity” which will launch this fall. She came in to my studio for a powerful headshot for her book.

Dr. Amelia also owns The Women Collective, a retail experience and platform for women to showcase their product-based businesses. The Women Collective is in White Bear Lake.

In her free time, you can find her lounging in the pool, sipping an Americano, or watching her son play hockey. She also enjoys concerts. Her family recently went to see Noah Kahan and she “dragged” her husband to New Kids on the Block (and had a blast).

Dr. Amelia embraces authenticity in herself and others. When I explained that I retouch photos, she asked me to not remove the scar on her head where she had melanoma. She’s keeping it real.

Her passion for elevating communication, inspiring change, and embracing authenticity is making an impact — one woman at a time.

Financial Advisor Headshot | FISHER

Fisher starts his first professional job on Monday, so he came in to my Minneapolis studio for a fresh headshot. He is training to become a licensed financial advisor with US Bank.

After graduating from UW-Madison last year, Fisher moved to Utah and worked at a ski shop. Skiing everyday was a perk of the job.

When he’s not on snow, Fisher likes to be in water. This summer, he enjoys wake surfing on the lake. This fall, he is going to the Boundary Waters with friends to camp and fish (walleye is his favorite).

He also likes to travel and recently went to Japan. In addition to exploring the Japanese culture, he visited Pokemon card shops. Fisher started collecting Pokémon cards when he was a kid and he has amassed quite the collection.

He also travels to Grateful Dead concerts. He has seen them in concert 4 times (so far).

Now he turns his focus to studying for the financial advisor licensing tests. As he builds his career, he will no doubt discover that:

“Once in awhile you get shown the light,
In the strangest of places if you look at it right.”
~ Grateful Dead

Medical Sales Headshot | JENNIFER

Jennifer’s career is in medical device sales and management. She came in to the studio for an updated headshot.

She enjoys working with physicians and administrators, promoting innovative technology and modern treatment facilities.

Outside of work, Jennifer likes spending time with her family, boating on Lake Minnetonka, and traveling. Her favorite destination? St John US Virgin Islands. But Jennifer is happiest near home, on the lake.

Family Law Attorney Headshot | BILL

Bill is a family law attorney. He represents clients in divorce, adoption, and other family law matters. Bill enjoys the challenge of problem solving and is a fierce advocate for his clients.

He came to my studio to get a strong headshot for his website and LinkedIn profile.

In his free time, Bill likes boating, hockey, riding his Harley, and listening to country music.

He brought a cowboy hat to his headshot session. Boots too. I love when a client wears something fun that reflects their authentic personality.

Occupational Therapist Headshot | BETSY

As an occupational therapist, Betsy helps children with disabilities or injuries develop and recover daily living skills.

Betsy took time from her busy schedule to come in for fresh headshots.

Outside of work, Betsy enjoys spending time with her family, going on walks with friends, and playing tennis, volleyball and pickleball.

She likes to stay active and her work helps kids stay active too. Her compassion and encouragement will guide kids toward independence.

Financial Advisor Headshot | KADEE

Kadee is passionate about helping women navigate life transitions with confidence.

As a financial advisor, her team works with families to provide thoughtful financial planning and investment advice.

Outside of the office, Kadee enjoys attending Twin Cities networking events, working out, reading, and traveling with her family.

Kadee is a busy mom of 4. The morning of this photoshoot, she made chocolate chip pancakes for her kids and packed school lunches before arriving at my studio.

Kadee has a very full schedule and she manages it all fueled by a zest for life and a passion for helping others achieve financial health.

Business Owner Headshot | SUSIE

Have you ever tried to call a business and all you get is an automated robot?

The human voice is irreplaceable. That’s where Susie’s national company, A Quality Answering Service, comes in.

They are the first impression for their clients. The answering service allows businesses to be available 24/7, 365 days a year — so there are no missed opportunities and customers are heard.

Susie came in for fresh headshots that represent her professionalism and personal style. Her favorite color is pink, so she brought pink shoes for a pop of color.

As president and owner of the company, Susie travels a lot. But she always makes time for her active family, whether it’s cheering her son on at motocross competitions, preparing her daughter for the move to college, RV-ing across the country with her husband, or hanging out at the family farm in Minnesota.

Susie knows the value of personal connection, and her business clients do too.

Mindset Coach | CLAIRE

As a pediatric audiologist and certified mindset coach, Dr. Claire helps moms gain confidence and stop generational patterns, so they can be the role model they want to be for their kids.

Dr. Claire came to the studio for dynamic headshots and branding images for her website.

In her work, what is the most common challenge moms face? Overwhelm and guilt. I hear that!

Dr. Claire enjoys spending time with her young family. She volunteers as a troop leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. In her free time, she enjoys watching the Packers or listening to good music. Led Zeppelin is her favorite band, and she proudly wore a Zeppelin shirt to this shoot.

As Dr. Claire guides women in discovering confidence and purpose, her work will have a lasting impact on many families. That’s better than a stairway to Heaven!

Nurse Headshot | SUSAN

Susan is a nurse who is passionate about helping others find health and healing. She came to my Minneapolis studio for fresh headshots.

Susan also loves animals. Susan is currently fostering a dog while the owner recovers from a broken leg.

When she isn’t working, walking the dog, or gardening, Susan enjoys spending time with her grandkids and is eager to meet the newest little one who is on the way!

Mom Headshot | LISA

Lisa is a mom of 5 kids (and 2 naughty dogs), so her house is full this summer!

When she’s not at her kids’ sports events, she likes to work out, golf, ski, watch a movie, or read a good book.

She also enjoys traveling with her family. Italy and New Zealand are favorite places she’s experienced. China holds a special place in her heart, and she is an advocate for Chinese adoption.

Lisa has a wry sense of humor and she had me laughing throughout this photo shoot even as we talked about serious topics like parenting, aging, and life transitions.

She has a way of sparking joy in any conversation, and in life.

Brand Development Advisor Headshot | HEATHER

Heather consults with firms to build stronger client experiences and growth because of their brand. She came in for a bold headshot for her new website.

In her free time, Heather loves spending time with her family, traveling, and finding the best new workout out there.

Heather’s keen business perspective combined with her ability to connect people will amplify brands, producing visible results for her clients. Simply put, Heather brings brands to life.

Mortgage Loan Officer Headshot | LIZ

As a mortgage loan officer, Liz guides people through the loan process. Her clients range from young first time homebuyers to established professionals buying their dream home.

Liz wanted a new headshot that reflects her personality: professional, confident and relatable.

When she isn’t helping home buyers, Liz enjoys volunteering at Wayzata chamber of commerce events, doing Pilates, and attending concerts like Hootie and the Blowfish this summer.

Her favorite getaway is the cabin up north where she likes to fish and relax with her family. Liz values having a place where family can gather to build memories and she helps her clients achieve that.

Occupational Therapist Headshot | MARISSA

Marissa came in for headshots as she prepares to graduate with a masters degree in occupational therapy.

She enjoys working with clients of all ages as she helps them recover skills for daily living, working, and independence.

Fitness is important to Marissa — she is a personal trainer. When she’s not in the gym, you might find her at her favorite coffee shop— she loves coffee!

Wishing Marissa the best as she embarks on her OT career of helping others live their best life.

Flower Farmer Brand Photos | KIM

Kim is a flower farmer in the west metro.  From amaryllis to zinnia, you’ll find a variety of plants growing in her gardens.  She sells the colorful blooms to wholesalers. 

Kim came in for branding photos that reflect her business: fresh, colorful, and vibrant.

She doesn’t have a favorite flower— it’s like asking if she has a favorite child.  But Kim is an advocate for buying local, which means getting flowers that are in season where you live.  

When she isn’t in her gardens, she likes to read, work out, spend time with her family and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Actor Headshot | BRANDON

Brandon works in sales and he has the natural personality for it: friendly and charming.

He is also an actor and model. He grew up in St Paul, Minnesota and recently moved to Atlanta to pursue more theater opportunities.

Brandon is inspired by the work of actors like Damson Idris, Denzel Washington, and Tom Cruise. Typically typecast as a young athlete, he looks forward to earning more dramatic parts.

When he’s not working, Brandon enjoys basketball, jazz music, thrifting, and savoring a good meal. His favorite dish is chicken alfredo.

He is willing to work hard to get challenging acting roles and won’t let any setbacks get in his way. As Denzel Washington said, “You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.”

Marketing Executive Headshot | EVE

Eve’s favorite word is “joyful”.  

As I got to know her during this headshot session, I learned how she infuses joy and kindness into her life.  

Eve is an actor and voiceover artist.  Ever since she performed in a school production of The Music Man, she’s loved acting.  She also has a knack for accents.  I asked her to do an Irish accent and she nailed it.   

Eve works in sales for a marketing company.  She has the personality for sales: confident, friendly, willing to listen.

Faith is a cornerstone of her life.  Since converting to Catholicism, she attends the Basilica where she sings in the choir and advocates for diversity, inclusion, and restorative justice.  She wants to be part of the healing. 

In her free time, she loves to read and is a fan of self-help guru Tony Robbins.