As a family photographer, my goal and privilege is to capture families as they are - all expectations of perfection aside! Something pretty special happens when I get to partner with a family that embraces that perspective. As for the Jackson family, I've been working alongside of them for years now! It's so fun to see their family grow and evolve together - mom and dad still cuddle and the kids are still hilarious goof-balls. Check out our latest adventure downtown Minneapolis! :)

These guys were so eager to be crazy!! 

Love all their crazy faces in this one! :)

Thanks so much for allowing me to photograph your family yet again, Jacksons! Praying that God continues to grow you together. :)

It was a last minute decision, but one I'm so glad we made. Stacey emailed me and asked if I still had openings available for my weekend in MN just days before I drove up - and sure enough I did! We met downtown Minneapolis on a blustery Saturday morning and although the temperatures were frigid, their sweet family melted my heart. You'll soon see why! :)  

This little guy - the beloved middle child - is the happiest camper I've ever met. 

Happy to smile for me, happy to tickle mommy... 

And even happy to snuggle with his sister. 

This little pumpkin actually turned 6 years old the day we did photos! 

Don't let her adorable face kid you - she's a deep thinker and a strong little lady deep down inside. :) 

Justin and Stacey are simply delightful. Even after 3 children and so many years of marriage, the way they giggle together is so adorable! :)

All that was left was to document the sweetness... 

Not to mention the tender moments! Baby Lucas is a very loved little man. 

Since mom is a photographer herself, she's hardly ever in family photos that are taken. She really wanted to be able to look back on our session and enjoy the documented moments that contained not only her sweet family, but also her smiling face alongside them. 

And I'm so thrilled that we got to do just that! :) 

Stacey and Justin, thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your beautiful family! It was so so wonderful to meet you all and an amazing privilege to document your love for each other. Praying that God blesses your family! :)