No forced smiles. No unnatural poses. Just honest, heartfelt moments. I take a lifestyle-based approach that highlights real emotion, natural beauty, and all the small things that make this season so special—from the curve of a baby’s yawn to the quiet strength in your eyes as a new parent.
Whether you're planning a maternity session, newborn portraits, or both, I’d love to help you document this beautiful chapter with care and intention.
Lifestyle newborn and maternity photography in a studio setting is like a warm embrace from a dear friend - comforting, intimate, and filled with love. With a blend of a cozy environment and professional lighting and equipment, you'll feel relaxed and at ease as you preserve the special moments of your growing family.
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A Gentle, Lifestyle Approach to Maternity & Newborn Photography
As a Minneapolis-based photographer, capturing maternity and newborn portraits is one of the greatest joys of my work. There’s something truly powerful about documenting the quiet strength of motherhood and the tender magic of welcoming a new life. These sessions are more than just photos—they’re a way to honor your journey, preserve fleeting moments, and create images that become part of your family’s legacy.
Betsy m.
Meghan did an incredible job on our maternity and newborn photos! She was friendly and professional and the final product was exactly what we were hoping for. I would recommend Meghan to anyone looking to get family/newborn photos done. Such a great experience!
When you book a maternity or newborn session with me, you're not just hiring someone to take photos—you're choosing a calm, thoughtful experience that honors one of the most meaningful times in your life.
As the Best Newborn Photographer in Minneapolis (according to my happy clients!), I focus on creating a relaxed, environment where your family can feel at ease. I never rush or force stiff poses—instead, I capture the natural connection between you, your partner, and your baby with soft, organic styling and a lifestyle approach.
With years of experience and a deep love for what I do, I’ll guide you through every step so you feel confident, comfortable, and excited about your session—from bump to baby.
The emotional growth you experience in pregnancy is a gift you physically feel with each flutter, hiccup, and kick. You will want to remember this time of beautiful change. I am here to make sure you feel as gorgeous as you look and create treasures for you and your child to look back on as you tell them their story.
Why Families Choose MDP for Maternity & Newborn Photography in Minneapolis
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$850
The Baby Plan perfectly documents your baby's 1st year with newborn, 6 month, and 1 year sessions. A $200 print credit is included with each session along with 25 birth announcements from the newborn session.
Newborn, 6 month, & 1 year sessions
The Baby Plan
$400
The Belly & Baby package captures your pregnancy journey and baby's early days earthside with a maternity and newborn session.
Maternity and newborn sessions
Belly & Baby
$250
The newborn session beautifully captures your little one's welcome to the world. Family shots are may also be a part of this session. Meghan will guide you with natural poses that suit your family.
Single session
Newborn Session
$250
The maternity session documents that first beautiful stage of motherhood. Your children are welcome to join in! We also offer a curated collection of maternity gowns.
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Maternity Session
INVESTMENT
All prints and digitals are additional. Contact us for more details or to schedule your session.
I'M READY TO BOOK
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Once your date is officially reserved, we'll send over a few goodies to help you prepare for the big day. We're happy to serve as a resource for vendor recommendations, timeline guidance and more!
And now the fun begins!
Date Booked
THE PROCESS
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Sessions can take place anywhere from immediately following a proposal to just a few days before the wedding. We’ve found that there isn’t a “good” or “bad” time to take your photos.
let's get you comfortable in front of the camera
Engagement Session
THE PROCESS
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We check in about two months before the wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else we should know about your big day.
let's get organized for the big day!
Wedding Prep
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It's finally here! The day the two of you say "I Do" and dance the night away surrounded by your family and friends. Just know we're excited to celebrate and capture your wedding day. It's going to be awesome.
let's get you hitched!
The Big Day
THE PROCESS
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You can expect your photos to be delivered via an online gallery within about three weeks of your wedding. At that time, we'll also send over details about preserving your images through prints and albums.
get the tissues ready
They're Here!
THE PROCESS
Client Testimonial
Angie
"The best part about working with Meghan for newborn photography is knowing you can hand over your precious baby for perfect photos and perfect care. I was able to take some rare "me time" for an afternoon at Meghan's studio in those early weeks when baby needs constant attention. Then when it was all over, I had beautiful photos to show for my time off!"
Perfect photos and perfect care!
MEET MEGHAN
I'm an award-winning Twin Cities Newborn and Maternity Photographer, but my journey started at sixteen when my grandpa handed me a camera and let me take over his darkroom. He taught me the basics, gave me honest (sometimes brutally honest!) feedback, and unknowingly set me on a path that still lights me up today.
For me, photography has always been about connection—capturing the quiet strength of motherhood, the tender, fleeting moments of newborn life, and the love that holds families together. My studio sessions are calm, baby-led, and focused on creating timeless images that reflect the real beauty of your growing family.
Life isn’t always picture-perfect, but the portraits we create together can be a reminder of what truly matters. I’m here to help you celebrate this season with intention, heart, and imagery you’ll treasure for years to come.
lover of tea, the mountains, and spontaneious dance parties
hello!
I’m Meghan
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