Princeton MN Photographer: Pregnant woman in flowing white maternity gown standing against light backdrop in dreamy portrait session.
Princeton MN Photographer: A tender family moment shared between a couple & their newborn baby against a floral backdrop with white drapes.

Client Guides

Welcome to the Lounge!
I can't wait to capture your sweet memories.

Thank you for reaching out about our portrait services. I am excited to answer all of your questions. As your photographer, I vow to give you a stress-free and fun photography experience that's wholeheartedly built around serving you and your loved ones. I've photographed 100's of families since 2013, so I've   learned a thing or two (or 12,257) about creating the perfect portrait session.


This Lounge is a space dedicated to helping you prepare for and make the most of your session – from answering the most common questions that new bookings have when they contact us to the session process to outfit inspiration to ordering your prints and heirloom album. Take a look around the Lounge to discover it's helpful resources.


Should you have additional questions about your session, please reach out via email: Nicole@bynicoleann.com

 

Client Guides

 

Top tIPS fOR PICKING YOUR outfits

do's and don'ts for picking your outfits
Princeton MN Photographer: Happy couple holding twin babies outdoors in a scenic meadow on sunny spring day.

Dos

  • when in doubt, go neutral
  • accent with accessories
  • think about the season

DONTS

  • avoid bold patterns & Graphics
  • no bright or neon colors
  • forget the jacket

Individuals

Couples

Families

Activities

Individuals

Couples

Families

Woman in flowing orange dress stands on rocky shore at sunset with ocean waves behind her.
No awkward poses
  • Move: Twirl, spin, skip, or simply move your body in a way that feels natural to you.
  • Explore: Pick a flower, wander through the trees, play with the tall grass, or find something interesting around you.
  • Pause: Take a quiet moment to breathe, look around, or simply enjoy being in the space.
Activities

Individuals

Couples

Families

Groom in black suit lifts and embraces smiling bride in lace gown under a green tree.
No awkward poses
  • Play: Dance together, spin each other around, or have a little fun being ridiculous.
  • Connect: Hold each other close, fix their hair, give them a kiss, or whisper something in their ear.
  • Talk: Tell each other a favorite memory, something that always makes you laugh, or something you love about the other person.
Activities

Individuals

Couples

Families

Family of five sitting on a driftwood log on a rocky beach at sunset, man pointing toward the horizon.
No awkward poses
  • Play: Have a race, play tag, give piggyback rides, or let the kids climb all over you.
  • Explore: Look for bugs, collect rocks, pick flowers, splash in the water, or let the kids decide where the adventure goes.
  • Snuggle: Pile together on a blanket, read a book, share a snack, or simply take a few minutes to be close.
Aerial view of a rural property with buildings and driveways shown from multiple satellite perspectives.

Our Studio



Our adorable little studio is located behind the house near the barns.


For non mini events please use the map to help you find the studio.

 

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Let's craft memories that last a lifetime