Those early days with little ones often pass in a blur—filled with love, exhaustion, and moments you wish you could hold onto just a little longer. While every mother longs to preserve these seasons, I also understand how overwhelming the idea of a photo session can feel in the midst of it all. After photographing families for over eight years, I’ve created an experience that removes the stress and replaces it with something entirely different—calm, guided, and truly enjoyable.
From the very beginning, every detail is thoughtfully taken care of. From wardrobe styling for your family to access to the studio wardrobe for mothers and babies, and the option for professional hair and makeup, you are supported every step of the way. During your session, you won’t be left wondering what to do. You’ll be gently guided while still allowing space for natural connection to unfold leading to imagery that feels both effortless and deeply meaningful.
These photographs are not just for today, but for years to come while being held, revisited, and cherished for generations. Just as my own children now flip through their baby images in wonder. These moments become part of your family’s legacy.
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After your session, you’ll receive a beautifully curated gallery of images to view. Every collection includes high-resolution digital files as well as a print credit, which can be applied toward fine art prints, albums, and other products. All products are thoughtfully selected from the best professional labs, ensuring your images are showcased beautifully and will remain timeless treasures in your home for years to come.
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From the moment you enter the light-filled studio, you’ll feel at ease. Each moment is gently guided, allowing your session to feel natural and unhurried, filled with genuine connection, and resulting in imagery that feels both elevated and deeply personal. Newborn sessions are thoughtfully scheduled between 90–120 minutes, allowing for a completely baby-led experience with time for feeding, soothing, and settling as needed.
Session Day
Once your session date is reserved, every detail begins to come together with intention. You’ll receive a thoughtfully designed preparation guide to walk you through what to expect, along with personalized support in styling your family. From selecting pieces within the client wardrobe to coordinating tones and textures, everything is curated to feel cohesive and effortless.
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Newborn Lifestyle
What better way to document your little one coming into your family, then in your own home! These photos authentically capture the sweet season you are in which you will look back on and treasure.
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Maternity Session
Pregnancy is a beautiful miracle! What better way to remember and cherish this incredible adventure of growing a new life then with an elegant photoshoot that documents this special time!
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Family Sessions
Family is the most important thing and when you are a parent, you KNOW time goes by way too quickly. I'm here to capture each sweet season of life for you and your family to cherish forever
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Senior Sessions
It's your senior year and there is so much to celebrate! I'm here to beautifully capture this momentous time in your life with stunning photos that you'll be proud to send to your family and post on social!
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Laura is amazing to work with. We had an uncooperative toddler the day of our shoot and she was so patient and still managed to get great pictures with him. She provided half our family's outfits for the session which took a lot of stress off of planning with a newborn and toddler at home. I highly recommend Laura for all your photography needs!
"She provided half our family's outfits for the session which took a lot of stress off of planning with a newborn and toddler at home. I highly recommend Laura for all your photography needs!"
-JORDYN
Absolutely LOVE the way our pictures turned out!! Laura was so good with our little guy. She was quick with her pictures, calm with our son, and her studio was very organized and clean. She was easy to get in touch with to schedule a time after our son was born. She had a selection of dresses for me to try out, for our family pictures, which was nice because it was the last thing I had time to think about myself! I would recommend all my family and friends to trust their newborn pictures with her.
"Absolutely LOVE the way our pictures turned out!! She had a selection of dresses for me to try out, for our family pictures, which was nice because it was the last thing I had time to think about myself!
-TIFFANY
Laura has perfectly captured some of the biggest milestones in our family’s life. We have used her for multiple maternity, newborn, and family shots. Each time, I’m amazed at how fabulously the pictures turn out. The quality is unmatched, and communication is great and easy. She is the only photographer our family will use.
"The quality is unmatched, and communication is great...She is the only photographer for our family."
-CARA
Laura did an amazing job on our family/newborn photos! She was so patient and energetic during our session which made it so fun. She also was very organized and quick so we didn’t have to be there for so long. We now have incredible photos we can cherish forever!!
"She was so patient and energetic during our session which made it so fun.We now have incredible photos we can cherish forever!! "
-JESSICA
My family has taken several photoshoots with Laura and we have yet to be dissatisfied. She is very personable and always captures the perfect photos for my family to cherish forever. I have recommended her to many friends and family whom all have also loved her and her work.
"She is very personable and always captures the perfect photos for my family to cherish forever. I have recommended her to many friends and family whom all have also loved her and her work."
-ELLE
I have had multiple sessions with Laura including newborn, newborn lifestyle, maternity and family pictures. I was also in a friend's wedding that she photographed. I can't recommend her enough!! She has the best personality and makes you feel so at ease when taking pictures. Her pictures are absolutely beautiful. I have never been disappointed booking with Laura!
"I can't recommend her enough!! She has the best personality and makes you feel so at ease when taking pictures. Her pictures are absolutely beautiful. "
-ASHLEY
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the Natural Elegance
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It is my honor and joy to exquisitely capture heirloom quality photos for your family to remember each special season of life.
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Laura is a fine art wedding and portrait photographer based in Sioux Falls, SD. Her mission is to capture the authenticity of each couple's love in an exquisite way that will be proudly shared throughout generations.
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It is my passion to provide you with heirloom quality photos to remember each precious stage of life