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I'm Donya, a Minneapolis Family Photographer who specializes in family, child, and baby photography and based just west of Houston, Texas. I absolutely love telling the stories of families and children through the lens of my camera. Other things I love? Lime-green skittles, my incredible son, Ephram and amazing husband, Beau (more about them on my personal blog), a glass of white wine, and the tv show Parenthood.

This blog is a way of featuring my latest couple + family + children photography sessions, as well as sharing news about special offers you may be interested in. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Toddler Sandwich.

I’ve been really anxious to share this session. Probably due to the wintry, christmasy tone it has. Something about a bundled up, stylish family in red & gray scarves, and adorable sweaters just gets me even more excited for the holidays. Doesn’t it just make you want to rush over to Caribou and grab a hot cocoa? It was a chilly one outside that day. But what’s better than being sandwiched between Mom & Dad…

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A Vintage Tractor & A Flower Dress. | Burnsville Family Photos

Life without laughter, smiles, giggles from little ones… well, I’m just not sure I’d want to imagine what that would be like. It’s no secret that a family photo session that includes both a 2 year old and 10 month old will be a bit hectic, but these two girls were such sweethearts.  I tell parents that during a photo shoot, we bend the parenting rules a bit.  Treats, bribes, they’re okay for photo sessions…

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10.21.2011 // Houston Baby Photography
You Have My Permission | Northfield Family Photographer

To go play in the leaves this weekend. Excited to share more from this fun fall family session on Monday. See you then! Location: Family Backyard, Fall Leaves, Minnesota Autumn What: Northfield Baby Photographer, Lakeville Baby Portraits, Eagan Baby Portraits Northfield Family Photographer, Donya Luana

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