newborn & family photography in maple grove, mn
Timeless, Heartfelt Motherhood Photography for Growing Families in Maple Grove, MN
Since 2011, Alicea Rose Photography has specialized in maternity, newborn, baby milestones (3 months to one year) & family photography. Offering studio, in-home, and outdoor portraits.
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Your Motherhood & Family Photographer
If you’re a new or expecting parent in Maple Grove, MN, and the idea of newborn photos feels equal parts exciting and overwhelming – take a deep breath. You’re in the right place!
I’m Alicea, wife, mom, and newborn photographer near Maple Grove, MN, with over 15 years of experience and patience working with babies. I specialize in calm, natural, baby-led in-home and studio newborn sessions designed especially for new moms and dads who want beautiful photos without the stress.
I take care of the details so you don’t have to. Through a guided experience, I’ll help you capture your family and newborn’s first days and all of the love you feel for them. You can rest easy with a photographer who knows how to soothe fussy babies and gently pose them to create beautiful, artistic newborn photos.
award-winning newborn & Baby photographer
Accolades & Memberships
Alicea Tomshine is an award-winning Minneapolis, MN Newborn, Baby, and Maternity Photographer with 15 years of experience and newborn safety training. She’s been named one of the best Newborn Photographers in Minneapolis and is a proud member of Professional Photographers of America and Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International.
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ALL-INCLUSIVE, STRESS-FREE Baby & MOTHERHOOD PHOTOGRAPHY in Minneapolis, MN
Maternity, Newborn, and Baby Photography for busy Minnesota families.
I know just how crazy busy life gets after having a baby. That’s why I offer an easy, stress-free experience for new and expecting families welcoming a little bundle of joy into their household.
- Effortless Planning: Pre-session consultations and easy online booking to save you time.
- Flexible Scheduling: Weekday or weekend appointments to fit your busy schedule.
- Wardrobe & Styling: A small curated client closet for mom and baby, and styling assistance so you don’t have to stress about what you or your baby should wear.
- Guided Preparation: Regular communication and a detailed prep guide so you know exactly what to expect.
- Location Choices: Choose between my cozy studio in Plymouth, the comfort of your home, or a scenic outdoor location in the Minneapolis area.
- Fast Image Delivery: Your retouched high-resolution digital images are delivered within 2 weeks of your session. Ready to download, print, and share!
- Simple Pricing: All-inclusive session pricing that includes the digital images.
- Optional Artwork: Timeless heirloom wall art and albums available for purchase directly from your online gallery.
Love notes from happy clients
Newborn & Motherhood Photography Services for Maple Grove Families
Studio & Outdoor
Maternity Photos
When the wait is almost over, let’s capture your pregnant belly with beautiful maternity photos in Minneapolis between 28 and 34 weeks.
studio & in-home
Newborn Photos
Your newborn baby is so fresh and new, photographed between 5 days and 3 weeks. Posed in the studio or lifestyle at home.
studio & outdoor
Baby Photos – Milestones & Baby Plans
Capture your baby’s milestones from 3 months to 1 year. Heirloom portraits and cake smash sessions available.
How it works
The Portrait Experience: Maternity, Newborn & Baby Photography
A simple and easy process for busy (and tired) parents and parents-to-be.
Inquire
Reach out to me via my contact form to let me know what session you’re interested in and check availability around your due date or milestone date.
Book & Plan
After we settle on a date and time for your session, I’ll send you the online booking link where you’ll pay the deposit to hold your spot on the calendar. You’ll receive guides and reminders so you feel fully prepared before your session.
Session Day
On the day of your session, we’ll meet at my studio or on location for your photoshoot. My sessions are easy-going and fun, and I’ll guide you every step of the way.
Image Delivery
Within 2 weeks after your session, you’ll view your beautifully edited images through a private online gallery. Download your digital images and order heirloom artwork and albums all from the comfort of your home and enjoy!
Minneapolis-St. Paul west metro portrait studio & Outdoor Photography Locations
Newborn & Family Photography Studio in the Twin Cities
My portrait studio is located in Plymouth, MN, on the northwest corner of Hwy 169 and Hwy 55 near Medicine Lake, making it a convenient location for maternity, newborn & baby photography in the west metro of the Twin Cities. Studio sessions are the best alternative for the cold winter and rainy summer days in Minnesota.
Baby & Family Photography Locations in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Let’s take your session outdoors! Choose from several parks in the Twin Cities, including West Medicine Lake Park and Millennium Gardens in Plymouth, the Maple Grove Arboretum, Purgatory Park in Minnetonka, Noerenburg Gardens in Wayzata, and the Roseville Central Park Arboretum.
I’m also happy to travel to your home for an on-location baby and family photography session throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs.
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Recent Work
See my recent work and get tips & advice for your next maternity, newborn, baby, or family photo session.
WE ALWAYS REGRET THE THINGS WE DON’T DO
Years From Now, Your Future Self Will Thank You
Time is a thief, Mama. One day, you’re bringing your tiny baby home from the hospital, and the next, they’re off to their first day of school. The early years in motherhood go by so fast.
As your newborn and family photographer in the Twin Cities, I’ll capture the excited anticipation of pregnancy leading up to your baby’s arrival, the first days with your newborn and all of their tiny features, your baby’s milestones and growth over the first year of life, and all of the love you feel for them.
In the end, you’ll have a home filled with timeless, loving images on your walls and albums on your coffee tables, forever preserving your motherhood story.
