Giftbox Creations

08/27/2026

For years, most photographers have handed over a bunch of digital files and called it done. Your senior’s photos. Your wedding day. Sitting in a phone, never to be seen again.

But here’s the thing - a digital file isn’t a memory. It’s just a backup. A real memory is a 30x40 inch print framed above your mantle, the kind your family actually gathers around.

That’s why every session with me in the Twin Cities ends with something you can hold - a real, archival heirloom print that outlives decades of upgrade technology. And no, it won’t fade, scratch or bend like the convenience kiosk (e.g. drugstore and consumer online labs) - I’ll show you what quality means.

Because your senior won’t be 18 forever, but the portrait on your wall will keep them there.

Drop print in the comments and I’ll send you my free guide - From Camera Roll to Wall Art - How to Turn Your Best Photos Into Art your Family Actually Sees.

03/12/2026

As a small business owner, I am always looking for ways to raise my visibility to the community. I’ve found it to be a challenge! I’m still figuring out the algorithms of Instagram and Google. I recently discovered that Google Reviews is a large component of determining how and where my business shows up in Google Maps and Google searches. I’m so fortunate to have some great reviews, but I need more.

If you want to show your support in a way that is free, but has meaningful impact, writing a Google Review will help so much! Over the years, I’ve photographed so many seniors, families, couples, newborns, friends, athletes and more! It doesn’t matter when we worked together, reviews will help to raise my visibility online.

Helpful things to include in the review:
* location (name of the city we photographed in or reference to Twin Cities/C**n Rapids/Minneapolis)
* type of photography (senior portraits, wedding, family, newborn, sports, etc.)
* what your experience was like (did you have fun? Did something stand out? Did I help you feel comfortable? Did you feel prepared?)
* Would you recommend me to everyone you know?
* What products do you love? (e.g. albums, high quality prints, wall art, etc.)

Thank you for taking the time to help me out with this!

Post a review to our profile on Google

02/22/2026

With the recent snowfall, I’m really missing those summer vibes. But they will be here before you know it!

I want to recognize some of my 2026 Creator Team members for their amazing contributions to the team.

Kali, Kaylin, Bella and Emily, you are all so beautiful!

02/02/2026

Today, I met a couple of my favorite people and their lovely fur kids (dogs) for a quick photo session in a beautiful park. The snow slowly fell while the sun shone on us. I can’t wait to dig into these. How fun!