Honey Babes Photography

08/31/2026

✨👑 **A LITTLE SNEAK PEEK OF MISS MIDWEST!** 👑✨

I am so incredibly humbled and honored that Kaelyn, Miss Midwest, chose my little studio to create these images for her as she prepares to compete for Miss Minnesota! 💕👑

These photos will be used for her autograph cards, which makes it even more special knowing these images will be going home with her supporters and becoming a little part of her journey. 🥹

This session was SO much fun! We went from simple and elegant to grand and glamorous, and Kaelyn absolutely brought it all to life. ✨ From the classic white backdrop to the full-on crown, sash and gown moment… we got a little bit of everything!

It’s moments like this that remind me just how lucky I am to have this little studio and the amazing people who trust me with their memories, milestones, and big dreams. ❤️

Kaelyn, thank you for choosing Honey Babes Photography. I’m truly honored to be a tiny part of your Miss Minnesota journey, and I’m cheering you on all the way! 👑✨

More from this beautiful session coming soon! 📸💕

08/31/2026

🚜🎉 AUSTIN IS THREE! 🎉🚜

Three years of this sweet little guy, and somehow I’ve had the absolute honor of watching him grow up right in front of my lens. 🥹💛

Austin is always such a joy in the studio, and getting to document each stage of his little life over the last few years has been so incredibly special. From those teeny baby days to this big THREE-year-old personality… I just love watching him grow! 🥰

For his birthday session, we had a little fun with construction 🚧👷‍♂️and arm life 🚜🐄 themes—and this handsome guy absolutely rocked both!

Here’s just a tiny peek at what we captured. There are SO many more adorable images to come! 📸✨

Happy 3rd Birthday, Austin! 💛 I’m so lucky I get to keep watching you grow through my lens! 🥰

08/31/2026

📣 A LITTLE HONEY BABES UPDATE! 🐝📸
After one VERY eventful and incredibly busy month, I’m taking a couple of days to completely step away and spend some much-needed time with my family. ❤️

Tomorrow & Thursday will be FULLY CLOSED. And I mean actually closed. 😂

🚫 No sessions
🚫 No studio
🚫 No editing
🚫 No emails
🚫 No calls
🚫 No messages

I will be completely unplugged and unavailable for those two days.

Tomorrow, I’ll be spending the day with my family at the fair, and Thursday is extra special because it’s Zach’s BIRTHDAY! 🥳🎂❤️ So I’m taking the day to celebrate my favorite little guy and soak up some family time.

The remainder of this week and through the weekend, I’ll be back at it — editing, answering emails and messages, taking calls, and catching up behind the scenes. 💻📸

I will not be taking sessions over Labor Day weekend, and I won’t be in the studio, but I will be using that time to edit, catch up on galleries, and respond to emails, messages, and inquiries.

This month has been A LOT. 😂 Busy, exciting, exhausting, and honestly a little overwhelming at times. I’m incredibly grateful for every session, every client, every inquiry, and every person who continues to trust me with their memories. ❤️

But even photographers need to occasionally put down the camera, close Lightroom, eat some fair food, and celebrate their babies. 😂🎡🌽🎂

Thank you for your patience and understanding while I take a little time to breathe, recharge, celebrate, and get myself caught back up. I appreciate you all more than you know. 🐝❤️

Regular studio sessions will resume after Labor Day weekend!

08/29/2026

💛 A little behind-the-scenes honesty from your photographer… 💛

I feel incredibly, unbelievably blessed by how busy this month has been. Truly. This month has been absolutely INSANE in the best possible way. I have seen so many new faces, welcomed so many amazing clients, and had opportunities that I honestly never could have imagined.

And while I am SO grateful… I am also exhausted. 😂

Like… deeply, completely, running-on-fumes exhausted.

I am still recovering, and I still have a ways to go. I’m moving slower physically, mentally, and honestly, my memory has been absolutely terrible. I’m trying so hard to remember everything, keep track of everyone, stay on top of editing, manage my home, take care of my child, and somehow maintain a life outside of photography. Some days, my brain is just like, “Nope. We’re done here.” 😂

And unfortunately, that has meant I have fallen behind on editing.

I feel terrible about it. I know how exciting it is to wait for your photos. I know you’re checking your inbox wondering when that gallery is coming, and I promise you, I haven’t forgotten you. Your photos matter to me, and I am working HARD to get caught back up and get those final galleries delivered.

I have one more session tomorrow, and then September is going to be considerably quieter. I have a couple of smaller sessions on the books, but nothing remotely like the craziness that has been August. 😂

And that is exactly what I need.

September is going to be my catch-up month. ❤️

I also want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has been patient with me — especially those who have had to reschedule, those who are waiting on galleries, and those who have simply given me grace while I navigate everything going on.

I truly cannot thank you enough.

I also feel incredibly honored and humbled by how many people have shown up for me, helped me through this season, referred people to me, booked sessions with me, and continued to support my little business.

And the number of new faces I’ve had this month has absolutely blown me away.

Including tomorrow’s session… because apparently we’re ending August with MISS MIDWEST. 😳👑

She chose me to photograph her for her autograph photos, and I am still sitting here thinking, “How is this my life?!” 😂 I am absolutely astonished and so incredibly honored.

So please bear with me. ❤️ I am working hard. I promise.

September will give me the breathing room I need to get caught up, finish those galleries, follow up with clients who still need to make image selections, and get a few milestone sessions on the calendar that I know I need to reconnect with.

If you have a session from a previous month and still haven’t selected your images, I will be reaching out to you to check in and see where we’re at.

I also have a few milestone mini clients I need to schedule follow-up sessions with, and I’ll be reaching out to you as well!

And while I’m talking about booking… 👀

🎅 I still have 3 Santa Mini spots available!

🍂 Taylor’s Falls Minis are coming up next month.

🌻 Fall Minis are coming.

📸 And October & November are ALWAYS some of my busiest months of the year.

So if you’ve been thinking about booking, please don’t wait until the last minute. Get ahold of me now and get on my calendar. I do try to keep a few spots available for last-minute bookings, but there aren’t many, and once those fall months fill up, I can’t promise I’ll have another opening.

If you’re expecting a baby, I especially recommend reaching out early if you’re hoping to book a newborn session. And don’t forget that I also offer Bump to Baby sessions for those who want to document the whole journey. 🤍

One more important thing:

🌿 Labor Day weekend is OFFICIALLY OFF. 🌿

I will not be working over the holiday weekend, and I will also be taking September 3rd completely off because it’s my son’s birthday. ❤️ I am going to spend the day with him doing fun birthday things, and I cannot wait.

The day after Labor Day is also back-to-school time for us, so we’ve got a few things going on there too. But after that? I have quite a few openings throughout September if you’ve been waiting for a chance to get on my calendar.

So that’s the update.

I’m tired. I’m behind. I’m overwhelmed.

But I am also SO incredibly grateful.

Grateful that I get to do this.
Grateful for every family who trusts me with their memories.
Grateful for every new client who finds me.
Grateful for every person who has supported me through this difficult year.
Grateful for every person who has been patient while I heal and find my footing again.

And most of all, grateful that Honey Babes Photography is still here. 🐝💛

I love you guys more than you know.

Thank you for sticking with me. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for booking with me and allowing me to keep doing what I love.

Now… let me go edit. 😂💻📸

Bear with me, be kind, and if you’ve been waiting on me — I promise I’m coming for your gallery. ❤️🐝

08/27/2026

🎅✨ SANTA MADE A SPECIAL TRIP TO THE STUDIO! ✨🎅

Santa took a little break from the North Pole and made a VERY special stop at Honey Babes Photography to visit Zach… and while he was here, we figured we might as well show him around this year’s Baking with Santa set! ❤️🍪🎄

And let me tell you… THIS SET IS SO CUTE! 🥹🎅🍪

Santa is ready to bake, make memories, and have some Christmas magic with your little ones! Our Baking with Santa Minis are happening November 29th, and we only have 4 spots left!

🎄 Remaining times:
✨ 9:00 AM
✨ 9:30 AM
✨ 11:30 AM
✨ 12:00 PM

📸 Santa Mini — $250
• 10 digital images
• Print release included
• Additional images available for purchase after your session
• $50 deposit due at booking
• Remaining balance due at your session
• 🎁 Bonus images are included with cash payments!

These sessions are going to be SO much fun, and I would absolutely love to see your little ones in the studio for some Christmas magic! ❤️

Once these four spots are gone, Santa is heading back to the North Pole! 🎅✨

📩 Message Honey Babes Photography to claim your spot!

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

🌻 Sunflowers, sunshine & a whole lot of family love. 🌻

This sweet family brought ALL the energy to their Sunflower Mini at Green Barn, and those boys definitely kept us on our toes! 😂💛 But honestly, that kind of energy is exactly what makes these sessions so much fun. The giggles, the movement, the personalities—it’s the real stuff I love capturing.

And can we talk about the LIGHT?! 😍

We started this session with bright, beautiful sunshine, and as the minutes passed, the light changed dramatically. That’s one thing I both love and hate about outdoor sessions. 😂 You can start with one look and finish with something completely different, sometimes within the same 20-minute session!

But that’s also part of the magic.

The sunflowers bring the sunshine all on their own, and Green Barn has SO many amazing and fun props and little spots to explore. 🌻✨

But if I’m being honest, my favorite images will always be the ones where everyone is simply together—surrounded by a sea of sunflowers, laughing, snuggling, and just being a family. Those are the images that never need a prop. ❤️

Here’s a little sneak peek from this beautiful family’s session! 🌻📸

08/26/2026

✨ A long time ago, in a studio not so far away… ✨

Kason is ONE! 🎂💫

We celebrated this little guy’s first birthday with a Star Wars-themed cake smash, complete with the CUTEST little Chewbacca cake from A&K Confections! 🥹🤎

We also snuck in some simple portraits against the wood wall, because sometimes the simplest setups let those sweet little personalities shine.

And speaking of personality… 😂 Like so many newly-minted one-year-olds, Kason was a little apprehensive about this whole strange lady, strange studio, and camera situation. Stranger danger is REAL at this age, and honestly, it makes these sessions even more adorable. ❤️

There’s something so special about watching a baby go from tiny little newborn to sitting, crawling, standing, and suddenly turning ONE right in front of my camera. It has been such an honor getting to watch this little guy grow over the past year, and I’m so grateful his family has trusted me to capture all these milestones along the way. 🥰

And can we just talk about this cake?! 👀🍰

A huge shoutout to A&K Confections for creating the most adorable little Chewbacca cake for Kason’s big day! It was absolutely perfect for this theme. 🐾🤎

Happy 1st Birthday, Kason! May the Force be with you! ✨💫

Here’s a little sneak peek from his cake smash session! 📸

08/26/2026

Some sessions are just a little more special than others. ❤️

Cael’s senior session at Taylors Falls is one I will hold especially close to my heart.

His mom is like a sister to me, and I’ve always considered Cael my nephew. I honestly cannot believe I’m sitting here photographing his SENIOR year. Where did the little boy who loved Ninja Turtles, Dusty Crophopper, and Lightning McQueen go?! 😭

This young man has taught me SO much over the years. Patience. Perseverance. What it really means to keep going when things get hard. To never give up and never let challenges define you. He and his mom have shown me what true strength looks like in more ways than I could ever put into words.

And somehow, this special kid who has been part of our lives for so long is now graduating. 🥹

He is also my son’s best friend, which makes our bond even more special. Despite the pretty significant age gap between them, their friendship has always been one of my favorite things to watch.

We had originally planned to take his senior photos at Black Beach, but my prolonged recovery made that trip just a little too much for me right now. And while I was disappointed, we decided Taylors Falls would be the next best thing—and honestly, it did NOT disappoint. The views gave us that beautiful North Shore feel without requiring me to travel quite so far while I’m still healing.

And we’re not done yet! We still plan to make it to Black Beach for another round of photos with his archery gear when I’m up for the adventure. 🏹❤️

For now, I’m just incredibly grateful that I got to freeze this moment in time for a young man who means so much to me.

Cael, I hope you always remember how incredibly proud I am of you. Watching you grow has been one of the greatest privileges, and I cannot wait to see where life takes you. ❤️

Now… somebody please tell me how we went from Ninja Turtles and Lightning McQueen to SENIOR PICTURES?! 😭🥹

Here’s a little sneak peek from this very special session. ✨

08/25/2026

✨ Behind the Scenes While I Catch Up! ✨
I know I have a few of you patiently waiting on proofs and sneak peeks, and I promise I haven’t forgotten about you! 🤍 I’m working my way through several sneak peeks, proof galleries, AND final galleries right now.

My goal is to have all of the sneak peeks and proofs out tomorrow, with the final galleries being delivered throughout this week. Thank you so much for your patience while I get everything finished and looking just right! 🥰

In the meantime, here’s a little behind-the-scenes glimpse of me photographing my nephew’s senior portraits at Taylor’s Falls. 📸

This session was a dream for me in so many ways. I’ve looked forward to photographing this milestone for such a long time, and getting to do it in such a beautiful location made it even more special.

But at the same time… HOW is he graduating?! 😭

I genuinely cannot believe it. It feels like I blinked and suddenly the little boy I remember is a senior.

Time really does fly. And moments like this are such a beautiful reminder of why I love photography so much—freezing these seasons of life before they become memories. 🤍

Now… back to editing I go! 😂💻📸

Your images are coming very soon! ✨

📸 Honey Babes Photography