Rachael Wendt Photography

02/21/2026

Motherhood doesn’t always look like stillness.
Sometimes it looks like full hands, loud laughter, tangled limbs, and letting go of control.

Of course we want the beautiful portraits, the ones that live on our walls and show up on Christmas cards year after year. But these are the images that make me feel something deep. The ones that pull me back into a very specific season of motherhood.

I imagine our children flipping through their albums someday, remembering what it felt like to roll in the grass or on the living room floor with mom. Free to be silly, free to be exactly who they were. Every season is worth remembering.

12/18/2025

There’s something so sacred about this season, before your hands are full. This maternity session was gentle, glowing, and Julia radiated joy.

It was made even more special with a delicate lace gown from my studio wardrobe. She came in for a wardrobe consultation, tried on as many dresses as she wanted, picked her favorite and I had it steamed and ready to go for her at her session. 🤍

12/14/2025

Just the two of them. Quiet love. Years of stories. Short photo sessions created just for grandparents. A meaningful Christmas gift—booking now with limited availability. 🤍

10/11/2023

On an editing grind this week as I’m in the midst of “busy season” for photographers. I catch myself smiling like a goon at my computer because my clients are the SWEETEST and they have the best kiddos and babies. 💕🥰 Thank you for trusting me to document these special moments.

This is my 4th session for this sweet family! ✨

06/05/2023

One of my favorite parts of working with my clients is AFTER you get your photos back! That’s really when we set the vision into motion. Designing birth announcements, albums and framed portraits so that you, your family and friends get to see your photos often! Instead of them living on a digital platform forever. 💕

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05/15/2023

💕🌷 Motherhood is the most challenging, incredible and life-giving purpose I’ve ever been given. Continuing to pray that The Lord guides me as a mother and that I can help my children learn about and love Jesus deeply. 🤍

04/04/2023

Life update! We MOVED! We are so happy to now be living on what was my grandparents farm in Hugo, MN. 60 acres of beautiful land with endless opportunities for photo sessions, rolling hills, water shores, grassy fields, evergreens, you name it. Animals start arriving in a couple of weeks! I can’t wait to share more of our life on the farm with you. 💛

Photos from an associate newborn session for the wonderful 💕

08/02/2022

Carter's newborn session is on the blog today! If you're looking for baby boy nursery inspiration you HAVE to take a look!

Minneapolis In Home Newborn Photographer Rachael Wendt specializes in photographing your new baby with a lifestyle feel in your own home.

03/17/2022

I’ve had a lot of studio sessions lately! 👏🏻 YAY for timeless portraits even in the Minnesota winters!

01/21/2022

This frigid weather is making me miss fall! I actually enjoy a chilly fall but the negative temps are not my jam!