It is traditional for the bride to give the groom a gift on the wedding day. Although the wedding rings that the couple exchanges can be considered gifts, many brides choose to honor their groom with an additional gift that suits his personality. The idea of the bride and groom...
How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter
Being that your babysitter will be taking care of your young loved ones, you want to be careful and put a lot of thought into making a decision of which babysitter is best for you. Realize, however, that due to the importance of your children’s security, this is not a...
5 Tips To Select The Best Wedding Reception Location
Being a wedding photographer, I get the opportunity to evaluate many reception facilities while having little or no bias to "sell" one location over another. Most Brides and Grooms know where they will be holding the ceremony before they decide where to have the reception, so we have compiled five...
Breast Feeding Tips and Guidelines
Breastfeeding has many advantages for both the baby and the mother. There are many substances in breast milk that can’t be found in cow’s milk. More so, there are fewer complications associated with breast milk than with cow’s milk. It has been advertised time and again that it is best...
Your Wedding Cake
The is one of the most important features of your reception. In fact, it is the centerpiece of your reception. You should begin shopping for a baker 6-8 months before the wedding. If you plan on having your reception catered, ask your caterer if they will bake your wedding cake....
How to overcome to the Minnesota summer heat to have a stunning outdoor wedding
It's Minnesota, the middle of July and it't hot. I mean the soupy melt your face off, humid hot that Minnesota is known to have in July. But it's also summertime which means prime wedding season for Minnesotans! You decided to have an outdoor wedding under the sun amidst the...
Basic Baby Bottle Care
You’re a pro with breast milk. You keep baby nourished with what your body has to offer. Then, you go back to work and store your milk instead. That way, your partner or person who is helping can always whip out a bottle when your little one gets hungry. Then,...
How to find Wedding Jewelry that sizzles but won’t make your wallet fizzle
Finding the right wedding jewelry is an extremely important aspect of the ceremony because the wedding bands in particular will be worn by the bride and groom forever. Wedding bands have gotten to be a great deal more ornate than they used to be. Diamond wedding bands have reached a...
A beautiful maternity session | Minnesota Maternity & Newborn Photographer | Giliane Mansfeldt
I love that my job as a maternity and newborn photographer keeps me on my toes. Sometimes I’m roaming around in the great outdoors – which has me literally rolling on the ground getting the best shots – and sometimes I shoot in the private sanctuary of my studio, where...
Adorable Cake Smash Session | Minnesota Baby Photography | Giliane Mansfeldt
I was so excited to have this adorable little girl come to the studio to celebrate her 1st birthday. We started with her 1 year portraits first and she should be that she really loved the camera. Just look at all those smiles! Then we moved into her cake smash...
Bath Time Safety for Baby
New mothers often feel uncomfortable with giving their new babies their first bath. You can’t exactly blame them because children are just more fragile during the first few months of their lives. In fact, there have been several reported accidents while bathing the infant. Though these instances are very isolated,...
Wedding Parties And Wedding Receptions
Planning a wedding takes time and is a big task, but wedding receptions or wedding parties are what get most of our attention because it is a celebration of the new union that brings family and friends together in an intimate way. Brides spend endless hours thinking about table decorations...
Baby Richy | Minnesota Newborn Photographer | Giliane Mansfeldt
Welcome back to the blog, dear readers! Today I’m sharing a preview of the newborn session I recently had with Richy who was welcomed into this big world to his proud mom and dad. As you can imagine, Mom and Dad are equal parts exhausted and delirious with their sweet...
It’s not just taking photos, you need to know business, too!
The very first thing to do if you want to make money from your photographs is learn how to create great images. In the world of fashion photography - sharpness sells. The subject of how to take a great image is too complex for this article, however the following points...
Planning Your Wedding Reception
Great deals can be found when you know how much money you are working with. It really doesn’t matter how small your budget is for the reception because all budgets can be accommodated. Your reception budget should consist of approximately 30% of your wedding budget or more. Most wedding receptions...
Sweet Newborn Photography Session at the Saint Paul Studio
This adorable little girl came to the studio recently to have her newborn portraits taken. Even though she stayed awake for some of the session, we were able to get very cute poses of her while awake too. Her big sister came along to do sibling photos and they are...
People Skills for Portrait Photography
Taking great portraits is as much about people skills as it is about technical ability, or using the latest and greatest photographic equipment. Sure, refining your technical skills and knowledge may expand the extent of your capabilities, and using superior equipment may indeed boost your edge. But, unless you can...
Unique Bridal Shower Favors
If you're planning to tie the knot, one of the very first things you need to plan is how to make your bridal shower memorable. There are lots of unique bridal shower favors that are available for any would be bride to choose from. Here are some great ones to...
Adorable Newborn Photography Session at Studio
I was so excited to meet the little girl. I photographed her mama during her maternity session and just new that this little girl was going to be a sweetheart. All during baby Charlotte's session, she smiled and mad the most adorable funny faces. She knew it was showtime, so...
Adding Personal Touches to Your Wedding
A perfect wedding isn't only beautiful, it's personal. It's got carefully selected details that are meaningful to you and your fiance. Here are some very simple ways to add your own subtle, unique touches to your ceremony and reception: Write your own wedding vows. It doesn't have to read like...
Capture Life in Colors with Canvas Prints
Can you imagine, just for a second, how dull we could feel, if our eyes perceived everything in black and white. Colors have great effect on us as well as beautiful, life music and nice smell. It is very important to choose the right color combination to achieve its magical...
A helpful guide and tips for your new baby
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! You are having a new baby! Now, on to the serious stuff. You are going to get yourself prepared for your new baby, mentally, physically and you will need to adjust your house and car for the new baby too! Mentally preparing for the new baby...
Now is the best time to send those wedding invitations
It really doesn’t matter if you are planning to have a large or a small wedding; you still have to send out invitations. For larger wedding parties, you should buy your invitations at bulk party stores, or wedding warehouses in order to get the best buy for your money. Of...
Caring for your Newborn
Being a brand new mom is a gift that every woman can be thankful for. The first time you hold your baby in your arms, the first time he opens his mouth, and basically the first everything. You would do just about anything to shield that new angel of yours....
How to Find, Select, and Afford Your Wedding Photographer
You are engaged and one of the most important days in your life is fast approaching. Your wedding day will be filled with happiness and emotion. Family and friends will be there; some you have not seen in many years. It will be a wonderful day for you to remember...