S Family Photos | Bemidji, MN Children and Family Portrait Photographer

 Hey, cute family! I am having a blast looking back at these photos from our quick and chilly November mini session. These kids. If you haven't met them before, let me do the honor of introducing you to some of the most passionate children you have ever met. They are caring and kind, and give you every ounce of energy they can compose. They have hearts for the Lord, each one of them, and devote everything they have to telling you every story of imagination, food, creation, and friendship. They read books, they play games, they are sporty, and they're fun! This couple lived in Chicago for a few years at Moody Bible College, and now are in Bemidji building relationships with Native Americans, stretching them and challenging them in a walk with the Lord. We serve with these guys at Oak Hills Center for Indian Ministries. What  blessing to photograph a sweet sweet family like these guys.

M Family Mini Session | MN Family Photographer Christmas Portraits

Back in November, I had the opportunity to photograph this sharp looking family for their Christmas Card picture in a Christmas Mini Session. What fun! We were playing around with ornaments and Christmas decorations in front of my mom's log cabin fireplace. It was SOOOOOOOOOOO cold out though, so we rushed around and snapped some keepers in front of a stand of pines.  :)

W Family mini session | Kabekona, Park Rapids, MN Family Portrait Photographer

Yesterday, I got to meet this sweet family.

The two girls are over 6 years apart, which was so fun, because big sister got to help out a lot with baby sister! This little seven month old was a total ham, and loooooves that she can sit up on her own! Her seven-year-old counterpart wanted to get over with everyone else's photos so we could focus on her :) Pretty mama and her Mr. were excellently flexible, and got some of the indoor shots they wanted before I forced them all outside... into snow, cold, and good lighting. Thanks you guys!!! Little baby girl Avery was obsessed with the grass and snow combo and didn't want  to go in when we were done!

P. Family | Nevis, MN Bemidji Family Christmas Photo Photographer

I had the joy of laughing with this family while I took their family photos.

The main goal of the session was to get a good shot for their Christmas card. I hope we did that!

I really enjoyed the kids: They were so funny...  the girls were complete girls -- totally into modeling for me with princess waves and funny stories to make each other laugh. The little boy was a total boy -- grumping about having to pose for the camera but throwing me cheesy grins and goofball antics. His favorite thing we would do to make him laugh was call him "daddy." He thought it was the craziest idea, and loved it!

To ask questions, or book a session, contact info is on my website at www.amykatephoto.com

{I am currently offering $50 mini sessions, and $150 Full Portrait Sessions}

Holiday Mini Sessions $50 | 30 mins 20 images | Bemidji MN Family Portrait Photographer

Well, Mini Sessions are BACK! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! You can now schedule your $50 mini session with Amy Kate Photography. Call me, email me, or send me a facebook message to book your 30 minute time slot. When and Wherever works for you. The location of your choice.

More details and my contact info at amykatephoto.com


let the world know :)

Or, at least anyone around Cass Lake, Bemidji, Blackduck, Pennington, Grand Rapids, Park Rapids, Baxter, Brainerd, Walker, Detroit Lakes, or Milaca, Princeton, St. Cloud, Gilman, Onamia, Mora...

P. Family Portraits | Nevis, MN On the Lake Family Photographer

Although it is hard to believe, we are now in the holiday season, already getting ready to say, "Merry Christmas!" I can't understand, for the life of me, where time goes. It moves beyond catching up with. Add in children, and you can't blink fast enough, right?

Well, anyway, I am so glad to have started some great family sessions this Fall. Thinking ahead is SO important! This family had their session at their home, in Nevis... On the Lake! How wonderful! The colors were rich, and they did an excellent job coordinating their outfits!

Enjoy this little sneak at their October family portrait session.

Amy Kastenbauer, as Amy Kate Photography is a portrait photographer and wedding photographer around Cass Lake, MN. Amy Kate Photography is a fun, affordable way to get your family photos in before the Thanksgiving and Christmas, AND New Year Craziness. Heck, even before Valentine's Day is an accomplishment! :)

Check out amykatephoto.com for more info

email amykastenbauer@gmail.com right now to inquire.

{mini} Summer Sessions : $50 book now!

talk about a deal!

visit www.amykatephoto.com for info on booking your mini SUMMER SESSION, today!

call or text me 

206.7four7.7664 

email me   amy@amykatephoto.com

Bemidji MN Child Photographer | Cottage Cuties Etsy Shop

I am so excited to share with you the very talented and CUTE line of clothes and more over at Cottage Cuties. Let me tell before you head over there, that this is going to be a cuteness overload!

Visit Cottage Cuties facebook page 

 and Cottage Cuties etsy shop

 This is the cutie Abigail on our beach day. Isn't she adorable?

 Here's my little man Cody escorting his beach date into the water

 look at the lovely eyelet detail

 this sleeveless pillowcase style is my favorite... so elegant!

a HUGE thank you to Abigail for being a great model!

&
a HUGE thank you to Kathleen over at Cottage Cuties for these lovely dresses!

Bemidji MN Family Photographer | My family

Amanda & JoLynn Family Portraits by Amy Kate Photography | Bemidji MN Family & Wedding Photographer

Willis Family Photos

Want to see more of this beautiful family!?? Amy Kate Photography | Bemidji Northern MN Wedding Photography: Amanda + Bob :: Family + Amy Kate Photography | Bemidji MN Photographer
Merry Christmas Everyone!  I loved getting to shoot in such beautiful scenery and SNOW!

Krauel Family | Amy Kate Photography :: Northern MN Family Portraits

Here's a LOVELY family. They are dear to my heart.

Partner Photographer & Prop Maker: Renee Conrad Photography | Minnesota Photographer meets Pennsylvania Photographer

First Comes Love.

Then Comes Marriage.

Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage!

I am so excited to share with you a new partner of Amy Kate Photography!

Meet the talented Renee Conrad! Click here to Check out her Photography and become a fan!, and click here to SHOP {be amazed at her beautiful Designs}!

She definitely has a gifted touch in every piece. As a portrait photographer, some of my favorite clients are newborns. These little cuddle bugs are just too precious, patient, and vulnerable. I can't resist loving them. Cant. 

So, instead of resisting, I indulge. I give these tiny little babes the spotlight for the day. Want to talk about a newborn shoot with Amy Kate Photography? Let me know if you are interested in having a FREE SESSION with me!!!  

I just received this JUICY RED Prop Rose Blanket from Renee Conrad and I'm not afraid to use it!

Click here to shop for this blanket, or something similar in the shop!

Email me if you have a baby on the way, or your baby's already here (we better hustle!) and we'll get you on the calendar for a FREE newborn session. Mmmmhmmm.

You need to head on over to Renee Conrad's Designs and over to Renee Conrad Photography

Bemidji MN Family Photographer | The Straubels