From beginning to end, Jennifer communicated clearly, was calm and friendly (much appreciated with…read moreour young children!), took photos our family will enjoy for years, and provided ideas for arranging the framed photography art in our home. We especially appreciated the time and care she took in finding the perfect spot to take our photos. Her work is beautiful! She captured the sweet moments and we all had fun while doing it! We highly recommend Jennifer Celine Photography!

From the owner: Jennifer Celine Photography specializes in natural-light maternity, newborn, children and family…read morephotography in the St. Paul and Minneapolis metro and surrounding areas. Whether you are expecting your first child or already have little ones, my hope is that you celebrate your family's milestones through photography. I would love to help you do that - to photograph your precious loves - and to ultimately have images of your family displayed as beautifully-printed keepsake art in your home. Not only will these pieces of art bring joy to your heart and a smile to your face in the years to come, they will become treasured keepsakes for future generations.

Are you in love or loved by a special someone? Engaged? Pregnant? Celebrating a milestone in your…read morelife? Feeling proud about recent weight loss or athletic training? Yeah, me neither. Even so, my session with Koren Reyes was meaningful, and I was made to feel that I might even deserve the treat that this experience proved to be. This is how it all came about. A friend spotted a Groupon for a boudoir photo shoot, and lassoed me into the deal. Being uncultured, I had no idea what a boudoir photo was, and had to learn that it comes from the French word for bedroom, and is a collection of seductive and classy (as opposed to smutty and raunchy, in case there was any confusion) photos that women traditionally present as romantic mementos to their lovers. I agreed to give it a whirl, then forgot about it until the week before, when Koren herself started sending thoughtful reminders and illuminating contract information. The night before, I wigged out a bit, wondering what the HELL I was going to do to force myself to look good since I still had a patchwork of tan lines on my skin and a winter hibernation gut. Oh, and I didn't really have lingerie sets as far as garters and all that was concerned... The next morning, I showed up at Koren's house a bit before ten. There was a professional studio setup right in her high rise Midtown West apartment. "You look very West Coast," she said in her down to Earth manner, eyeing my duffel bag full of piecemeal negligee and my Marmot rain jacket. "Are you from Seattle?" I liked her already. We chatted a bit about what I wanted. I was a bit wired from a rough evening of partying the sleepless night that followed, but she put me at ease and managed to get the essentials out of me. I was welcome to her pine candle scented bathroom to change into my things, and we got to work right away. She was a meticulous master of poses; telling me exactly how to create curves I definitely don't have, and reminding me to stick my chin out so my jowls don't show. If I shyly mumbled about something I wanted to try, she picked up on it and made me work. I had walked in thinking that my face was my only asset if anything, but was shocked that I ended up choosing prints that were more abstract and dependent on the structure of the pose and the lighting. Koren was patient and enthusiastic as I finally chose my two 5x7 prints, and even added an extra one because I just couldn't let it go. She took my credit card info, printed me a receipt, and handed me a picture CD of all the thumbnails (only lightly watermarked). I had some time left over before my friend arrived, so she let me sit around, play with her adorable dog, and just ask her questions aplenty about the gigantic prints and framed photos all around the studio. One thing that caught me off guard was her maternity photography. I swore to her that her photos were one of the first things that made me see the beauty of pregnancy. I have no idea if she believed that, but I wasn't shitting around. "I wish someone loved me like this," I sighed, looking at a nude couple with the man spooning his round bellied wife and kissing her neck. "Oh, I MADE them do that," Koren said. She shared a few more fascinating secrets realities of the people and situations of each photo. She also shared the intensity of shoots with women prior to mastectomies, after surgery, or facing terminal illness. I was stunned and entertained by her memory and attention to the lives behind her photos. What I valued most from my two hours of art and introspection (and a bit of physical strain in holding poses - haha) with Koren was that any self-consciousness or tendency for anxious exhibitionist melted away in her presence. I became a medium for her art, and ended up with pieces that were not even me, but a moment of visual aesthetic made possible by a true professional with a good heart. These days, it seems like anyone can just shoot a photo and make it pop with Photoshop. Koren restored my faith in the fact that there is still a level of photography that not just anyone can reach with a digital device and the power of editing programs. I can see how boudoir posing could be addictive despite the high-end price (still reasonable considering all that she puts into it). However, I purposely want to wait until I do reach a milestone or a special occasion. Who knows what it will be, but I will definitely revisit Koren at that time, knowing it will be worth every penny, even without a special discount. Whether you are facing a special time in your life or want to put your stamp on someone's heart or just want to explore parts of you that you never knew, Koren Reyes's studio is the place to go.

I bought this Groupon during a sleepless-college-finals-week when I had a moment of feeling daring…read more I then waited until the last possible minute to use it because I was feeling nervous (a more natural feeling for me). The shoot was a lot of fun. Koren made me feel incredibly comfortable and was great about directing my poses which I was happy to not have to think of myself. She complimented me, making me feel good about myself in the moment. As someone who is not thrilled with their body, I hoped the shoot would help me learn to love it. Looking at my photos, I don't feel this as much as I hoped to. Most of them are hidden on the CD I got and I refuse to let my boyfriend of three years see them. Nonetheless, I was able to find 2 that I liked to order and he absolutely LOVES them. When choosing photos, Koren was very patient and very kind. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her and recommend the experience for anyone (just remember she can't actually change what your body looks like!).

Alisa is kind, thoughtful, professional and has a great eye for capturing little moments that you…read morewill be happy to have caught on film for the future. She is great with kids of all ages, and makes people feel at ease and have fun in front of the camera. She did a great job with our family photos a few years ago, I highly recommend her!

From the owner: Natural light photographer, Alisa Matheson, uses her laid-back, comfortable style to capture the…read moremoments of shared joy, with a focus on affordable, fun and unique MN family portrait photography, including child, engagement, maternity, senior and newborn baby photography. You can instantly book and pay online, sessions are 45-60 min, you will receive 50+ insta-ready, lightly edited digital photos, ready to be printed and shared. I have easy to understand, straightforward pricing, $150 flat-fee (no hidden fees). As a mom, aunt, sister, and friend, I know how important it is to capture life as it happens. I am also aware everyone is not comfortable in front of the camera, therefore, I help photography be less intimidating and more fun by making my clients active participants in their session.

We used Jessica for our 1st baby and despite being unhappy with her customer service we were going…read moreto go back for our 2nd because we wanted consistent pictures but she canceled because she was sick. We ended up finding someone else but asked for her info on ordering canvases so they could match. She refused to give it to us and made our new photographer send her the picture so she could order it. Now I've had my 3rd baby and had the new photographer do the pictures and ordered the canvas and it turned out awesome like the 1st one. The 2nd canvas looks terrible and I think Jessica did it on purpose because it wasn't her photography. She is extremely difficult to work with & very overpriced.

Worst photography experience ever!! I have been involved with photography since the age 15 (worked…read moreat a photography studio). I love the art and the creativity. That's why we paid Jessica $500 for one year photo of our child. The photos were something that I could have taken with my camera with the normal lighting. Her studio does not have any props she is rude and not creative at all. She needs the kids to be sleeping or out doors in order to take the photos. We have emailed regarding our expectations, I even sent her a pintrest site where I tagged photos I would like to take. I felt rushed thru the whole one hour. She had another appointment to go to, so she practically rushed out the door!! Advice: There are TON of other GREAT photographers out there with awesome skill set. NOT THIS ONE!!! Less the one star if I could!! Find another!!

Amazing photos! Adrianna is great with kids. Our 6 month baby photos turned out fantastic. She did…read morea great job editing as well.

From the owner: Family Photography, Children Photography, Newborn Photography, Maternity Photography, Wedding…read morePhotography and Event Photography.

Shannon did a great job on our family photo shoot! I don't know another photographer that could…read moredeal with our group! She was very patient and we had so many shots to choose from.

From the owner: Sunflower photography gallery showcases all of our sessions! We are so happy to be part of the…read moreRochester and Zumbrota, Minnesota community. Below you can view some examples of our hard work. Hope you enjoy it and we look forward to working with you, your family, and friends

Lisa was the photographer for a special family birthday event in early February (2025). She was…read moretruly stellar to work with and made each member of our large group grateful that she was there documenting the memories of that day. She has the unique ability to capture what is meaningful and important and by the end of the day, we felt as though she was a member of our family! We received the photos in record time, too, and the quality is superior - they are beautiful! Thank you, Lisa, for your caring approach, expert eye, and for making every one of us so comfortable with the camera and with you. We all look forward to having you be a part of the next big event! All the best! Melanie S.

5 Stars highly recommend!!! Lisa was fantastic, did a fabulous photoshoot for my birthday and was…read moreprofessional, kind, a safe space, a confidence booster, had options/accomodations, etc. I loved our mini session this weekend and plan to return to Lisa for everything photography wise she does a very great job!