Business Details
Your Trusted Minneapolis Photographer for Timeless Family Portraits
Molly Shields Photography is a fine art portrait studio specializing in newborn, family, and senior photography. With a focus on authenticity and emotional storytelling, we serve clients in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding areas. Our approach prioritizes personalized connections to create timeless images that reflect each client's unique story. Studio sessions are conducted in our Minneapolis location while outdoor sessions take place across the Twin Cities metro area. We emphasize a relaxed, client-centered experience from initial consultation through final product delivery.Our portfolio showcases natural light photography that highlights life's fleeting moments with artistic sophistication. Client testimonials consistently praise our patience, creativity, and ability to capture genuine emotions during sessions. We maintain active social media channels to share recent work and engage with our community. Our mission centers on preserving meaningful life chapters through high-quality photographic artistry.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Headshots
Fine Art Photography
Highlights and features
- We specialize in newborn, family, and senior portrait photography with 10+ years of experience
- Our personalized approach creates authentic, emotionally resonant images
- Studio located in Minneapolis with Twin Cities on-location services
- Consistently praised for patience and creativity in client reviews
- Active community engagement through social media and local sessions
What people say
Exceptional job
Patient
Kind
Creative
Treasure forever
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn photography sessions capturing infants' earliest moments with artistic care. Our Minneapolis studio provides a safe, temperature-controlled environment while on-location sessions document babies in their natural home settings. We prioritize comfort and safety while creating timeless images that preserve this fleeting stage of life.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions documenting connections across generations. Available in-studio or on-location throughout the Twin Cities, these sessions focus on authentic interactions rather than rigid posing. We specialize in creating heirloom-quality images that showcase each family's unique dynamics and relationships.
Senior Portraits
Professional senior portrait sessions celebrating milestone achievements. Combining classic and contemporary styles, our Minneapolis-based team creates images suitable for yearbooks, college applications, and personal keepsakes. Sessions emphasize individual personality while maintaining artistic quality and technical excellence.
People
Molly Shields Photography
Owner & Lead Photographer
Molly Shields Photography is a Minneapolis-based fine art photographer specializing in newborn, family, and senior portraits. As a mother of three, she brings personal understanding to capturing life's fleeting moments. Her work emphasizes authenticity and emotional connection through natural light photography.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in fine art, natural light photography with a focus on authentic storytelling. Our style emphasizes timeless composition, emotional connection, and detailed artistic presentation.
Where are sessions conducted?
Studio sessions take place in our Minneapolis studio while outdoor sessions occur on-location throughout the Twin Cities metro area, including St. Paul and surrounding communities.
How should we prepare for a newborn session?
Newborn sessions require special preparation including feeding schedules and prop coordination. Detailed guidance is provided after booking to ensure optimal timing and safety during the session.
What's your session booking process?
Contact through our website initiates the process. We'll discuss your needs, preferred dates, and location options before confirming your session with a retainer payment and signed agreement.
