Business Details
16 Years
experience
Bump, Baby & Beyond
Jennifer Brandes Photography has been dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful milestones since 2010. As a mother of four with over 15 years of experience in luxury newborn, maternity, and family photography, Jennifer combines artistry with a deep understanding of parenthood to create a stress-free, personalized experience. Our Southern Minnesota studio offers a warm, inviting environment equipped with curated props, gowns, and amenities designed to make every session seamless for growing families. We specialize in creating heirloom-quality images that preserve the emotional connections and fleeting moments of motherhood, newbornhood, and family life. Our commitment to patience, safety, and artistic excellence has earned us recognition as a trusted photographer across Southern Minnesota and beyond. Every session reflects our philosophy of authenticity, with a focus on natural interactions and custom-designed aesthetics that match each family's unique style. From initial consultation to final artwork delivery, we prioritize clear communication, flexibility, and exceptional customer service to ensure a memorable experience.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Family Photography
Senior Portraits
Children Photography
Served areas
- Southern Minnesota, Springfield, Minnesota, Glencoe, Minnesota, Belle Plaine, Shakopee, Bloomington, Mankato, New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, Comfrey, St. James, St. Peter
Details
- Year established: 2010
- Employees: 1
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of specialized experience in newborn and maternity photography
- Our full-service studio includes curated props, gowns, and amenities for stress-free sessions
- We provide personalized, flexible scheduling with rescheduling options for families
- Our team maintains consistent 5-star quality standards across all client interactions
- We guarantee safe, patient handling of newborns during all photography sessions
Associations and certifications
- Member of PPA
- As seen in: Bold & Beautiful Magazine, Shutter Up Magazine, PhotograpHER Publication
- Featured photographer in: Happily Ever Photo
Payment methods
- Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers
What people say
Stunning images
Baby whisperer
Stress-free experience
Beautiful studio
Highly recommend
Services
Maternity Photography
Our maternity photography sessions celebrate the beauty of pregnancy through artistic compositions that highlight your unique journey. We provide custom styling options including flowing fabrics and natural props to create timeless images. Sessions focus on capturing emotional connections while ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process. The studio environment maintains optimal temperature and lighting conditions for the best photographic results.
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn photography captures your baby's earliest moments with artistic precision and utmost safety. Our studio features dedicated posing areas with professional equipment designed specifically for infant photography. We work at the baby's pace, incorporating feeding breaks and comfort periods into every session. The controlled environment ensures ideal lighting and temperature for sleepy newborn photography.
Family Photography
Custom family photography sessions document your household's unique dynamics through both posed and candid compositions. We accommodate groups of all sizes with flexible scheduling options to minimize stress. Our approach focuses on natural interactions while providing gentle direction for flattering results. Sessions can be tailored to specific themes or milestones like holidays or anniversaries.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions combine traditional and contemporary styles to showcase individual personalities during this milestone year. We offer multiple outfit changes and location options within our studio environment. The session includes professional hair and makeup consultation to ensure optimal presentation. Clients receive guidance on selecting images for announcements and displays.
Children Photography
Creative children's photography captures developmental milestones from first steps to school-age portraits. Our studio includes child-friendly props and interactive elements to encourage natural expressions. Sessions are designed to accommodate short attention spans with flexible pacing. We specialize in creating images that reflect each child's personality while maintaining artistic quality for family displays.
Questions
What should we expect during a newborn photography session?
Sessions last 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding and soothing breaks. We provide all necessary props and outfits while maintaining strict safety protocols. Parents can expect a relaxed environment where the baby's comfort determines the session's pace.
Do you offer photography outside the studio?
While our studio provides optimal conditions, we offer limited outdoor sessions for maternity and family photography during golden hour. Location sessions require prior consultation to ensure proper lighting and background conditions.
What areas do you serve for on-location photography?
We primarily serve Southern Minnesota including Mankato, New Ulm, Hutchinson, and surrounding communities. Studio sessions are available at our New Ulm location with travel options available for large family groups.
How do you ensure newborn safety during sessions?
All poses follow strict safety guidelines with spotters present for any elevated compositions. We never leave babies unattended and use professional editing to remove any safety equipment from final images.
What is included in your full-service photography experience?
Our service includes pre-session consultation, styling assistance, multiple outfit changes, professional hair and makeup for maternity sessions, and curated image selection for final products.
How long does it take to receive finished photographs?
Clients receive a private online gallery with edited images within 2-3 weeks. Custom print orders and heirloom albums typically ship within 4-6 weeks after final selections are made.
Reviews (8)
Heather Schneider
Apr 16, 2023
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Would highly recommend Jen! Her work is amazing, she listens to customers wishes and can get my little man to pose and smile so easily! Love her and will continue to work with her!
Lisa M. Meyer
Mar 12, 2023
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Jen is amazing to work with, and rolls right along with the session and craziness. ( She did our twins 2yr old /christmas pics) The results were absolutely AMAZING! Highly recommended.
Mandy Stafford
Mar 06, 2023
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We loved our wedding photos so much that we came back for family photos 6 years later! We couldn't be happier :
Cyle Braulick
Apr 20, 2022
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Jen is absolutely amazing to work with. She is so great with kids, always has the best ideas, and is very responsive! It's awesome seeing how much she loves her job!
Molly Helget
Apr 09, 2022
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Jennifer took beautiful photos of our large family at a 61 Year Family Anniversary gathering. Her genuine personality, abilities, and talents captured 56 people spanning 4 generations in one sitting. We are grateful for her work and will cherish these photos for many years to come!
Jenn Heesen
Jan 25, 2022
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Jennifer took newborn photos of my 2 week old daughter. She was so gentle and patient with her. My daughter was happy and comfortable during the entire shoot. The studio is warm and inviting with a nursing rocker for breastfeeding moms. The photos were just beautiful! Jennifer was professional, friendly and promptly responsive to all communications. I am very satisfied; it was well worth the investment. I would highly recommend!
Erin Hansen
Oct 29, 2021
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We have been going to Jen for about 5 years now. Every single time I worry we won't get good pictures when the kids aren't cooperating. Every single time she proves me wrong and gets such amazing pictures! She is very go with the flow which helps with my kids.
Emily Johnson
Oct 13, 2021
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Jen is awesome at what she does! She was willing to reschedule a session when my 5 year old decided to not cooperate when we tried the first session. I love how all the pictures turned out and have gotten a ton of compliments!