The 1st Year
COLLECTIVE
Newborn Photography in Maple Grove, Minnesota
By capturing every chapter with the same style and intention, we build a cohesive gallery for your home that tells your baby's full story, from the very beginning. Don't let the milestones become a blur. Let's document them with intention.
Remember this fleeting season with timeless images.
One year - One vision.
Everyone says it goes by in a blink - the Collective is how we slow it down. You're navigating the sleepless nights, the new discoveries, and the profound changes - often too busy living the moments to document them.
One year - One vision.
A full-service portrait experience designed so you can simply show up, be present with your family, and leave with artwork that tells your story.
Preparing for your session should feel exciting, not overwhelming. As a Brooke Elisabeth client, you'll have access to the studio wardrobe for mothers, babies, and children, along with curated style guides to help coordinate your family's look with ease.
Together, we'll also select the perfect location for your session and begin planning how your portraits will live in your home. Every detail is thoughtfully considered so your images are created with their final destination in mind.
Styling & Planning
2–4 weeks before your session
A full-service portrait experience designed so you can simply show up, be present with your family, and leave with artwork that tells your story.
As a mom, you're often the last one to get ready. On session day, let us take care of you.
Professional hair and makeup is provided by our trusted partner, Lady Vamp Artistry, either in your home or at the studio before your session. This time allows you to relax, feel cared for, and step in front of the camera with confidence and beauty.
Hair & Makeup
Either in your home or our studio
A full-service portrait experience designed so you can simply show up, be present with your family, and leave with artwork that tells your story.
Your photographs deserve more than living on a screen.
A few weeks after your session, we'll meet for your viewing and design appointment, where you'll see your portraits for the first time. Together, we'll select your favorite images and design the artwork that will become part of your home and your family's story.
Whether through framed wall art, heirloom albums, or a combination of both, the goal is always the same: transforming your memories into something you can hold, live with, and pass down for generations.
The Reveal
2-3 weeks after your session
A full-service portrait experience designed so you can simply show up, be present with your family, and leave with artwork that tells your story.
The final step is bringing your artwork home.
Once your pieces are ready, our professional installer will carefully hang your custom gallery wall so everything is perfectly placed and ready to enjoy. Heirloom albums will be available for pickup once completed.
This final step ensures your portraits don't stay tucked away on a hard drive, but instead become part of your everyday life.
Artwork Installation
6-8 weeks after your viewing appointment
The Collective
MEMBERSHIP
Our FIRST YEAR collection starts at $1100 per session and includes:
3 or 4 Signature sessions within 18 months
Initial savings on session fees
Priority calendar dates
Album credit to use at each of your ordering appointments
Personalized styling with access to the curated wardrobe
Professional hair and makeup for each session
Editing and enhancing a minimum of 55+ images for each session
Complimentary gallery wall and album design for each session
Ordering appointment to select the final artwork for each session
We take a limited number of Collective members annually to ensure every client receives our full attention, care, and intentional service.
Preserve the wonder of babyhood before they take their next big steps.
Our "sitter session" is all about capturing the magic of this sweet and playful stage - when your baby is full of personality and curiosity. From those wobbly first sits to tummy time, and those tiny toes in hand, we document all the little details that make this stage so special. This session is a beautiful way to preserve the joy and wonder of babyhood before they take their next big steps.
6 MONTH SESSION
We welcome our little clients to the studio 2-3 weeks after birth.
Newborn sessions are all about capturing the sweet, fleeting details of your little one in their earliest days. We welcome our littlest clients into the studio within the first 2-3 weeks after birth to preserve all that newborn goodness before it fades. But these sessions aren't just about your baby; they're about your growing family. We'll document your first family portraits, capturing the love, connection, and joy of this precious new chapter so you can remember these moments forever.
NEWBORN SESSION
Recommended between 28-34 weeks
Pregnancy is a short but meaningful chapter, and maternity portraits help preserve it before everything changes. Your pregnancy is the beginning of your baby's story, and these portraits will be a treasured gift - not just for you, but for them as they grow. As your family expands and you embark on this new chapter, we're here to document the love, excitement, and anticipation that make this time so special.
Maternity Session
We document the transition from baby to toddler - the first steps, the clapping hands, and the incredible growth of a single year. It's the triumphant finale to your baby's first album.
Our first-birthday sessions are the perfect way to capture this exciting stage with timeless portraits that showcase their budding personalities. And to make it even more fun, we'll finish with a complimentary cake smash, letting them dig in and enjoy every messy, joyful moment.
First Birthday Session
“We couldn’t be happier with our first-year package! It’s been so special having these beautiful photos of our son. Brooke’s patience made the sessions feel easy. She is the absolute best at what she does!”
"If I could leave you a 5-star review after every session, I would! We love how you capture our family. You have such a gift!"
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Complimentary Studio
A natural light photography studio in the northern metro area of Minneapolis
Our natural light photo studio is always complimentary for portrait clients who prefer a studio experience to capture their family's moments. Featuring large, southwest-facing windows that let in vast amounts of natural light, it's a bright, curated indoor space. With a private changing room, client wardrobe, and private parking, get your family photos captured with ease and style.
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We are a trusted Minneapolis Newborn photographer and MN Bride Best-Of finalist with over a decade of experience serving hundreds of families through a custom, full-service portrait experience. From seamless preparation to guided ordering, clients consistently share how easy, enjoyable, and meaningful their experience feels - and proudly display their artwork for years to come.
Why should I choose Brooke Elisabeth Photography?
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Membership includes multiple portrait sessions of your choice throughout your baby’s first year, with the most popular milestones being maternity, newborn, 6-month, and 1-year. Collective members also receive priority scheduling and exclusive member perks.
What sessions are included in the First Year Collective?
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Newborn sessions with Brooke Elisabeth Photography begin at $375, with most families investing around $1,400+ per session once artwork and digital images are chosen. Many parents also choose the First Year Collective, ensuring you never miss a moment of your baby’s first year.
What investment should I expect for newborn photography in Minneapolis?
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The First Year Collective is designed around milestones more so than age. We guide First Year Collective members on the most popular milestones while allowing adjustments based on your baby’s unique development.
What if my baby reaches milestones earlier or later than expected?
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Each session in the First Year Collective includes an album credit, helping you create a modern baby book of your little one’s first year. After each session, we select favorites together during a guided ordering appointment. Membership clients typically build their album alongside a gallery wall design. Our modular gallery wall designs make it easy to add pieces after each session, creating a seamless, curated display as your collection grows.
How does ordering artwork throughout the year work?
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Yes. The membership is designed to offer preferred pricing and priority booking, while ensuring consistent documentation of your baby’s growth.
Is the First Year Collective more affordable than booking sessions separately?
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After your newborn session, we will walk through choosing how to best enjoy your portraits long-term whether that be through framed artwork, heirloom albums, or digital files. These portraits are meant to be more than just another folder on a hard drive.
What happens after the session?
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