The Heirloom
EXPERIENCE
Heirloom Photography in Minneapolis, Minnesota
With a signature blend of a timeless white backdrop and soft, artful vignettes, each portrait feels both fresh and nostalgic, tailored to your child.
Remember this fleeting season with timeless images.
Traditional Children's Portraiture
Preserve the wonder of childhood through timeless portraits thoughtfully crafted to be cherished today and treasured for generations. From a curated wardrobe for your little ones to beautifully finished artwork, every detail is thoughtfully prepared so you can enjoy and preserve this fleeting season.
Traditional Children's Portraiture
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.
Think delicate hand-sewn dresses, darling embroidered rompers, vintage-inspired christening gowns, and European-style pieces that make your heart melt.
Preparing for your session should feel exciting, not overwhelming. As a Brooke Elisabeth client, you'll have access to the studio's heirloom wardrobe for children, along with a curated list of our favorite heirloom boutiques to help you find the perfect piece.
Heirloom wardrobe
What’s included
Adorable collars and charming little details
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 heirloom 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
What’s included
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
What’s included
6-8 weeks after your viewing appointment
Heirloom
SESSION
Our heirloom collection starts at $1300 per session and includes:
Pre-session consultation
Personalized styling with access to the heirloom wardrobe
20-minute portrait session in studio on select weekday mornings
Editing and enhancing of 10-15 images
Complimentary gallery wall and album design
Ordering appointment to select the final artwork
“These heirloom photos remind me of the photos I cherish most of my parents and grandparents. Nostalgia, classic, timeless. An heirloom I can't wait to pass down to my kids and future grandkids someday to continue on their legacy.”
These heirloom portraits aren't just photographs - they're love letters to childhood, capturing the sweetest details we promise ourselves we'll never forget.
Kind Words
Add-on
LIFESTYLE
A modern portrait tO the classic heirloom
The Lifestyle Portrait Add-On offers an additional portrait style following your heirloom sitting. These images showcase the entire outfit while complementing the simplicity of the traditional heirloom portrait.
For families who would love to capture their child's full heirloom outfit
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 Heirloom 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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Heirloom portraits are ideal for babies sitting independently through early childhood.
What ages are best for heirloom portraits?
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Heirloom sessions with Brooke Elisabeth Photography begin at $250, with most families investing around $1000+ once artwork and digital images are chosen. Many parents also choose to gift artwork from these sessions to grandparents.
What investment should I expect for heirloom photography in Minneapolis?
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Our heirloom session fees include a pre-session consultation, customized wardrobe styling, complimentary studio access, and the time and talent for your portrait session itself. Artwork and digital images are sold separately.
What is covered in the heirloom session fee?
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Yes! Sibling portraits are available as an add-on. These images often become some of the most popular for composite or multi-mat opening frames.
Can siblings be photographed together?
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Simple, neutral clothing photographs best. We provide a heirloom client closet as well as wardrobe guidance to ensure your child’s features remain the focus.
What should my child wear for a heirloom session?
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After your heirloom session, we will walk through choosing how to best enjoy your portraits long-term, whether that be through framed artwork or heirloom albums. These portraits are meant to be more than just another folder on a hard drive.
What happens after the session?
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