Minneapolis, MN · FAMILY, MATERNITY & NEWBORN LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER

Every season of your family, documented.

Serving Maple Grove, Minneapolis, and the greater Twin Cities. Lifestyle family photography, film-inspired imagery — gently guided sessions and photographs meant to feel timeless, not trendy.

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A different kind of family photographer

I'm Pahchie, a lifestyle family photographer based in Maple Grove, serving Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities. I'm not here for rigid poses or forced smiles — every session is gently guided, edited with a warm, film-inspired hand, and true to who your family actually is, traditions and all.

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iiI. Family

I. maternity

ii. newborn

Your family, your story
beautifully seen.

Your family, your story beautifully seen.

Lifestyle family photography, film-inspired imagery — because the little things you'll miss one day are the ones worth remembering most.

The way your toddler still reaches for your hand without thinking. The chaos of everyone trying to sit still for one photo. The quiet moment after, when no one's looking at the camera anymore. These are the things that slip by fastest and matter most — and they're exactly what I'm there to catch. Every session is gently guided, never staged, and every gallery is edited in true, warm color with a film-inspired hand. For families who want it, select frames can even be captured on actual film. The goal is simple: photographs that look like your family, not a performance of it.

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In their words

how it felt

I was so nervous going into our session — my toddler doesn't sit still for anything. She met us exactly where we were, gave us just enough direction to feel confident, and somehow captured moments I didn't even realize were happening. These are photos we'll have forever.

The Johnsons | Family

It felt like we were just spending time together.

The first photos of myself I've actually loved.

I was so unsure about this session. I didn't feel like myself, and I definitely didn't feel photo-ready. She made it so easy — a little direction, a lot of patience, and somehow every photo feels like exactly how this season actually felt. I'll treasure these forever.

Seirra | Maternity Family

She captured our first week home exactly as it felt.

Everything about those first days was a blur — exhausted, overwhelmed, completely in love. She didn't ask us to clean up or pretend to have it together. She just captured it, and now it's my favorite gallery I own.

The Her family | Newborn

The experience

Child-led Sessions

Little ones guide the pace, and that's exactly how it should be. Rather than chasing a shot of every kid smiling at the camera at once, I follow curiosity, play, and whatever's actually happening — sometimes a game of Simon Says, sometimes just waiting quietly while a toddler decides they're ready. This lifestyle approach means real personalities unfolding naturally, so your family photos reflect who you are, not a staged version of perfection.

Heart-First Aproach

Every session begins with empathy, not a shot list. Before we ever pick up a camera, I want to understand your family's actual dynamic — who's shy, who's the instigator, who needs a minute to warm up. I gently guide when it helps and step back when it doesn't, always prioritizing genuine connection over posed perfection — so everyone leaves feeling seen and relaxed, not like they performed for a stranger.

Ease & Guidance

From wardrobe curation to choosing the right light and location, I handle the details so you can simply be present with your family instead of managing logistics. Every gallery is edited in warm, true color with a film-inspired hand — nothing over-processed, nothing chasing a trend, just imagery that looks like how the day actually felt. For families who want it, select frames can also be captured on real film as an add-on.

from the first hello to the gallery in your inbox.

the client process

We start with a conversation, not a contract. This is where I get to know your family's dynamic and quirks, and make sure we're a genuine fit.

01 | Inquire

Once your date's reserved, you'll get a full prep guide — wardrobe, location, timing, everything you need to feel ready instead of anxious.

02 | Reserve your date

I'll help scout the right spot and offer style guidance leading up to the day, so nothing feels last-minute.

03 | Session Prep

Bring your family exactly as you are. I bring gentle direction, a few tricks for the little ones, and a pace that never feels rushed.

04 | The session

Sneak peeks within 72 hours, full gallery in about 4–6 weeks — hand-edited, warm, and true to your family.

05 | Gallery delivered

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Let's document this season, before it's gone.

Every family has a season that's easy to miss while you're living it — the one you'll want back most in ten years. Currently booking lifestyle family, maternity, and newborn sessions across Maple Grove, Minneapolis, and the greater Twin Cities.