Minneapolis Spring Family Mini Sessions

Arneson Acres • Noerenberg Gardens • Rose Gardens

May 17-18, and 24-25

Now Booking May 2025 Spring Family Photos

Celebrate the season with spring family photos in Minneapolis and Orono. These May 2025 mini sessions are perfect for updating portraits, gifting for Mother's Day, or capturing your family as they are.

Mini sessions are ideal for families with young children (and impatient adults!). With over a decade of experience, I guide each session with calm, care, and creativity, ensuring we capture natural smiles, genuine connection, and polished portraits you'll love.

Whether planning a pregnancy announcement, celebrating a milestone, or just wanting to document this stage of life, these short sessions deliver a full gallery of frame-worthy images.

Many families return every year for spring and fall mini sessions—especially when the kids are growing fast! Sessions are also a favorite Mother's Day gift option.

2025 Spring Mini Session Locations & Dates

  • Saturday, May 17 – Lake Harriet Rose Gardens and Peace Garden (Minneapolis)

  • Sunday, May 18 – Noerenberg Memorial Gardens (Orono)

  • Sunday, May 25 – Lake Harriet (Minneapolis)

Session Details

  • 15-minute photo session

  • Private online gallery

  • 5, 10, or 15 retouched digital images (packages start at $400)

  • Upgrade options are available after your session

  • Session prep guide included

spring family photos outdoors in minneapolis
spring family photos outdoors in minneapolis
spring family photos outdoors in minneapolis
spring family photos outdoors in minneapolis
spring family photos outdoors in minneapolis
Three smiling children lying on grass, one in a blue dress, another in a white dress, and a baby in a yellow dress.
A woman in a purple dress sits on a rock in a garden with two children, one sitting on her lap and another beside her, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A woman in a purple floral dress sitting on a rock, holding two young children. The setting is outdoors with greenery and purple flowers in the background.
A family of three posing outdoors in front of a flowering tree. The man is wearing a blue shirt, the woman is wearing a white top and green skirt, and the child is in a blue dress.
A woman and a young girl smiling in a garden with lush greenery.
Smiling baby sitting on grass, wearing a crocheted dress with blue patterns and a headband with a bow.
A woman and a child standing outdoors in a garden setting, with greenery and flowers in the background. The woman has long dark hair and is wearing a purple patterned top. The child has blonde hair and is wearing a floral shirt.
A man and two children sitting on grass in a park, smiling, with trees in the background.
A woman and two children sitting and standing in a garden, surrounded by greenery and flowers, all smiling and wearing casual clothing.
Cute baby with blue eyes making a funny face, wearing a headband and denim overalls, blurred green background.
Two smiling boys in a black and white photo, one wearing a denim shirt and tie.
Young girl in striped dress holding flowers near white flowering bush.
Two girls lying in grass smiling, heads together, wearing white dresses.
A family of three outdoors, with a woman in a blue dress, a man in a white shirt holding a child on his shoulders. They are in a garden with green grass and trees.
A family of three posing outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background. The mother is seated on a blanket, holding a young child, while the father kneels beside them. They are all smiling and dressed in casual summer clothing.
A family of five posing outdoors under a flowering tree. The parents are holding a baby, with two young girls standing in front of them. They are smiling and dressed in light summer clothes.
Two smiling boys in a black and white photo, one wearing a denim shirt and tie, the other embracing from behind.

“Lisa really does a wonderful job capturing special family moments. I still can't believe how she captured my little one's silly, sweet personality in one photo! We have had her do family photos (outdoors), a maternity session, and a newborn session for us (both in the studio). She is easy to work with, really great with little ones, and very accommodating. Definitely recommend!”

— KJ