My "Why" might be like yours...

The value of a moment

I didn’t always know photography would become my life’s work—but everything changed after my Dad died. In the midst of loss, I found myself holding onto photos—moments that kept memories alive.
That’s when I realized how powerful it is to preserve the people and stories we love.
Today, I focus on capturing real, authentic moments—the laughter, the connection, the in-between pieces of your story. Because one day, these won’t just be photos—they’ll be the memories you hold onto.

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Fact 1


I was born and raised in Minnesota! I will often offer portrait sessions in my hometown, Fairfax.

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Fact 2


It's unusual to see me without a camera in my hand. Just ask my nieces and nephews!

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Fact 3


I'm an ordained pastor, and have a background in hospice. This helps me immensely with my End-of-Life portrait sessions.

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I live with my amazing husband, Kirk, and our three crazy cats in Mosinee, WI. They keep us very busy!

Senior Photography. Blue Onion Photography.
Photograph of a mature woman in natural light. Blue Onion Photography.
Photograph of a Mother and Daughter in front of a window, flooded in soft light. Blue Onion Photography.
Photograph of a black cat on a gray background. Blue Onion Photography.
Photography of a Grandmother and Granddaughter sharing a special moment together. Blue Onion Photography.

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Photograph of a smiling girl in nature. Blue Onion Photography.

"My session with Kristen was so fun! We played on the beach in the sand, and she made me feel so pretty and confident. I'm so glad that I had my pictures taken--they turned out so much better than I expected!"

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Eva