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FULL OF TINY TOES, BIG LAUGHS,
AND GOLDEN MOMENTS WORTH KEEPING

 

Packages

 

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family



+ A beautiful mix of color photos and artfully selected black & white edits (approx 85+)

+ All delivered in a private online gallery – easy to download, easy to share

+ A mix of lifestyle moments and some light posing

+ Personalized help with clothing coordination, complete with style inspiration images & direct Amazon outfit links

+ 60 minutes of coverage at the location of your choice

+ 2–3 week gallery turnaround time


**inquire for a custom quote for extended family**



From: $480

(studio or travel fees may apply)

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newborn


+ A beautiful mix of color photos and artfully selected black & white edits

+ All delivered in a private online gallery – easy to download, easy to share

+ Your choice of location – cozy at home, outdoors, or wherever your heart takes you

+ A mix of lifestyle moments and sweet wrapped poses (the best of both worlds!)

+ 2–3 week turnaround – fast enough to keep the excitement going

+ For immediate family only (grandparents are welcome too – just a small extra fee)

+ Style support! You’ll get help with clothing coordination, plus outfit inspo images & Amazon links to make planning a breeze

+ Up to 120 minutes - this includes snack, dance and feeding breaks


From: $550

(studio or travel fees may apply)

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weddings


+ Every wedding is unique

+ Contact me for a custom quote that is perfect for your special day

+ I only take on 2 weddings/year


From: $4000

 

2026 mini schedule

 

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Short & sweet


+ My favorite fall locations

+ 20 minutes of coverage

+ 40 professionally edited, high-resolution images

+ A Pinterest styled vision guide for outfit inspiration and session styling

+ A week-of prep email with location details and helpful reminders before your



: $300

$175 non-refundable retainer due at booking

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"best experience"


We had the BEST experience with both family and business photos. The photo shoots were laidback & fun and the pictures surpassed our expectations! We highly recommend Jessica Kay Photography!


Annie

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"a total bust"


I figured my session was a total bust when my children had colds, were freezing and crabby. But Jessica is a miracle worker!! She managed to get amazing photos of my family, somehow capturing all the smiles amongst the crying and whining. I will cherish these photos forever and look forward to working with her again! I very highly recommend her! What a talent!


krysta

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"exceptional"


Jessica has such a special way of capturing our sweetest moments. My husband and son are both photo shy, but you’d never know it! She connects with each of our kids to make them feel comfortable and they have so much fun with her! Jessica is able to read the room and understand if we need a little extra nudge or if we are “on it” that day, she lets us lead. The galleries come fast, and the quality is exceptional. I am always in awe of her work and so grateful to have these memories captured. Can’t wait for more sessions!


emily

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"easy, fun and laid back"


Jessica made our experience easy, fun, and laid back. We weren’t sure how our toddler would do, but Jessica was a pro! Our pictures turned out amazing and we would recommend her to anyone with young kids!


kailey

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"first child"


Jessica was wonderful to work with. This was our first child and she made us feel so comfortable. She caught beautiful moments of our family and we still be using her services again! Thank you Jessica!


shelby

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"don't look any further"


Don’t look any further - Jessica is truly the most talented photographer I’ve worked with in the Twin Cities! We’ve been with her for two years now, and every session has been an incredible experience. My daughter Emma actually gets excited for photo days with Jessica, which makes the whole process so fun and stress-free. She is wonderfully patient with kids and has a gift for capturing both beautiful portraits and the most genuine candid moments. Some of my absolute favorite family photos are thanks to her. I’m so grateful we found Jessica and can’t recommend her highly enough!


kari

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