Do you want to go hunting?
Opening weekend is a lot easier to ask for when the family photos are already on the calendar. You'll be in the stand at 5am with a clear conscience.
Book the photos. Then pack the truck.
For dads · a public service announcement
This is what your wife wants.
She's been hinting for months. Send me one text, show up in a clean shirt, and I'll handle everything else. You'll look like a genius. We'll keep it between us.
Family sessions from $495 · Lake Minnetonka area · no tie required
Get your family photosPut the phone down, Dad. You're in these ones.
the trade
Let's talk about points.
One family photo session is worth about one hunting weekend, two rounds of golf, or one garage you don't have to clean. Exchange rates vary by household.
Do you want to go golfing?
Nobody complains about the back nine when you're the guy who booked the family photos. One evening now buys a lot of Saturdays later.
Book the photos. Then book the tee time.
Want to watch the game in peace?
Sessions are in the evening light, so you'll be back on the couch with the remote before anyone asks you to fold laundry.
Book the photos. Then claim the recliner.
Happy wife, free weekend. That's just math.
Does she yell at you for never being in photos?
Have someone else do it.
She's the one holding the phone at every birthday and every lake day. Your best work so far is one blurry photo with your thumb in the corner. We both know it.
Hand the camera to me. I photograph the whole family together and make sure she's in the frame with the kids. You get all the credit. I won't say a word.
Book the dang thinghow the surprise works
Easier than putting together a grill.
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Text me
Tell me it's a surprise and roughly when you're thinking. I'm a vault.
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Pick a date
Fill out the booking form, send me the text it writes, and pay the $100 deposit. It goes toward your session. That was the hard part.
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Tell her
Break the news and enjoy your hero moment. She'll pick the outfits. You'll wear what she picks.
Don't know her schedule? Nobody does. Get a gift card instead and let her choose the day. Ask me when you text.
dad questions
"But what if…"
"I hate getting my picture taken."
THE NO-CHEESE RULE
No forced smiles. No "say cheese." Give me 10 minutes. Once you're chasing a kid or tossing one in the air, you forget I'm there.
"I don't know what to wear."
SHE'S GOT IT
She already picked it. If you want to fight her on it, text me a photo of the options. I'll probably side with her.
"How long does this take?"
ABOUT AN HOUR
About an hour. That's shorter than a Vikings game and a lot less stressful. I don't watch the clock, so nobody rushes the kids.
"What if the kids melt down?"
KIDS ARE KIDS
They might. They’re kids. We don’t force it, and if the day just isn’t working, we pick a new one.
"Where do we even go?"
I PICK THE SPOT
I choose the location and the time so the light does the heavy lifting. Your only job is finding parking.
"What if it rains?"
RAIN MOVES IT
We pick a new date and your deposit moves with you. Bonus: your afternoon is free again.
pick one
What to book
Can't decide? Book Your Story, the family session. It's the one she's been dropping hints about since July.
YOUR STORY
The big one. Everyone in the photos, including you.
- no time limit
- a full edited gallery
- real moments of her with the kids
- love it, or I make it right
$495
Book Your Story
MINI MEMORIES
The quick one. For dads with a tee time.
- a quick session for busy families
- 10 edited photos
- real moments of her with the kids
- love it, or I make it right
$280
Book Mini Memories
CHRISTMAS AT THE TREE FARM
The Christmas card, handled. You're welcome.
- a real Christmas tree farm
- up to 7 people (dogs count)
- Nov 7–8 + 14–15 only
- photos back in time for Christmas cards
$510includes the farm's location fee
Book Christmas
A $100 deposit holds your date and goes toward your session. Gift cards never expire.
let's do this
Book the dang thing
Fill out the quick booking form and it writes the text to me for you. Or just text me. Either way, I'll send open times and the deposit link.
Text Sarah: (262) 370-8823
Go to the booking form
Not sure what to say? Copy this.Hi Sarah, I want to surprise my wife with family photos. We're thinking [month]. Please don't tell her. I want the credit.