It's Time to Play! | ID Photography | Southern MN & Twin Cities Family Photographer

I am screaming with JOY! I have literally spent the last week in the outdoors with my kids soaking up the spring sun that has taken so long to appear this year!

Don't get me wrong...I LOVE having all four seasons. But the MN winter this year slayed me in a way that that was brutal this year. We were teased with warmer days and snow melting only to get slammed with snow storm after snow storm well into April. Now having 3 boys under the age of 8 their energy levels run HIGH. So the extended time indoors has had us all more than a little on edge with each other.

Our Life Project, Homebound Sessions, Lets Go Play, Family PhotographyBrittany NashApril 27, 2018ID PhotographySouthern MN Family PhotographerComment

Oh How I Love How You Love | ID Photography | Mankato Family Photographer

Moms and dads I have something to say to you.

I LOVE HOW YOU LOVE. You are all juggling a lot and life is coming at you fast. And yet you are finding ways every day to show your love doing one of the biggest jobs you have: Being a parent.

Spring, Family PhotographyBrittany NashApril 27, 2018ID PhotographyMommy & Me, Authentic Moments, Limited Edition Sessions, Mankato Family PhotographerComment

The Journey to Great | Our Life Project | Mankato Family Photographer | ID Photography

He grabs my hand as we head upstairs to see if he put the books on the bookshelf like I asked. He gives me causal a kiss on the back of my hand as we climb the stairs. He's my affectionate child. With all my might I push down the question I have been asking him all year.

Family Photography, Our Life Project, PersonalBrittany NashMay 26, 2017ID PhotographyMankato Family Photographer, Southern MN Family PhotographerComment

3 Tips For Photographing Your Weekend Story | Mankato Family Photographer | ID Photography

During busy season I live with a camera in my hand 90% of the time. And when it really gets busy I have struggled with balancing managing my business, being present with my family and maintaining my own self-care to keep my creative eye refreshed. To keep my life some what sane I would inevitably, put my camera up on a shelf when I got home.

That meant I stopped photographing my boys for rough for 7-8 months of the year.

Documentary Photography, Family Photography, Mankato Photographer, Children, MyWeekendStoryBrittany NashMarch 7, 2017ID PhotographyMankato Family Photographer, instagram, cell phone photography Comments

Pray & Cook the Damn Meal | Mankato Family Photographer | ID Photography

I struggle. With a lot of things really. But I would say as a work form home mom, I struggle with cooking.

Ok. That's a lie. I am a decent cook. I struggle with meal planning. But my one New Year's resolution this year was to start cooking for the family more. Easy right?

Our Life Project, Tips & Tricks, Family Photography, Documentary Photography, The Oven Door ChroniclesBrittany NashFebruary 21, 2017Mankato Family Photographer, Documentary Photography, Southern MN Family PhotographerComment

Your Vision Tells Your Story & Vice Versa | Southern MN Family Photographer | ID Photography

Photography is an art form. It's very subjective. But at its root is storytelling. There are times where I, the photographer, am in full control of what that story is, but the majority of the time the story comes directly from my clients lives, personalities, likes and dislikes, feelings toward the person or subjects I am photographing.

Children, Family Photography, For Photographers, Lifestyle PhotographyBrittany NashFebruary 2, 2017ID PhotographyMN Family Photographer, For Photographers, Mankato Family Photographer Comment

Being in the Moment | 2016 Recap | ID Photography | Mankato Family Photographer

2016. You were a year. And most years I would do my typical recap of my year showing my best of the best photos of 2016. And maybe eventually, I'll do that. But this year I want just want to show memories that filled me with gratitude, that kept me motivated and ultimately kept me centered.

A Year In Review, Documentary Photography, Children, Family Photography, Landscapes, Lifestyle Photography, Mankato PhotographerBrittany NashJanuary 3, 2017Lifestyle Photography, landscapes, Year in Review, Happy New YearComment

I Won't Ask Your Child to Smile | Mankato Family Photographer | ID Photography

Yep, that's right, you didn't misread the title to this blog. I, your photographer, will not ask your kids to smile. I know it sounds like I am going to fail at capturing your family moments, but trust me, I won't. Because here is what I will do.

Children, Family Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Mankato PhotographerBrittany NashNovember 17, 2016ID PhotographyChildren, Mankato Family Photographer, Family Photographer Comment

Love that Shows Up | Intuition Design Photography | Mankato Family Photography

I was shaking. In my arms laid a four pound wonder. My husband's forehead was on mine. We had made it through a trial we hadn't planned for.

And all I wanted was my mom.

Personal, This is Me, Mankato Photographer, Family PhotographyBrittany NashMay 11, 2016Intuition Design PhotographyPersonal, This is Me, Mankato Photographer Comment

Mankato Family Photographer | We are a Family | Intuition Design Photography

I love relationships. It is the aspect of being family photographer I enjoy the mos and tell the story of the bonds when a new baby arrives to a family who has already has a child out of toddlerhood you can find the sweet moments of a child growing up right before your eyes.

Children, Family Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Mankato PhotographerBrittany NashMay 5, 2016Intuition Design PhotographyMankato Family Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, Newborn Comments