​I had the honor of photographing the band Knife Emoji during their album shoot at the legendary Pachyderm Recording Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. This iconic studio is best known as the place where Nirvana recorded their groundbreaking album In Utero, making it a dream location for any music lover and photographer.
The day was filled with creativity, great music, and a little bit of nostalgia. My husband joined me behind the scenes and helped make the shoot possible, so you'll also find a few portraits of him throughout this collection.
One of the highlights of the day was recreating the famous Nirvana fireplace photo—with the band's dogs taking center stage in front of the fireplace. Getting them all posed just right was an adventure of its own, but the results were worth it!
My dog, Nally, also made a surprise appearance and somehow ended up participating in a few "cult photos" with the band. As you can imagine, she took her role very seriously and fit right in with the creative chaos.
Here are a few behind-the-scenes moments, portraits, and memories from an unforgettable day at one of Minnesota's most historic recording studios.

Just a few highlights from a BIG weekend at 2026 Art-A-Whirl! 🎉📸 We met so many amazing people and captured countless fun, creative, and unforgettable moments in our photo booth throughout the weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make the energy so incredible. We love being part of this amazing artistic community every year! ✨

Wednesday night vibes at Downtown Minneapolis ✨🥂
Amazing conversations, rooftop views, new connections, and so much inspiration all in one room. Loved capturing this unforgettable networking event at Brick x Mortar with so many passionate business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs. 📸
Huge shoutout to Coach Liz M. Lopez for the motivating reminder that success doesn’t have to happen alone. Community, support, and collaboration are everything. 
These are the kinds of nights that spark new ideas, future partnerships, and real connection. Minneapolis showed up. 

Senior year deserves more than basic photos—it deserves a moment. ✨
Classic white backdrop, bold red gown, and all the confidence that comes with stepping into your next chapter. Studio senior sessions are clean, timeless, and focused completely on you—your personality, your style, your story.
These are the photos you’ll look back on for years and remember exactly who you were in this season of life.

Concept shoot with artist, Mona. Singer/Song writer and K-pop Dancer-- Album Shoot.

​A little preview from the open studio photo booth.
Friends stopped by, jumped in front of the camera, and we captured a few fun portraits along the way. Here’s a small peek at some of the moments from the day.
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​Walter is a personal trainer known for his strength and dedication to fitness, so we decided to have a little fun with this portrait concept. Inspired by Thor, Walter stepped into a Thor costume for a bold and playful shoot that highlights both his powerful physique and personality. The result is a set of portraits that blend strength, character, and a bit of mythic energy.