where are you in your story?


families

mothers

lovers

newborn

birth STORY

see family galleries

xx kayla

I've been in your shoes. Time is passing and your little one's are growing quickly. I want you to look back at your session with a smile as you remember your children's sweet laughter and personalities. 

to the families,

birth STORY

newborn

LOVERS

MOTHERS

families

see motherhood galleries

xx kayla

I see you. Your body is changing and your heart is growing. The love for the new life within you is radiating from your smile. Welcoming a new life is big life event and I want to capture the process. Maternity, birth, to bringing them home.

to the new mother,

birth STORY

newborn

LOVERS

MOTHERS

FAMILIES

see couple galleries

xx kayla

I know how special the relationship with your soulmate is. I want to bottle up the love between the two of you, so to speak. So, you can carry the memories with you as each season of life changes.

to the couples,

birth STORY

newborn

LOVERS

MOTHERS

FAMILIES

see newborn galleries

xx kayla

This moment in your story will always hold a special place in your heart, and capturing it will hold a place in mine. Remembering those tiny hands and feet, and all their sweet features, because they change oh so much in those first days. 

welcome little one,

birtH STORY

newborn

LOVERS

MOTHERS

FAMILIES

see birth galleries

xx kayla

Capturing those raw moments as you welcome your newest addition because sometimes as mamas we can't recall everything we went through bringing them into the world. That's what I'm here for!

LABOR + DELIVERY

BIRTH STORY

newborns

LOVERS

MOTHERS

FAMILIES

The first family session since being in Minot! They are the sweetest and just welcomed their third baby boy!

minot, north dakota

the merck family

They needed updated family photos and autumn had arrived!
Needless to say, they are stunning!

minot, north dakota

the huschka family

Enjoying Norwegian views, full of energy and love. They were so fun to work with!

lofoten, norway

anderson family

This beautiful couple is patiently waiting on their very first baby girl. So excited for them!

Spangdahlem, Germany

Oelker Maternity

My new hairstylist is going to be a mama!
Waiting on baby boy!

lake sakakawea, ND

Godby maternity

Soon to be mama of two sweet boys!

burg lichtenberg

gorbet maternity

Celebrating two years of breastfeeding and bonding with these two. Happy I get to call them family!

Union, South Carolina

JESS + MADI

These two were so sweet and fun to work with! You could feel the love between them!

I can’t say enough about these two. they made this session EFFORTLESS! 

spangdahlem, Germany

spangdahlem, Germany

carley + mason

taylor + tyler

Meeting these two was awesome! The definition of young love. Together for three years! So much love!

minot, north dakota

Gabby + lance

These two volunteered for a model call and
DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
So much love!

MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA

KRISTEN + JAMEL

Little miss Goldie was not a happy camper, despite the photos! Mama rocked her and she fell asleep by the end.

welschbillig, Germany

BABY goldie

Little Myles was a very awake TWO month old. But he made my job very easy!

Spangdahlem, Germany

BABY Myles

Sweet baby boy session. I also did his parent's maternity session!

orenhofen, Germany

BABY roderick

Little man was so sleepy at the time and he made my job a breeze!

minot, north dakota

BABY cameron

This sweet couple traveled from New Jersey to meet their miracle baby girl!
After years of infertility,
their dreams came true!

BIRTH OF LEVI

Watching this mama with such peace and strength through her all natural and unmedicated birth was incredible.
Dad also got to catch baby!

minot, north dakota

minot, north dakota

Surrogate birth

Baby number three!
After a 13 hour induction and a wonderful epidural, the Leetham family welcomed their baby boy into the world!

minot, north dakota

birth of maverick

My first birth session!
After an 8 hour induction and less than 20 minutes of pushing, the Johnson family welcomed their first baby girl into the world!

minot, north dakota

Birth of paisley Jo

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Creating lasting documentation for every stage of your life and love, in a way that is personal, simple, and inspiring.

a grow with you experience

"I literally have no words.
Thank you you so much, from the bottom of my heart! I couldn't even remember the greatest day of my life, but now I can always look back on it with the photos you took! I'm literally speechless. I'm going to cherish these forever!"

birth of paisley

birth of paisley

"Oh My Gosh!" Absolutely  PERFECT!!!!
I know most people get worried about hating themselves in pictures and I am often one of those people, but you have always exceeded my expectations! You captured so many beautiful pictures of my little family and I truly cannot thank you enough!" 

the huschka family

the huschka family

"I could not ask for a better photographer! The photos turned out amazing! The lighting and poses were perfect! I highly recommend getting your photos taken by Kayla! You will not be disappointed!"

owen + kyla

Owen + kyla

"She is amazing at photography! We had so much fun and would recommend her to anyone! She’s also amazing with kids! We love all of our pictures!"

briceanna + cody

briceanna + cody