Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Newborn & Family Photographer in Northfield, MN
Stephanie Bennett Photography has been capturing life's most precious moments since 2011, specializing in newborn, maternity, family, and senior photography. Our Northfield, MN studio combines artistic vision with a client-focused approach, offering stress-free sessions tailored to each family's unique story. With over 300 newborns photographed and a curated collection of props and maternity gowns, we prioritize timeless imagery that complements modern homes. As a Professional Photographer member of PPA, we maintain the highest industry standards while delivering heirloom-quality prints and digital collections. Our studio's welcoming environment features amenities like streaming services, snacks, and toys to ensure comfort during sessions. Clients consistently praise our patience with children, creative flexibility, and ability to transform personal visions into stunning visual narratives that preserve family legacies.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Sessions
Family Portraits
Milestone Sessions
Senior Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Fresh 48 Sessions
Studio Rentals
Print Products
Digital Collections
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Specializing in newborn photography since 2011 with 300+ experienced sessions
- Curated collection of 70+ maternity gowns and extensive newborn props
- Client-centric approach with personalized session planning and styling
- Heirloom-quality prints from professional labs with 40+ product options
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA) accredited studio standards
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
What people say
Best newborn photographer
Stress-free experience
Beautiful photos
Patient with kids
Amazing props
Services
Newborn Photography
Studio sessions capturing newborns aged 0-3 weeks with posed and candid imagery. Includes access to 50+ newborn props and professional posing expertise. Clients receive digital images and optional heirloom prints.
Maternity Sessions
Celebrating pregnancy milestones with studio or outdoor sessions. Features 70+ maternity gowns and styling assistance. Recommended for 30-36 weeks with options for family inclusion.
Family Portraits
Custom sessions for immediate and extended families. Available in studio or outdoor locations May-October. Includes wardrobe styling and activity-based photography for natural interactions.
Milestone Sessions
Tracking infant development through themed sessions. Covers 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year milestones with age-appropriate props and activities in studio or outdoor settings.
Senior Portraits
High school senior sessions combining studio and outdoor locations. Features gown collections and personalized themes celebrating individual achievements and future aspirations.
People
Stephanie Bennett
Owner & Lead Photographer
Professional photographer since 2011 with 300+ newborn sessions. Specializes in family storytelling through minimalist, timeless imagery. PPA-accredited with studio in Northfield, MN.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in newborn, maternity, family, milestone, and senior photography sessions with both studio and outdoor options available.
Do you offer printed products?
Yes, we provide professional prints, canvas wraps, albums, and wall art from leading print labs for lasting family keepsakes.
Are in-home sessions available?
Fresh 48 hospital sessions and limited in-home newborn sessions are available with a small travel fee for locations outside Northfield.
How long do sessions last?
Newborn sessions typically take 2-3 hours with breaks for feeding, while family sessions average 1 hour depending on group size.
What should we wear?
We provide styling guides and have studio wardrobes available, including maternity gowns and children's outfits up to size 2T.
How do we book a session?
Contact us through our website or phone to check availability and schedule your session with a consultation included.
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Reviews (6)
Andrea Weigenant
Apr 13, 2022
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Stephanie was very calm and flexible with our stubborn little man. We love the pictures and will treasure them forever!
Brittany Ingham
Apr 13, 2022
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I found Stephanie by accident, and when I didnt even want to take this style of maternity photos. I am extremely self conscious, even more so while being 9 months pregnant. Stephanie made me feel completely beautiful, and like a model! The photos were absolutely gorgeous and the presentation of the USB drive and photo book we received were amazing!!!
Kaylin Faust
Apr 13, 2022
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Stephanie took newborn photos of our 2 week old daughter, and she was phenomenal! She did her homework ahead of time and guided me towards colors and textures for the props that would fit in well with our home decor. At the shoot, she incorporated our 2 year old for some precious sibling shots, and even had her studio equipped with toys and snacks to keep kids entertained. Something I really appreciated was how patiently she waited to get the right shots.
She shushed and rocked our infant and calmly waited out the fussy moments in order to get the perfect pictures. She used every last second of our session wisely!
Stephanie is clearly very experienced. She had props and backdrops and color schemes to fit even the pickiest client. She paid attention to every detail and had every tool she could possibly need totally at the ready. We were so impressed with her work! We highly recommend Stephanie!
She shushed and rocked our infant and calmly waited out the fussy moments in order to get the perfect pictures. She used every last second of our session wisely!
Stephanie is clearly very experienced. She had props and backdrops and color schemes to fit even the pickiest client. She paid attention to every detail and had every tool she could possibly need totally at the ready. We were so impressed with her work! We highly recommend Stephanie!
Carly Laveau
Apr 13, 2022
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We have been going to Stephanie since our daughter was born in October of 2019. We just had our second milestone session with her for our daughters second birthday recently. She is amazing at what she does! She made our almost 2 year old daughter have a blast with her recent photo session, she normally fights us on pictures. I recommend her to all my friends and family. Were not from around Northfield, we actually live and hour away, but Stephanie is worth the drive!
If you dont want to drive she also offers to come to you for a small price, which is very reasonable! She has a variety of props you can use and clothes. If you want to do a smash cake session, she offers the most beautiful cakes as well that is included in your session! She gets photos edited quickly and also gets sneak peeks out quickly too while you wait patiently for the rest of your session. Shes great with communication and working with your schedule for sessions. Her studio is absolutely beautiful and very organized! Were so happy to have her capture our special milestones of our daughter and our future children to come!
If you dont want to drive she also offers to come to you for a small price, which is very reasonable! She has a variety of props you can use and clothes. If you want to do a smash cake session, she offers the most beautiful cakes as well that is included in your session! She gets photos edited quickly and also gets sneak peeks out quickly too while you wait patiently for the rest of your session. Shes great with communication and working with your schedule for sessions. Her studio is absolutely beautiful and very organized! Were so happy to have her capture our special milestones of our daughter and our future children to come!
Jessica Sawinski
Apr 13, 2022
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She does AMAZING work!! Shes a delight to work with, has so many beautiful maternity gowns and newborn/childrens items to borrow! So glad we did our photos with her!
Deborah M.
Feb 16, 2021
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I did a maternity shoot with Stephanie and can never thank her enough. She made me look absolutely beautiful and helped to capture an experience in my life that definitely made me feel less than beautiful. She had many dresses and accessories to wear for the maternity shoot and plenty of outfits that fit me, an XL 8-month pregnant mother! She put me at ease and made me feel confident. Her studio is beautiful and she is such a professional. I look forward to having her photograph my children in the near future! I love her style!



