Celebrate life’s milestones and create lasting memories with an extended family photography session in Central Minnesota. Whether it’s honoring grandparents, gathering multiple generations, or simply updating family portraits, these sessions highlight the laughter, love, and unique bond that make your family one of a kind. I guide you through a fun and relaxed experience, making it easy for kids and adults alike to feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. The result is a gallery of images that beautifully preserve this season of life for years to come.
minnesota family photographer
Extended Family Portraits
-The Heiers
"She knows the perfect angles and captures so many beautiful and natural moments. She made our two year old son feel at ease and was so good at getting him to smile"
Lindsay & Caleb
Kelsey did SUCH an amazing job with our family photos! She made the entire experience easy and comfortable.
Amanda V.
10/10 recommend Kelsey Bellows photography! Not only does she create stunning images, they are returned quickly, and she makes your session so comfortable!
With over 10 years of experience photographing children in Central MN, I’ve learned the key is flexibility and fun. Whether it’s turning a session into a nature-adventure, hunting for butterflies or cool rocks, or singing and dancing to bring out a smile, I meet each child where they’re at. Some kids shine with attention, others prefer me to blend into the background—and that’s perfectly fine. My style blends candid moments with classic portraits, always aiming to capture your child’s unique personality.
Do you think we would be a good fit working together?
Package options & Pricing
Extended Family Session
Extended family photography in Central Minnesota is the perfect way to celebrate milestones and capture the love between generations. These relaxed, storytelling sessions highlight your family’s unique bond with natural, joyful images you’ll treasure for years to come.
Here's the details-
- Available for families with a minimum of 12+ individuals, smaller groups refer to regular family pricing.
- 60-120 minutes of session time
- Group photos AND photos for each individual family. For example, most families will have photos of the entire group, just kids/ cousins, just adult siblings, individual families with kids, individual photo of each kid by themselves, etc. Not limited on groupings/ ideas!
- Includes ALL of the "keeper" photos, which are edited and available, no cost for extras. Typically 60-100+ photos.
- Online gallery for viewing, sharing and downloading.
- Print release so you are free to print your photos anywhere, anytime!
- Session/Style Guide to help you get an idea of what to expect, and also help with coordinating outfits! I'm also here every step of the way and happy to give you a second opinion!!!
$50 per individual photographed- discount for groups with 20+ individuals
Tax is included in the price, no travel fees.
Session Videography
Add On Options-
This is something I am super passionate about, and excited to offer!! Relive all of the most precious, sentimental moments in a video that truly tells the story of your family. This is something your kids will thank you for when they grow up. Childhood is so very precious and there is no better way to truly capture how these moments felt.
Here's the details-
- 2-5 minute film, which will cover all of the sweetest, most heart-warming moments.
- Licensed music that fits your vibe, to bring the moments to life.
- Online gallery for viewing, sharing and downloading.
- Session/Style Guide to help you get an idea of what to expect, and also help with coordinating outfits! I'm also here every step of the way and happy to give you a second opinion!!!
- A LIFETIME of smiles, joy, and maybe even a few misty- eyed tears, every time you view.
$300
Tax is included in the price, no hidden fees. no travel fees. video add-on Available for full sessions only
Recent Session Videos
I will be your adventure guide! Not only will I lead us to the most awesome spots with the most magical lighting, I will make sure everything is perfect. I also provide a super helpful session prep guide, which will give you a more detailed idea of how the session itself will be, and also provide inspo for your outfits/ color schemes.
I'm never more than a phone call, text, or email away, and am always happy to help and answer any questions, give any outfit opinion, etc!
What you can expect from me on your session day
Additional Galleries
Ready to get started?
I'm so excited you are interested in working with me!!!! I absolutely would love to chat & get to know each other more. Share anything from your vision, ideas, what you have in mind. Or, if you don't have anything particular in mind, but just want some awesome photos, feel free to give me some basic details about you and your fam, and I will provide a vision and start the drawing board!
