• Welcome to Mary Hanson Photography

    Welcome to the blog site of the premier children's photographer in the Minneapolis & St. Paul metro area. I look forward to working with you to create beautiful custom portraits of your children or family. I specialize in capturing documentary lifestyle photos that will provide you with lasting memories of your little ones, that you will enjoy as art in your home for years to come. Take a look around and then email or call to schedule your portrait session. 

    Note to past clients: this new updated multi-purpose site takes the place of my former website and separate blog. All the info you need will be here in one handy spot! Use the links above for navigation, or scroll down to read the latest blog posts, and to see some sneak peeks from my recent sessions.

    If you have questions or comments, drop me an email at: info @ maryhphoto.com or call me at 612.991.8113. I do my best to return all calls & emails within 48 hours.

    I look forward to working with you!

    ~Mary

    ps, You can click "refresh" on your browser to see a different bio-pic of me... pretty funny!


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Sneak peek of four fabulous Minneapolis siblings | Minneapolis black & white children’s portaits

Almost done working on the session I squeezed in right before leaving on vacation… here is a sneak peek for Mom & Dad. These four beautiful siblings were really neat kids, new family for me to photograph. Each of the kids had such neat, distinctly different personalities, but all wonderful in their own way. One of each and one of all together… thanks again!

Mary

A few photos, after months of neglect! | Twin Cities Headshot, Political & Portrait photography

I haven’t been able to update with new photos for many months, I was so busy with portrait sessions, working as the photographer for Margaret Anderson Kelliher as she ran for Governor, and, of course, with life as a mom with three busy kids. I thought I’d just put one post up with some of the photos from a few of the sessions that I never got around to sharing on here. Fall is already booking up, so if you want a session for holiday cards or gifts, now is the time to schedule. I still have a few more openings for high school seniors as well. Info on sessions for Seniors can be found by clicking right here.

So, here are some photos: thanks to all my wonderful repeat clients and all my new clients too! It has been a great year so far. ~Mary

Sneak peek of Fred | Minneapolis H.S. Senior Photography

Fred is a senior at South High in Minneapolis, and an extremely talented and musical guy. It was really nice to meet you and I loved how willing you were to let me drag you around to different spots downtown! Thanks!

Here are a few sneak peek photos for you and your parents to see while I continue getting the rest of your gallery proofed and edited. I’ll let you know when I have it ready later this week.

Thanks!

Mary

Check out my display at Amma Maternity | Metro baby & children’s photographer

I’ve been meaning to write for weeks about my display in Amma Maternity’s new-ish storefront in Edina. If you haven’t heard of Amma yet, they offer wonderful pregnancy & early infancy education classes, baby massage classes, new parent’s groups, and have an adorable boutique on-site, featuring great hand selected items that will make any new parent’s life easier. There are a lot of products out there, but what does a new parent really need? Amma’s  pregnancy and parenting experts have chosen only the most useful books and products for the Amma Maternity boutique. They will help you choose the right gear for you and your little one, from cute hats, to the best baby tub, baby carrier, breast pump and more. When you walk in, you’ll be greeted by this enormous nearly 3′x4′ canvas of my work, featuring the adorable and squeezable Jackson:

The cute little guy below him was just being hung when I took these photos-that is the equally adorable Rylan, who will have his cute face gracing above a  bulletin board with info about pediatricians in the area.

Here are a few more photos of the Amma Boutique:

And finally, one more larger than life canvas of an adorable baby: Cloe. She will make you gasp as you walk down the hall towards the restrooms, where she is nestled above some comfy nursing chairs with her amazing blue eyes and red hair.:)Isn’t she beautiful?

Amma is located in the Yorktown Mall in the Southdale area, just down from Panera Bread and Joann Crafts & Fabrics, near Galleria & Southdale Target. Stop in and check out my work and meet the owner, Sara Pearce, she is wonderful! Amma Maternity website: click here.

best,

Mary

Sneak peek of 2 adorable kids….|Ham Lake/Metro Twin Cities Children’s Photographer

A quick sneak peek of two very delightful and charming siblings… lots of fun to meet you!

I’ve been enjoying this beautiful spring- it has been amazing for outdoor sessions already! Saturdays are booked until early June already, so give me a call or drop me an email if you want to schedule your session!

best,

Mary