From the budding curiosity of a 3-month-old to the wisdom in the eyes of a 96-year-old, every season of your family’s story deserves to be remembered. We bring the sets, the wardrobe, and the patience. You bring your people. In the studio, at your lake cabin, or out on your own back forty, we’ll make it feel like you.
Classic backdrops, themed builds, and outdoor sets right on our studio grounds.
See the sets
Wardrobe for babies, kids, moms, and dads, so nobody has to go shopping.
Browse the wardrobe
Your lake cabin, your backyard, a favorite state park. Just ask.
See on-location sessions
your people
Why families love it
You want the family photos. The cozy sweaters, the little smiles, the giggles, the “how are they already this big?!” feeling. What you don’t want is an afternoon spent chasing everyone around, hoping for one good shot.
That’s where we come in. We specialize in creative photo adventures, but we cherish the simplicity of a classic family portrait just as much. Candid moments, posed portraits, a little of both. We blend it all into your session and handle the outfits, the sets, and the wrangling, so you can actually enjoy your people.
“Because these little moments? They don’t wait.”
Milestone sessions
Most families start with newborn photos, then come back at 3, 6, 9, 12, and 18 months, and for every birthday or half birthday after that. Some fill in the gaps with seasonal themes. A typical milestone session has 2 to 3 sets: we usually start with something classic, then move on to something a little more themed. A fairy tale, superheroes, or a simple backdrop with just a few props. Whatever tells your story best.
Milestones aren’t just for babies. Birthdays, anniversaries, a new grandbaby, four generations in one photo. If it matters to your family, it’s worth celebrating.
turning one?
First birthday cake smash
The first birthday is the milestone everyone waits for, and we go all out for it. A custom-styled set, a smash cake, and a whole lot of giggles (and frosting).
Cake smash sessions have their own packages and plenty of themes to choose from, from boho woodland and mermaids to lumberjacks and rock stars. Or dream up your own and we’ll build it.
On location
Our family packages are for sessions here in the studio. But we also shoot on site, and we’ll happily pack up and come to you: your lake cabin, the back forty, your own backyard, or a favorite state park. Up at the lakes for the summer? Let’s get the whole crew together while everyone’s in one place.
On-location sessions are quoted separately from our studio packages, based on where you are and how far we travel. See our on-location page for all the details.
Prefer to stay close to home base? Our studio grounds have outdoor sets of their own, plus the giant closet right inside, all included in your studio package.
On-location sessions are quoted separately from our studio packages, and travel fees may apply once we get farther from Bemidji. Send us a message with where you’re thinking, and we’ll put together your options.
How it works
Choose your session and book online. Payment plans are available.
Tell us who’s coming, the milestone you’re celebrating, and the look you love. Studio or on location, we’ll plan the sets around you.
Raid the studio closet, settle in, and let us handle the posing, the wrangling, and the giggles.
Pick your favorites at your same-day viewing, with the option to add more digitals or printed artwork.
Packages & pricing
Every session is styled from start to finish. The difference is how much time, how many sets, and how many images you take home. Most families choose the Classic, so the classic portrait and the fun themed one both make it into your gallery.
These packages are for studio sessions. Want us to come to you? On-location sessions are quoted separately. See on-location sessions.
★ Most popular
Up to 60 minutes of camera time
$450 session
$75 deposit to reserve your date (applied to your total). Payment plans available.
Thoughtful, heartwarming, and beautifully balanced.
Why families upgrade from the Mini: 2x the images, 3x the camera time, and room for 2 to 3 sets instead of one. Adding 15 more images to the Mini runs $300, which lands at $550 for the same 30 photos and still just one set.
20 minutes of camera time
$250 session
$100 deposit to reserve your date (applied to your total)
One favorite set, one outfit, all the sweetness.
up to 2 hours of camera time
$750 session
$100 deposit to reserve your date (applied to your total). Payment plans available.
For families who want their story told in full.
All packages are for sessions in our Bemidji studio. On-location sessions (your lake cabin, your backyard, a favorite park) are quoted separately based on the location and travel. Learn about on-location sessions. Evening and weekend sessions are available on request. Please review our studio policies before booking. Questions? Send us a message and we’ll call you back to talk through your options.
Level up your session
Love more than your package includes? Add any of these when you book or at your same-day viewing, and we’ll have everything ready.
With 30+ custom indoor and outdoor sets and hundreds of backdrops ready to go, most looks cost nothing extra. Custom build-outs start at $75, and we'll talk through any added cost before we begin.
Fell in love with one more? Add single images to your collection at your viewing.
5 more images $125
10 more images $200
20 more images $300
The full gallery $400
Recent families
Every chapter, one studio
Some of our families have been with us for nearly 19 years. We met their babies as newborns, celebrated their first birthdays, and photographed every milestone in between. Now we’re taking their senior photos. Wherever your family is in the story, your next chapter starts here.
From our families
★★★★★
We have been beyond blessed to have Arica capturing our family's moments since practically birth with all my 6 kids... each session somehow feels more meaningful than the last. These photos are more than pictures. They are memories we will cherish forever.
★★★★★
This place has everything. So many sets to choose from and clothing, it's crazy. You tell Arica what you want and she delivers. My family always has a great time. We have been coming to her for years and will definitely go back.
★★★★★
I have been going to Kirby Photography for over 8 years for all of my photography needs, from family photos for the annual Christmas card to photos of our new puppy and every memory in between. It is more than just capturing a picture, it is the whole experience.
★★★★★
I have been getting photos of my daughter here since she was a newborn... Every year we do a family session and every year they're better than the last.
★★★★★
If you are looking for a photographer who will travel with you to get the perfect photos, then you have come to the right place! Arica is amazing to work with and very accommodating when it comes to finding the perfect location for your dream photo shoot.
Good to know
Not at all. We love coming to you: your lake cabin, your backyard, the back forty, or a favorite state park. We travel to Duluth and beyond too. Travel fees may apply once we get farther from Bemidji, so send us a message and we'll go over your options.
Most families come in at 3, 6, 9, 12, and 18 months, then for birthdays and half birthdays after that. We also love seasonal sessions, anniversaries, new grandbabies, and multi-generation photos. If it matters to your family, it's a milestone worth celebrating.
Pick one patterned piece and build your colors and layers from there. Or skip the shopping completely. Our studio closet has wardrobe for babies, kids, moms, and dads. Have questions about outfits? Send us a message and we'll help you plan.
Most families choose the Classic. It gives you time for 2 to 3 sets, so you get the classic portrait and the fun themed one, plus 35 images. The Mini is perfect for one quick milestone on one set. The Signature is for families who want two relaxed hours and a full story.
Yes! The Classic and Signature sessions have plenty of time for different groupings. Bringing a big crew? Send us a message ahead of time so we can plan the sets and timing around everyone.
Cake smash sessions have their own packages and plenty of themes to choose from. See them all on our cake smash page.
The same day. You'll choose your favorites at your same-day viewing, with the option to add more digital images or printed artwork.
Yes, on request. Evening, weekend, and on-location sessions are available, and we're happy to set up a payment plan. Send us a message and we'll call you back.
Our warehouse studio is at 8147 US-2 in Bemidji, MN, just west of the Bemidji airport. Families visit us from Bemidji, Cass Lake, Blackduck, Park Rapids, and all around the lakes area.
These moments don’t wait
Studio dates fill up fast, and we’d love to save you a spot. Reserve your session today, in the studio or at your favorite place, and we’ll take care of everything else.
