As they inch closer to their graduation dates, my Class of 2016 Senior Model team had a few moments to spare with me for a black and white themed photo session a few weeks ago. Check it out!

While we can't escape the unpredictable (yet predicable) Minnesota winter weather, we certainly can capture moments of laughter and friendship at it's best. My Class of 2016 Senior Model Maddie, of New Prague High School spent the morning with me and some of her closest friends for an exclusive Group Friend Session. Check it out!

It was a fun Saturday morning in February with Cate. Cate flew up to Minnesota from Georgia where she lives. We geeked out with studio lighting for our mentor session. Read more!

I'm not going to lie. It was cold outside. As a matter of fact, it was freezing for all of us! With an arctic chill in the air, this fun group of seniors (and a junior) from St. Croix Lutheran High School gathered together for a morning of fun and laughter with MN senior photographer Monda Goette Photography. Bundle up, you're going to love the images from this friends group session!

I love music. It has always been a huge part of my life. I enjoy singing and would love to one day be able to play the guitar and piano. I envy those who can do these things! I am blown away by the incredible and talented senior I met in the fall of 2015. I would like to introduce you to Abby, Class of 2016 senior at Albert Lea High School. I would love to call her a master of musical instruments, but I know she would be bashful in her own humbling way and say "oh no I have so much more to learn!" Check out Abby's senior session blog!

Since I have been in business as a local twin cities portrait photographer at Monda Goette Photography, there have been many great stories told through my eyes. But this year - this year it felt different. In 2015, my clients have captivated me and challenged me to take my art to a whole new level.  Read on!