By Kjerstin Bunting, Owner of Empowered Lotus Photography Your summer wedding.  The colors. The music. The way the sunlight will hit your dress.You’re dreaming about it — and maybe already feeling the mix of excitement and nerves that come with it. So let’s take a deep breath together.  Because while your wedding day should be […]

By Kjerstin Bunting, Empowered Lotus Photography There’s a moment after the “yes”… When everything feels still. The ring catches the light.Your heart is full.And you realize—your life just shifted in the most beautiful way. If you’re here, first… Congratulations. Truly.  This season you’re stepping into?It’s one you’ll remember forever. And while it’s easy to rush […]

LGBTQ+ Friendly wedding and engagement photographer in Twin Cities Metro for fun couples that love to laugh.
Minnesota has so many beautiful parks for photo sessions and I can help you find these spots or you can pick a location that has meaning.

Minneapolis Engagement Photographer with older engaged couple kissing in flower garden in front of the fountain at the park.

How do you choose your wedding or portrait photographer? It’s not about the expensive camera equipment but about how she makes you feel.

By Kjerstin, Owner of Empowered Lotus Photography There’s something about spring that whispers, “It’s your time!” The light feels softer.The air feels lighter.And suddenly, every part of you wants to shed the old and start fresh — your energy, your goals, your brand. If you’ve been feeling the pull to refresh your business photos — […]

By Kjerstin, Owner of Empowered Lotus Photography You said “yes.”And now the excitement begins — venue shopping, dress browsing, and scrolling through Pinterest boards at 1 a.m. dreaming about your wedding day. But here’s a little secret most couples don’t realize: spring is the most underrated (and magical) season for engagement photos in Minnesota. While […]

By Kjerstin, Owner of Empowered Lotus Photography Every woman has a moment when she looks in the mirror and wonders — “When did I stop seeing her?” The woman she used to be.The one who laughed louder, dreamed bigger, felt more alive. I know that woman.Because I was her. The last 5 years, I went […]

By Kjerstin, Owner of Empowered Lotus Photography Ready to Plan Your 2026 Wall Art? This year, don’t let your story stay on a screen.Let’s bring it to life — frame by frame, wall by wall. Start planning now for your 2026 portrait experience with Empowered Lotus Photography, and together we’ll create art that turns your […]

By Kjerstin, Owner of Empowered Lotus Photography Every story has a turning point — that moment when life shifts and you realize you’re not the same woman you were before. For me, that moment came when I finally saw myself through a camera lens… and recognized the woman staring back. She was strong.She was soft.She […]