Business Details
12 Years
experience
Award-Winning Family Photography in Minneapolis
AMG Photography has been dedicated to capturing the authentic stories of families across the Twin Cities for over a decade. Founded by award-winning photographer Ann Marie Grocholski, our studio specializes in lifestyle family, newborn, and maternity photography that preserves the joy, emotion, and realness of every stage of family life. With a background as a nonprofit executive and a mother of three, Ann Marie brings both professional expertise and personal empathy to every session, ensuring clients feel valued and their stories are honored. Our luxury experience includes personalized styling, a curated client wardrobe, and access to both a natural light studio and scenic outdoor locations. We prioritize comfort and connection, offering amenities like refreshments, private changing areas, and a relaxed environment where families can be themselves.Our commitment to quality extends to heirloom print products and digital galleries, ensuring memories are preserved for generations. For clients seeking branding photography, we also offer services to help creative businesses tell their stories through visual media. Every session is tailored to the unique needs of the family or client, with pre-session consultations and flexible collection options. Our goal is to create art that reflects the true essence of your familys journey, from pregnancy through milestones and beyond. With hundreds of sessions completed, we continue to build a legacy of trust and artistry in the Minneapolis community.
Services
Family Photography
Newborn Photography
Maternity Photography
Branding Photography
Milestone Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized styling and a curated client wardrobe for stress-free sessions.
- Our natural light studio and Twin Cities locations provide versatile, comfortable settings.
- 10+ years of experience capturing authentic family milestones and emotions.
- Heirloom print products ensure lasting preservation of your most cherished memories.
- Founder Ann Marie Grocholski combines professional expertise with a mother's empathy.
What people say
Selection of dresses is AMAZING
Preserved raw, natural moments
Helped feel comfortable with fussy baby
Luxury experience with every need met
Capture the sound of my child's voice
Services
Family Photography
AMG Photography captures authentic family moments through lifestyle sessions that focus on natural interactions. Sessions include personalized styling, access to a client wardrobe, and location options in a natural light studio or Twin Cities outdoor settings. The goal is to preserve genuine connections and milestones for generations.
Newborn Photography
Specializing in peaceful, natural newborn sessions, AMG Photography documents the early days of your baby's life. Services include pre-session consultation, handmade wraps, and a luxury experience designed to accommodate feeding and rest periods while capturing intimate family bonds.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty and emotion of pregnancy through artistic imagery. Clients receive styling assistance, location options, and a focus on capturing the unique journey to motherhood in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Branding Photography
Creative businesses receive tailored branding sessions that highlight their unique story and aesthetic. Services include storyboard creation, multi-day shoots, and strategic content development to enhance online presence and client engagement through visual storytelling.
Milestone Sessions
The Newborn Milestone Collection documents a baby's first year through three sessions culminating in a custom photo book. This service combines newborn, six-month, and one-year sessions to create a comprehensive narrative of early family life.
People
Ann Marie Grocholski
Founder & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in family storytelling. Former nonprofit executive and mother of three, combining professional expertise with personal empathy to create meaningful art.
Maya Grocholski
Client Relations Coordinator
Manages styling, social media, and client communications. Developed the studio's seamless styling process while balancing web design studies and on-set support during sessions.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We specialize in family, newborn, maternity, and branding photography with optional milestone collections capturing a baby's first year.
How far in advance should I book a session?
We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance, especially for spring and fall family sessions or newborn photography around your due date.
What's included in a newborn photography session?
Includes pre-session consultation, handmade wraps, styling assistance, and a slideshow preview with full-resolution digital images.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer installment payment options for milestone collections and accept major credit cards for all services.
Can pets be included in family sessions?
Absolutely! We welcome family pets and consider them part of your story during outdoor or studio sessions.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities metro area with travel options available.
