Find the Best Photographers in Fargo

Millie Charboneau runs Char Photography from Lake Park, traveling regularly into the Fargo-Moorhead area and lakes region for sessions spanning newborn, birth, maternity, family, and even commercial and branding work. Her service list is unusually long — nearly twenty specialties by her own count — which she attributes to being a self-described lifestyle photographer who dabbles across genres rather than narrowing to one. What stands out for newborn and Fresh 48 families specifically is her stated commitment to working with every client’s budget, something she says applies to every session she books, weddings included, since photography remains a side pursuit alongside other work rather than her sole income. That flexibility can matter for Fargo families navigating the unpredictable costs that come with a new baby, when a rigid, non-negotiable package price is one more stressor to juggle. Charboneau’s willingness to travel into the Fargo-Moorhead area from Lake Park, combined with newborn, birth, and Fresh 48 all appearing explicitly in her specialty list, makes her a legitimate option for families outside a single studio’s home base. 

Erin Phillips has worked as a professional photographer for close to thirty years, combining a documentary photographer’s instincts with a portrait photographer’s eye at Soulshine Photography in Fargo. That kind of tenure is rare in a local newborn photography market where many studios are only a few years old, and it shows in how she frames her own work: connections and emotion first, technical polish second, rather than the reverse. Newborn sessions sit alongside childhood, family, senior, and business headshot and branding work, giving her a service list wide enough to follow a family from a baby’s first weeks through senior portraits over a decade later. Phillips explicitly invites families to reach out for newborn sessions rather than treating them as a secondary offering behind her other genres, and her Fresh 48 and birth photography specialties round out a newborn-specific skill set that goes beyond standard in-studio portraits. For Fargo-Moorhead families who value experience over trend-driven styling, three decades in the business is a level of track record few local competitors can match. 

Susan Borowski photographs maternity, newborn, senior, and family sessions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro, working to keep every session relaxed rather than rigidly directed. Her stated aim is a personalized experience built around each family’s specific story and style rather than a single fixed template applied to every newborn gallery, and her pricing sits in a genuinely accessible range compared to some higher-end regional studios. That accessible pricing paired with a full-service list — from glowing maternity portraits through delicate newborn portraits to family and senior sessions — makes her a common choice for Fargo families who want one photographer to grow with them through a baby’s early milestones rather than switching studios for every stage. Borowski’s business branding, including a dedicated logo and consistent gallery presentation through Pixieset, points to an established, professionally run operation rather than a casual side project. For Fargo parents looking for timeless, high-quality newborn images without the premium pricing some metro-area studios carry, Borowski’s straightforward, story-focused approach is a practical option worth comparing. 

Jacqueline Ridgeway has spent more than eight years photographing newborns specifically in a hospital setting, which sets Cherished Beginnings Photography apart from most newborn studios in the Fargo area: she is the contracted photographer for Sanford Birth Center, visiting new families the day after delivery to photograph their baby during the Fresh 48 window. That contracted hospital role means her experience comes almost entirely from newborn and birth-adjacent work rather than a broader portrait business that added baby sessions later. Alongside the Fresh 48 hospital sessions, she also photographs newborns, children, couples, and families in more traditional lifestyle settings once families are settled at home. Working inside an active hospital birth center for years gives Ridgeway a specific kind of newborn experience — moving quickly, working around medical staff and equipment, and photographing babies who are hours rather than weeks old — that a photographer without that hospital contract simply doesn’t build up. For Fargo families who want their baby’s very first hours on record before a planned studio session even happens, that hospital-based Fresh 48 specialty is the clearest differentiator in her business. 

Bell’s Photography, run by Jenna, has built a reputation in Fargo specifically strong enough that one client’s review calls her “THE BEST NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER” outright, describing her as a genuine “baby whisperer” for how she handles infants during sessions. The practice covers the full arc from maternity through senior portraits, but newborn, child, and family photography sit at the center of the business based on how the studio describes itself. A repeat client mentioned working with Jenna for almost three years running, a track record that points to families returning again and again rather than booking a single one-off session. That kind of client loyalty matters especially for newborn photography, where trust in a photographer’s ability to keep an infant calm and safe during posing is central to the whole experience. The studio’s messaging leans into the emotional, keepsake side of newborn photography — turning a hectic new-parent season into images meant to be cherished for a lifetime — rather than treating the session as a purely transactional service. For Fargo families searching specifically for a photographer with a proven, repeat-client reputation for handling newborns calmly and confidently, Bell’s Photography’s client testimonials speak directly to that strength. 

Traci Adamson limits her newborn bookings to a small number of families each month specifically to stay flexible around unpredictable due dates, a scheduling choice that prioritizes session quality over volume. All of the wraps, headbands, and props used in sessions are handmade by outside vendors rather than mass-produced, and clients get to handpick their favorite sets and color palettes on the day of the shoot, including custom color themes to match a nursery. Beyond newborn work, she also builds baby plan packages that run from the initial newborn session through a child’s first birthday, giving families a structured way to document that first year at a bundled rate rather than booking each milestone separately. Her broader practice includes wedding and family photography, which brings a wider base of technical experience into her newborn sessions beyond infant-only work. The studio’s FAQ specifically addresses how scheduling works around a newborn’s unpredictable arrival date, a practical detail that signals she’s built real systems around this exact challenge rather than treating it as an afterthought. For Fargo families who want a newborn photographer offering genuinely handmade props, real styling choice, and a first-year package structure, Traci Adamson’s studio is built specifically around those priorities. 

Chelsea Nichole Photography is based directly in Fargo, making it a true home-market studio rather than a traveling photographer passing through for booked sessions. Newborn and maternity photography anchor the practice, with studio sessions available locally and outdoor options at Turtle River State Park for families who want natural scenery instead of a studio backdrop. Client feedback specifically describes the experience as personable and comfortable, with one client comparing the session to spending time with a friend rather than a formal photo shoot — a meaningful quality for newborn sessions where a relaxed parent tends to help settle a fussy baby. The studio’s service area also extends to West Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks, and Larimore, meaning Fargo clients are working with a photographer whose practice spans the wider Red River Valley rather than a single neighborhood. Custom artwork and print packages are available in addition to standard digital delivery, giving families options beyond a simple digital download. For Fargo parents who want a home-based newborn specialist with a track record across multiple regional cities, Chelsea Nichole Photography combines local roots with a wider service footprint. 

Abby Anderson built a two-decade wedding photography reputation in Fargo before folding maternity and newborn sessions into her practice, and that broader technical background shows up in how the newborn service is structured. Sessions are sold as a bundle: third-trimester maternity photos followed by a relaxing newborn session in either the client’s home or her studio, meaning families work with one photographer across both milestones rather than coordinating two separate bookings. The newborn session itself is scheduled within 5 to 10 days of birth, a tighter and more specific window than some studios offer, aimed at getting the particular sleepy, curled-up newborn stage before it passes. Each session runs 1.5 to 2 hours and includes a gallery of 50 images, a generous deliverable that gives families real choice in what they print or share rather than a handful of hand-picked shots. The approach favors minimal, gentle posing over elaborate themed sets or costumes, aiming for timeless portraits rather than trend-driven prop photography. Given her long track record of five-star wedding client feedback, Fargo families booking her newborn and maternity bundle are working with a photographer whose broader portfolio and business practices are already well-established rather than newly built around babies alone. 

Wood-toned props and muted, earthy wraps set Ashley Oberholtzer Photography’s newborn galleries apart from the brighter, pastel-heavy look common in the genre. Sessions are built around classic posed newborn photography — babies settled into carved wooden bowls, swaddled tightly in solid-color wraps — alongside more relaxed family portraits for parents who want both styles from a single appointment. The Fargo-based studio’s client review count, already in the double digits, points to a steady, established local following rather than a business still building its first client base. Past galleries include multiple newborn sessions shot within what appears to be the classic one-to-two week window, when babies settle most easily into curled, sleepy poses. Beyond newborns, the portfolio also features toddler and family sessions, suggesting many clients return as their children grow rather than booking a single one-time appointment. Given how quickly the newborn posing window closes, reaching out during the third trimester rather than waiting until after delivery gives the most scheduling flexibility. 

Two and a half decades of photographing South Fargo families sit behind Expressions by Ashton, a studio that’s been operating since 2000 and has built a business almost entirely on referrals within the community. Newborn sessions are offered both in-studio and at a family’s home, giving parents the option of a controlled, prop-filled setup or a more relaxed environment in the days right after coming home from the hospital. The studio keeps a rotation of wraps, baskets, and backdrops on hand, and books tend to fill up two to three months in advance, so the recommendation is to reserve a date while still pregnant rather than waiting until after delivery. Sessions are paced around the baby rather than the clock, with breaks built in for feeding and soothing since getting a newborn calm enough for detailed close-ups takes patience. Beyond newborn work, the studio also handles maternity, family, and milestone sessions, so many clients return for the same photographer across several stages of their child’s early years. The long operating history in the Fargo area means a working knowledge of what local families are looking for, from classic posed portraits to more relaxed, documentary-style images. 

Alexis Bevre runs Lexbe Images out of Hankinson, ND, with a second studio presence in Minneapolis, and spends her wedding season crisscrossing the region — she’s currently booking weddings in Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Grand Forks, and Sioux Falls, which makes her one of the more genuinely mobile options for couples marrying at a rural or destination venue rather than strictly within city limits. Her approach is mostly photojournalistic, with directed posing reserved specifically for formal family portraits, so most of the day is shot as it naturally unfolds. Seven years into the business, she’s built a 5.0 rating and a 100% recommendation rate from the couples who’ve reviewed her, with client feedback specifically calling out her professionalism, responsiveness, and affordability relative to the quality of the final images. Packages start around $3,000, with most couples landing closer to $4,000 depending on hours and add-ons, and she also offers engagement sessions, formal portrait sessions, and bridal boudoir shoots as a pre-wedding gift option. She’s already booking into 2027, a sign of steady demand. For couples getting married anywhere across the Dakotas-Minnesota corridor who want a photojournalistic eye and a photographer willing to travel to them, Lexbe Images is a solid regional option. 

Karly Schefter picked up her first camera at 16 and turned that early interest into a full-time business in 2013, so by now she has 13 years of run time building a wedding and lifestyle photography practice based in Fargo. Her approach is warm and candid, built around natural light and a preference for authentic moments of love and laughter over rigid posed sequences, and she’s photographed hundreds of newlyweds, families, seniors, and children over that span. She intentionally caps how many weddings she books each year, a choice that keeps her workload sustainable and lets her give each couple more attention than a high-volume studio typically can — worth knowing if you’re planning early and want a specific date locked in. Her packages flex from elopements and micro-weddings up through full-scale celebrations, and each can include engagement or couples’ portrait sessions. She’s available to shoot on location anywhere in North Dakota, not just the Fargo metro, which matters for couples getting married at a family farm, a lake cabin, or a venue outside the city. For couples who want a photographer with over a decade of hands-on experience and a genuinely limited, attention-focused booking calendar, Karly is worth reaching out to early. 

Keisha Lee Caughey’s path into photography ran through music first — her passion for the arts began there before shifting to visual storytelling, and she’s now spent 8 years shooting professionally, primarily in a photojournalistic style built around capturing spontaneous, unscripted emotion rather than engineered poses. That approach has taken her well beyond Fargo: she shoots both film and digital, and has covered weddings across the Midwest as well as internationally in Utah, North Carolina, Mexico, and France, a travel radius that’s unusual for a photographer still building her regional reputation. Her stated goal is recreating ‘the beauty, depth, and emotion of spontaneous moments,’ and her service list backs that up with second-shooter availability, destination and travel coverage, and even boudoir sessions for couples who want a gift shoot before the wedding. Packages start at $2,400 and include a full spread of deliverables — digital files, prints, and albums. She doesn’t yet have a large public review count, since her studio is newer to platforms like WeddingWire, but her body of travel work and stated experience level suggest a photographer worth strong consideration for couples specifically drawn to a documentary, photojournalistic look rather than heavily posed traditional portraits. 

James ‘Jim’ Haney opened his storefront studio in Moorhead’s Brookdale Shopping Center in June 1977, and the business has never left the family since — his twin sons Gabe and Greg grew up working weddings alongside him and are now professional photographers in their own right, occasionally joined by their brother Zeb. Over 47 years, Haney’s has documented more than 2,500 weddings, an archive of institutional experience that very few active studios anywhere can match. Their philosophy leans into craftsmanship fundamentals — expression, spontaneity, perspective, composition, lighting, and timing — and the team is explicit that they see themselves as ‘selling love, not just photography,’ a mission statement that shows in the emotional warmth of their portfolio rather than pure technical showmanship. The studio still operates out of its Main Avenue storefront in Moorhead, by appointment, and continues to shoot weddings across the Fargo-Moorhead metro alongside portrait, family, commercial, and school photography work. Because Haney’s has historically operated more through referrals and repeat multi-generational clients than online review platforms, they don’t carry a large public review count — but for couples who value a studio with genuine, decades-deep roots in this exact community, that depth of experience speaks for itself. 

Glenna Ingeman’s path into wedding photography started in high school and took her through formal training at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh before she spent several years working inside professional studios, absorbing technique before striking out on her own with Elska Photography. Fifteen years into that journey, her focus is squarely on raw emotion over engineered poses: she wants candid moments and genuine connection between partners, delivered with what clients describe as a laid-back but still professional presence on the wedding day itself. That reputation has earned her recognition beyond just client reviews — she’s been featured in both national and local photography publications, named a finalist in Best of the Red River Valley, and recognized through Fargo Community Votes, on top of a 99% recommendation rate and 4.9 rating from her WeddingWire clients. Packages start at $1,800 and include engagement sessions, high-resolution digital files, coverage across multiple locations, printed albums, and canvas prints, giving couples flexibility in how they want their final images delivered. For couples who’ve read her origin story and want a photographer whose formal art-school training shows up as technical polish rather than stiffness, Elska is a compelling, well-regarded local choice. 

Megan Grefsrud has been photographing weddings under the Capturing Butterflies name since 2011, blending traditional posed portraiture with a photojournalistic instinct for the moments that happen when nobody’s posing — a first look, a parent’s reaction, the split second before a kiss. She describes her goal as capturing couples ‘authentically,’ and it’s a theme that comes through in client reviews: one couple who hired her for both engagement and wedding photos specifically called out her energy and how comfortable she made them feel throughout the process, which carried a 4.9 rating and a 98% recommendation rate on WeddingWire from 5 reviews. Her services extend past ceremony-and-reception coverage into engagement sessions, bridal portraits, and even boudoir work, and she’s photographed destination weddings outside the immediate Fargo-Moorhead area when couples wanted her specific eye. She remains active on Instagram with a steady cadence of recent portfolio posts, a good sign for a small solo studio where you want reassurance the business is genuinely still booking and shooting rather than dormant. For couples who want a mix of classic formal shots and real, unposed emotion from someone who’s spent over a decade refining that balance, Capturing Butterflies is worth a look. 

Kensie Wallner earned her BA in Art with an emphasis in photography from MSUM in 2009 and has spent the years since building a studio out of downtown Fargo, at 824 Main Avenue, with an approach she describes as lifestyle and documentary — she deliberately limits how much she directs couples during coverage so the resulting images read as natural rather than staged. That philosophy shows up in what reviewers highlight most: her ability to put people at ease quickly, which matters enormously for couples who feel awkward in front of a camera on the biggest, most-photographed day of their lives. Her most popular wedding package includes a second shooter, giving couples two simultaneous angles during the ceremony and key reception moments rather than relying on one photographer to catch everything alone. She’s earned multiple photography awards over her career and maintains a 100% recommendation rate from couples on WeddingWire, with a 5.0 average rating. Beyond weddings, her portfolio spans editorial, commercial, and portrait work, which gives her a broader visual vocabulary to draw from than a wedding-only specialist. For Fargo couples who want a documentary-minded photographer with a proven studio presence right in the heart of downtown, Kensie is a strong, locally established option. 

Few photography studios anywhere can claim a century of continuous operation in the same city, but Scherling Photography can. Arvid R. Scherling opened the original studio in Fargo in 1919 after apprenticing at Dewey Studio, and the business has stayed in the family ever since — passed to his son Orlando and now run by grandsons Patrick and Larry Scherling out of their 13th Avenue South location, in continuous use since 1980. That kind of institutional longevity shows up in the work: Scherling leans traditional, favoring posed formal portraits and classic composition over trend-chasing candid styles, which appeals to couples who want photographs that will look timeless decades from now rather than tied to a particular era’s aesthetic. WeddingWire reviewers describe the studio as ‘extremely friendly and accommodating’ and note their skill at capturing ‘the mood and feel’ of a wedding day, with a current 4.2 rating across 6 reviews. One reviewer specifically flagged that Scherling is best suited to couples who prefer traditional-style wedding photography rather than an editorial or documentary approach — useful context if you know which end of that spectrum you’re on. For couples drawn to a studio with real Fargo roots going back over a hundred years, Scherling is a rare option. 

Complete Weddings + Events Fargo isn’t a solo photographer — it’s a full local studio with a bench of shooters, which is exactly why so many Fargo couples end up booking through them. The Fargo location has racked up 50 reviews on WeddingWire with a 4.9 rating and a 98% recommendation rate, the largest verified review count of any wedding photography provider serving the city. Rather than one signature style, the team assigns photographers to match a couple’s preference: clients have specifically praised Jesse for keeping the timeline on track while still capturing every must-have shot, and Jacqie for being structured yet easygoing during coverage, with hands-on direction during engagement sessions for couples who aren’t used to being photographed. Photography is bundled with videography, DJ/MC services, event lighting, and a photo booth, and pricing starts at $1,795 — a package structure that appeals to couples who want one point of contact instead of coordinating five separate vendors. The company has also picked up WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Award in both 2019 and 2020. For a Fargo wedding where budget predictability and a proven local track record matter more than a single photographer’s individual portfolio, Complete Weddings + Events is a reasonable, well-reviewed choice. 

Brittany Walsh has been photographing weddings under the Two Birds Photography name since 2010, making her one of the longest-running wedding photographers actively serving the Fargo-Moorhead area today. Her look is clean, light, and film-inspired — she leans on natural light and a documentary eye rather than heavy posing, chasing what she calls “real laughs and genuine moments” over stiff formal portraits. Couples hire her for a mix: timeless, well-composed portraits paired with the candid chaos of a reception dance floor. Brittany is comfortable working in difficult lighting, a skill she’s built shooting everything from prairie barn weddings to receptions that run late into the night, and she’s flown as far as Alaska and Florida for destination couples who found her through referrals. Locally, she covers weddings across Fargo, Fergus Falls, Alexandria, and the broader Lakes Area, and her WeddingWire page has accumulated 51 reviews — the highest review count of any wedding photographer serving Fargo that we found. Reviewers consistently mention how comfortable she makes people feel in front of the camera, which matters as much as technical skill on a day that’s inherently a little chaotic. If you want a photographer with over a decade of specifically wedding-day experience and a track record couples have actually written about, Brittany is a strong first call.