ROCHESTER, MN
I specialize in indoor and outdoor family, couples, seniors, children and newborn minimalistic photography covering Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding areas. I believe in a casual, fun, laid-back setting for all of my photo sessions. I may suggest poses or groupings for photos, but I never make my clients do anything that makes them feel uncomfortable.
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22 customer reviews
Amanda Bennett
Thank you so much for the beautiful wedding photos! We can't wait for our little man to arrive so we can book a session!
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Isaac Raaen
Met and exceeded our expectations! Highly recommended!
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Vince Taplin
Great job! Will use her again. Awesome results.
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Stacy Schlobohm Raaen
Cassi went out of her way (actually all the way to Mexico) to capture our wedding! She was in contact about what types of photos/poses we wanted. She really listened to what we wanted out of our photos. She was so patient especially when we were indecisive! She responds quickly and professionally. She makes you feel like you are the most important! More...
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Megan Dixon
Cassi is great to work with. Our pictures have all been beautiful. I highly recommend her.
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Brian Chris Streiff
You did an awesome job capturing our grandson's personality during the photo shoot at the Olmsted County History Center! We will definitely use you again. Thanks Cassi! More...
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Itzy Edwards
Did a mini session with her last weekend & she was super great to work with! Also has a great eye! Our pictures turned out amazing!!! Thank you again!
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Ann Aney
We did a family session at Silver Lake with Cassi, and we were so pleased with her work! She captured our family beautifully. We will definitely book her again!
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Dawn M Majewski
This women is amazing photographer. She did our Family photos last fall. She is very flexible with her schedule. She is prompt and very professional. Her pricing is out standing for the product you get. I highly recommend this wonderful photographer. More...
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Brittany Riedemann
OMG Cassie! I just opened our gallery and LOVE all of them!!! You did such an amazing job!! Thank you!! I can't wait to put your work up on our walls! ! (And Christmas cards!) lol I am SO impressed! Thank you!! More...
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Marti Breitenfield
We got beautiful family photos taken in the fall. I have a large one hanging up in our living room and get compliments on it all the time. I would definitely recommend her!
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Kelly Jean
I could not be happier - highly, highly recommend @shootingcandidly! Not only are our pictures beautiful, but working with Cassi was such a fantastic experience. She was super flexible with our schedule, able to squeeze us in quickly, and returned our photos quicker than any photographer I've ever worked with. She is personable, professional, and was super sweet and patient when our little guy was being a stinker - you'd never know it from all the smiling pictures she somehow got out of him! Thank you again! More...
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Ashley 'Johnson' Schroeder
We did a mini Easter session in her studio and we just had her come out to our place for a newborn/family session. We had a great experience with both the in studio and at our home. Cassi is great at working with little kids to get the perfect shot(even when they aren't cooperating). Cassi does amazing work and we will definitely be going back to her for any future photos. More...
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Kim Hickey
We couldn't be happier with our family pictures that we had taken with Cassi in September! We are a family of 9 including two very active little boys. She was able to capture some amazing pictures! The tough part is going to be picking out our favorite to print because they all turned out so well. I would highly recommend Cassi and look forward to having her take our pictures in the future. More...
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Megan LaRae Johnson
We were so fortunate to have the lovely Cassi capture our family photos this Fall. She made the session fun, easy, and enjoyable (even with two crazy toddlers! ). Thank you, Cassi for your hard work and time put into capturing this sweet stage of life. More...
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Stephanie Mac
Really enjoyed our experience . Very professional and captured some great photos for us. We responded to a need for a model and loved the photo so much we bought them.
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Gina ONeill
Cassi shot beautiful pictures of our Pretty, Pink and Pose event on April 17, 2018. She captured the fun everyone was having.
Absolutely, love her work and her professionalism. Highly recommend her. See the video pictures of our event at
Gina O'Neill, Jafra Independent Consultant page.
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Christina Rivera
Cassi really has it all - she pulls the hat trick of being completely professional, warm & friendly, and is a total baby whisperer. She made us feel right at home in her studio and had all the essentials for an infant shoot. When we saw the final product, I could only describe her work as stunning! Highly recommend! More...
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Marie Beyer
We had an Easter mini session done at a craft fair. So patient with the kids, great props and set up. Loved our edited pictures. Would definetly have her do our pictures again! More...
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Stephanie Macrafic
really enjoyed our expedience. very professional and captured some great photos fr us. we responded to a need for a model and loved the photo so much we bought them.
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stephanie
really enjoyed our expedience. very professional and captured some great photos fr us. we responded to a need for a model and loved the photo so much we bought them.
Christina
Cassi really has it all - she pulls the hat trick of being completely professional, warm & friendly, and is a total baby whisperer. She made us feel right at home in her studio and had all the essentials for an infant shoot. When we saw the final product, I could only describe her work as stunning! Highly recommend More...
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Taking a great photograph can encompass a variety of factors! Knowing the subject you are photographing and having the ability to adapt in different location/lighting situations are just a few. If you're photographing people or animals, you have to have the skillset to be able to work with a variety of personalities and ages and know how to capture the image they want photographed. Being able to use your camera and know how to control the settings to get the best outcome is one thing, but it takes a whole other skillset to work with live subjects to produce amazing portraits!
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What type of session are you interested in? Who is going to be in the photographs? What style of photography are you interested in? Where do you want the session to be held? Will anything special/memorable be taking place during this photography opportunity that you don't want me to miss? Why did you choose to look at me as your photographer? What can I offer you that maybe no other photographer can? How can I make this photography session the best that it can be for you?
What do you love most about your job?
I absolutely love meeting new people and finding out what gets them excited about photography! When we can connect on a personal level, I know our session is going to be amazing!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have always had a passion for photography. I love being able to produce memories for myself and others that can last a lifetime. Not only offering beautiful digital images, but also prints, canvases and other pieces of art that can be cherished for years. Creating heirloom memories is what I love!
Why should our clients choose you?
I am very easy-going, flexible and personable. I feel I am able to connect with clients of all types and all ages in a way that allows them to feel comfortable with me enough to let their true personalities show in their photos. I believe in simplicity and minimalism, therefore making me a great fit for those who have the same thoughts and feelings about their desired outcome of their photography session!