Family photographer

based in

Bismarck, north dakota

authentic photos

authentic photos

real humans

real humans

HI! I’m Liv.

I’m a midwest documentary style Family photographer based in Bismarck, north Dakota.

I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Olivia, but you can call me Liv. I’m a wife and mama living in gorgeous North Dakota. I started taking photos in 2017, and now I get to call being a photographer my job!

I’m a big fan of authenticity, intentionality, capturing feelings through photos & I think humans are the best art in the world! My goal is for you to see yourself the way I do: beautiful!

I have a cute husband, Ty, the best & busiest toddler ever - James, & two cute (and annoying) cats. I drink way too much coffee, impulse buy clothes a lot, and love Jesus more than anything!

It’s a dream to be able to call this my career - it sure doesn’t feel like work to me! Photography has always given me the opportunity to dig into all my big feelings and I’m so grateful for everyone who has made this dream a reality for me!

What People Are Saying

“Liv was so awesome to work with! She is chill and made us feel comfortable taking pictures. My husband doesn’t enjoy taking pictures, but he didn’t mind it and smiled:). Liv is professional and knowledgeable and the outcome of our session was better than what was in my mind!”

- Alexandra N.

Liv was absolutely INCREDIBLE as our photographer. We couldn't have asked for more in our engagement photos or with our wedding pictures. She was so helpful in getting all the pictures we prioritized and more, and it truly felt like a friend taking part in our day rather than someone we hired to help.—

-Zach & Josie

She is amazing! We had so much fun working with her. We absolutely love our wedding and engagement photos, she is personable while also professional! We highly recommend her, we wouldn’t have wanted anyone else apart of our special day!

-Katie & Riley

LOVED working with liv. She was so sweet and made me feel so comfortable. I normally don't love pictures of myself but liv captured me in such a way that made me feel beautiful. She captured our photos perfectly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for beautiful pictures from an incredibly sweet person .

-Adair C.

 FAQs

  • It depends on the type of session! Sessions an hour or shorter will typically take me about two-four weeks to edit!

  • I’m going to pick all the best ones we took and edit them carefully for ya! You can expect about 60-100 for sessions less than an hour!

  • Nope, because then you’d only be getting half the art!

  • Yes, but I’m picky! (I have a little guy who needs my attention haha!) Travel is included for small weddings or elopements, and I will travel a reasonable distance for other sessions if it works for my schedule!

  • I want to capture your family as it exists right now, in this moment. We won't do a lot of posing, but we will do a lot of playing, laughing, crying (you know how kids are), and just living! I like to focus on the candid, and do away with "perfection."

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I think my favorite part of my job is watching moms with their kids. There’s just something about seeing women of different personalities, ages, and backgrounds love their children. There’s so much depth & gentleness, and it’s o
my fave things about these two: the way they would just break into giggles when their faces were close together, their sweet consideration for each other, and the way you can just tell they love each other’s company. thanks for letting me b
avery & douglas <3 so thankful for couples that keep coming back to me even tho my editing style (especially greens) change like every couple months. so stoked to shoot their wedding next summer. 🥲
My new catchphrase for family sessions has been, “we’ll get a few nice smiling ones, then we’ll just play,” and I think that kind of shoot is where my joy lies. Authentic giggles. Falling down & getting back up. Hair o
pure sweetness. its so special to work with people in the same stage of life I’m in!
Hi friends - long time no talk & I have a lot to say haha! For my new friends, hey, I’m Liv! I’m an almost 24 year old wife to my best friend and mama to a busy one year old boy. I love taking photos for people who want to remember m