Sunshine Soul lifestyle by nina brooke

02/24/2025

10 years ago 😍

Trust God's plan for your life. If you have big dreams, make the call, send the email, get the ball rolling to the life of your dreams. I moved my boutique into this space that once was a bookstore. I was coming from a tiny space in the mall, month to month. My boutique sold formals, weddings dresses, every day wear. I lost my dad the week of my grand opening. We had more babies I brought to work, moved and grew locations 3 times. I eventually stopped working as an RN. I closed during Cov!d and now we are business partners with commercial land of our own. If I had been afraid of change and held back, life would be so different. My husband is so supportive and I now get to work my dream as a photographer while staying home all these years to raise our babies! It was trying, exhausting, but so fulfilling and rewarding.

So go for it. If you've been waiting for a sign - this is it! Start small, start big, start somewhere. If one day you "fail", it least you know you tried! My boutique led me to where I am today. The chandelier I put together by hand still hangs today in the beautiful boutique that took over the space. So blaze the trail, live your dreams!

02/24/2025

Cell phone sneak peak from today 📸 such a gorgeous and easy going mama! Fun fact, we are due within days of each other. Thankful we had the sun to keep her warm 🌞

💃 Dress from my client closet 💃

02/23/2025

What a gorgeous, glowing, inspiring mama!

This session surely was extra special & of course this sneak peek is shared with permission as always! These two had the calmest, most peaceful energy. Photos are the closest thing we have to holding onto moments forever. ✨️

02/22/2025

YAY!! We just got the green light to keep our Gala guest list open for the weekend. I would LOVE to see you there! 🎊✨️🎉

Don't miss out on this meaningful, fun night! Did you know you can even make a song request ahead of time? We love to play your fave slow song or one to dance to! Our event is open to everyone, because us all coming together makes the biggest impact. 🫶 Dinner and dessert will be amazing. Our silent auction is full of such amazing and generous packages. You will also get a professional photo with our backdrop as a thank you for attending. ✨️ Please share to spread the word!!

02/20/2025

🕯✨️ Remembering the baby we lost 4 years ago, today. ✨️🕯 God's plan is good, through the hills & valleys. There is always light, and always hope!

02/20/2025

Who else has a purse chapstick, bedside chapstick, kitchen chapstick, & makeup bag chapstick?! 🤣 I need it conveniently in all the places!

It has been below zero for too many weeks and my lips are feeling it the most! Primally pure is always my go to and this is my most recent find 😍 It is sooo nourishing & the tint is perfection. Amazing ingredients list - Coconut Oil, Organic Beetroot, Organic Hibiscus, Organic Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, Essential Oils of Organic Rose, Organic Spearmint, and Organic Peppermint, Mica, Organic Rosemary Extract, & Non-GMO Vitamin E. I can't get enough!!

Shop my link & discount code in comments. ❄️

Primally Pure Skincare

02/19/2025

What a sweet life!

I adore these stages - calm baby & fearless toddler! Everything is playful and capturing millisecond moments, which I love. It is so fun styling family looks. This gorgeous mama & her babies are styled from my client closet. Dads are always easy going and can pull in basics from home!

02/18/2025

Two of the sweetest siblings

02/18/2025

🌱✨️ Spring special ✨️🌱

I am so excited to bring you this neutral, airy, spring special! Client closet may be provided on request. *all looks pictured, minus dad, are from my client closet & available!* The little bunny outfit is 6-9M, neutral, and could be girlied up! I am due in April so any Spring sessions should squeeze in early if you can. Special runs through March 17th and can be flexibly booked any day of the week. My full image count sessions remain available, or you can choose to upgrade to a higher image count after your session if you love them!

Details -
20 minute session
$135 - Milestone - Kids any age from newborn up or couple/maternity only, can include siblings - 7+ images
$185 - family mini, includes individuals - 12+ images

I would LOVE if you could S H A R E or T A G a friend! It's been such a busy, blessed start to the new year and I am so thankful.

02/17/2025

BIG EXCITING NEWS!!!

As someone who has always LOVED supporting other small businesses, and those who dream big, this means so much to me!! It is one of my biggest dreams once I truly had a space we own ourselves. True success and joy comes from uplifting others. My studio can be rented to other photographers! I am hoping to ease into this with those I know personally, or who have a strong personal reference of trust. My studio is small, with TONS of natural light for an airy look. Recommended for maternity, newborn, milestone, couples, boud oir, headshots/branding, nothing larger than a single family. We are located in Hibbing, Mn. For all the official details send me a DM or email me at [email protected]. Share or tag a photographer friend!!

02/17/2025

Spring milestone special launching tomorrow

02/15/2025

Happy Valentine's day to my sweetest Valentine. We've been together since I was 15 & he was 16 ❤️🫶 Being married to your HS sweetheart is definitely not a cake walk. Marriage is work especially going on 5 kids! When you put in the work it is sooooo very sweet. Thankful to be with someone who is so sweet, remembers my fave things, dances with me in the kitchen, & gives my dreams never ending support. Thankful our kids get to witness a deep, passionate, healthy love, while also seeing us work through hard times too. He is just an amazing husband and father. I am soooo thankful he is mine forever! 🫶

02/12/2025

Color vs. B&W? Comment your fave!

While I love & delivered them both - B&W has my heart this time! Such a classic, timeless moment with everyone snuggled close. Those are truly my fave captures from newborn session, and honestly what mamas want to remember most!

02/12/2025

Would love to see you there! As a thank you for attending you get a professional red carpet photo from me 🫶✨️📸

Shout out to our local printer Express Print One Ltd! They always come through with gorgeous prints and super quick service ✨️ Also a huge thank you to every business that allowed us to put up a flyer!!

Get on the guest list here -
https://lightafterlossmn.org/gala/

Also a reminder this event is for everyone! It's our biggest fundraiser of the year, so it's definitely a special, fun, celebratory night. We can't wait to see you! Please share & tag a friend!!

02/11/2025

Milestone special ✨️🎉

I have been capturing dream shots in my new studio. I'm so proud and excited for this chapter! With my due date coming up, I am offering a milestone special for the next 3 weeks. I can't guess when my baby girl will be here, or what my availability will look like in April. So I am SUPER excited about offering this and have so many adorable sneaks to share over the next few days! Comment or DM me to get the first dibs booking link when it's ready!

02/11/2025

Fresh blonde by Styled by Sabrina ❤️ Sabrina (at Shine) always nails my hair. It stays SO healthy & grows out seamlessly. February is one of my fave months, so I treated myself to an early bday present from BlueBerry Fields Boutique. These little bow accent hoops are the CUTEST. They have so many more love & Valentine's themed things! I love to shop small & shout out other women in business. It's truly the little things ✨️

02/10/2025

31 weeks ❤️ Now that I'm capturing other mamas with really close due dates to my own, I should probably take our maternity pics soon 🥹 I want time to slow down and speed up all at once!

She is super active and the kids can see her moving if they sit next to me. Its so cute. I will definitely say I am uncomfortable in a few ways and that keeping up with everything going on can be challenging. I am just so grateful for this little miracle baby girl ❤️

If you haven't yet you can still get tickets to the upcoming Red Carpet Gala for our nonprofit Light After Loss Mn here - https://lightafterlossmn.org/gala/

Book any upcoming spring sessions with me here 📸 -
Www.sunshinesoullife.comcoming!

02/09/2025

What an absolutely perfect little newborn family session. We somehow did this in about 30 minutes! I just adore this fam - from sunflower minis to greenhouse, and now a sweet new addition. I am so thankful when families come back, and I get to see them grow!