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Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design

Timeless Photography with a Touch of Whimsy. Alexandra is a fine art photographer with a clean style

07/02/2025

These are really the oddest animals in the kingdom. Seeing them up close was truly insanity. Proportionally, they make no sense.
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But I genuinely am so grateful to live in a world where these gentle(ish) giants exist. I hope to continue to follow as many sustainable practices within my business as I can and to invest in greener products. I’ve made small switches, like:
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Ditching Film Photography — so bad for the environment
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Rechargeable batteries for everything — from camera, to flash, to everything else. No more single-use products
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Reducing my waste and avoiding Amazon or online products
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But I can always improve, always do more! Please let me know if you have any other green practices in your business!!

06/28/2025

But wouldn’t this be the perfect nursery artwork??
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I’m going to be creating a little shop of all my wildlife photographs. I’d like to also donate a percentage of the proceeds to an animal-related charity.
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But I could use your help! Let me know if it should be
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1. A local shelter or charity in MN
2. Specific to the animal in the photograph
3. Go to whatever my annual charity is

06/26/2025

We’ve hit our goal!!
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But there’s still time to make a big difference in the world. For every wedding I book this season, I am donating 10% of your retainer to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
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It’s my way of giving back, and choosing to create a little more good in the world.

06/25/2025

Get this cutie a strawberry to celebrate summer days ahead!
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fun family sessions beyond the norm are the best ones.

06/19/2025

I am a light and airy photographer. But it is SO important to be respectful of all skin tones.
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A lot of photographers get intimidated by darker skin tones because they don’t shoot White Balance correctly in camera. Shadows pick up Magentas and Greens naturally. More so than lighter tones.
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So, if you aren’t 1. shooting in kelvin, but then 2. taking advantage of your camera’s ability to control magenta and greens, then you are creating so much more work in lightroom.
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The reason we don’t shoot auto is when we get to editing, there’s no consistency. It is wildly inaccurate.
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It’s our job as photographers to learn the differences every body, skin, or person presents when their in front our our lens.

06/17/2025

We started their session slightly nervous, but by sunset, they were lost in their own world—exactly where the magic happens in your images. Beach sessions are about embracing the elements rather than fighting them.
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Those are the frames that tell your authentic story. Who else is dreaming of a shoreline engagement session this summer?

06/13/2025

These are the sweetest tears. And I sort of caused them lol.

One of my directing prompts for new parents is to ask their partner to share what makes them a great parent. I think it's a beautiful moment and it's completely real.

06/11/2025

I am such a fan of a white cake with ruffles and texture. There’s nothing quite like the classics upscaled.
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The Minneapolis Club has long been a favorite of mine and each time I’m invited back is almost as sweet as this cake.
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floral

06/01/2025

Detail photos are a true art.
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It’s a really special time of the morning for me because I get to fallback on my design skills and really play around. A strong composure consists of: balance, S-curve eye tracking, emphasis, depth, and just a touch of artistry.
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It’s not something all photographers are strong in and I’d like to change that.

05/28/2025

✨ Actually Unique Things to do for Your Wedding Day✨
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PART V: PRIVATE COCKTAIL HOUR
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Let me share a timeline secret that’s revolutionized my couples’ wedding experiences: the private cocktail hour.
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While your guests enjoy the traditional cocktail hour after your ceremony, you and your new spouse slip away to a completely private space where a bartender creates your signature drinks and a curated selection of your cocktail hour food awaits.
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Just the two of you, no wedding party, no family, no photographer (yes, I actually leave you alone for 25 precious minutes). When couples return from this private interlude, there’s a visible shift in their presence—they’ve had time to absorb what just happened, to look into each other’s eyes without an audience.
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The portraits we create afterward have an entirely different quality—more intimate, more grounded. In a day where you’re constantly “on,” this intentional privacy creates a reset that transforms how you experience every moment that follows.

05/22/2025

I like to have my cake and eat it, too.
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That’s why I’m a milestone photographer. I get to be there with you through the engagement, bo***ir, wedding day, and then with you as your family grows.
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From maternity, to newborn, to Christmas cards. It all means the world to me 🥹

05/20/2025

Something new that we are doing is a full-experience Engagement session. This means we will plan a date for you two to enjoy and I will pop in and out for. The sessions are usually about 2+ hours long and include 2 outfits.
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I think the photos speak for themselves, but we had fun.

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http://www.alexandrarobyn.com/

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