Wifey to Ryan and mama to Bear, Rex, Bane, and Bauer- yep- four boys! Our house is loud and chaotic and not a day goes by that someone isn’t laughing, talking, or making jokes about farting– boys, right?! But I wouldn’t have life any other way. When I'm not behind the camera, I hang out with middle schoolers- I've been a school counselor for 11 years!!
The heart and soul behind Brandi Olson Photography.
Hey, hey!
I'm Brandi!
When I’m not chasing dreamy sunsets and wrangling toddlers you’ll likely find me sipping on coffee and editing, at the park or outside with my kiddos, or likely brainstorming a new house project to con my husband into helping me with! I'm a review-reading junky, lover of online shopping, and cozy sweatpants- I'd live in my pajamas all day if I could!
Meet your photographer!
When I entered the school counseling field 10 years ago, I thought I would retire as an educator and counselor. I’ve loved being able to connect with and support the students I’ve had the privilege to work with. However, after having kids of my own, my underlying love for photography really started to bloom and I found my passion and interests starting to slowly change. During the Spring of 2020, I finally decided I would learn to use a "nice" camera– so I could take professional-ish pictures of my kids and maybe for some close friends and family. As soon as I turned my dial to “manual” and began learning, I was hooked.
We had a great experience with Brandi for our family photos. She is a natural at getting kids to smile and making everyone feel comfortable during the shoot. Every aspect of working with Brandi was top notch, from choosing clothes beforehand, the comfort level of all of us during the shoot, the speed and efficiency of the shoot, to the high quality photos we received, we would recommend her to anyone!
"Every aspect of working with Brandi was top notch!"
If there’s one thing we can count on in life, it’s change.
As a mom myself, I know this all too well. Soon you will blink and the baby you were once growing inside your belly, the one that kept you up at night with the kicking and fluttering, will be in your arms. The long, sleepless nights and exhaustion of the newborn, infant, and toddler stage will eventually become just a memory. "Mommy" will turn in "mom", and eventually they’ll stop climbing into your bed and onto your lap. Every day your kids get a little older and rely on you a little less.
Let me capture this chapter of your family’s story, so that you can always remember the precious moments that came and went so quickly, when your memory one day forgets.
Photography has opened up a side of me I never knew existed or needed, for this I am
Photography has opened up a side of me I never knew existed or needed, for this I am
incredibly grateful.
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