Creating Joyful Images for Joyful People.
Amelia works with kind-hearted clients who yearn for joyful, timeless (with a touch of trendy) and EASY sessions. Her clean, true to color editing style and natural compositions keeps her clients coming back again and again, year after year. Amelia Jo Photo is based in Bemidji, Minnesota and serves the greater Minnesota area and Fargo, ND in wedding, family, newborn, branding, and senior photography.
Shannon and Jay’s romantic Catalyst By Nature Link engagement photos were straight out of a romance movie! We had the dreamiest lighting, the most stunning backdrops, and, of course, they were a joy to photograph. What made this session even more special? It was the first time they saw their wedding venue in person!! I […]

Shannon and Jay’s romantic Catalyst By Nature Link engagement photos were straight out of a romance movie! We had the dreamiest lighting, the most stunning backdrops, and, of course, they were a joy to photograph. What made this session even more special? It was the first time they saw their wedding venue in person!! I […]

There’s something sooo special about weddings that feel deeply personal. The ones that are rooted in memories and legacy. That’s exactly what Mercede & Adam’s Minnesota courthouse wedding was all about. These two said “I do” right on the lawn of the Beltrami County Courthouse, the same courthouse where Mercede’s parents were married years ago. […]

Some wedding days just hit you right in the feels from the very start, and Haley and Tom’s Bluebelle Event Venue wedding in Bemidji, MN, was exactly that. From emotional first looks to an all-out party that went late into the night, this day had everything… tears, romantic moments during golden hour, and a dance […]

There’s something so fun about engagement sessions! They feel like this perfect mix of date night and memory-making, and Jodi and Jaret’s downtown engagement photos in Bemidji were exactly that. From golden hour in the city to champagne on the beach and playful blue hour moments in the field, their session had it all. And […]

There’s something extra romantic about a lakeside wedding. The calm of the water, the way the light hits just right, and that grounding feeling you get when you’re surrounded by nature. Add in a story full of family history and love, and you’ve got real magic. And that’s exactly what Ellah and Jake’s wedding on […]

There are wedding days that feel straight out of a movie, and Jodi and Jaret’s modern black and white wedding at The Bluebelle Event Venue in Bemidji, MN was exactly that. It had gorgeous, timeless style, lots of sweet, emotional moments, a little bit of rain (because what’s more cinematic?!), and a whole lot of […]

From honoring generations of family legacy to golden hour portraits that felt like a movie, Emily & Kyle’s elegant summer wedding in Bemidji Country Club was filled with love, laughter, and so many unforgettable moments. And here’s the part that still makes me tear up… Emily literally moved her wedding date and venue bookings so […]

When Chloe first got engaged, guess who her very first vendor booking was? Yep, me! 🥹 She locked me in two whole years in advance because she knew photos were a top priority, and let me tell you… after being part of her and Kole’s wedding day, my heart is still so full. Their colorful […]

Some seasons of life feel like they pass in the blink of an eye, and newborn days are at the very top of that list. As a mom of three littles and a newborn photographer in Bemidji, Minnesota, I know exactly how quickly those first weeks fly. Nine months of waiting feels endless, and then […]

Your wedding day is just the beginning. It’s the first “heck yes” in a whole lifetime of moments that deserve to be remembered forever. And as your Bemidji photographer, I’m not here just for the first looks and vows, and the dance floor action. I’m here for the years after. The milestones, the chaos, the […]

Not to totally brag, but my clients tell me I’m like the friend they didn’t know they needed, and by the end of a session, it usually feels like we’ve known each other forever. I’m a mom of three, and I’ve been through the chaos of family life, so I get it—the beautiful, messy, joyful moments you want to remember forever. My approach? Real, timeless images for joyful people. I don’t just snap photos; I’m there to capture you, whether it’s the love on your wedding day, the playful chaos of a family session, or the amazing energy of a senior session.