A couple standing close together on a tree-lined road with autumn foliage, embracing each other while their faces are obscured by a large hat in focus in the foreground.
A young woman with long brown hair, smiling and sitting outdoors in a green, natural setting.
A bride and groom holding hands and facing a body of water at sunset, with the groom in a white tuxedo and the bride in a lace wedding gown that has a tattoo on her back.
A young woman with curly hair, wearing a red plaid shirt over a white top, ripped jeans, and brown boots, sitting on outdoor stairs, smiling at the camera with greenery and sunlight in the background.
A woman with blue eyes and large hoop earrings embraces a large dog's head, with snow and bare trees in the background.
A couple embracing outdoors with a dog sitting in front of them, against a backdrop of green fields and trees, during sunset.
A smiling couple faces each other with their foreheads touching, holding a golden retriever puppy with a bow tie outdoors in a wooded area during fall.
A woman and man smiling, outdoors near water, sharing a toast with glasses of clear beverages.

so Glad you’re here!

hi, I’m Lisa, the photographer behind "Rustling Pines Photography. I specialize in capturing seniors, couples, families, and real, heartfelt moments in every season. based in Bemidji, Minnesota, I’m passionate about preserving your most meaningful memories through natural, timeless images.

PHOTOGRAPHS THAT EVOKE EMOTION AND LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION

couple walking on the beach at sunset at Bemidji State Park

There are photos on nearly every wall of your home. It’s the first thing your eyes catch when you walk in the door. It’s easy to get in the habit of not wanting your photo taken or plainly not liking how you look in photos. But time is fleeting-- what happens when you’re gone or when your children are moved out? I want to capture and celebrate every detail and season you have built with your loved ones. A portrait is more than a just a photograph. The little ones that wrap their arms around your neck and hold on so tightly or capturing you and your babe’s amazing love story, or the new season of life you’re in; are more meaningful than anything you will ever own, or vacation you take, or gifts you buy. These photos, these tangible memories, are the only possible thing we can hold onto for generations to come and to see that photo(s) on the wall and let it bring back a flooding of emotions and memories that make you feel some type of way is what it’s all about. So take the picture, or allow me to :)

A bride and groom with foreheads touching outside in bright sunlight.
A young woman and man standing on a beach, smiling as the woman pours champagne into glasses.
A couple with their golden retriever puppy close to each other outdoors in a forest with autumn leaves, smiling and touching foreheads.
A couple embracing on a road surrounded by autumn trees, with a large hat obscuring their faces.
A young woman with long brown hair, smiling, sitting in a garden with green plants and purple flowers, wearing a white dress.
A bride and groom stand hand in hand by the water during sunset, with the bride wearing a lace wedding dress and the groom in a white suit.