Brainerd Senior Ana in a field at Crow Wing State Park by Brainerd Photographer

Toddler boy kissing his pregnant mama in a cowboy hat in a field in Pequot Lakes MN for a motherhood photo session by Brainerd Photographer Rau Photo

black and white close up of newly married couple holding hands by Mn Photographer Amanda Rau of Rau Photo

Engagement photos on brainerd lake taken at golden hour by Rau Photo

detail newborn shot of parents hands holding newborn feet in a heart shape by Brainerd Newborn Photographer Rau Photo

Fun golden hour family session with dad throwing son in the air and mama cuddling two other children by Mn family photographer Rau Photo.

Young Couple Engagement Session at Nature Link in White Bronco by MN Photographer

Blue hour photo of pregnant mama on dirt road taken with a western style by Rau Photo in Brainerd, MN.

Blonde cowgirl riding her Palomino horse at golden hour in MN for her graduation photos in Minnesota

Newborn photo of baby and mother with brother in the background at an in home newborn session in Central Minnesota

Maternity session with toddler being flown in the air my mom in boho dress in a MN field

Photographer based in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota

Lifestyle + Editorial Photography

Capturing Everyday Moments + The Highlights for you to treasure forever.

Family

Seniors

Newborn

Engagement on Brainerd Lake by Brainerd MN Photographer RAU PHOTO

Couples

Photographer Amanda Rau Blaschko with her little girl in a field in Nisswa, MN

Hey there! I’m Amanda, the girl behind the camera.

I’m here to tell your story.

To me photographs are what brings us back, not only reminding us who we once were in that moment in time, but even more importantly to help us pass on that story.

Photos are forever. Time is not.

Xo, Amanda

Get to know me…

“When a memory becomes a photograph…”

 Undiluted emotions set in true to memory colors, with a nod to days of yore.

What does a photoshoot look like with me?

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It depends on the session. But mostly I aim to capture authentic emotion, human connection and who you are in your heart. Right here. Right now.

We go with the flow and live in the moment.

For families this many mean picking a location where kids can be kids. Chaos may ensue, but trust me - this if often where we create the most magic.

For senior sessions, it’s all about you! I want your photos to represent and celebrate you in the truest form. All of you - who you are today and who you hope to become. As far as posing. I got you.

For couples and engagements, lets make a memory out of this session. Want to jump in the lake? Or have a picnic? Heck we can even document you writing your vows at the brewery where you met.

Thanks for the Love

• Testimonials

• Thanks for the Love • Testimonials •

“Amanda…I just got done looking at all of them. I am bawling bc I have never seen these moments or feelings through a lens and my heart is exploding bc of what you captured. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Beautiful work.”

“Amanda! These are amazing! Thank you so much for capturing them. You captured my kids personalities so well. I feel pretty in the pictures and that’s so hard as a mom! Thank you for capturing these special memories for our family.”

“Amanda! I cried looking at these…especially the newborn pics. You know it’s good when it moves you to tears without even trying. Thank you for the beautiful images that we will have forever!! I could not be happier.”