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Life is colorful. Your photos should be too!
Hi, I'm Megan, an award-winning photographer based in Hallock, Minnesota! For over 20 years, I've been creating bright, vibrant images full of fun and personality. Come experience a unique session at our riverfront farm, with access to countless acres of trails, meadows, oak trees, barns and tree swings. My goal is simple: to create beautiful photographs you'll love for years to come!
As a mom of three boys, I KNOW getting everyone together for photos isn't always easy. Between outfits, schedules (and convincing everyone that yes, we're really doing this) it can feel like a lot! After photographing thousands of sessions over two decades, I've learned how to take the stress out of picture day. From easy online booking to choosing the perfect locations, finding beautiful light and making everyone look their best, I've got the details covered so you can relax and enjoy your session!
Let me help make the photo experience easier—and fun!
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FIRST THINGS FIRST, WHAT KIND OF PHOTOGRAPHY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Welcome to Sugden Farm!
Welcome to Sugden Farm Outdoor Studio!
Nestled along the Two River just a mile north of Hallock, Minnesota (approximately 1 hour north of Grand Forks) our private farm is filled with trails, meadows, woods and beautiful natural light.
Once you arrive, we will load up on our six+ passenger Polaris Ranger as we venture through the woods. We can quickly capture a variety of unique backgrounds without ever having to leave the farm!
Choose from a variety of locations including a beach, seasonal wildflower meadow, tree swings, tire swings, an antique “junk” trail with old painted doors and benches... even a big red 130 year-old barn!
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80+ private acres. Endless possibilities.
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Find the session that fits!
The Half
quick and simple
Session fee $250
- 1 hour session
- 2 outfit changes
- access to select locations around the farm
- private online gallery to order from
- 20 digital files included
- option to purchase additional files + prints
Just $250 to book now with the remainder due the day of your session!
PERFECT FOR: Families, siblings, seniors, headshots, engagements/couples, extended families and pets.
The Full
The full experience
session Fee $550
- 1 hour session
- 2 outfit changes
- access to select locations around the farm
- private online gallery to order from
- 20 digital files included
- option to purchase additional files + prints
*Just $250 to book now with the remainder due the day of your session!
PERFECT FOR: Families, siblings, seniors, headshots, engagements/couples, extended families and pets.
The Full
The full experience
SESSION FEE $550
- 30 minute session
- one outfit
- one location on the farm
- private online gallery to order from
- 10 digital files included
- option to purchase additional files + prints
PERFECT FOR: Families with older kids, milestone session (just one child), engagements/couples, a laid-back senior who just needs a few headshots for the yearbook.
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NOW BOOKING 2026–2027 SESSIONS and weddings!
- Up to 2 hour session
- Unlimited outfit changes
- FULL access to all locations around the farm
- private online gallery to order from
- ALL digital files included
- option to purchase additional prints + products
Just $250 to book now with the remainder due the day of your session!
PERFECT FOR: the family or senior who wants it all with multiple outfits and locations and ability to keep all high resolution digital downloads from the session gallery to keep!
The Max
The ULTIMATE experience
session Fee $1295
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“Megan was great to work with! Friendly, organized, timely, professional, and most importantly we loved our photos!
— APRIL H.
★★★★★
“Megan is so flexible and relaxed!!”
She makes it easy to get good pictures. We will definitely be back!
--Koti, Whitney's mom
Whitney
senior session
Don’t just take it from me!
“Megan is AMAZING to work with!”
Megan is AMAZING to work with! She made our session calm and organized. She also knew so many tips and tricks to get the best pictures. Along with that, she answered all my emails so quickly and helped with literally anything I asked. Highly recommend to everyone!
Jill + Nick
engagement session
“Every session has created so many memories!”
Megan has been taking our family’s photos for most of my life. She was able to make my senior pictures as meaningful as possible!
Ava
senior + family photos
How It Works
Browse the session options and choose which one is best for you! If you need help deciding you can always reach out and let me know what you're looking for and I can offer my recommendations based on your needs!
Choose your session
A $250 deposit is required to book your session and save your date (this goes directly towards your full session fee!) The remaining balance is due the day of the session and can be paid by credit card, check, Venmo or cash.
pay the deposit
It's official—get excited! I will reach out to you a few days before your session to confirm our plans, directions, or answer any other last minute questions you have. All you have left to do is show up on your session day ready to smile!
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What if the weather is bad?
I will keep a close eye on the most recent weather forecast starting about 2-3 days before our session. If need be, we will either adjust your session time or bump it to another date for no additional fee. I always add in extra days to my schedule allow for flexibility (we do live in Minnesota after all!) but I would say I rarely have to completely reschedule a session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bring our pets to the session?
Absolutely! Pets are ALWAYS welcome at Sugden Farm. We have had people bring everything from horses, donkeys, rabbits, dogs and more! There is ample room for horse trailers as well. If you have a dog that likes to take off running be sure to keep them on a leash. I typically do all pet photos at the beginning of the session so we can let your pet relax the remainder of the time. (We also have a few friendly farm cats that live on our property and are very curious--and quite often will follow us around, too!)
How long does it take to get my photos?
Depending on the time of year, turnaround time can range between 2 and 4 weeks. The day of our session I will update you on what you can expect. Your final gallery will be fully edited and retouched, and then uploaded to a private online gallery for you to view and download your included digital files. Additional prints and digital bundles are available through your interactive private online gallery, making the ordering process easy and fun!
Can I choose a different location?
Yes!* Portraits are meant to be meaningful, so if you would prefer to have your session held somewhere else just reach out. Any session held within 20 miles of Sugden Farm is no additional charge. For destinations beyond that, a mileage fee will be added onto your final invoice. (*Travel available with Full and Max Sessions only).
how long does it take to get my photos?
Depending on the time of year, turnaround time can range between 2 and 4 weeks. The day of our session I will update you on what you can expect. Your final gallery will be fully edited and retouched, and then uploaded to a private online gallery for you to view and download your included digital files. Additional prints and digital bundles are available through your interactive private online gallery, making the ordering process easy and fun!
Can we bring our pets to the session?
Absolutely! Pets are ALWAYS welcome at Sugden Farm. We have had people bring everything from horses, donkeys, rabbits, dogs and more! There is ample room for horse trailers as well. If you have a dog that likes to take off running be sure to keep them on a leash. I typically do all pet photos at the beginning of the session so we can let your pet relax the remainder of the time. (We also have a few friendly farm cats that live on our property and are very curious--and quite often will follow us around, too!)
Megan Sugden Photography was established in 2005, but my love of photography started years earlier when I received my first film camera at sixteen. Once it was in my hands, it never left! I still remember sending rolls of film off in the mail, waiting for the prints to come back and eventually learning to develop my own negatives and spend countless hours in the darkroom.
I studied photojournalism and graphic design at Minnesota State University Moorhead, along with a year at Northern Arizona University, and graduated from MSUM in 2004. After switching from film to my first digital SLR, I officially launched Megan Sugden Photography in 2005. By 2007, photography had become my full-time career, and I've been doing what I love ever since!
Over the years, I've photographed hundreds of weddings and thousands of portrait sessions, taught photography classes and created other photography projects, including Kittson County Skies. More than 20 years later, I still genuinely love what I do, and I can't wait to see what we'll create at your next session!
A little history...
behind the scenes
Megan Sugden Photography was established in 2005, but my love of photography started years earlier when I received my first film camera at sixteen. Once it was in my hands, it never left! I still remember sending rolls of film off in the mail, waiting for the prints to come back and eventually learning to develop my own negatives and spend countless hours in the darkroom.
I studied photojournalism and graphic design at Minnesota State University Moorhead, along with a year at Northern Arizona University, and graduated from MSUM in 2004. After switching from film to my first digital SLR, I officially launched Megan Sugden Photography in 2005. By 2007, photography had become my full-time career, and I've been doing what I love ever since!
Over the years, I've photographed hundreds of weddings and thousands of portrait sessions, taught photography classes and created other photography projects, including Kittson County Skies. More than 20 years later, I still genuinely love what I do, and I can't wait to see what we'll create at your next session!
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Looking for commercial work, business headshots or landscape wall Art? Check out my other portfolios:
kittson county skies
commercial work
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