Someone holds up a newspaper with the headline 'Butterfly Child Photography' while reading behind it.

Hi, my name is

Mikaela Reynolds


moody, romantic

& fine detailed photographer


A person in a black denim jacket and beige top poses with a chair in a minimal room with a fiddle leaf fig plant.

What a pleasure it is to have you here! I am the owner of Butterfly Child Photography & Leila's Village Project.

I am so excited to get to know you and capture these exciting or loving times in your life. When I decided to pursue photography, I didn't exactly know where the journey would take me. A few years later, I am just starting the business for it. My work is personal. While it is a collection of different moments, light and feeling - you will find bits and pieces of my heart as well.


Truthfully I am one of a kind, and willing to capture just about anything along with bringing the party!

An outdoor wedding ceremony setup in a sunny field with wildflowers and wooden picture frames along the aisle.
Family walking hand in hand through a sunlit meadow with wildflowers and trees along a grassy path on a summer day.
Family photo session outside white building with framed portrait and lantern on wall.
Two small figures walking down a grassy path through a wildflower meadow on a sunny summer day.
Two small children in matching butterfly print dresses sit together on sunny grass.
Two small children in floral dresses sit on a wooden porch holding a picture book against rustic wooden walls.
A wooden playhouse construction process shown in five progress photos from frame to completion in a backyard setting.
Sweet family moment in wooden interior with infant in white dress and loving parents sharing tender kisses.
Family photo session outside white farmhouse with decorative lantern and photo display.
A sequence of joyful moments in a meadow shows people running and playing together among blooming wild flowers.
A family poses together beside a white house with black trim and a wall-mounted lantern on a sunny day.
Rustic wooden playhouse in backyard surrounded by trees and greenery during summer day.
Two young children in matching butterfly print dresses sit together on wooden steps outside.
A person in a floral dress stands in a breezy meadow with tall grass and wildflowers on a bright summer day.
Two children in white dresses walk through a sunny wildflower meadow on a summer day.
Outdoor family photoshoot under trees with toddler in white dress by garden trellis.
Close up of hands resting on wooden box with framed photo, showing tattoos and rings.
A child in a white dress walking through a wildflower meadow on a sunny summer day.
Couple in casual black attire sitting together against wooden wall background.
Family portrait taken outside a white building with a lantern, posed together with a photo frame on the ground.
A framed portrait photograph sits in green grass with blurred figures walking in the background.
A couple shares an intimate moment under a white garden trellis on a bright summer day.
A group portrait next to a white house exterior with a decorative lantern and black window trim.
Three people walking hand in hand along a wildflower-filled meadow trail on a sunny summer day.
Two young children in floral outfits sit against a wooden wall holding photos.
Small children playing in a summer meadow filled with blooming wildflowers on a sunny day.
Family gathered outside white building with black-trimmed windows and decorative lantern.
Two figures in flowy white dresses dance playfully together in a sunny summer meadow filled with tall grass.

MEET MY FAMILY

Brandon, Leila, Tillie and Della.

I am born and raised in Minnesota actually grew up and have stayed in the same area pretty much my whole life. I have 3 girls, one with wings and 2 here on earth with my sweet husband Brandon.

We are learning the life as a young family. My happiness comes from my children, family and friends. When I'm not traveling with my kids and husband, you can find me crafting with my kids, enjoying a good farmer's market or enjoying the days as they come and pretty much outside during the summertime.



Leila- is forever 8 years old, she passed away in May of 2023. She loved Minecraft, fishing with dad and arts and crafts with mom.

Tillie- is 4 years old & is a firecracker. She loves playing dress up, riding bikes with her cousins and

snuggling with mom.

Della- is 2 years old. She enjoys snuggling with her daddy, bluey & playing with her cousins.

"What about Mikaela?"

Well I'm the heart behind Butterfly Child Photography. I’m a photographer, a mama, and a big believer in capturing the real moments — the messy hair, the muddy feet, the belly laughs, and quiet hugs. My work is all about letting kids be kids and families be themselves.

Butterfly Child Photography was born out of both love and loss — a tribute to my daughter in heaven and a celebration of the beautiful chaos of raising children earth side. I photograph with emotion, tenderness, and a little bit of magic, honoring both the joy and depth that come with family life. 

If you’re looking for photos that feel like you, that hold meaning, and that preserve the fleeting seasons of life —

I’d be honored to be your photographer.

A tender family photoshoot series in black and white tones outside a modern farmhouse with white walls and black trim.
these photos on this page are taken by Samantha Nesse Photography