Express Headshots Day – June 23rd

About Kyra Nygard Photography

Kyra Nygard is a Twin Cities portrait photographer and studio owner with more than 10 years of experience creating professional headshots, senior portraits, family photography, creative portraits, and boudoir photography throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Minnesota communities.

Kyra is especially passionate about working with people who feel awkward in front of the camera or struggle to find photos they truly love of themselves. Her client-first approach focuses on creating a comfortable, personalized portrait experience that helps every client feel confident, relaxed, and genuinely seen.

“If your photographer hardly knows your name, how will they capture the best photo you’ve ever seen?”

Every portrait session is customized around the client’s personality, comfort level, and vision. Whether someone is booking professional headshots, senior pictures, family photos, or a creative portrait session, the goal is always the same: create images that feel authentic, artistic, and personal.

In 2023, Kyra expanded her business by founding Fine Grain Boudoir, a second photography brand focused on empowerment through boudoir photography and intimate portrait experiences.

Kyra is an active member of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce and the Power of She Collective, and she enjoys connecting with fellow business owners and creatives throughout the Twin Cities.

Our St. Paul Portrait Studio

Located centrally in the Twin Cities, our St. Paul portrait studio was designed to feel glamorous yet comfortable, blending warm lighting, jewel tones, gold accents, velvet textures, and a calming creative atmosphere.


The studio features both natural light and professional studio lighting setups, allowing sessions to adapt to a wide range of portrait styles including headshots, senior photography, family portraits, pet photography, branding sessions, and creative editorial shoots.

Background & Experience

  • Minneapolis College of Art and Design graduate
    • Major in Fine Art Photography
    • Minor in Engaged and Public Art
  • Full-time professional photographer and studio owner since 2016
  • Thousands of portrait sessions photographed across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities area
  • Minnesota Bride Best Of Nominee 2026 – Boudoir Photography

We photograph people at every stage and chapter of life.

Pronounced Kee-ra

I’m Kyra,

a fine art and portrait photographer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

I believe everyone should experience the wonder and joy of a personalized and unique photoshoot with images that feel like they belong on the cover of a magazine.

In 2021, I BFA in Photography and minor in Engaged and Public Arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I use my degree to create elevated portraits that go beyond the ordinary.

Kyra Nygard Photography specializes in high school grad photos and portraits. In 2023, I expanded my creative pursuits by founding a second business, Fine Grain Boudoir which focuses on empowerment through boudoir photography. You can see that work here.

Although I am from Minneapolis, I never shy away from a destination photoshoot. For client work, I’ve traveled to Seattle, Chicago, DC, Jacksonville FL, Boston, Las Vegas, Charlotte NC, Detroit, Atlanta, Nashville, Annapolis MD, and Phoenix.

I love an opportunity to get out and shoot…so give me a reason! Let’s work together on something great.

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