Pronounced Kee-ra

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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.

A woman with tattoos sits on the floor, smiling, wearing black clothes and sneakers, with a camera and lens placed in front of her on a light gray background.

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

Typical response time 48 hours


See My Work

Warehouse Senior Shoot

Our photoshoot took place in the dead of winter but of course, as these photos prove, you don’t need pretty flowers and leaves on the trees to get the job done…