Asha Studio

Andrea is a lifestyle photographer based in Minneapolis. You can always count on her to put people over pixels.

She brings intention, and warmth to every project she works on whether through Therapeutic Photography or on a commercial set. Andrea Brubaker of Asha Studio is a Lifestyle Family and Brand Photographer in the Twin Cities Metro area. She believes in the healing power of photography to capture moments that are joyful, nostalgic, emotional, and filled with expression.

10/23/2026

Jothsna the founder of Jothsna I Change Narrative is a gentle yet fierce advocate who uses storytelling to champion, drive and make an impact on the climate justice movement.

Change Narrative offers workshops, provides coaching services, and helps organizations and individuals tell their story to help bring a brighter future into focus.

It was an honor to photograph Jothsna for new portraits that showcase the multidimensionality she brings to her work. She really gives her whole self to everything she does and is a true treasure. I loved every minute of my time with her 🌻. All pictures made on 35mm and 120 film.

For more about Change Narrative visit: https://changenarrative.org
ASHA STUDIO

10/06/2026

A lot of moments seem to vanish into thin air. A child stops wanting that bedtime song or an artist decides to release new music. It’s all worth documenting! Reach out. I’d love to help you turn everyday experiences into beautiful art.

10/01/2026

Today I submitted identity portrait works to Photo Vogue’s Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion. I’m working to stretch my own sense of possibility within my art practice.

As an adoptee and highly sensitive person, I worry about failure a lot. I worry the work isn’t good enough. That there’s always more to do. My inner dialogue is often “do better. be better.” Submitting to competitions is deeply uncomfortable but an important practice in investing in my work, in my vision, in what I have to say. I hope to do more despite my own fears and continuing to stretch myself as an artist.

09/27/2026

3 generations of women together. At ease with one another. Hands held. Relaxed. Proud of who they are and the lives they have built and are building

Shot on 120
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09/26/2026

Me looking out the window at this rainy gloomy day! Bring back summer!!

09/25/2026

Despite Labor Day delays and baby blow outs these four were ready for anything.

Not pictured: gear, car seat, backpack full of snacks and extra changes of clothes. Parents of young kids are buff and come prepared for the unexpected 💪🏾!

09/22/2026

Jimmie is an amazing therapist and business owner of Life Re-examined. He came to me to capture a few sides of who is he to showcase his dimensionality in his professional life. We spent time chatting about our shared love of rom coms, his dreams for his future, and his upcoming travels.

Jimmie is incredibly thoughtful, intelligent, caring and knowledgeable about how to help the kids, families and individuals he works with.

Depending on the therapist, their background, the modalities they use and the passions they bring to their practice, visuals may need to convey different things to your audience/client-base. As a social worker who has worked closely with therapists all across the state, I have a deep understanding of both sides - what and how visuals build trust for an individual, family, or couple and what therapists may want to convey based on their practice expertise.

If this speaks to you, I hope you’ll reach out! I do these all year round.

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09/21/2026

“I don’t want to perform.”

As a child actor in front of the lens, being told how to be and how to bring someone else’s vision to life was familiar. For her identity portraits she explored the very special exploration of embodiment of that allowed for presence, play, and strength. Her concept came naturally as we discussed her story and how she wanted to be seen for who she really is not for who someone else wants her to be.

There is so much power in making space for to be seen fully and translating that into an artful experience is healing and empowering.
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09/21/2026

I always love a pop of color on a neutral background. Add in some texture and motion and you are transported into a story immediately. You’re cozy inside but you can feel a biting wind on your face, the texture of horse hair beneath your fingers, and maybe a sense of courageous energy just by taking in one image. I know the heroine of this story is a badass and her identity portrait images are there to remind her of all that she contains any time she needs reminding. And we all need reminding sometimes.
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09/14/2026

Growing up I only ever knew 35mm film. My bag always had a disposable camera and when I really meant business my dad’s Nikon FG. It wasn’t until later that I discovered 120 and the Mamiya RZ67 which is what I make most of my work on. I love everything about it. Of course the quality of the images is outstanding, but I also love the way it sounds when the shutter clicks and the film is advanced, the weight of the camera reminds me of the mechanics of film that came before digital, and the requisite to slow down make the whole experience mindful in nature. Meditative. Intentional. Unrushed.

If that’s your vibe we’d be a good fit. Books are open for fall portraits. E-mail [email protected] to connect.

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