Portrait and Fantasy Photographer based in Minnesota.

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A woman lying on her back with long platinum blonde hair spread around her on a soft, glowing, pastel surface. She is wearing a silver necklace, ornate hair accessories, and dark makeup with black lipstick and eye makeup. Her eyes are closed and she has an elegant pose.
A woman with long, curly platinum blonde hair lying on a light-colored surface, wearing dramatic makeup with metallic accents, and adorned with numerous layered chains and circular mirror-like embellishments on her chest and face.

Welcome to my little corner of the world.

A woman with pink, curly hair lies on the ground, surrounded by colorful butterflies. She is wearing a black top and has her eyes open, smiling slightly.
A reflective soap bubble showing clouds and sky. 
Hello, my name is Tryniti Almquist (Besmalinovic). I am a fantasy and portrait photographer based in Minnesota who also works as a critical care nurse and recent Family Nurse Practitioner graduate from the University of North Dakota. While healthcare has shaped a huge part of who I am, photography has been part of my life for even longer. I have been pursuing photography since I was 16 years old, with a passion for surreal, fantasy, and fine art portraiture.

Personally, I have always been drawn to storytelling, emotion, and creating images that feel a little magical or otherworldly. To me, fantasy photography is more than just costumes or editing. It is the ability to capture an entire feeling, memory, or story within a single frame. My goal is to create images that make people feel seen, powerful, nostalgic, and a little like they stepped into another world.
Young woman with long, pink, curly hair decorated with orange, black, and blue butterflies, lying on grass and looking up. She has striking eyeliner and pale makeup.
Abstract digital illustration resembling a circuit board with numerous interconnected lines and nodes, featuring colorful sections in yellow, cyan, gray, and other colors. 
In my spare time, you can usually find me planning my next trip to Walt Disney World, screaming Taylor Swift lyrics in the car one minute and blasting My Chemical Romance the next. I have watched Coraline an unhealthy number of times, firmly believe Tim Burton movies count as a personality trait, and will never pass up anything related to Alice in Wonderland.

I am also the proud mother of a tiny 3.5-pound Yorkie named Rey, who somehow manages to run the entire household despite being smaller than most cats. My brother is my built-in best friend and favorite person to annoy.

You will rarely catch me without brightly colored hair, a hyper-fixation on something nerdy, or a new creative idea consuming my brain. My Hogwarts house is Ravenclaw, my lightsaber would absolutely be purple, and if life could permanently feel like walking through Magic Kingdom at night, I would not complain.
A reflective soap bubble showing the sky and clouds. 
Fun Fact: My husband and I got married at Pandora - The World of Avatar in Disney's Animal Kingdom in February of 2022. I never shut up about it as it was the most magical day of my life.
Dark background with numerous tiny, scattered light particles resembling dust or glitter.

Where did the name “Black Bow Photography” come from?

A woman with long, wavy hair that is blonde at the top and transitions into blue and purple shades. She is wearing a mustard-colored sleeveless top, with her head turned slightly to the side and eyes closed. She has bold makeup with blue eyeshadow and dark lipstick, and a tattoo of a ballerina on her upper arm. The background features white paneling.
A woman with long wavy hair that is blonde at the top and dyed blue and purple at the ends, wearing a mustard-colored spaghetti strap top and dark lipstick, poses in front of a plain white wall with subtle paneling.
Close-up of a person's arm with a tattoo of a girl in a dress. 
Believe it or not, the name comes from the original 1951 Alice in Wonderland film. Growing up, my family took countless trips to Walt Disney World, and I was the kid who obsessively rewatched every Disney movie I could get my hands on. In 2014, I even completed a seven-month internship at Walt Disney World (still one of the best experiences of my life).

When my brother and I were little, we spent a lot of weekends at my Grandma Karen’s house. One of the movies she owned was Alice in Wonderland, and we watched it over and over to the point where I’m pretty sure we could quote the entire thing. It became one of those tiny childhood memories that quietly sticks with you forever.

In the movie, Alice wears a simple black bow in her hair. Funny enough, as a kid and teenager, I almost always wore black bows or ribbons myself. Somewhere along the way, they became tied to creativity, nostalgia, imagination, and that slightly whimsical feeling I’ve always tried to capture in my work.

So when it came time to name my photography business, “Black Bow Photography” just felt right. A little nostalgic. A little magical. Very me.
Young woman with makeup and dark lipstick, wearing a Mickey Mouse ears headband, sitting on the street at night with a Disney castle lit up in the background.

FAQ

Where are you located and do you travel?

I’m located 20 minutes north of St. Paul. If required to driver further than 40 minutes from my home, a slight fee may be required pending the circumstances. I LOVE to travel out of state and would not hesitate to do so for any of your photoshoot needs.

How do payments work?

I require a $50 deposit at the time of booking via a signed contract for everything other than elopements! For elopements, I require a 25% deposit at the time of booking. The rest of the sum owed can be paid at any point leading up to the session with the exception of elopements which must be paid 30 days in advance. 

Do you offer photo albums?

Yes! I am willing to compile and ship a beautifully printed photobook for an extra fee. 

When can I expect to get my photos back?

Portrait sessions are usually returned in less than 3 weeks. Elopements may take 6 to 8 weeks.

Do you give out raw (unedited) files?
No. I pour my heart and soul into every session I edit. RAW files are not a true representation of myself as an artist, so they are something I do not relinquish.

What Inspires Me

A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a gray suit are standing on a wooden dock near the water, with palm trees and a park area visible in the background at dusk.
A newlywed couple sharing a romantic moment on a wooden pier near the water during sunset, with a lighthouse, buildings, and string lights in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a large bouquet of colorful flowers stands on a wooden boardwalk.

Wedding photos by Emma Kay Photography.

Jesus Christ. Alice in Wonderland. Disney movies. Halloween. Tim Burton. Coraline. Foggy mornings. Forests. Traveling. The Legend of Zelda. The sky. Dragons. Harry Potter. Rainy days. Old school alt music. Frogs. Mushrooms. Fantasy books. Cacti. Laughing so hard it physically hurts. Those treasured little moments in life with my husband/family/friends that you hope never ends. Nostalgic games/toys/stories from my childhood.

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Portrait/Elopement
Fantasy/Surrealism
Videography
A woman with blonde hair and blue streaks, wearing a black hat and a white shirt, standing in a pumpkin field during dusk, with trees in the background.
A woman with blonde and pastel blue hair wearing a black wide-brimmed hat and ghost-shaped earrings, standing outdoors in a field of orange pumpkins, with a clear blue sky in the background.