5 Senior Photo Posing Tips

Being in front of the camera can be nerve-wracking, which is why I don’t expect any seniors I work with to come to their session with poses in mind. Leave that up to me! However, there are a couple of things you can do to help your photos and final gallery feel more authentic to your personality. Here are a few quick and easy posing tips to remember during your next senior session!

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Senior girl poses on a fountain at Arneson Acres Park in Edina, Minnesota for her senior pictures.

Top 5 Senior Photo Locations

Choosing a location or two for your senior pictures is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when you’re planning your photo shoot. But don’t worry, here are my top five locations in and around Minneapolis that are perfect for a senior photo shoot!

Senior girl plays in the water at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis during her senior photo shoot.

Senior Picture Outfit Ideas

If you’re a high school junior or senior, you may have senior pictures on your mind. You have an idea of where you want your pictures taken and how you want your hair done, but wait, what on earth should you wear? Don’t stress – I’ve got your back! Let’s dive into the ultimate guide for dressing to impress during your senior photoshoot.

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Girl wearing white dress for her senior pictures.

The Importance of Booking Your Senior Photos Early

Senior year is a whirlwind of unforgettable moments, and as a senior, you want to take in every memory while you can. One of the best ways to freeze those special moments is through stunning senior photos. However, have you ever considered the importance of booking your senior photos early? Let’s dive into why an early booking is vital to capturing your best self and ensuring a remarkable senior photo experience.

Teen girl poses in a flower garden for her senior photos at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota.

Why You Should Choose A Professional Senior Photographer

here to help you navigate the process. Here are some key factors to consider when choosing the right senior photographer.

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Girl posing for her senior pictures in a field at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota

Meagan’s Senior Pictures at Can Can Wonderland

When Meagan first inquired about their senior pictures, they mentioned how they wanted their senior photos unlike everyone else’s.

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Carissa’s Senior Photos at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Eden Prairie High School | Class of 2023 Carissa’s senior photos were taken at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. The weather was overcast skies and warm temperatures, which is PERFECT weather for senior pictures! To say Carissa absolutely rocked her senior pictures is an understatement! Seriously! I loved everything about this photo shoot: […]

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Tyler’s Senior Portrait Session at the Stone Arch Bridge

Eden Prairie High School – Class of 2023 My first senior portrait session of the 2022 season started with Tyler, and it was an absolute blast! We got luck and had beautiful weather, with overcast skies and comfortable summer temperatures. Tyler chose to have his senior portrait session at the Stone Arch Bridge and St. […]

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Senior Photos & Why They Matter

Imagine this, it’s been 20 years since you graduated, and your significant other, your kids, or your parents find your yearbook. The nostalgia hits like a brick. You start to remember all the sports you played, your hobbies, and the projects you stayed up super late to complete. Being around the same people for those […]

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Kristen Elizabeth Photography Photo Shoot FAQs

It’s important to ask as many questions as possible when you’re looking for a photographer or before your photo shoot. This is why I’ve decided to share my frequently asked questions or FAQs.

Family of four poses together for their fall family photo at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota.