Top 5 Best Family Photo Locations

You’re in for a treat if you’ve been searching for the perfect setting for your yearly family photos. While Minnesota offers many picturesque locations, I’ve curated the top five that will transform your family photo shoot into a masterpiece. Get ready to immerse yourself in landscapes, charm, and memories waiting to be documented and cherished for a lifetime!

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Family poses together on a blanket during their family pictures at Whitetail Regional Woods in Farmington, Minnesota.

3 Tips For Beautiful Family Photos

Planning for family photos can sometimes be stressful, but guess what! It doesn’t have to be! That’s why I’m sharing 3 of my best tips to help prepare you and your family for your next photo shoot! 

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

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.

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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.

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

What Are Senior Influencers?

Have you ever heard “senior influencer” or “senior spokesmodel” used before and wondered what it meant? Well, I’m here to tell you

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5 Perfect Locations For Your Next Fall Family Photo Shoot

I often get asked what my favorite locations are for family photos. Here’s a list of my top 5 favorite parks for family photos, especially in the fall.

Voted Top 3 Family Photographers in Minneapolis – 2023 Expertise Award

I’m excited to announce that Kristen Elizabeth Photography has earned the 2023 Expertise award as one of the Top 3 Best Family Photographers in Minneapolis! I’m so incredibly honored to receive this award! It’s been a dream of mine for several years to be a family photographer, let alone earn this special award!

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Family of four posing for their family photo at Ritter Farm Park.

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 was PERFECT! To say Carissa absolutely rocked her senior pictures is an understatement!! Seriously! I loved everything about this photo shoot: the location, Carissa’s outfits, […]

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Tyler’s Senior Portraits at the Stone Arch Bridge

Eden Prairie High School – Class of 2023 The first senior portrait session of the 2022 season started with Tyler, and we had so much fun! It was a beautiful afternoon, with overcast skies and comfortable summer temperatures. Tyler chose to have his senior pictures taken at the Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Main, […]

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