BFF Senior Sessions {High School Senior Portraits | Minneapolis, MN}

Everything is better when shared with a friend, so why should your senior portraits be any different? How fun would it be to bring your best friend along for your photo shoot and have your portraits done together!  Besides having gorgeous photographs taken to celebrate your friendship, you'll also have your biggest fan there to cheer you on while having your individual senior portraits taken. Schedule a session today for great savings, beautiful photos, and a fun, memorable time with your BFF! 

What's Included?

• 90 minutes of shooting time
• Combination of poses together and individually
• Unlimited outfit changes
• a 3"x3" mini accordion album for each friend 
• Individual online galleries for additional print and product ordering. 

Session Fee: $200*

*$200 session fee covers two friends. Additional friends may be added for $50 each. 


Contact me today to schedule your session:
612-961-6565 or email: sarahelizabethphotos@gmail.com 

Waiting for Baby... {Maternity Photography, Minneapolis, MN, Sarah Elizabeth Photography}

Senior Portrait Session Sale! Save 50% {High School Senior Photography, Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN}

Today's the day! Our ONE DAY SALE on Senior Portraits starts now! 

Call or email anytime on Saturday, June 15th for 50% off any senior portrait session fee. 

Session fee must be paid at time of booking. Session can take place anytime in 2013.

To book your session:

1. Call 612-961-6565 or Email: sarahelizabethphotos@gmail.com  with your choice of senior session (see below for options.)

2. You will be emailed an invoice to pay your session fee online, or have the option to pay by check. 

3. I will be in touch early next week to discuss scheduling your session. 

Get the best deal of the year on sessions and pick the date that works best for your summer schedule.  Please share with the Class of 2014 high school seniors!

High School Senior Sessions
Two options are available for senior portrait sessions:

Signature Session:           
$150  ($75 during 50% off sale)  Includes approximately one hour of photography time.

 Deluxe Senior Session:  
$295  ($147.50 during 50% off sale)      Includes 2-3 hours of photography time, allowing for travel to multiple locations.

Senior Sessions take place at the location of your choice, and include unlimited clothing changes. I recommend that you choose locations where you will feel comfortable, that have a view that you love or that have special meaning for you. Suggestions include your home, a local park, an urban scene in Minneapolis or St. Paul, a rural scene, your school, or somewhere you are involved in an activity (ie. football field, hockey rink, dance studio, local lake, etc.). Choose a location that is special to you and where you can relax and be yourself. I also have a long list of recommendations of local spots that are great for senior sessions. Professional editing of all images from your session is included. Approximately two weeks after your session, these images will be put into a password protected gallery where you and your family will be able to view them and order prints at your convenience. 
The session fee does not include prints or digital files.  Print prices start at $35 and packages start at $295. 
Please contact me for a full price list. All finished prints are retouched free of charge.

Six month photos at the Walker Art Center {Baby Plan Sessions - Sarah Elizabeth Photography, Minneapolis, MN}

It was cold and raining outside on the day of Avery's 6 month photo session, so we switched gears and went inside to the bright, cozy, warm lobby of the Walker Art Center. Avery had fun showing off her crawling skills and was happy to explore the museum.  We even found a bit of greenery over at the Cowles Conservatory. Can't wait to see this little cutie again for her one year session in just a few months!

First and Last Day of School Photo Idea {Minneapolis MN Children's Photography - Sarah Elizabeth Photography}

Today is my daughter's last day of first grade and I wanted to document the day with a special photo.  I did this same photo project last year and it turned out so well that I'm going to make it into an annual tradition. 

First I found a photo I'd taken in September on the first day of first grade and had her dress in the same outfit. As you can see, she wanted to add leggings and a scarf this time for a little extra flair! :)   Then I snapped a photo of her holding an empty picture frame. Finally, in Photoshop, I cropped the photo from the first day of school and edited it into the inside of the frame. It's fun to see how she's changed since the beginning of the year!

Minnehaha Mini Sessions! {Sarah Elizabeth Photography - Minneapolis, MN}

Minnehaha Falls Park is one of my favorite places to photograph. There's such a wide variety of backdrops - trees, flowers, stone walls, bridges, vine covered arbors, an old train depot, a historic house …and of course, the waterfall!  Start your summer off with some beautiful photos and memories in this wonderful location.  

Available times for sessions: 
Friday, May 31st:      4:00pm - 8:00pm  
Saturday, June 1st:    8:00am - 11:30am 


Contact me today to reserve your spot! 

How To: DIY Mother's Day Photo Cards {Minneapolis MN Children's Photography}

Last week I took photos at our neighborhood elementary school for a special Mother's Day project.   Their photo card idea is so cute, I just had to share it!  

Materials needed:

• Camera
• Large letters "M" and "O". 
• Construction paper 
• Scissors
• Double-sided tape
• Somewhere to print your photos
• Envelope

1. Go to your local craft store and purchase a large letter "M' and letter "O". I've seen these made of cardboard or wood. You could also make your own by cutting large letters out of tagboard. 

2. Take some photos of your child holding the large letters. You will need two photos with the letter "M" and one photo with the letter "O" to make the word "MOM".  

3. Cut a piece of construction paper to size 6.5"' tall x 13.5" wide. Fold the paper in three, so that it opens up like a tri-fold card. 

4.  Print the photos and use double-sided tape to secure them to the piece of construction paper.  

5. Decorate the card with writing, drawings and stickers. Place in an envelope and you have a super cute personalized Mother's Day card! 

*This could also be done for Father's Day with the letters "DAD".