Jenna | High School Senior Photography, Plymouth, MN

Meet Jenna, class of 2012. We had a great time during her session with lots of clothing changes, an awesome location and beautiful day. I had a hard time choosing which to post here because we got so many amazing photos! 

Announcing Fall Mini-Sessions! | Fall Portrait Photography Minneapolis MN

September is here, the leaves are starting to change colors, and that means it’s time to plan for fall portraits! Mini-sessions are casual 20-25 minute photo shoots. They are a great way to experience custom photography, and an easy way to update the family photo for holiday cards and gifts.  Perfect for updated shots of the kids, some new fun headshots/lifestyle pictures of you, or a mini-couples session!  The mini-session fee includes shooting time, processing and your high resolution digital files on a CD. 

• When:    Saturday, Oct. 8th, 2011 (afternoon)  and Saturday October 15th, 2011 (morning)

• Where:    Parkers Lake Park, Plymouth, MN (October 8th) and
                  St. Anthony Main area in Minneapolis, MN (October 15th)

Limited spots available – Contact me today to secure your date and time!

To book your session or inquire for more details, please email me at sarahelizabethphotos@gmail.com or call me at 612-961-6565.

Thank you!

Paula & Lucas - Engaged! | Engagement Photos - Stone Arch Bridge Minneapolis MN

Recently engaged, Paula and Lucas joined me for a beautiful session at the Stone Arch Bridge near downtown Minneapolis. This location has such a wonderful variety of backdrops and we got some great shots to celebrate their engagement. We were even able to take a few at the exact spot where the proposal happened! Congrats Paula and Lucas!

Fresh French Fries | Photography at the Minnesota State Fair

As anyone who knows me could tell you, I absolutely LOVE the Minnesota State Fair. So when I was asked to do a photo and video assignment for the Fresh French Fries stands, I couldn't have been more excited. What a great reason to make even more trips to the fair this year!

This year, Fresh French Fries is raising money to support Youth Frontiers. If they get 15,000 "likers" on Facebook by Labor Day, $5000 will go to Youth Frontiers to help them bring more programs to local schools.  Support a great cause and click here to "like" Fresh French Fries on Facebook!

And if you're at the fair be sure to stop by the Fresh French Fries stand - they really do have the best fries on the planet!

Great Locations for Photo Shoots: {The Sculpture Gardens, Minneapolis, MN}

If you're looking for somewhere just a little bit different for your next photo session, the Sculpture Garden is a unique spot. Besides being a beautiful park nestled in between uptown and downtown Minneapolis, the garden has just a bit of edginess to it. Perfect for high school seniors, teens, or even a family session. With all of the interesting sculptures, this would also be a good spot to keep the interest of a curious and active toddler or preschooler.
One of my favorite aspects of this location is the wide variety of backdrops in such a small area. Check out these photos from a recent session. In just an hour, we covered a lot of ground!

Product Showcase {Wall Collage}

Have you ever been faced with a large wall to decorate and not know where to begin? My new oversized wall collages are a great solution!
Collages come in a variety of designs and sizes. Simply select your design, select your prints, and your collage will arrive ready to hang. Prints are mounted on thick styrene, so no framing is necessary. Your collage comes with a grid to make installation easy, or you may choose to have me install it for you.



One of my favorite features of the collage is that it's easy to add or replace a single photo as your family grows or as you update with new pictures.





Here is a close-up showing the thickness of the print and backing:



These are just a few of the designs available:



Message me for more info on design options and pricing.  Or, better yet, send a photo of your wall and I will suggest a collage design especially for you!

Ellen's One Year Portraits | Minneapolis Baby Photography

This family session took place at a beautiful park tucked away near the Mississippi River in Brooklyn Park. Baby Ellen just turned one, and was ready to show off her new walking skills.





Along with having the prettiest reddish-brown hair, one-year-old Ellen has such a sweet smile and energetic personality. She also loves her her mom and dad, as you can see here!









I took Ellen's newborn portraits a year ago, and this was one of the favorite shots from that session:


I thought it would be fun to have Ellen's dad hold her in the exact same pose and see how much she has grown, a year later. Great idea, right? Well, Ellen didn't agree. Here's what she thought of that idea!


Back at their house, Ellen took a break to catch up on some reading:


And here's Ellen sprinting across the living room floor. Sometimes crawling is just faster than walking!