SENIOR PORTRAITS - REIMAGINED

 A guided, editorial senior experience designed to feel effortless and personal.

LET'S CREATE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL

Every detail is thoughtfully guided—from our first conversation to your final artwork.

For those planning ahead,

the Class of 2028 waitlist offers early access before booking opens.

I photograph high school

seniors in a way that feels

natural

INTENTIONAL

and entirely personal.

Most senior portraits focus only on the moment.
Very few consider where those images will live—or how they’ll feel over time.

My approach is different.

Every session is designed around your senior—their personality, their presence—while also considering how everything will come together in a way that feels natural, refined, and entirely at home in your space.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A MORE PERSONAL WAY TO BOOK

You won’t find a “book now” button here—and that’s for a good reason.


Every senior experience begins with a conversation so we can understand your vision and thoughtfully begin designing something entirely your own.

This ensures your session is never one-size-fits-all, but instead thoughtfully crafted around your senior’s personality, style and your family's story.

THE EXPERIENCE

WHAT MAKES MY SENIOR

PHOTOGRAPHY DIFFERENT

I guide you from beginning to end, creating images that feel natural, refined, and true to your senior. This experience is designed with more than just digital images in mind—it’s about creating something you can see, hold and enjoy for years to come.

I take on a limited number of seniors each season so I can give each family the time and attention they deserve, and everything is thoughtfully tailored to you. Nothing is one-size-fits-all.

This is a more personal, traditional and guided approach to senior photography—one that’s meant to feel easy, design forward, meaningful and lasting.

FAQS ABOUT SENIOR

PHOTOGRAPHY

WHEN SHOULD WE INQUIRE?

Most families reach out several months in advance to ensure availability, especially for fall sessions.

DO YOU OFFER DIGITAL IMAGES?

 Yes—though the experience is designed with artwork in mind, you’ll have options for both.

WHERE DO SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?

 Locations are selected based on your style and vision, ensuring a cohesive and personalized look.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

You’ll receive full wardrobe guidance so everything feels cohesive and elevated.

HOW MANY SESSIONS DO YOU TAKE?

 A limited number each season to maintain a high-touch experience.

A more MEANINGFUL experience

 If you’re looking for a senior experience that feels intentional, elevated and entirely personalized—I'd love to connect with you!

Elissa Bean Photography Minneapolis

AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY

SERVING EDINA, MINNEAPOLIS AND THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA FOR 25 YEARS