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The Best senior picture photographer in Minnesota
Outdoor nature Senior Portraits in Minnesota
Cinematic Outdoor Photography for Seniors Who Want Natural, Effortless Beauty
Minnesota has some of the most breathtaking outdoor backdrops and when you pair those landscapes with cinematic lighting and an editorial eye, outdoor senior portraits become pure magic. Whether we’re shooting in golden fields, tucked into soft woods, exploring local parks, or standing at the edge of a shimmering lake… nature becomes a living, breathing part of your story.
Outdoor senior portraits are perfect for teens who want images that feel real, warm, expressive, and effortless. No stiff poses. No awkward smiles. Just stunning natural light, intentional direction, and portraits that feel like stills from a film.
Best Outdoor Senior Portrait Locations in Minnesota
- glowing fields at golden hour
- soft greenery and tree-lined pathways
- quiet parks with sun-dappled light
- lakes and water edges with beautiful reflections
- bold pops of summer flowers or muted fall tones
- windy, dramatic prairie-style movement
- architectural elements blended with nature
Outdoor sessions give us an incredible range of textures, moods, and vibes—each location selected specifically for your style, personality, and outfits.
Here are some of the cinematic looks we can create outdoors:
Outdoor light gives skin tones a gorgeous, natural glow and adds depth, emotion, and movement to every frame.
It’s perfect for seniors who want images that feel warm, authentic, and effortlessly stylish.
Your outdoor senior portrait experience will be fully guided, from location scouting to outfit planning to posing that feels natural and true to you. Whether you want something soft and dreamy or bold and editorial, we’ll build a session that reflects your personality and celebrates your story.
Outdoor senior portraits are timeless, expressive, and endlessly customizable. If you love open air, movement, natural beauty, and images that feel alive, this is the perfect place to start.
Let’s create something unforgettable.
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Voices of Our Clients
Hear from those who’ve embraced the art of their story and experienced the magic firsthand.
"I loved the process and attention for my kid and I LOVE how well the portraits capture him as a person."
"The experience of having my Minneapolis son's senior portraits done was amazing start to finish! Megan has such an artistic eye and was able to capture my son's personality. She met with us and got his vibe (a little goofy, a little nerdy, urban, cool teen) and the portraits she made with him were exactly that!! She was very easy to communicate with and kept the energy up during the photo session. I loved the process and attention for my kid and I LOVE how well the portraits capture him as a person."
- becky murphy
"Megan is the artist you are looking for to make your images unique, special, and specific to your child."
"Megan is an excellent choice if you want someone work with the individuality of your child/teen. In a world of social media and short videos, Megan is the artist you are looking for to make your images unique, special, and specific to your child. If you are here reading the reviews, then I know you are wanting something rare. Megan provides this. She captured our girl in this moment of her life and we are so pleased."
- Jenny Gasaway
"Along with having magical photography and editing skills, she created a safe and supportive environment"
"We could not have been happier with how our family photos turned out! Megan made us look stunning while still looking natural and relaxed. Along with having magical photography and editing skills, she created a safe and supportive environment, which was important for us as part of the LGBTQIA2+ family."
- Blaesers
"She made me feel completely at ease and created a fun enjoyable session. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful."
I had an amazing experience working with Megan Engeseth Photography for my book cover shoot! She was fantastic to work with—attentive to all my concerns, made me feel completely at ease, and created a fun and enjoyable session. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend Megan for anyone looking for a professional and creative photographer!
- Wendy Benning
The resulting photos more than met my professional needs and, most importantly, captured me in a way that I felt was authentic. So pleased!
I’d highly recommend Megan! I’d never had professional work headshots taken, and realized it was time to upgrade from the 8+ year-old cropped photo ... Megan made me feel relaxed and comfortable during our photo session, and had a great eye for color to complement my attire selections. The makeup artist was fabulous, too. The resulting photos more than met my professional needs and, most importantly, captured me in a way that I felt was authentic. So pleased!
- Elizabeth Brady
