It’s collaboration and editorial direction at a high level.
With my background in theatre and performance, I guide every detail, movement, posture, intention, so your portraits feel confident, cinematic, and expressive in a way that feels true to you.
This session is designed for seniors who want portraits that don’t just capture them…
They transform them.
Creative senior photography is a deeply artistic process. Before we shoot, we design the full editorial concept together:
- color story + overall mood
- styling + optional studio wardrobe
- editorial poses + expression coaching
- props or thematic elements
- storyboarding and inspiration images
- custom lighting setups
- textured studio locations or cinematic outdoor spots
- optional simple set building
Intentional Styling, Editorial Direction & Custom Concepts
Some seniors want simple, classic portraits…
And others want something that feels like a story, a mood, a concept, a piece of art.
Creative senior portraits are designed for seniors who gravitate toward the editorial, cinematic, stylized look. If you’ve ever saved magazine spreads, film stills, or conceptual images because they feel like your aesthetic, this is your page.
These sessions blend imagination with editorial direction: bold posing, intentional expression, curated color palettes, and striking compositions. If you want senior portraits that look like they were pulled from a fashion magazine or an art book—not a standard senior session.
This is where your vision comes alive.
Bold, Editorial-Inspired Portraits for Seniors Who Want More Than the Ordinary
Creative Editorial Senior portraits
creative Senior portraits
- becky murphy
"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."
"I loved the process and attention for my kid and I LOVE how well the portraits capture him as a person."
- Jenny Gasaway
"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."
"Megan is the artist you are looking for to make your images unique, special, and specific to your child."
- Blaesers
"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."
"Along with having magical photography and editing skills, she created a safe and supportive environment"
- Wendy Benning
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!
"She made me feel completely at ease and created a fun enjoyable session. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful."
- Elizabeth Brady
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!
The resulting photos more than met my professional needs and, most importantly, captured me in a way that I felt was authentic. So pleased!
Hear from those who’ve embraced the art of their story and experienced the magic firsthand.
