Senior Portraits at Michael Anderson Photography
Whether you’re looking for creative senior portraits in a studio or in an outdoor setting, we have you covered. At Michael Anderson Photography, we’ve got a fully-equipped indoor studio and our very own outdoor Portrait Park right here at our home-based studio as well. We also go “on-location” for most of our senior photo sessions as well.
Me and my cello.
Senior Pics On Location
As mentioned, we also take many of our high school senior pictures on location, too! Some of the Twin Cities senior photo locations we’ve worked at are in the downtowns of Anoka, Stillwater, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. The Saint Anthony Main area in Minneapolis is a favorite senior photography spot.
Piper, looking good, sporting her Concordia University sweatshirt!
Senior Photos on Lake Superior
We’re also very well known for our annual “North Shore Portrait Weekend” on Lake Superior every year. In some years, we’ve had as many as six high school seniors join us for sessions “up north”!
Nate, with the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge in the background.
Lindsey, in the rain, at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.
Hannah & her best friend Brianna at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.
The Dunk! This fun image was created at night, right in the senior’s driveway!
Green Screen Senior Portrait Composites
In the last several years, we’ve been creating green screen senior composites too. These special senior photographs are great for many sports. Some of the sports we’ve photographed on green screen have been for hockey and soccer players (both boys and girls), golf, baseball, skiing, and dance, too!
Green screen composite on a pile of soccer balls.
Senior photo composite of Champlin Park’s #25.
A little green screen magic combined with a light painted location!
Good Lighting Equals Great Senior Portraits
If there’s one thing that bugs us, it’s poorly lit photos of any kind, not just senior portraits. With that in mind, we’ve built our very own lighting kit on wheels. We call it Lightning McQueen!
We’ve used Lightning McQueen for Twin Cities senior portraits from Minneapolis to Stillwater. This portable lighting vehicle delivers exceptional lighting for our seniors.
Lightning McQueen in action in Stillwater, MN.
Our Seniors Are Special
One of the things that I like most about using Lightning McQueen is the attention that our seniors get when we’re walking around town with it. It’s like having a mini film crew along, and it makes them feel special.
On more than one occasion, either my senior or their parent has noticed that the other photographers around us aren’t using any lighting at all. When they see their images afterward, they understand why I use so much lighting on location. Eyes, hair, and the whole image get better and are better controlled.
Behind-the-scenes photo of Morgan, her mom, Rachel, helping out as my lighting assistant, and our very own Lightning McQueen as the main light.
Morgan strikes a pose in front of the huge music street mural in downtown Minneapolis, MN.
Light Painted Senior Portraits
If all that isn’t enough, we’re also creating one-of-a-kind senior photos that are light-painted! These are really, really cool! Dozens of exposures are combined to create an image that you won’t believe. Vehicles are the normal subject matter, but just about anything with lots of detail works great.
Josh, and the 66 Oldsmobile.
Our senior, and the Mercedes Benz. Congratulations on your senior year, Nate!
Yes, we’ve even created a light painted senior photo with a Zamboni!
“Let’s Play Hockey!”
A cool light painting of Nate with his light-up drumsticks!
The short video that you see below will introduce you to the process of creating a light-painted senior photo.
So, if you’re looking for fun and creative senior photos, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Anderson’s!