Category Archives: Seniors

Emily | Minneapolis High School Senior Photographer

The bright and shining Emily.  Loved this girl!  We had a great time with several looks during her senior portrait session.  I also love her makeup…which of course was professionally done and included with her session.  Olive Avenue Photography is currently booking August senior portrait sessions…this is our busiest month for seniors so don’t wait…

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Tamara - June 18, 2013 - 11:02 am

Great job.. I love these, esp the last few with the sun beams… so pretty

Michaela - June 18, 2013 - 9:44 am

Seriously gorgeous! I love the ones in the field with all that beautiful light! I am located in the twin cities area too and never have come across your work! You’ve just gained a new follower! Awesome work you have!

Sam | Minneapolis High School Senior Photographer

Oh Miss Sam.  A girl after my own heart.  She’s gorgeous but has a personality to go with it…enough for us both.  And to prove it I included her ‘blooper reel’ at the end of this post .  Class of 2014 senior portrait sessions are booking now.  Check out my main website for all the…

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Katie | Minnesota Senior Photographer

Meet another amazing class of 2013 senior.  I loved working with Katie.  It was really important for her to incorporate her Asian heritage in her shoot…so we came up with the idea of incorporating the paper lanterns.  I can’t help but look at her beautiful photos and see my girls when they are grown.  I…

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Madison | Wayzata High School Senior Portraits |

This session was SO much fun!  Madison has incredible style and totally rocked it during her session.  I wanted to do a more dramatic/retro look with makeup on one of our models…and Madison was totally up for it and the results?  Well, all I can say is WOW!  And BTW, our senior portrait sessions are…

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Vanessa | Minneapolis Portrait Photographer |

And another Olive Avenue Photography 2013 high school senior model rep!  We lucked out with such a gorgeous day…you look stunning, Vanessa!  Thank you for being so great to work with.  Senior portrait sessions that take place before July 31st save $50 on their session fee!

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Emily | Edina High School Senior Photographer |

Here is the beautiful, Emily, who has taken (and I am sure passed) more AP tests this week than I’ve EVER heard of anyone taking.  Olive Avenue Photography senior portrait sessions are booking now…check out our web site for more details or click ‘contact’ at the top of this page to book your session!

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Samantha | Eden Prairie High School Senior Portraits |

Hey class of 2013…it’s time to start booking your custom senior portrait session with Olive Avenue Photography!  All of our portrait sessions include complimentary professional makeup service!  Stay tuned for more of our gorgeous 2013 senior model reps…

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Uptown Girls. | Minneapolis Senior Portrait Photographer |

This shoot was inspired by 80 degree March weather and 2 beautiful girls about to say goodbye to high school forever and was of course shot in the Uptown area of Minneapolis.  The rest speaks for itself . Insert shameless plug here:  Olive Avenue Photography is looking for class of 2013 high school senior model…

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Seniorologie Feature | MN Senior Photographer |

I am super thrilled and excited to have one of my recent senior portrait sessions featured on Seniorologie!  Be sure to check it out HERE.

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amy free - October 27, 2011 - 1:24 pm

Woohooo! Congratulations on this! You rock woman and deserve to be celebrated for your amazing talent :)

angie - October 26, 2011 - 5:07 pm

congrats! you TOTALLY deserve it!

Dennis - October 26, 2011 - 2:06 pm

Congrats!

Rania 2012 | Eden Prairie Senior Photographer |

So I believe the lovely Miss Rania is the LAST high school senior to be blogged this year!  So why don’t we give her an extra large sneak peek?  Ok.  Truth is I had trouble choosing which images to blog again!  Can you blame me…look at this beautiful girl !

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sheika - October 29, 2011 - 2:15 am

The light is amazing! Great session.

Kristin scully - September 29, 2011 - 7:27 pm

Simply stunning!!!

Stacey Montgomery - September 29, 2011 - 3:14 pm

Gorgeous!!

Anna 2012 | Edina High School Senior Portraits |

Here is the lovely and talented Anna.  Being an actress and singer of course she was fun to photograph!  We braved a windy and chilly day to get these shots…I felt bad for her in her cute little red dress.  But she never gave away how cold she probably really was…a true performer !

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Kate J - September 26, 2011 - 4:33 pm

Man oh man! I love that lens baby shot! Absolutely beautiful.

Jordan 2012 | Minnesota Senior Photographer |

Sometimes I get stuck when I am working on a blog sneak peek for a client.  I get stuck because I can’t pick.  I just can’t…there are too many images I love from the session.  This is how it has been with Jordan’s senior portrait session.  I want to show the whole thing…but unfortunately I…

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Patricia (@CichLee) - September 20, 2011 - 8:52 pm

Crazy beautiful girl and session. Magenta wow. Rim lighting in 1 & 9th is heavenly.

Morgan 2012 | MN Natural Light Photographer |

And here is the beautiful Morgan.  She decided to have her photo session at her home…and it was the perfect choice as it has the most beautifully landscaped yard ever!  There were endless spots with amazing light and scenery to shoot in.  And then there were these Oak trees with their branches sweeping down the…

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Susan V - September 17, 2012 - 1:22 am

Beautiful photos!

Maija 2012 | Eden Prairie Photographer |

I am running out of compliments for my high school senior clients…really…they are just the greatest bunch of girls!  Maija is no exception.  She is as sweet as can be and fun to be around.  She is an athlete…which was apparent when she was jogging from one end of Mill City to the other to…

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molly - September 12, 2011 - 6:52 pm

beautiful girl and beautiful photos!

Amanda 2012 | Lakeville Senior Photographer |

Here we have sweet Amanda.  I loved working with her.  We went to one of my favorite spots in the Twin Cities to shoot.  There was a light breeze, the sun was aglow and the birds were singing.  It was the perfect match for Amanda’s quiet and thoughtful presence.  She is a talented painter with…

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Sarah 2012 | Minnetonka Senior Photographer |

Another be-oooo-tee-ful high school senior!  Not only is she gorgeous…but Sarah has the personality to go with it.  She was a natural in front of the camera and we had a great time!  She said she had been doing her homework…and I think it shows!!!  Thanks for being so awesome, Sarah .

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Suzy Stark - September 8, 2011 - 1:41 pm

This girl is beautiful! I love her white dress, and I love your style. You are a genious beind the camera. :) I aspite to be as good as you someday!

Anina 2012 | Minnesota Senior Portait Photographer |

Meet the ‘it girl.’  She is the reason I started shooting seniors in the first place.  They do not come ANY sweeter than Anina.  I admire her as a person and can’t wait to see the good she will do in the world.  And of course, I love photographing her…especially because she has the most…

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Donna - August 31, 2011 - 1:58 am

My sister truly is beautiful.. you truly are an amazing photographer Jess :)

cindy - August 30, 2011 - 9:50 pm

She is so adorable. She has a great sense of style. I love the clothes she chose for this shoot. You did a great job with the
shoot!

Shannon Dodd - August 30, 2011 - 7:58 pm

WOW WOW WOW!! These are just gorgeous Jess!!! I love the variety- LOVE your conversions, LOVE your fun tilt-shift, and LOVE your full sun backlit shots!

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