Lasting Moments Photography Blog & Session Highlights

KARA

July 12, 2026

There's something special about photographing high school seniors as they celebrate one of the biggest milestones of their lives. Last night, I had the pleasure of photographing Kara, a member of the Hastings High School Class of 2027, and it turned into an incredible summer senior portrait session.Even though the temperatures were extremely hot, Kara did an amazing job throughout the entire session. She had a natural smile, fantastic facial expressions, and made every location come to life in ...

Farmington Senior Portraits Fishing Senior Photos at Ritter Farm Park & Lake Marion

June 26, 2026

Every high school senior has a unique story, and we love creating senior portraits that showcase each student's personality and passions.We recently had the opportunity to photograph Turbo's senior portraits, and it turned into an incredible evening. We began the session at Ritter Farm Park, where the walking trails, trees, and natural scenery created the perfect backdrop for timeless senior photos. From there, we headed to Lake Marion to capture one of Turbo's favorite hobbies—bass ...

Battalion Chief Todd from the Edina Fire Department

June 12, 2026

Had a great time photographing Battalion Chief Todd from the Edina Fire Department recently. It was also my first opportunity to see the new Edina Fire Station No. 2, and I was impressed. The facility is absolutely beautiful and reflects the professionalism and dedication of the department it serves.I'm always grateful for the opportunity to continue working with the City of Edina on photography projects for their publications, marketing, and digital communications. It's ...

A Beautiful First Wedding in Easter Lutheran Church's New Sanctuary

June 11, 2026

Every wedding has its own story, and this one was especially memorable.We recently had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful wedding at Easter Lutheran Church's brand-new sanctuary. What made the day even more special was that this was the very first wedding ever held in the new space. It was an honor to capture such an important milestone for both the church and the couple.The bride and groom were an absolute joy to work with throughout the day. Their laid-back personalities helped create ...

Studio Magic

April 4, 2026

Had an incredible time photographing Rebecca in the studio! Rebecca is a college student who came in for a mix of professional business headshots and fun, glamour-style portraits—and she absolutely nailed it. From the moment we started shooting, her energy made the session effortless and fun.We focused on creating a variety of looks, blending clean, modern business headshots with more expressive, colorful glamour images. The studio lighting really brought out the rich tones and vibrant ...

Weekend Business Portrait Sessions at Lasting Moments Photography

March 23, 2026

This past weekend was a great one in the studio at Lasting Moments Photography. We had the opportunity to photograph a number of business professionals for updated business portraits and professional headshots, and it was a fantastic experience meeting such a great group of successful, motivated people.There’s something exciting about capturing a strong, confident portrait that represents someone’s personal brand. Whether the images are being used for LinkedIn profiles, company ...

Theater Headshots with Piper Eden Prairie High School Photographer

February 7, 2026

Today I had a great opportunity to photograph Piper from Eden Prairie High School, and she was an absolute joy to work with. Piper needed fresh headshot photos for theater, so we kept the session quick and efficient with one to two outfits and a relaxed, fun vibe. In about 20 minutes, we captured a variety of strong, expressive looks perfect for auditions, programs, and online profiles.Piper is one of those students who feels completely natural in front of the camera. She’s ...

Farmington Realtor Headshots with Melissa Lasting Moments Photography

February 4, 2026

At Lasting Moments Photography, we love helping local professionals build their brand, and recently we had the pleasure of photographing Melissa, a brand new realtor in the Farmington area, for a professional business headshot session. Starting a career in real estate is exciting, and having strong, professional images is one of the best ways to make a great first impression.Melissa came into the studio ready to create clean, modern realtor headshots in Farmington that ...

Perfect Fall Family Photo Session

January 12, 2026

What made this session especially meaningful for me is the history behind it. Years ago, I had the honor of photographing this couple’s wedding day. Even before that, I photographed mom’s senior photos back in the day. Fast forward to now, and I’m capturing memories of their kids and their growing family — that’s the full-circle moment every photographer hopes for.Fall is hands-down one of the best times of year for family portraits. The ...

Sarah – Lakeville North High School Senior Portraits

September 9, 2025

Senior portraits are always special, but Sarah from Lakeville North brought her own unique energy to the shoot. With flair in her hair and a personality to match, she was calm, cool, and just a blast to photograph.The evening gave us a little extra challenge with the wind—it was one of those nights where it felt like every gust had a mind of its own. But instead of being a problem, it turned into a highlight. Sarah owned it. Her hair moved with the breeze and gave her portraits a natural, ...