Senior Pictures
Capturing the Gifts of Life | Come for the photos, stay for the experience
Senior Pictures that celebrate This Once in a Lifetime Season
For the dream chasers, trail blazers, and laugh makers. Let’s capture your unique journey—whether you're headed to college, trading textbooks for travel, or diving into a new career. Your next adventure starts here, and we're documenting the real you!
I photograph high school seniors throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area with an emphasis in the Northwest suburbs of Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Andover, Ramsey. Fridley, Ham Lake, St. Francis, and Maple Grove in addition to Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Senior year is the culmination of years of hard work, friendships, accomplishments, and personal growth. From Friday night football games and theater productions to dance recitals, volunteer work, and everything in between, it's a season filled with moments that have helped shape who you are.
As graduation approaches, life is about to change. Senior pictures aren't just about documenting what you look like before you walk across the stage—they're about celebrating who you are right now. These images preserve your personality, passions, and the excitement of standing on the edge of your next adventure.
Anyone can take a picture with a smartphone, but creating meaningful senior portraits takes intention. My goal is to create a fun, personalized experience that helps you feel confident, comfortable, and celebrated while capturing images that truly reflect who you are. Because these aren't just senior pictures—they're the beginning of your story.
The Senior Experience
You deserve more than a rushed photo session and a download link. At Giftbox Creations Photography, I've carefully designed every step of the process to make senior portraits feel exciting, stress-free, and meaningful for both seniors and their families. From the very first conversation to the final delivery of your artwork, you'll have someone guiding you every step of the way.
1) Discovery
4) Personal Image Reveal & Ordering
Every senior experience begins with getting to know you. After you inquire, you'll receive my Welcome Magazine filled with information about the senior experience, pricing, frequently asked questions, and what it's like to work together. From there, you can book your session, schedule a consultation call, or reach out with any questions.
Once you're ready to move forward, both parents and seniors complete personalized questionnaires that help me learn about your personality, interests, accomplishments, style, and goals for your session. The more I know about what makes you unique, the better I can create senior portraits that truly tell your story.
2) Planning
No two seniors are alike, which is why every session is customized to reflect your personality and style. During your consultation, we'll plan everything from outfits and locations to props, pets, must-have images, timing, and weather backup plans. I'll help coordinate your wardrobe with your chosen locations and offer guidance every step of the way.
Leading up to your session, you'll receive planning resources, preparation tips, and personalized recommendations to help you feel confident and ready. You don't have to figure everything out on your own—I'm here to make the process easy, fun, and stress-free.
3) Portrait Session
This is where the fun begins. My most popular senior experience, the With Honors Session, lasts approximately 2–3 hours and allows plenty of time for multiple outfits, locations, and creative ideas that reflect who you are. Whether you're an athlete, musician, honor student, or simply want images that feel authentically you, we'll create a gallery that celebrates your personality and accomplishments.
No modeling experience is required. I'll guide you through natural posing, movement, and expressions so you can relax, have fun, and feel confident in front of the camera. From a personalized playlist to a portable changing tent, I've thought through the details so you can focus on enjoying the experience.
About two weeks after your session, we'll meet for your personal image reveal and ordering appointment. You'll enjoy a custom slideshow of your senior portraits while viewing samples of albums, wall art, photo boxes, and other heirloom products designed to preserve this special season.
Together, we'll select your favorite images and choose the products that best fit your family's style, home, and budget. With personalized guidance every step of the way, you can feel confident knowing you'll walk away with meaningful artwork and keepsakes you'll treasure for years to come.
In a world where most photos live on phones and are quickly forgotten, senior portraits preserve a once-in-a-lifetime season that deserves to be remembered. They capture who your senior is right now—before graduation, new adventures, and the next chapter begins.
Years from now, these images will be more than photographs. They'll be cherished reminders of a season filled with growth, accomplishments, and memories that your family will treasure for generations.
Meet Your Twin Cities Senior Photographer
Hi There! I’m Jeni, the owner and main photographer of Giftbox Creations Photography LLC. I'm so glad you stopped by. Figuring out who to hire as your senior photographer is hard work! I have found that the best photographers not only nail the technical aspects of photography, but they are also approachable and fun.
I’ve been behind the camera in some way for over 25 years and most recently focused on high school seniors over the past 5 years. I love working with Seniors because they are standing at the precipice. They have worked so hard to achieve their diploma and are about to head out into the big world and try new things. It’s so exciting!
I don’t just meet you somewhere and start taking pictures and give out an online gallery. I meet with you first to discuss your wants, desires, fears and concerns so that we can build a plan together. By the time you are in front of my camera, we are already friends! This is so important because it impacts the final pictures and ensures that your true personality is captured. I can tell when your smile doesn’t quite reach your eyes or isn’t genuine.
Then we have fun!
Why Families Choose Giftbox Creations
Families have no shortage of photographer options in the Twin Cities. What makes Giftbox Creations Photography different isn't just the images—it's the experience.
Senior year is busy enough without adding another project to your to-do list. From outfit planning and location selection to ordering artwork for your home, I guide you through every step so you can enjoy the experience instead of feeling overwhelmed by it.
Many seniors arrive nervous about being in front of the camera. By the end of their session, they're relaxed, confident, and having fun. My goal is to create portraits that feel authentic while helping every senior feel seen, celebrated, and proud of who they are.
I also believe your images deserve more than a folder on your phone. That's why I help families turn their favorite portraits into albums, wall art, and keepsakes that can be enjoyed for years to come. Every product is carefully selected and inspected to ensure it meets the quality your family deserves.
If you're looking for more than a quick photo session—if you want guidance, exceptional service, and an experience your family will genuinely enjoy—I'd be honored to help celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime season.
What Families are Saying
Featured Senior Stories
Beyond the Senior Session
Frequently Asked Questions
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I recommend 5-7 outfits and go into more detail within the planning step. Think about 1 signature outfit that best represents you (what you are seen wearing most days), 1-2 casual outfits, 1 dressier outfit, 1 formal and 1-2 sport/club outfits that represents your interests.
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Absolutely! All purchases come with the corresponding digital file (except wallet sized prints). Both printing rights and social media sized files are provided.
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Each session is customized for each senior based on their interests. I have several locations that I have personally checked out near water, woods, downtown areas, graffiti walls, fields, flowers and parks.
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My pricing is set up as “A La Carte” so that you aren’t forced into packages that don’t meet your needs. I encourage my clients to purchase what they love and I will help you figure out the products to compliment your style and desires.
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No. I want you to be comfortable. While professional hair and make-up artists can help get you camera-ready (even for guys) by focusing on skin care, it is not necessary. I do provide a variety of tips to help you prepare if you decide to get ready by yourself.
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During the planning process, we will set a time about 1-2 weeks after your portrait session for your personal reveal and ordering session. Product orders are delivered within a few weeks after that.
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Late Summer and Fall sessions are the most popular, so I recommend booking at least two months in advance to ensure you get your desired date and to allow enough time to properly plan.
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I monitor the weather daily leading up to each session to ensure it isn’t storming. However, cloudy days sometimes make for the best photos! We do set aside an alternate date during planning just in case the weather doesn’t cooperate.
Ready to Celebrate this Season?
Locations Portfolios
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![Senior, Jaleah, in a white dress standing in a sunny field with tall grass and wildflowers, smiling and touching her hair during her senior portrait session.]()
Nature Settings
Love the outdoors? There are so many places throughout the Twin Cities to play outside. From green pastures to flower gardens to waterfalls and lakes, I’ve got an endless array of options for you.
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![Senior, Logan, takes in the alley of Minneapolis in a suit on metal stairs with yellow railing in an alleyway with brick walls.]()
Urban
City life is so exciting with the hustle and bustle of urban activity. Whether you are looking for city buildings, a skyline or graffiti walls, there are so many possibilities to play with.
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![Mason Ross, a class of 2025 senior is a wrestler surrounded by various medals and wrestling shoestring his Sportrait session with Giftbox Creations Photography.]()
Sportraits
Want to highlight your favorite activity with creative lighting and poses? A sportrait (a sports/activity focused session) may be just what you are looking for.
What Makes GBC Different?
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Photography Advisor
Senior year can be overwhelming as you put the final capstone on your high school career. I believe that having senior portraits made should not add to your stress, rather it should be a fun and exciting process! That is why you need a trusted partner to walk you through each step of the way.
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High Quality Products
I believe every senior deserves to be celebrated with high-quality, tangible products that showcase their personality throughout their home. That’s why I offer custom artwork, albums, photo boxes, and more—personally tested from multiple labs to ensure the best quality, so you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Plus, every product you purchase comes with the matching digital file!
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Creative Sessions
There is no one else like you and your senior portraits should reflect that. I work with you to figure out how to best highlight your special interests and create some unique images that truly reflect the real you that you will love.
Portrait Sessions and Investment
Session fees cover the time to plan and capture the session. All products and digital images are sold separately. Individual images start at $95 and include a matching physical print. I offer archive quality artwork, albums and prints from high quality artisans and print labs. There are no pre-set packages, so only buy what you love! Some clients spend $700 while others spend more. I’ll send you my full pricing along with more information about working with me when you reach out.
Valedictorian
$479
The best of both worlds are included when we schedule two separate sessions to capture the widest variety in locations, seasons, props and outfits.
Most Loved
With Honors
$295
Designed to shine the spotlight on you as we work together to make your vision come alive. One portrait session (approx. 2-3 hours) to capture a variety of outfits and locations.
Cap and Gown
$215
Simplicity reigns with this quick session (approximately 45 minutes) designed to give you some variety at a single location.
Become a GBC Creator!
Become a GBC Creator!
Attention Juniors:
Do you want the most variety? Do you want to work together to create amazing content for social media? Then become a GBC Creator! GBC Creators get the opportunity to participate in many fun events throughout the year, meet new people and capture a variety of images.
Is this what you are looking for?
Customized experience that is tailored just to you.
Tangible custom artwork to recognize and celebrate you.
Friendly photographer that “gets you” and puts you at ease.
Vibrant, authentic images that capture your true personality.
Helpful photography partner that shares tips and advice to help you prepare.
From start to finish, a professional photographer that pays attention to the details.
Now Booking Class of 2027!
I work with Seniors across the Twin Cities and especially Coon Rapids High School, Anoka High School, Andover High School, Irondale High School, Osseo Senior High, Spring Lake Park High School and Blaine High School. Don’t see your school listed? Reach out! I would love to add your school to my area served.
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