Urban Senior Portraits and the best Settings

Our Great Minnesota cities as the background for your  Urban Senior Portraits The Urban Senior Portraits Session has a lot of allure. The lights, the architecture, the people, the sounds, and the vibe. Out. Standing. Before we dig into creating these amazing looks, we do need [...]

Senior Pictures at the Landscape Arboretum in Minnesota

Senior Pictures at the Landscape Arboretum There is always something new and exciting going on at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Often, the new settings, features, and exhibits make for truly unique and amazing photos. Take a look at these two examples of senior pictures at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.  [...]

Senior Pictures | Class of 2020

Getting Ready for Senior Pictures Class of 2020 Spring so just around the corner! I am super excited for Senior Pictures season to start. There are so many great settings and locations that I have been marking on my map of "must-shoot-here." Some of my favorite locations, such as the Arboretum, Sculpture Gardens, Loring [...]

Relax, take a deep breath, be calm. | Portraiture 101

Many of us get stage freight when we sit down in front of the camera - myself included. Becoming self-conscious is very easy to do. Is our hair set, tie straight, lip-stick where it is supposed to be? How about our smile? Do we have a piece of lunch in our teeth?  My job [...]

Hoodie Outfit Perfect for Senior Pictures

Hoodie Outfit Since winter is here and it is starting to getting colder let's talk about the perfect Hoodie outfit for Senior Pictures. This outfit is great for early Spring and our warmer than normal Winter.  This year, a perfect way to stay [...]

Suit and Shoot Session

The Suit and Shoot Sessions   Round Two!  We wish to thank all those that participated in our Suit and Shoot and for all the positive feedback received. We also realize that many people were not able to take advantage of this promotion for [...]

Family Portraits in St. Paul and the Perfect Fall Outfit

Family Portraits in St. Paul This is a Perfect Fall Outfit for Family Portraits in St. Paul, Minneapolis, or wherever feels like family to you.  Wearing something like this can keep you warm while looking good for your Family Portraits Session.  SMHerrick Photography can help you and your family create a similar [...]

Senior Pictures in Minneapolis – Urban and Rural all in One Location

Senior Pictures in Minneapolis and St Paul Often times, Seniors looking to schedule their Senior Pictures in Minneapolis or St Paul ask me if we need to go to a separate location to get a look with trees, tall grasses, or water. Nope, the locations I suggest always have a bit of everything. And, with [...]

Senior Pictures in Minneapolis at the Sculpture Gardens

Senior Pictures in Minneapolis The Sculpture Gardens still make a great location for Senior Pictures in Minneapolis. Although the remodel and redesign of the area did remove the ability to interact with many of the sculptures, there are still some amazing settings that can be used to create some amazing shots. Take this one [...]

Being You | Senior Pictures by SMHerrick Photography

Being You...  That is probably what you are absolutely best at. Right? Senior Pictures by SMHerrick Photography require you to do just that... BE. YOU.  I was asked recently to share what it is that sets my studio, and my sessions, apart from the rest. Awesome question that I am happy go on and [...]