Megan Engeseth Photography

02/13/2026

Actor headshots aren’t meant to be dramatic first.

They’re meant to be legible.

Casting needs clarity before anything else — clean, honest images that read instantly. Dramatic portraits and fine art images come later, when they’re serving a specific purpose.

This recent Minneapolis–St. Paul actor headshot session was intentionally structured in sections so every image knew what it was responsible for.

When actors stop trying to make one photo do everything, the work gets stronger — and more useful.

Learn more about the actor headshot process here:

Discover stunning actor headshots in Minneapolis–St. Paul that blend clean, dramatic, and fine art styles for your performance portfolio.

01/07/2026

Graduation marks the end of one chapter.
Entering a professional field is where expectations shift.

This headshot session was created for a forensic science graduate preparing for a career where credibility, clarity, and professionalism matter before the first conversation even happens.

For early-career professionals, your headshot isn’t about branding or personality. It’s about being taken seriously in rooms you haven’t entered yet.

If you’re stepping into a research, science, healthcare, or technical role, this is the stage where your online presence starts doing real work for you.

Read more about how career-focused headshots support early-career transitions.

This recent professional Minneapolis headshot session was created for a new college graduate entering the field of forensic science, a career path where credibility, clarity, and professionalism matter from day one.

10/10/2025

🔥 Exciting announcement! 🔥

After years of people asking for tips and tricks, why their camera is being stupid, not quite getting exactly what they want when photographing.... I'm offering annual classes!

I've mentored and done numerous one on ones - but I thought now would be a great time to start doing some more hands on classes. Learn light, camera settings, gear... pick my brain!!

I'm offering one track for 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 who want to 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲
and another for 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀 who want to level up with 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

To start things off, I’m offering one free beginner class to gauge interest and get your feedback.

If you’ve got a camera collecting dust or you’ve been too intimidated to dive in this is your chance.

Comment INTERESTED below and I’ll make sure you get details first.

Let’s make something amazing together.

💬 Feel free to tag a friend who’s been talking about learning photography!

10/06/2025

When marketing asks for your headshot and you break out in a cold sweat because the only one you have is from a decade ago… 😬

Let’s fix that before your boss slaps your 2012 haircut on the company website.

✨ Mini Headshot Sessions
🗓️ 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆!
📍 Studio 350, St. Paul

Includes professional lighting, expert posing, and images that actually look like you (in the best way).

Grab your spot before your LinkedIn picture starts aging like milk: https://meganengesethphotography.com/mini-sessions

09/22/2025

I am excited to share that I was recently featured in Voyage Minnesota’s “Conversations with Megan Engeseth.”

In the interview, I talk about my journey as a photographer and why I believe senior portraits are more than just pictures for the yearbook. They are about celebrating your teen’s story, building their confidence, and creating heirloom artwork that you will treasure long after graduation.

If your son or daughter is a high school junior or senior, now is the perfect time to start planning their portrait experience. Together we can create images that capture who they are right now and the incredible person they are becoming.

Read the full feature here: https://voyageminnesota.com/interview/conversations-with-megan-engeseth?utm_source=ig_business&utm_medium=Megan+Engeseth+Photography&utm_campaign=publer

💛 Thank you for trusting me with your kids. It means the world.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Megan Engeseth. Hi Megan , we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.Hi VoyageMinnesota! I’m a fine art portrait photographer in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. I started my life off as a theatre performance artist – so drama and artistry is in my b...

09/18/2025

✨ “Megan, it’s me Adelaide… I just wanted you to know how much you changed my life.” ✨

Adelaide came to me for portraits at a time when she was questioning her path.

Today she’s walking into her dream career as a makeup artist, finishing esthetician school this December.

This is exactly why I love what I do. I technically don't have human kids (furry, yes) but every senior who steps in front of my camera becomes MY kid.

I get to remind them that they’re already enough, already capable, and that their big dreams are WORTH CHASING. Watching them believe in themselves and then watching them thrive is the BEST part of this job.

Senior portraits aren’t just about a yearbook photo. They’re about support, encouragement, and giving you the confidence to step boldly into whatever’s next. Even if you stumble along the way. 💫

📸 Class of 2026 - Let's finish out strong! Let’s create portraits that not only celebrate who you are today but also fuel your belief in who you’re becoming.

👉 DM me or click the link in bio to grab your spot before it’s gone.

I'll just be over here crying like a baby..... 😭 😭 😭

08/29/2025

Golden hour magic ✨

Mackenna’s senior session was all about confidence, light, and letting her natural beauty shine.

We planned her wardrobe, scouted the perfect outdoor space, and timed the shoot so the sun set right behind her, because your senior year deserves nothing less than cinematic portraits.

We mayyyy have even created the warm beautiful backlight because nature didn't supply that. Can your photographer do that if you really really want warm backlit photos but don't' have the sunset? We sure can!! 🔆 📸

When you look back on these images years from now, I want you to remember not just how you looked, but how you felt. Confident. Powerful. Ready to take on what’s next. 💫

🌿 Senior season dates are booking quickly so let’s create portraits that are truly you.

📩 Book your consultation:
📞 Call/Text: 612-756-9115
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 www.meganengesethphotography.com?utm_source=ig_business&utm_medium=Megan+Engeseth+Photography&utm_campaign=publer

Photography: Megan Engeseth Photography
Makeup & Hair: Mackenna & Emily Boehm
Sun brought to you by Profoto

07/29/2025

At Megan Engeseth Photography, we know every senior is their own kind of magic. ✨

Some play instruments, some play characters, some fly planes, some love thrifting, some game late into the night, some are obsessed with their dog (I mean, same), and some light up the stage like they were born for it.

At MEP, we take time to actually get to know you so your portraits show you in your best light.

Musician, gamer, athlete, writer, theater kid, dog parent, bookworm, or just someone who knows who they are becoming, we’ll capture what makes you you in portraits that feel confident, creative, and totally authentic.

Here’s what’s included when you book with Megan Engeseth Photography:

💄 Pro hair and makeup
👗 In-home wardrobe planning
📸 A fully guided photo session
🖼️ Wall art and albums you’ll want to show off forever
💬 Support from start to finish

Summer sessions are almost full. Fall is on it's way.

Send a message to book or ask questions. Let's make this year unforgettable.

07/24/2025

💡 Moms of the Class of 2025 —
The senior year countdown has officially started… and so have yearbook deadlines.

JULY is FULL.
Only 2 August and 3 September sessions left.

Don’t blink.
They’re growing up right in front of you.
This isn’t just about pictures.
It’s about honoring who they’ve become and capturing that before it’s off to campus tours, AP tests, and graduation gowns.

✨ The Portrait Experience includes:
• Professional hair & makeup
• Styling and wardrobe support
• A photoshoot that brings out their real personality
• Wall art that makes you cry every time you walk past it (in the best way)

📸 Let’s celebrate your senior with images that will become part of your family’s legacy.

📍 www.meganengesethphotography.com?utm_source=ig_business&utm_medium=Megan+Engeseth+Photography&utm_campaign=publer
📞 612-756-9115
📧 [email protected]

Tap Book Now or message me before those last spots are gone.

07/17/2025

Last fall I had the pleasure of working with a super cool kid for his senior portraits.

His family brought his teen sister.

And she's AWESOME!

So we decided to do some teen confidence building.

Anna is a gorgeous, vivacious, be-freckled ball of hilarious. And I LOVE IT!

Check out her TWEEN session! Comment below if you want to go to her whole session gallery!

This is what Anna's Mom said about her experience:
"I think every tween should have this experience: individual attention and someone noticing and praising them for their beauty and uniqueness (because that is what you did the entire time we were there). And we, the family, get pictures that capture her in this moment of her perfect smile and uneven teeth; her growing body and her full-on personality. Thank you for what you gave our family and what you give to your community. "

MY HEART IS SO FULL!

I'd love to help your teen see themselves as they are. Perfect. Unique. Gorgeous.

Photographer: MeganEngesethPhotography.com?utm_source=ig_business&utm_medium=Megan+Engeseth+Photography&utm_campaign=publer
Hair & Makeup Styling: Sarahelizabethartistry.com?utm_source=ig_business&utm_medium=Megan+Engeseth+Photography&utm_campaign=publer

612.756.9115

06/27/2025

This just popped up in my feed again. Can you believe it’s been almost 8 years???? Feels like a lifetime. Some of these “kids” now have families of their own!