Hi! My name is Salina, and I am a photographer working in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and southern Minnesota areas. I enjoy meeting new people, and luckily for me, my profession allows me to do that every week, whether I am photographing a newborn, baby, child, family or creating senior pictures. This blog showcases my recent photography, and will help you get to know me and my style of portraits a little better. I am based out of Northfield, but work on-location throughout the Twin Cities (and beyond) or in my studio in Burnsville. I work with my clients to choose the right locations, times and wardrobe pieces to ensure their portraits are beautiful and true reflections of who they are.
On a blustery but gorgeous fall day I met Christina, her mom and her sister in the quaint town of Lake City, Minnesota for Christina’s senior portrait session. The wind was a bit of a challenge, but in the end I think the windblown look worked perfectly with Christina’s hair.
We took some of her portraits in the downtown area, then in a park, and lastly at the Lake City Marina. Christina loves to sail, and she wanted to incorporate her passion for it into her photographs.
The collection Christina and her parents ordered includes a slideshow with some of their favorites, so I added that after the images. Enjoy the rest of your senior year, Christina!
I am offering mini sessions this month! On January 28 and 29, come with your kids to my Burnsville studio for a quick and easy session (easily accessible from many parts of the Twin Cities!). Your choice of background, either the fun and colorful hearts like in the examples above, or a solid color. How excited will your child be to hand out valentines with his or her photo and name on them?? They are also a big hit with grandparents.
Contact me today for details about signing up for these limited sessions. 612-229-3129 or salina@salinajphotography.com
I photographed Payton in late fall, at her family’s home, which ended up being an absolutely incredible location. The sun and scenery really worked to our advantage! As a straight-haired girl my entire life, I think I probably told Payton about six hundred times, “I love your hair!” We were working on a somewhat chilly evening but Payton never let on she was cold, she had a great smile the whole time and a beautiful “serious face,” as well. Best of luck to you, Payton, as you enter 2012 and look forward to graduation!
Salina J Photography had an amazing year, thanks to my wonderful clients. I had more sessions than ever, with considerably more high school senior portraits done, which I loved! I had sessions in Northfield, of course (where I am based), in Burnsville (where my studio is located), but also as far south as Lake City, Minnesota, as far west as Carver, as far north as Maple Grove and White Bear Lake, and as far east as St. Paul.
I wanted to include at least one image from every client I photographed in 2011 in a slideshow video. I couldn’t pare it down any more than I already did. Most of these are client favorites, the ones they ordered and shared with their friends a family members.
Thank you for a great year, I’m looking forward to many fun changes in 2012, including a new website and blog, new marketing materials, new opportunities and better collection options.
