June - August
Beach Family Photography
Minneapolis, Minnetonka, and St. Paul
Summer Beach Photo Sessions
Excelsior, Minneapolis, and Chanhassen - see below for Los Angeles
Capture the magic of summer and lake life with beautiful keepsake photos! Click here for dates and online booking.
At some of the most stunning beaches Minnesota has to offer, ideal for families, maternity, couples, or child portraits. Dress up, play in the water - or do both! Contact us if you would like to add an earlier time for young children.
Excelsior Beach, Excelsior, MN
Cedar Lake Beach, Minneapolis, MN
Lake Ann, Chanhassen, MN
Custom session and location available with full family session
Whether you're documenting this summer or simply want refreshed portraits in golden light, these sessions are designed to be relaxed, natural, and gorgeous.
Each session includes my signature child portraits, lifestyle photography, and traditional family poses. For the golden hour light be sure to look at the later sessions.
With decades of photography experience, I ensure sessions are fun and efficient. Kids love the freedom to explore, parents love that it doesn't take too long! We'll create a large gallery of images for you to select from after the session.
Looking for a custom session at your cabin? Please contact me at hello@lisaposeley.com
What to Expect
15-20 minute photo session
Beautifully retouched images
Best light of the day
Private online gallery delivered within 2 weeks
Styling advice + wardrobe access available
How Payment Works:
All inclusive pricing
No additional purchase is required after your session but additional images, prints, and artwork will be available to purchase in the gallery store.
Timing for the Best Light:
All sessions are held during the hours before sunset to take advantage of the softer evening light. It’s quite late during the summer so please reach out for a golden hour session.
With the later sunset the earlier sessions will be brighter but we can photograph in certain to accommodate and in some images we'll embrace the brighter light.
Want that stunning golden hour light? Reach out to book a golden-hour session.
After the session, you'll receive a private online gallery, to select and download your favorites included in your package, with the option to purchase additional photos, prints, and gifts. Images come with print and social media release, in high resolution.
Session prep:
After booking you'll receive a session confirmation and a session prep guide.
Need wardrobe advice? I'm here to help! Check out my Pinterest page for inspiration or message me at (612) 208-3075 or hello@lisaposeley.com
A session reminder will be sent a few days before your session.
The day before your session I'll email you with where exactly to meet at the location.
Pets:
🐶 Dogs are welcome! We love having the family dog(s) join in family photos.
Gallery Delivery:
Your private gallery of retouched images will be available within two weeks, ready for selection and download.
🎉 Take advantage of the early bird offer in your gallery email for additional photos and products within the first two days of gallery delivery.
Timeless portraits on the California coast
A few times each year, I offer beach sessions in select destinations—including Los Angeles, Florida, and New York. These sessions combine my lifelong love of the ocean and photography to create cinematic portraits that are both expressive and timeless.
Availability is very limited. Once the booking limit is reached, the remaining dates will close.
Private Lifestyle Sessions: If you own a beachfront home, we can conduct the session at your home and create a combined beach and lifestyle session.
Family Beach Photo Sessions
These sessions are designed to capture genuine connections, unique personalities, and authentic moments. We’ll photograph the whole family as well as groupings—siblings together, couples, and individual portraits of each child. Grandparents are welcome. If you'd like to include extended family, please reach out before booking. The family dog(s) are always welcome.
Each session includes a mix of gently posed portraits and more dramatic, artistic images that feel natural and expressive. While nothing is overly posed, you’ll be guided throughout in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Children tend to love these sessions, especially in the freedom of the beach environment. With thoughtful planning and styling, the experience is low-stress and fun for everyone.
Maternity Beach Photo Sessions
A maternity session at the beach is a stunning way to celebrate your journey into motherhood. We'll collaborate on styling and wardrobe, and I’ll share trusted resources for rentals and gowns. Hair and makeup is highly recommended.
During your session, we’ll create a combination of classic and dramatic posed portraits. While every moment is carefully directed, the experience feels natural and effortless. With good planning, these sessions are low-stress and deeply meaningful. Many clients choose to plan multiple looks. If you're open to it, we can end the session in the water with sunset light for a truly unforgettable finish. Partners, children, and dogs are always welcome.
Nothing soothes the soul like a day by the water.
“I had a fabulous experience getting family photographs from Lisa Poseley. She suggested a beautiful, natural setting, and she had great ideas for poses and angles that really brought out the personality of our family. The images worked perfectly for our holiday cards, wall portraits, and gifts. Lisa Poseley is a too-notch professional, and she knows how to keep it fun. We had a great time, and we were delighted with the product! Thank you, Lisa!”
— JA