Lance Hill Photography

sneak peek : Erik [Concordia]

2011-11-22T10:09:00.001-08:00

Sneak peeks from Erik's session! Love this silhouette!

sneak peek : Ryan [Concordia]

2011-11-15T09:06:00.001-08:00

Here are a few favorites from Ryan's senior session. Thanks for coming in!!

sneak peek : Will [Totino-Grace]

2011-11-15T08:27:00.001-08:00

"I'm not good with pictures, but Lance made it very comfortable and relaxed. It was a friendly, calm experience!" - Will

"It is amazing seeing the poses come alive with draped light and shading. Thanks so much for your artistry, Lance and team!" - Lisa, Will's mom

sneak peek : Tony [Concordia]

2011-11-09T16:25:00.001-08:00

Tony came in for his senior session last week - here are our favorites!

sneak peek : Joshua [Concordia]

2011-11-09T16:10:00.000-08:00

"Joshua is #5 Falk to have graduation portraits with Lance - #6 will be coming through in three years! :) " - Josh's mom

Talk about growing up with a family - we have really enjoyed photographing the Falk children individually and the whole family together. Thank you for choosing us to capture your memories over the years!

sneak peek : Lia [White Bear Lake]

2011-11-09T15:08:00.001-08:00

Here are some studio favorites from Lia's senior session!! :)

new banners are up!

2011-11-04T10:48:00.003-07:00

Thanks to Kailey Z & Brianna K for being our banner models! :)

outdoor lighting : getting earlier!

2011-11-04T09:19:00.000-07:00

As the coldest season of the year approaches, we are finding the outdoor lighting hits the PERFECT shade and angle within a two hour window. Give us a call to schedule your session within this time frame, we will let you know what it is (as every week it's different!).

sneak peek : Madeline [Irondale]

2011-11-03T08:59:00.000-07:00

"This was a really fun experience. I really loved being able to work inside and outside. My favorite set was the last one when he maximized my eyes!" - Madeline

"We had such a great experience at this studio with our older daughter, that we decided to come back to Lance Hill Photography with our younger daughter. She had a such great experience that I think we'll come back with the whole family for a family portrait." - Linda, Madeline's mom

sneak peek : Alex [Centennial]

2011-11-03T08:29:00.000-07:00

"It was a great experience. I liked how he knew exactly what to do with each outfit. He made me feel comfortable and that helped a lot. My favorite set was inside with my baseball stuff on." -Alex

"Great experience - Lance was so positive and easy to work with!" - Alex's mom

sneak peek : Caitlin [Totino-Grace]

2011-11-01T09:03:00.000-07:00

"Lance made my experience very positive! He focused on my favorite features and made me feel so special. He made the best out of everything - the light, the wind, my outfits. I had a lot of fun! Thanks!!" - Caitlin

"Lance is a true artist! I love that he made my daughter feel special. Each shot was better than the last! The communication with the studio prior to the appointment was very helpful. There were great suggestions for wardrobes and the best time of day for a session! Thank you!" - Mary, Caitlin's mom

"I liked how Lance made my daughter feel special. He was very enthusiastic and fun to work with. Lance was creative in his use of the settings and light!" - Jeff, Caitlin's dad

sneak peek : Madeline [Roseville]

2011-11-01T08:14:00.000-07:00

Here are a few classic, stunning images from Madeline's senior session! Thanks for coming in!! :)

sneak peek : Allison [Irondale]

2011-10-27T09:11:00.001-07:00

"This was a very fun experience! He made me feel very comfortable being in front of the camera. Very helpful in his directions & picking creative poses. My favorite part was getting shots of my tattoo. Thanks!" - Allison

"Lance did my oldest daughter Katie's photos in 2009. He did a great job - so here we are for Allison's photos. We had fun with creative poses. He had a challenge getting her tattoo on her back and passed with flying colors." - Lisa, Allison's mom

sneak peek : Sarah [Roseville]

2011-10-22T16:50:00.000-07:00

"It was a lovely experience, lots of fun! I liked taking pictures outside - the ones on the ground in the fall colors!" - Sarah

"We love Lance's work - 3 kids down, 1 to go!" - Connie, Sarah's mom

sneak peek : Austin [Roseville]

2011-10-21T12:30:00.000-07:00

"Lance made me feel very relaxed - what a fun time!" - Austin

"Lance did a great job - he made Austin feel comfortable and took tons of shots!" - Raelynn, Austin's mom

sneak peek : Nicole [Totino-Grace]

2011-10-21T12:00:00.000-07:00

"I loved all of the poses. Lance made this a lot of fun! He always knew the best poses, spots, and lighting. He helped me get the best shots - I loved the beautiful scenery, the old car, and the gorgeous fall leaves!" - Nicole

sneak peek : Hannah [Centennial]

2011-10-21T10:38:00.000-07:00

We took advantage of the fall colors outside for some of Hannah's senior session! Here are a handful of our favorite images!

"Awesome experience! I liked the way he was very detailed with the light & colors." - Hannah

"Excellent photo shoot! Lance explained how to capture perfect images working with lighting and wind. He made my daughter feel very relaxed and confident!" - Stefanie, Hannah's mom

sneak peek : Erica [Centennial]

2011-10-20T08:20:00.001-07:00

"I had so much fun. I liked how Lance played with the surroundings on-site. Thank you so much!" - Erica

"I loved everything - very creative ideas!" - Jen, Erica's mom

sneak peek : Alyssa [Forest Lake]

2011-10-11T08:41:00.001-07:00

"The experience was fun - I liked doing the shots with the fan! The outside sets were also great!" - Alyssa

"Lance was very helpful with lots of different ideas. He made Alyssa feel comfortable." - Peggy, Alyssa's mom

water shots : Kim

2011-10-08T16:29:00.001-07:00

Kim was such a great sport for her senior session! She was willing to jump in the waterfall at the end of her session and get wet! There was a kiddy pool nearby - we were able to do some artistic up-close images as well. These are my top four!

Have a great weekend everyone!

beautiful colors! : Dani

2011-10-07T16:43:00.000-07:00

Beautiful brown curled hair, colorful dress!

favorite time of day to shoot : Laura

2011-10-07T16:13:00.001-07:00

When the sun is just starting to set in the west - I LOVE the images I'm able to capture - like these from Laura's session last week - simple. stunning. beautiful light.

great shot : Nate

2011-10-07T16:01:00.000-07:00

This shot of Nate from last week is great - I'm happy with the composition, the lighting, the expression, and the long-sleeve solid color top paired with jeans and great kicks - great shot!

sneak peek : Stephanie [Irondale]

2011-10-07T08:38:00.001-07:00

"I really enjoyed the outdoor sets. It was fun to be posed and photographed!" - Stephanie

"We learned about Lance Hill while driving by and seeing the banners. We have had many friends that had a good experience with this studio - so we decided to come here for my daughter's senior portraits!" - Dana, Stephanie's mom

sneak peek : Mitchell [White Bear Lake]

2011-10-07T07:35:00.000-07:00

"This was the only place where they have an old GMC truck and a bobcat!" - Mitchell

"Lance was very easy going, explains everything in the picture process. I liked that he has so many outdoor areas to choose from. The old truck and bobcat were perfect for my son, who likes cars & equipment" - Rebecca, Mitchell's mom

sneak peek : David [Forest Lake]

2011-10-06T15:19:00.000-07:00

"This is my first time using a professional photographer and my experience was great!" - Mary, David's mom

"My favorite set was when I was leaning on the truck holding my gun - the studio staff was great!" - David

sneak peek : Emily [Irondale]

2011-10-06T14:49:00.000-07:00

"It was very comfortable working with him. I loved his creative ideas and great job on lighting. I loved everything about the session - definitely would recommend this experience to friends - I can't wait to see the final product!" - Emily

"We came to have Emily's photographs taken by Lance Hill because we noticed the way he used light to enhance each photo. The session experience was even more than we expected - he actually taught us about the light and used it beautifully in each shot!" - Cindy, Emily's mom

sneak peek : Danielle [Irondale]

2011-10-06T08:27:00.001-07:00

Here are a few awesome images from Danielle's senior session last week!! Beautiful eyes - beautiful curls!!

sneak peek : Laura [Roseville]

2011-10-06T08:10:00.000-07:00

"I loved the emphasis Lance put on my eyes, he always found a way to make them look amazing! I think my favorite sets were the clarinet pictures and the outdoor scenes. Lance is amazing at what he does and I hope to work with him again in the future!" - Laura

"We had such a positive experience. Lance & Laura worked so well together, he made her feel so comfortable. Lance has such a talent for photography." -Nancy, Laura's mom

sneak peek : Nate [Mounds View]

2011-10-06T07:49:00.000-07:00

"We have driven by the studio for years, as we live here in Shoreview. I always thought that it would be an excellent setting for outdoor photos.

Nate has always had beautiful blue eyes. Other moms commented that his eyes would be lady killers as he got older. Lance did a great job of capturing "the blue"!" - Terri, Nate's mom

sneak peek : Dovian [Zimmerman]

2011-10-04T08:55:00.001-07:00

Dovian came in for his senior session a bit ago - with an excellent smile! Here are a few of our favorites!

sneak peek : Danielle [White Bear Lake]

2011-09-30T08:36:00.000-07:00

"Lance Hill is the best! I really enjoyed getting my pictures done here - he made me feel comfortable and caught my best moments!" - Danielle

sneak peek : Julie [Centennial]

2011-09-29T16:58:00.000-07:00

"It was fun! He really knew what he was doing and the shots I saw looked so amazing! I loved the ones where he made my eyes pop!" - Julie

"Lance is always so professional and takes the time to make the most of each shot. He always knows what pose works best. Thanks - can't wait to see the final results!" - Ann, Julie's mom

sneak peek : Mark [Mounds View]

2011-09-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

"I liked how the photo shoot was not stressful - it took less time than I expected! I also liked how Lance told me what to do in regards to the different poses I should do - this made the shoot a more enjoyable experience - thanks!" - Mark

sneak peek : Brittany [White Bear Lake]

2011-09-23T16:01:00.000-07:00

Here are our favorite shots from Brittany's senior session! Fun outfits! Great colors! Thanks for coming in Brittany!

"My experience with Lance was unbelievable! He really captured all my best features and even incorporated a new shot with gorgeous flowers! I'm very impressed with his patience and ambiance. He never stops at "just good" - he strives for perfection! Thanks Lance!" - Brittany

sneak peek : Lindsey [Hill-Murray]

2011-09-23T15:35:00.000-07:00

"This was a great experience and it was a lot of fun. It made me feel like a super model! I loved going outside and doing all the fun shots! Everyone was very helpful! My favorite set was the up close bright shot - it really looks great!" - Lindsey

sneak peek : Ryan [Mounds View]

2011-09-22T08:39:00.001-07:00

"I loved working with Lance! He's a great guy and I had a lot of fun!" - Ryan

"After the first outfit, we were relaxed & happy! The rest was pure fun!" - Judy, Ryan's mom

sneak peek : Marah [Forest Lake]

2011-09-22T08:11:00.000-07:00

"Out of all the photographers to choose from, I chose Lance because he specializes in photographing people, and he has so many different scenery choices. He made this experience fun and worthwhile!" - Marah

sneak peek : Annie [Cretin-Derham]

2011-09-22T07:53:00.000-07:00

"I loved the experience, and all the sets were great! My favorite set was outside in the grass!" - Annie

sneak peek : Dan [Centennial]

2011-09-20T08:54:00.000-07:00

"I was very impressed with the entire shoot. The ideas Mr. Hill had really will emphasize my two passions - film/directing and downhill skiing. The fact we could so seamlessly incorporate props that symbolize what I love in my pictures, was so gratifying. I look forward to the results, and this is an easy recommendation for all my friends. Thanks a whole lot!" - Dan

"I must say, I appreciated the focus on Dan's interests, and our thoughts on shots, looks & backgrounds. He really embraced Dan's passion for film with some great ideas on how to incorporate props we brought. I thought we were coming in for a "traditional" shot of him, but I was so fun to see what other cool things we could do!" - Julia, Dan's mom

sneak peek : Hannah [Pine City] part 2

2011-09-20T08:04:00.001-07:00

Here are a few more sneak peeks from Hannah's session!

sneak peek : Kailey [Rush City]

2011-09-16T09:00:00.000-07:00

Kailey drove all the way from North Branch to have her senior session taken with us. We are happy she did! She is very photogenic and brought her beautiful smile along! :) Here are a few of our favorite images from the session!

sneak peek : Ian [Irondale]

2011-09-16T08:39:00.001-07:00

"I wanted to get something that popped & I got it! My instrument and love of music were captured in a totally unique shot, fit for the cover of a jazz CD!" - Ian

"The session was easy & fun experience. We got a great trumpet shot!" - Rita, Ian's mom

sneak peek : Jesyka [Mounds View]

2011-09-15T08:17:00.000-07:00

Jesyka came in for her senior session with a pair of cowgirl boots that I just love! Here are our favorite images from her session - including a complimentary buddy shot with her friend, MacKenzie! Thanks for coming in Jesyka!

sneak peek : Lauren [White Bear Lake]

2011-09-09T19:11:00.001-07:00

Lauren will graduate from White Bear Lake in the spring - here are a few of our fave shots from her session!

She brought in puppy, Sugar, for a few complimentary buddy shots!

sneak peek : Rebecca [Centennial]

2011-09-09T18:53:00.000-07:00

Beautiful shots of a beautiful Centennial senior! Thanks for coming in Rebecca!

sneak peek : Madisen [Hill-Murray]

2011-09-09T18:28:00.000-07:00

"Normally, I hate getting my picture taken but Lance made the experience so fun! He told me where to look and how to pose so all I had to do was look at the camera & smile!" - Madisen

"Lance did an absolute fabulous job at creating a perfect setting for each picture. They turned out beautiful!" - Leah, Madisen's mom

sneak peek : Matt [White Bear Lake]

2011-09-09T18:11:00.000-07:00

"Loved the poses & creativity, my favorite was the face shot with the eyes. Lance was very friendly, I enjoyed having my car in the shoot." - Matt

sneak peek : KayCee [White Bear Lake]

2011-09-09T09:01:00.000-07:00

"This session was a lot of fun and I liked how the main focus was on my eyes. I really like the natural looks and how my face had an "attitude" in the shots. Thank you so much for making these shots as pretty as possible!" - KayCee

"Lance was fantastic and so focused on my daughter's eyes/features! Lance made my daughters senior picture's session an amazing and fun experience." - KayCee's mom

sneak peek : Hailey [Centennial]

2011-09-09T08:42:00.000-07:00

"I really liked how he made my eyes pop! The wind was bad but he knew just what to do. I think he was very nice & easy to get along with!" - Hailey

"Lance did a great job making Hailey feel comfortable. It was an extremely windy day & he had just the right spots to take shots that would control the wind and make Hailey relax. It was a wonderful experience!" - Hailey's mom

sneak peek : Lucas [Roseville]

2011-09-09T08:26:00.000-07:00

"I really liked how he treated me & shared with me his ideas so I could understand what the process involved. I liked the pictures with the spikes. It was helpful that he was funny & relaxed. My favorite set was the one with the spikes to my face." - Lucas

sneak peek : Brianna [Roseville]

2011-09-09T07:57:00.000-07:00

"Normally I am nervous & awkward with smiles & my hands, but Lance was able to get good, confident smiles & get my hands into normal positions easily. My favorite spots were the medieval scenes & the instrument scenes, as well as the eye enhancing ones! By far the best picture taking experience I have ever had. Thanks a lot!!" - Brianna

"We loved working with Lance. He got Brianna's personality down great! I can't wait to see the shots with her instruments & jacket, as well as the outdoor shots, too! I especially enjoyed the medieval shots in the window with the flowers circling it. We had a lot of fun!" - Karla, Brianna's mom

[the third shot looks like it came off the cover from an international Mediterranean magazine... gorgeous!]

sneak peek : Hannah [Pine City]

2011-09-08T18:20:00.000-07:00

Miss Hannah drove over an hour to get to our studio for her senior session! This is the first of a two part sneak peek [we have a million sessions to go through!]. These are just two of my many favorite images from Hannah's session - she is extremely photogenic & smiley.

Thanks for driving the distance Hannah!

sneak peek : Kailey [Roseville]

2011-09-04T20:11:00.000-07:00

"My session was so much fun! Lance is very efficient and knows what you want in the perfect photo. He is passionate about his work and his creativity shines in all of his sets. Thank you Lance Hill!" - Kailey

"Lance is amazing! I love, as a parent, that we could help Lance and be a part of our daughter's senior pictures. I also enjoyed that we got to see the images right away. I loved all of them! I would highly recommend Lance to everyone. Best photo shoot!" - Jennifer, Kailey's mom

"He was very relaxing & and had good choices for picture locations. He really made my daughter stand out!" - Keith, Kailey's dad

sneak peek : Jerika [Concordia]

2011-09-04T19:36:00.000-07:00

"Going into senior pictures, I wasn't sure what to expect. Lance made the experience easy & enjoyable by allowing me to integrate my own ideas & styles into my photos!" - Jerika

sneak peek: Taylor [Centennial]

2011-09-02T12:48:00.001-07:00

Sneak peeks from Taylor's senior session! Some classic, some glowy, super pretty shots!

Thanks for coming in Taylor! See more sneaks on our studio Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lance-Hill-Photography/16931263226

sneak peek : Natalie [Roseville]

2011-09-02T12:17:00.000-07:00

"Lance is great at what he does - I had a fun time. I like the way Lance worked with whatever light or wind was coming our way!" - Natalie

sneak peek : James [White Bear Lake]

2011-09-02T10:56:00.001-07:00

"I'm an avid hunter and my dogs always come along - so I was happy to be able to have them be a part of my senior year." - James

"To capture my son's beautiful eyes in the photo of him in his hockey helmet starring straight at the camera, was unbelievable!" - Tammy, James' mom

sneak peek : Eva [Roseville]

2011-09-01T12:11:00.000-07:00

"He looked at me and seemed to know exactly which sets to use. I said I like fairy tales, princesses, and I like to still pretend that I'm a fairy. Lance made this fun and perfect, while letting me live a real fairy tale!" - Eva

"I love the outdoor sets. It was windy during out shoot, and we still had many choices and options. Lance explained everything along the way, which was really helpful!" - Linda, Eva's mom

sneak peek : Ashley [Mounds View]

2011-09-01T11:13:00.000-07:00

"I wanted a unique picture with my skates. It turned out beautiful & different than any skating picture I've seen before." - Ashley

"Ashley does not like having her picture taken but she really seemed to be having fun during her session at the studio!" - Janie, Ashley's mom

sneak peek : Alexis [Centennial]

2011-09-01T10:35:00.001-07:00

Alexis came in for her senior session last week - we loved her images! She has a great smile and the clothing she chose were perfect - long sleeves, solid colors, nice jeans - beautiful necklaces!

"Lance was so easy-going, he told me what to do & made it really enjoyable." - Alexis

"It was great! He listened to both me and my daughter & gave us his honest opinion on what was best - we're excited to see how they turn out!" - Alexis' mom

sneak peek : Elizabeth [White Bear Lake]

2011-09-01T10:02:00.001-07:00

"I think that Lance did a very nice job. I liked that he knew exactly what to do and where a certain outfit looked good in a different area. My favorite set was the one by the door!" - Elizabeth

sneak peek : Amy [White Bear Lake]

2011-08-27T17:39:00.000-07:00

"It was really fun working with Lance. He made me feel very comfortable having him helping me with poses throughout the shoot. I loved having my best friend be able to come in so we could capture memories for our senior year - and having pictures with my bug at no additional charge was great. Thanks Lance!" - Amy

"It was a great experience and fun to work with Lance. He really knew how to capture Amy's fun side. Being able to have so many options on where to pose while staying in one location was great. Amy being able to have a friend and her "Bug" in shots at no charge was a nice surprise!" - Jeanette, Amy's mom

sneak peek : Christina [Hill-Murray]

2011-08-27T16:42:00.001-07:00

Here are a few sneak peeks from Christina's senior session last week!!

sneak peek : Jenna [Woodbury]

2011-08-26T17:26:00.000-07:00

"I really liked how nice Lance was. He helped coach me through what would look good. I love all the sets - that is one of the main reasons I chose this studio. I looked at a lot of his work beforehand and that really helped me to know what I wanted for my senior pictures! I'm really glad I chose Lance Hill!" - Jenna

"Jenna was very nervous - Lance made her feel relaxed & comfortable. It was helpful to be able to see previous poses (of others) on the website & blog, to give us an idea of what would look good and be fun to try! My favorite set was the tire swing and tall grasses. This was a wonderful experience!" - Shelley, Jenna's mom

sneak peek : Veronica [Roseville]

2011-08-26T16:46:00.001-07:00

"Overall it was a great experience. It was a comfortable and fun environment. The jumping shot in my cheer uniform was one of my favorites, it was unique! It was good that there were multiple places for shots and very cool to be the first girl to try posing on the log bench. I also liked that he helped me on my poses, because I had no idea what to do!" - Veronica

"Very impressive the way he worked so well with Veronica and his guidance for poses was outstanding. He really made the pictures special to her. I'm so glad we were referred. I wouldn't have gotten the service we experienced elsewhere. I love that he used my daughter & my help to get the right lighting, it feels personal!" - Wendy, Veronica's mom

sneak peek : Sammi [Mounds View]

2011-08-25T13:19:00.001-07:00

Sammi and her parents are family friends of ours - living on the same lake for many years! She is finally a senior at Mounds View - I loved taking her portraits - here are some of my favorites!!

sneak peek : Alexandria [Centennial]

2011-08-25T12:36:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed playing around with sports Alexandria is involved in - such as tennis!!

"I liked how Lance made my eyes sparkles by playing around with the lighting. The waterfall was my favorite shot!! Lance made the experience unique and fun!" - Alexandria

"I like how Lance captured the lighting in the hair, eyes and face in the outside shots. I like how he made his portrait into a canvas art! Outside with the water splashing was one of my favorites!" - Carol, Alexandria's mom

fabulous senior outfit!

2011-08-25T12:06:00.000-07:00

looking for outfit ideas to wear for your senior session? here is a great one worn by Kayla for her session last week - dark wash jeans, a cream colored top, with a brown leather zip-up jacket over the top. add some beautiful curled blonde hair and a gold necklace or two - and you are set!! BEAUTIFUL!

sneak peek : Kayla [Centennial]

2011-08-25T10:15:00.000-07:00

"I loved the hockey gloves & stick close-up pose, intense eyes, maybe black and white?? My favorite set was outside with the vines & green scenery!" - Kayla

"Lance took a lot of great shots in and outside. He captured Kayla's blue eyes and beautiful smile. We loved the archway with the vines, multi-dimensional!" - Donna, Kayla's mom

sneak peek : Mackenzie [Hill-Murray]

2011-08-25T10:01:00.000-07:00

"I liked how he focused on my hair and made it flow nicely. I loved the picture where my hair was hanging over my shoulder." - Mackenzie

"I liked how relaxed Lance made my daughter feel!" - Karin, Mackenzie's mom

sneak peek : Dan [Hill-Murray]

2011-08-23T11:02:00.000-07:00

Here are a few shots from Dan's senior session - the indoor portion - he can REALLY pull off a suit well!!!

sneak peek : Amanda [White Bear Lake]

2011-08-23T10:30:00.001-07:00

Amanda came in for her senior session with a beautiful floral top that looked great both indoors and out. Some fabrics with this type of look, photograph really well! We still recommend staying away from stripes, polka dots, and plaids if possible!

Other top ideas:

express [with dark jeans, skirt, or capris]

hollister [with a jean skirt & gladiator sandals]

abercrombie [with hair curled & wedge heels]

Thanks for coming in Amanda! Here are our favorite shots!

sneak peek : Chris [Spring Lake Park]

2011-08-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

"I'm training for a triathlon and I'm in better shape that I've ever been before. I wanted Lance to capture some body shots of me and he did an excellent job doing so. He used the lighting in the portrait to its fullest potential and also had a large number of backgrounds to choose from. Thanks for the great shots, Lance!" - Chris

sneak peek : Zack [Mounds View]

2011-08-23T09:42:00.000-07:00

Zack came in for his senior session last week!

"I really loved my experience here & would recommend it!" - Zack

"Cool eyes!" - Zack's mom

sneak peek : Emily [Irondale]

2011-08-19T11:09:00.001-07:00

"All of the scenes were great, and he took everything into consideration - especially lighting, and my eyes! It was a great experience!" - Emily

Misha - adoption portraits

2011-08-19T10:48:00.001-07:00

Misha was adopted from Russia - his mother wanted to get some hi-key images done of him. I was in awe of his energy and outgoing smile!

sneak peek : Ali [Centennial]

2011-08-18T11:54:00.000-07:00

"The thing I liked most about my experience was Lance, the photographer. He is very fun to shoot with and knows exactly what needs to be done for each shot. My favorite composition was the one where my eyes are lit up on the black background!" - Ali

sneak peek : Emily [Hill-Murray]

2011-08-18T10:48:00.001-07:00

Emily came in for her senior session last week - with balloons! What a stellar idea! We loved this creative aspect and will be looking for seniors to come in for a few balloon sessions later this season (thanks for the idea, Emily!)

"This was so fun! I brought balloons & I wasn't sure it would work out, but they were so fun! Everything was perfect and better than I expected." - Emily

"This was our second experience with Lance. The great experience and quality photos received with our son 3 years ago, led Emily to choose Lance Hill. He knows how to make a somewhat nervous senior, very relaxed. He involved them in the creative process! Just a GREAT experience!" - Gayl, Emily's mom

sneak peek : Ally [Mounds View]

2011-08-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

"We have been driving by the studio for years - it's fun to actually be here! The session was so personal - we never felt rushed. There were beautiful sets - Lance matched the setting with the outfits perfectly. We enjoyed the session so much, that I forgot where I was!" - Judy, Ally's mom

sneak peek : Natalie [Centennial]

2011-08-16T12:01:00.000-07:00

Natalie came in with beautiful red curls and piercing blue eyes - her outfit choices were perfect! Thanks for coming in, Natalie!

sneak peek : Hannah [Hill-Murray]

2011-08-16T11:45:00.000-07:00

These are some of Lance's favorite images from Hannah's senior session last week - she primarily wanted outdoor images - we had a great time capturing her!

sneak peek : Heidi [White Bear Lake]

2011-08-16T11:31:00.000-07:00

Thanks for coming in Heidi - here are your sneak peeks!!

sneak peek : Kayleigh [Roseville]

2011-08-16T11:08:00.000-07:00

"Lance is obviously a talented photographer - who LOVES what he does! He did such a great job of suggesting scenes that brought in light and depth. The session was fun! Thanks!" -Kayleigh

sneak peek : Alyssia [St. Francis]

2011-08-12T10:44:00.000-07:00

"I loved his ideas and how he made the pictures flow. Lance was very helpful and gave great advice. I will definitely come back & refer him!" - Alyssia

"Lance did an amazing job of shooting Alyssia. The outside shots were so much fun to watch." - Nikki, Alyssia's aunt

"It was great to be back!! My aunt had photos taken by Lance years ago, then I came here and so did my brother. His photos are always exceptional!" - Jackie, Alyssia's aunt

sneak peek : Jesse [Mounds View]

2011-08-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

AH! Loved this session! He came in for his senior session last week and we had a lot of fun incorporating his sports interests into the shots - weight lifting, baseball, etc.

"My session was awesome! I was very comfortable. It was nice knowing I was working with a professional!" :) - Jesse

sneak peek : Ianna [White Bear Lake]

2011-08-12T09:58:00.000-07:00

" 'I feel so pretty!', I thought - I felt so beautiful throughout the entire shoot. I loved the beautiful sets with the green grasses. The stone window was my favorite next to the door with the vines. The stone window I felt accentuated the fairy tale look I was hoping for, as did the door. Lance was very helpful with making the shoot fun & making it clear what pose he had in mind. I'd never done anything like this before and thought I would be so awkward. But, it was the opposite! It was easy for me to stay natural and not nervous at all. The session was fun and I feel absolutely beautiful. Thank you!" - Ianna

sneak peek : Dan [Centennial]

2011-08-12T09:43:00.000-07:00

"It was a very fun experience - a breeze & very simple! I liked the different sets the studio had to offer!" - Dan

"Lance was extremely helpful and nice - easy to work with! I liked the outdoor shots and the ones with the white button up top and colored shorts outside. I will be referring Lance Hill to everyone." - Anne, Dan's mom

sneak peek : Ian [Hill-Murray]

2011-08-12T09:40:00.001-07:00

Ian came in last week - an avid tennis player - we were sure to incorporate that into his senior session!

sneak peek : Lauren [Centennial]

2011-08-12T09:37:00.000-07:00

Lauren is our Team 2012 spokeswoman from Centennial - she came back recently for her full senior session and these are some of our favorites!

sneak peek : Natalia [Mounds View]

2011-08-12T09:28:00.000-07:00

"My overall experience was great. The photographer made me feel so beautiful. My favorite set was the one with the old car. He was very happy and had lots of enthusiasm... which made it that much more fun. He was very good at coaching me and letting me know what to do. I had such a great time here at the studio and I definitely would come back here for future photography sessions... he is an amazing photographer!" - Natalia

"I had wedding portraits done 20 years ago at this studio and I wanted Talia's special day to be just as great! We were NOT let down! His creativity and personality that was incorporated into each shot gave me the chills... it was awesome to be a part and help with the shoot... Lance made a beautiful girl even more gorgeous! Who woulda thought!" - Paulette, Natalia's mom

sneak peek : Mary [Cretin-Derham]

2011-08-12T09:24:00.000-07:00

"I had a great experience! Lance helped me through every picture and always made sure he got the best shot possible. When the sun was too bright, he adjusted everything so I was more comfortable. I cannot wait to see how everything turns out!" - Mary

"It was obvious that Lance is very experienced in photography. My daughter has somewhat unusual coloring (green eyes, red hair, lighter skin) & he caught her at her most beautiful! My favorite set was the tree swing and the courtyard window shots. It was a fun hour & I'm very looking forward to seeing the photos." - Cathy, Mary's mom

sneak peek : Kelly [Centennial]

2011-08-12T09:20:00.001-07:00

"I had a lot of fun! I loved all the sets!" - Kelly

"Lance is very professional - you can tell he loves what he is doing. His use of light and the outdoor settings are done to perfection! I highly recommend him!" - Janice, Kelly's mom

sneak peek : Lauren [Centennial]

2011-08-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

this is one of my favorite images from Lauren's session! so vintage, European, pure! head over to our studio Facebook page and check out the other sneak peeks posted there!

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sneak peek : Samantha & Melissa [Centennial]

2011-08-02T11:17:00.000-07:00

"I thought Lance really did everything to get the perfect shot. I liked all of the different backgrounds that were there. I also enjoyed how Lance already had plans but before shooting he asked what I thought and if I wanted that shot compared to another. My favorite set was me on the swing with my hair moving in the wind. Beautiful work!" - Melissa

"I thought the whole experience was fantastic! Lance could do anything we wanted and had some awesome ideas for us to do, as well. His imagination took over and we captured the best pictures we could have ever imagined. I loved how he could get both my twin and I in a couple shots together. Lance was fantastic, we never had to wait for something to be done! Yes yes yes!" - Samantha

"AWESOME! I loved the variety of backgrounds and poses. Lance was so knowledgable on what would and would not work. Our favorite sets were outside. Great shots!" - Jodi, mom

sneak peek : Brittany & Brianna [Mounds View]

2011-08-02T10:01:00.000-07:00

Beautiful sisters! I enjoyed having their different personalities showcased throughout their senior session - these are my favorite images captured from that day....

sneak peek : MaryEllen [Centennial]

2011-07-29T11:31:00.000-07:00

"I'm a dancer that has taken thousands of photos. The way Lance works with the light to create these photos is AMAZING! I have passion and discipline for my craft, my dance - I want nothing less than a similar conviction with my once in a lifetime senior portraits! This is why I chose Lance! Thank you!" - MaryEllen

"As a parent, I have one word - amazing! Lance took a look at my daughter & her outfits, and knew what and where to take the portraits. This was better than walking all around to look for the light - he has created it all! Thank you for the experience - it was wonderful! We can't wait to come back for the indoor photos!" - Sonya, MaryEllen's mom

sneak peek : Angela [Stillwater]

2011-07-28T12:49:00.000-07:00

"Very passionate about photography. What I liked best was the outdoor scenes by the water, and the tall grasses. It's amazing how he built all the sets so they coordinate with the natural light! What was helpful was - Lance is a very good communicator with what shot he is trying to capture. There was no hesitation in his voice, he is extremely confident and loves to do his job! I don't want to THINK it looks good, I want to KNOW it looks good! With that said, Lance knows what looks great and there is not a question in his voice about what that is! :) " -Angela

"This was a very fun & enthusiastic photo shoot! He had great insight on color, light and posing to bring out the best! My favorite set for Angela was the dock. This was a great experience - I highly recommend it!" - Debbie, Angela's mom

sneak peek : Anna [Hill-Murray]

2011-07-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

"My senior session was relaxed - it was helpful that Lance talked and showed me the best poses!" - Anna

"I watched my daughter transform from a nervous, unsure girl to a confident energetic, happy one. From the moment he spoke to Anna, I could tell he had the "stuff" to bring out the best in her. It was a tremendous experience. Thank you." - Paula, Anna's mom

complimentary family sessions : with every senior order

2011-07-26T11:05:00.000-07:00

Did you know - with your senior portrait order, you receive a complimentary family session? If you have placed your senior order with us, bring the family in for a session at the studio - it's never too late to capture the entire crew together!

*complimentary family session fee with completed senior portrait orders