Professional headshot of a Minneapolis Photographer, Elissa Bean.

I’ve spent my career turning fleeting moments into archival artwork that builds your children’s self-esteem and makes your house feel like a home.

I’m here to make this easy, fun, and—most importantly—beautiful. 

There is a unique magic in being a family’s 'historian' for twenty-five years. I have had the incredible honor of being a part of my clients' lives from the very beginning—capturing sweet newborns to launching seniors into their next chapters and now, celebrating as those same children bring their own 'Little Beans' into the world.

It’s more than just a session; it’s a twenty-five-year conversation expressed through art and love of family.

ABOUT ELISSA BEAN PHOTOGRAPHY

I’ve spent my career turning fleeting moments into archival artwork that builds your children’s self-esteem and makes your house feel like a home.

I’m here to make this easy, fun, and—most importantly—beautiful. 

There is a unique magic in being a family’s 'historian' for twenty-five years. I have had the incredible honor of being a part of my clients' lives from the very beginning—capturing sweet newborns to launching seniors into their next chapters and now, celebrating as those same children bring their own 'Little Beans' into the world.

It’s more than just a session; it’s a twenty-five-year conversation expressed through art and love of family.

A 25-Year Relationship

And some not so Little Beans

Behind-the-scenes selfie of a Minneapolis Photographer with two senior girls during a portrait session.

Fun with my Little Beans

Photographer giving her little bean a piggyback ride during a Family Photographer in Minneapolis session.

SMILE BIG. LIVE SILLY.

I've been known to chase children, dogs and even chickens...calm the fussiest babies and dads, go for boat rides to capture seniors wakeboarding, travel to cabins and favorite trails, clear the field of snakes and mice, fall in backyard pools or wade in the lake to play. Being the photographer of your family's fun is my life passion.

Photographer in Minneapolis smiling while holding a chicken outdoors.
Collage of senior and children's portraits by a Minneapolis Photographer showcasing portrait photography in Minneapolis.

There is nothing more rewarding than photographing a newborn baby and, years later, creating their high school senior portraits. Elissa Bean Photography is about that legacy. 

Creating a Legacy

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LOCAL LOVE

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Your photos of my family are my most treasured possessions, aside from the actual humans and dogs. They literally make me happy every single day when I see them. Every single day.

Thank you, Elissa! You are the best!

Molly C.

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Family portrait with their German Shepherd in front of their home by a Photographer in Minneapolis.
Senior girl in a black dress walking through a garden captured by a Minneapolis senior photographer.

Our photos of Lizzie were absolutely amazing. THANK YOU. We are lifers.

M.D.

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I have to say, Connor was less than excited to get his senior photos taken. From the initial phone call to the session, she assured me that all would be quick, easy and painless for him. Thankfully she was right and Connor actually enjoyed his session. The artwork that she helped us design almost brings me to tears now that he is at school. Thank you so much!

Connor's Mom

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Close-up senior portrait of a smiling teenage boy by a Senior Photographer in Minneapolis.
Family portrait with two dogs in a historic alley photographed by a Minneapolis family photographer.

I will never forget this day and this hair! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The pics are fabulous per usual!
Can’t love you more for doing this for 16 years straight!!

Mali W.

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