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Ellen Stark Photography Hi there! I'm Ellen! I am a Mankato and Southern Minnesota senior and family photographer

We reeled in some pretty great shots with this senior! 🎣One of my favorite things about senior photos is getting to incl...
10/09/2026

We reeled in some pretty great shots with this senior! 🎣

One of my favorite things about senior photos is getting to include the things that make you who you are. For Dustin, that meant incorporating his love of hunting and fishing to make his session feel a little more like him. Adding his hat for a few photos was another way to showcase his personality. A simple detail that makes a big impact!

Dustin was so kind and go-with-the-flow as we adventured around Red Jacket. It was a top-notch, sunny autumn day!

Thanks for a great session, Dustin! Best of luck on your upcoming hunting season!

It's fall ya'all! 🍂 (Ha! I couldn't resist!)Though it has technically been fall for two weeks, this was the first sessio...
10/06/2026

It's fall ya'all! 🍂 (Ha! I couldn't resist!)

Though it has technically been fall for two weeks, this was the first session where it truly felt like fall! It was perfect autumn weather and the colors were starting to pop with some yellow and red! 😍

Sam enjoys walking at the Gustavus Arboretum so it was an obvious great choice for his senior photos. We had a wonderful time finding all of the spots where fall was starting to peek out.

Thank you, Sam, for a fun time! Have a great senior year!

Once upon a time... 📚In this story, there was a photographer who met a lovely high school senior. They had a wonderful t...
09/12/2026

Once upon a time... 📚

In this story, there was a photographer who met a lovely high school senior. They had a wonderful time finding magical settings for photos. And they lived happily ever after. 🤭

It was so much fun to add Tara's love of reading into her session. This is such a special chapter of her story as she celebrates her senior year. And I can't wait to see what the future holds for her next chapters!

Thanks for letting me be a part of your story, Tara! ☺️

Effortless! ✨That was the word for Cameron’s session. I told her multiple times during her session that she made it all ...
09/04/2026

Effortless! ✨

That was the word for Cameron’s session. I told her multiple times during her session that she made it all seem so effortless. Effortlessly beautiful as she effortlessly posed.

Not to mention, she effortlessly handled the heat and humidity! It was a hot one, but Cameron glowed and smiled through it all. She made my job way too easy. And way too much fun!

Thank you, Cameron, for a great session! Wishing you a fabulous senior year! ☺️

Running into senior year! 🏃‍♀️🥇Kaitlyn’s session was so much fun! We had a little bit of everything with photos at the t...
09/02/2026

Running into senior year! 🏃‍♀️🥇

Kaitlyn’s session was so much fun! We had a little bit of everything with photos at the track, downtown, and a nature setting.

I love how she incorporated her love of track (Look at all of those medals! 🤯 Holy cow!) and her love for Jesus by including her Bible.

The combo of the two makes me think of the verses Hebrews 12:1-2 which says, “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” How fitting is that for Kaitlyn’s photos!

Thank you for an amazing time, Kaitlyn! Keep running the good race, my friend!

This girl is going places! 👏🏻When Sydney shared a bit about herself, I couldn't believe how many clubs she is a part of....
08/20/2026

This girl is going places! 👏🏻

When Sydney shared a bit about herself, I couldn't believe how many clubs she is a part of. She even started a new club at her school! She also already has great work experience that will look amazing on her resume. And the cherry on top, she is super sweet! 🥰 I really enjoyed our time together and can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

Thank you, Sydney, for a wonderful session! ☺️

This was a dream!! 70 degrees in August?! Are you kidding?! We legitimately had the best weather we could ever ask for.....
08/07/2026

This was a dream!!

70 degrees in August?! Are you kidding?! We legitimately had the best weather we could ever ask for...wow! 😍

Not to mention, Claire and her mom were absolutely delightful to work with. We had such a wonderful time and they made my evening so enjoyable! Beautiful weather and amazing clients? Perfection. I am so blessed!

It was uncertain if Claire's cat would cooperate for photos. He did great! And I'm so glad we were able to snap some photos for Claire with her furry love. Just another way this session was so good!

Thank you, Claire, for a memorable evening! I hope you have an amazing senior year! ☺️

One of the biggest compliments I can receive as a photographer is when a family comes back for another senior session. 🤍...
08/01/2026

One of the biggest compliments I can receive as a photographer is when a family comes back for another senior session. 🤍

A few years ago, I photographed this beautiful senior's older brother, and this year it was her turn. 🎉

I loved getting to capture this exciting season for her and celebrate everything that makes her unique- like her love of soccer! She made me laugh when she endearingly called her mom "queen" throughout the session. 🤭👑 It was such a fun time!

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of another special milestone! Congratulations, Maddie! Your senior year is going to be an incredible one! ✨

We won! 🏆The forecast was nuts for the day of Grace’s session. Four different weather sources said four different foreca...
07/12/2026

We won! 🏆

The forecast was nuts for the day of Grace’s session. Four different weather sources said four different forecasts of when the rain/storm would hit. 🙃 So we took a shot and moved up Grace’s session earlier than originally planned to play the game “Let’s beat the rain.” And guess what…we won!! We were able to complete the session and snap so many beautiful photos before any rain. 🎉🥇All thanks to Grace being so kind, flexible, and ready to go with the flow!

(Spoiler alert….it actually never rained that day 🤪 Gotta love weather forecasts! Ha!)

You were a great teammate, Grace! 🏆😉 Thanks for a fun time!!

A little sneak peek of Penelope’s session! Swipe through the photos to see if you can spy the cute detail she included! ...
07/10/2026

A little sneak peek of Penelope’s session! Swipe through the photos to see if you can spy the cute detail she included! 🦄

There are so many ways to make your photos unique and personalized to you. Penelope brought along her childhood stuffie for a couple of photos to add a personal touch! Senior year is a transition chapter to all that’s to come. Her stuffie is such a cute and special way to show all of the chapters of her story! 😍

Can’t wait to see what your next chapters hold for you, Penelope! Thank you for a great session! ☺️

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