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Portrait of Raina reading a retro Life magazine with fresh lemons scattered around her, golden hour at Como Park Conservatory, Saint Paul

When Life Gives You Lemons

Session Type
Solo Portraits
Year
2026
Client
Raina

A bright, playful portrait session with Raina, shot at golden hour at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in Saint Paul. We built the shoot around fresh lemons for pops of color and a summery, editorial feel, letting the warm evening light do the rest. The result is a set of vibrant, sun-soaked portraits captured in one of the Twin Cities' most beautiful garden settings.

Raina sitting up in a white lace outfit with lemons held to her face, looking at the camera as sunlight backlights her, Como Park Conservatory, Saint Paul
Close-up of Raina's shoes with her legs raised, balancing a lemon on her foot, playful editorial portrait at Como Park Conservatory, Saint Paul
Raina seated with her arms crossed near her face, holding a whole lemon and a sliced one as she brings it close to smell, golden hour portrait at Como Park Conservatory, Saint Paul
Raina laughing while holding a lemon up to her eye and looking at the camera, sunlit portrait at Como Park Conservatory, Saint Paul