Business Details
Your Premier Senior Portrait Experience in Ankeny
At Sandeen Photography, we believe your portraits should reflect your unique story. As Ankeny's premier senior photography studio, we specialize in creating custom sessions that elevate the portrait experience through High School Senior Portraits, Headshots, and Sports Team & League photography. Our approach focuses on building genuine connections with clients to capture authentic moments that transcend ordinary photography. Located in Oralabor Plaza at the intersection of Oralabor and Ankeny Blvd, we offer limited senior portrait sessions annually to ensure personalized attention to every client. Our commitment to quality and creativity has earned us consistent praise for our ability to transform sessions into memorable experiences that celebrate individuality.With over a decade of experience, we combine technical expertise with artistic vision to deliver images that showcase our clients' personalities and achievements. Our process emphasizes comfort and collaboration, ensuring every subject feels at ease while we capture their most authentic self. We take pride in maintaining transparency throughout our workflow, from initial consultation to final delivery of meticulously edited images. Our portfolio demonstrates our dedication to innovation, with each session tailored to reflect the client's interests and lifestyle. By focusing on storytelling through photography, we create lasting visual legacies that clients treasure for years to come.
Services
Senior Portraits
Headshots
Sports Teams Photography
Custom Sessions
Portrait Experience
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized sessions limited to 30 senior appointments annually
- Our photographer builds genuine connections with every client
- We specialize in storytelling through custom location-based photography
- Our process includes collaborative planning for authentic representation
- We maintain consistent 5-star client satisfaction ratings
What people say
Outgoing photographer
Stress-free and fun
Amazing ideas
Personalized experience
Beautifully captured moments
Services
Senior Portraits
Custom high school senior portraits that capture individual personalities through location-based storytelling. Our sessions focus on creating authentic images that reflect each student's unique journey and achievements. Limited annual availability ensures dedicated attention to every client's vision.
Headshots
Professional headshot photography that balances technical precision with natural expression. We create polished images suitable for academic, professional, and personal branding purposes while maintaining the subject's authentic presence.
Sports Teams Photography
Specialized sports team and league photography capturing athletes in action while maintaining artistic composition. Our approach highlights both individual performance and team dynamics through dynamic posing and location-based shoots.
Custom Sessions
Tailored photography experiences that combine client interests with our creative expertise. Each session includes collaborative planning to develop concepts that authentically represent the subject's personality and lifestyle.
Portrait Experience
Comprehensive portrait creation process from initial consultation to final delivery. We focus on making each session comfortable and enjoyable while producing high-quality images that truly represent the subject's character.
People
Ted Sandeen
Owner & Lead Photographer
Ted Sandeen is an award-winning photographer with over 15 years of experience specializing in senior portraits and lifestyle photography. His natural ability to connect with clients creates relaxed sessions that capture authentic moments. Ted's work has been featured in multiple local exhibitions and publications.
Questions
How many senior portrait sessions do you offer annually?
We offer only 30 senior portrait sessions each year to ensure personalized attention and maintain our quality standards.
What makes your photography approach unique?
Our sessions focus on storytelling through personalized locations and poses that reflect each client's individuality and interests.
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in high school senior portraits, professional headshots, and sports team photography with customized session planning.
How do I book a photography session?
Contact us through our website to discuss your vision and secure your session date with our limited annual availability.
What can I expect during a photo session?
Expect a collaborative experience where we guide you through poses while capturing authentic moments that reflect your personality.
