Welcome to Keith Miesel Photography
I focus on three areas of photography practice: Portraiture; photography of Fine Art Objects like paintings, sculpture and jewelry; and event photography.
Portraiture: In my studio you'll find a safe, welcoming creative space where professional lighting and backdrops, along with expert, natural and respectful retouching, and post-processing, result in an authentic yet timeless look in your final images!
I believe a successful photo shoot is a true collaboration between the photographer and client. Before your session, we will chat in person, by phone or email about your goals for your shoot, which will help guide the direction of the session including location, lighting, wardrobe and hair/makeup needs. We might additionally put together a "Mood Board" of sample images from Pinterest, magazines, etc. to help clarify and direct our respective visions for the final images.
The spacious studio, with almost 3000 feet of floor space suitable for everything from intimate portraits in natural light to large groups with sophisticated lighting schemes, is located in Northeast Minneapolis Arts District's historic Casket Arts Building, home to over 100 artists, craftspeople and jewelers. The stunning common spaces within this vintage building are also available for use as a creative backdrop for our portrait session, in addition to the studio setting. My basic one-hour session includes:
- Up to one hour session in my studio (extra travel and setup fees apply for location shoot)
- Multiple lighting, backdrop and wardrobe looks within the one-hour session
- Up to four retouched images of your choice selected from a proof gallery on this website
- I do my own retouching, to my high standards and to your satisfaction. I do not farm out any of my work to retouch mills. Each retouched image is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
- Extra retouched images beyond the four included in the package are available at additional $40/image charge
- Access digital downloads and order prints of retouched images directly from your gallery
- Hair & makeup services available at multiple price points- inquire at booking
Inquire about special discounts for group sessions or sessions scheduled during Casket Arts open studio events!
Fine Art Object Photography: Photographing your fine art pieces in my studio offers a cost-effective middle ground between cheap but less-than-satisfactory do-it-yourself and iPhone photos and pricey high-end flatbed scanning. My techniques and processes virtually eliminate glare on the piece caused by lighting, even on lacquered surfaces, and professional color correction and editing on calibrated displays ensures color accuracy in the final image and a high-resolution file that is ready to print at any reputable custom lab.
Event Photography: I am available to provide photography coverage for your next event. I have provided this service for political events, fundraisers and film premiers.
Reviews
"My photo shoot with Keith was amazing. He is easy to work with, puts you at ease immediately. He made photographs of me look great. Pure Magic on his part!" Google review
"He was a pleasure to work with every step of the way.
I whole-heartedly recommend KEITH MIESEL PHOTOGRAPHY!" Google review
Coming Events!
- Casket Arts Second Saturday open studios, 11 am-4 pm: 50% off headshot packages that day! Check my Instagram feed to see if I will be open on a specific Second Saturday.
- Casket Arts annual Open Casket open studios November 13-15 2026. Art, music, food trucks, speakeasy bar, all in three buildings on the Casket Arts campus.