People and Portrait Gallery

Jordan Rasmusson waving to the crowd while walking in the 2026 Underwood Harvest Festival Parade.

Welcome to the People & Portraits gallery. Every face tells a story, and my passion is capturing the genuine connections, quiet expressions, and vibrant milestones that show people’s lives. From intimate family milestones to professional portraiture, I strive to create quality timeless images. Explore these moments captured throughout Fergus Falls, the beautiful lakes area of Otter Tail County, Minnesota and beyond. Whether you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply want to document life’s beautiful, everyday moments in a very artistic way, let’s create a portrait together.

A smiling woman with long silver hair wearing a bright red hooded raincoat, dark blue gloves, and blue jeans outdoors.
A bright smile on a crisp day from our wonderful neighbor, Cleo.
A smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses stands with hands clasped against a fantasy background of winged books flying through space.
Erin Smith
Former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, current Minnesota Lieutenant Governor candidate, smiling in a plaid suit and tie.
Former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, currently running for statewide office in Minnesota.
Jordan Rasmusson waving to the crowd while walking in the 2026 Underwood Harvest Festival Parade.
Jordan Rasmusson
Musician Chris Tungseth raising his hand while singing and playing a black acoustic guitar on stage during a concert in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Chris Tungseth connects with the crowd in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Photograph by Lance Albers.
Former Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson signing copies of her memoir, Rise to the Challenge, at a book tour event.
Trailblazing leader Marlene Johnson signing her memoir, Rise to the Challenge
Professional studio headshot of a smiling woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a black turtleneck sweater and a silver chain necklace against a softly blurred, textured neutral background.
Professional headshot portrait highlighting a warm, engaging smile and a timeless style.
A man in a vest and a woman in a white lace dress hold hands and look at each other, framed by a wooden doorway with a backlit, natural green background.
A tender backlit portrait of a couple holding hands, framed perfectly by a rustic wooden opening during golden hour.
A father with a beard and glasses reads a picture book to his young son at the Fergus Falls Public Library.
Gryphon reading with his son, Archie, at the Fergus Falls Public Library.
Father and son share a quiet tender moment of playtime together at the Fergus Falls Library in Otter Tail County Minnesota.
A smiling bride in a white wedding gown shares a warm hug with a young boy in a grey suit jacket during an outdoor ceremony while an officiant looks on.
A beautiful, candid moment of a bride and a young boy sharing a joyful embrace during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A couple sitting in vintage armchairs during an outdoor stylized portrait session in a green park, photographed by Lance Albers.
A smiling Jasmine Sonmor models a strapless wedding dress with detached lace sleeves, standing in front of a white tulle backdrop illuminated by fairy lights at the Bigwood Event Center, Fergus Falls MN.
Jasmine Sonmor
A striking, elegant portrait by Lance Albers. The vibrant pop of the strapless red dress contrasts beautifully with the warm tones of the background, creating a very strong visual anchor. An outdoor portrait of the owner of Aura Fabricators wearing a formal red dress on a balcony overlooking an autumn forest landscape.
A beautiful portrait featuring the owner of Aura Fabricators.
A young woman in a brown crop top, jeans, and mirrored sunglasses stands on a sailboat, holding a rope against a blue sky.
Fashion Photography
A man with glasses and a short beard sits at a counter, resting his chin on his hand in a thinking pose.
Mike Thorson of Fergus Falls
Mikkel Thompson smiling while playing a Castagnari button accordion outdoors, wearing a straw sun hat and a blue plaid shirt against a blurred green background.
Bringing music to life under the sun with the beautiful sounds of a traditional accordion.
A smiling man in a grey suit and a blonde woman in a blue lace dress embracing while sitting on an ornate green and gold vintage sofa outdoors.
A joyful couple sharing a close embrace on a vintage ornate sofa during an outdoor celebration. (The daughter’s wedding.)
A wide-eyed baby wearing a colorful knit sweater looks off camera against a teal backdrop framed by floating maroon and blue flowers.
Baby Photography
Sepia-toned portrait of a relaxed baby dressed as a biker for Halloween, 2004. He is wearing a black leather jacket, jeans, boots, and a bandana, leaning against cushions while sticking his finger down a glass Budweiser beer bottle.
The Tiniest Biker. Tanner in 2004
Roger Thompon's 100th B-Day Party Photo By Lance Albers
Roger Thompson
100th Birthday Party at the Eagles Lodge Fergus Falls MN (Photo by Lance Albers)
Portrait of Roger Thompson celebrating his 100th birthday as someone playfully makes deer or moose antlers behind his head, photographed by Lance Albers.
100th Birthday
Two young girls standing arm-in-arm in formal party dresses smiling against a dramatic sunset background with pink and orange clouds.
Two best friends sharing a sweet, smiling moment together in their beautiful party dresses.
A young high school graduate standing indoors at Fergus Brewing Co wearing a black Section Eight hoodie, red graphic pants, and a backward cap.
Julian celebrates his high school graduation with family and friends at Fergus Brewing Co. in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
A smiling man wears a vibrant red African dashiki tunic and trousers outfit with yellow geometric embroidery.
Brett and Laurel Nelson
A woman sitting on a stage next to a massive, colorful papier-mache conch shell sculpture and an array of real seashells and floral arrangements.
An artist sits alongside an incredible, oversized conch shell sculpture surrounded by beautiful floral and coastal decorations.
An excited young girl wearing a Minnie Mouse shirt and a pink birthday ribbon holds out a cupcake with green frosting.
Birthday Photography
Man with Wolverine Style Hair (Lance Albers Photography)
A smiling senior woman with white hair wears a decorated denim jacket and pink sunglasses at the Fergus Falls Library.
A smiling young couple stands close together outdoors; the man wears a blue suit jacket, and the woman wears a green floral dress.
Beautiful Young Couple with a Cinematic Background
A smiling man in a black owl-embroidered snapback hat and glasses poses closely next to a white and brown spotted Llewellin Setter dog.
Pet Portraits
Orion in 2002
Close-up of a young boy smiling warmly while tilting his head.
A young boy running outdoors wearing a green pinstripe vest, matching trousers, a white button-down shirt, and a dark green bow tie.
Dressed to impress and on the move.
A young boy presses buttons on a toy cash register inside a circular play window at the library.
Archie plays with a toy cash register at the library while a friend peeks in.
A close-up portrait of local artist Jenny Field smiling brightly, wearing a textured black cardigan and an artistic chunky necklace in a softly lit indoor setting.
Local Otter Tail County artist Jenny Field smiles brightly in a warm, candid portrait captured by Lance Albers Photography.
Jeff Wiersma at Glendalough State Park, MInnesota
John Minge of Otter Tail County Minnesota
Lance Albers Photography Fergus Falls Minnesota
Religious leader Amos Kombi in a grey pinstripe suit sits close to his daughter, who wears a blue and white patterned dress.
Father and Daughter
The Reveal of the Bride by Lance Albers Photography
A smiling woman wearing a gold crown decorated with small lollipops, dressed in a yellow top, and holding a large, colorful prop lollipop with a white ribbon bow.
Rear profile or side profile photograph of a historic re-enactor dressed as a 19th-century military drummer in a red coat and white trousers at Historic Fort Snelling.
History re-enactor carrying a traditional field drum keeps the past alive at Historic Fort Snelling in Minnesota.
A man wearing sunglasses and a padded Captain America costume stands outside on a sunny day, holding a red, white, and blue shield on his left arm while dozens of digital Captain America shields float and blur in the background around him.
Captain America in Fargo North Dakota
An elderly man with a grey beard, wearing a U.S. Navy Corpsman cap, holds a Nikon DSLR camera while sitting outdoors.
Ozzie Tollefson
Alex, Fergus Fallls, Mn The Eagles Lodge 2025
A portrait of Master Gardener Jan Brooberg, framed by a digital overlay of blue morning glory flowers against a soft white background.
Children At Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, Fergus Falls, MN
Prairie Wetlands Learning Center Face Painting
Prairie Wetlands Learning Center Fergus Falls, MN
Cedar Walters Teaching on Earth Day Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, Fergus Falls, MN
Portrait of a Man using an 85mm Lens. (Lance Albers Photography)
A young boy wearing glasses and a black polo shirt is throwing a handful of colorful wrapped candies from a blue plastic basket on his lap during a parade.
Lance Albers Photography
A smiling woman in a dark grey jacket and a peach-colored Carhartt beanie paints a landscape watercolor on an easel outdoors in a grassy field.
A perfect afternoon for watercolor at the wetlands, blending warm smiles with cold-weather layers.
A bride model making a funny, expressive face in an ornate lace wedding dress inside a grand, historic hall with mosaic tile flooring and vaulted ceilings.
Capturing the fun, authentic, and high-energy moments that make a day truly unforgettable.
A lady from Fergus Falls, stands proudly by a podium, her day went well.
An emotional outdoor engagement portrait of a couple celebrating a milestone of safety and healing by standing joyfully with outstretched arms in the center of an empty small-town street, photographed by Lance Albers.
Capturing a powerful moment of trust, healing, and love as Ross and Cindy embrace in the middle of the street for their engagement portrait—a profound milestone on their journey together.

People, their connections and expressions are at the very heart of what I do. Get inspired and get in touch when you are ready to tell your own story.

Family Photography by Lance Albers
Close-up photo of a hand in a yellow and blue plaid shirt pointing a finger at a white circular button mounted on a wall, featuring three horizontal red stripes resembling a hamburger menu icon.
An alternate visual guide demonstrating how to use the prominent main menu icon.

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