Evan - Senior Portrait Session

October 21, 2022 Courtney Cassat

Ninety percent of the photography I do is babies and families with young children, but every now and again, I have the pleasure of photographing a high school senior. It is always a treat, as these kids are ending one chapter of their lives, and about to embark on, arguably, the most exciting chapter of college and young adulthood.

I met Evan in Adams Twp. Park, a park that is familiar to his family, as it has been the site of family gatherings throughout the years. We started out with a natural setting during golden hour, then up to the historic schoolhouse, and finally, the high school campus. Evan runs track, so we were sure to get some shots on the track where his mom suggested the awesome shot of lanes 2 & 3 making up a ‘23! Such a great idea! And then it hit me…I graduated high school 20 years ago. Haha!

I wish Evan the best of luck in his future at Edinboro and beyond! He plans to major in biology to eventually pursue a career in Physical Therapy. In the brief amount of time I spent with him, I can tell he has the maturity and strong support system necessary to be a success!

Kadence - Senior Portrait Session

January 18, 2021 Courtney Cassat

I truly enjoyed photographing “KK” for her senior pictures. She shared with me her plans to become a nurse, and even in the brief amount of time I spent with her, I could tell she possesses the qualities to succeed in that field, as she came across as sweet, caring, and patient. Such a lovely girl to photograph on one of the last warm days of the fall.

She was sure to incorporate some meaningful pieces in her images. A necklace given to her by her grandma, who has been her rock, and rose embroidery, which is her favorite flower. Such special touches.

Best of luck to you in all your endeavors, KK!

Devin - Senior Portrait Session

September 25, 2020 Courtney Cassat

It is rare that I do senior sessions, but I always enjoy them so much. The chance to collaborate directly with the subject doesn’t happen when I’m shooting babies and toddlers. I was excited to learn that Devin already had a vision in mind for his shoot; he wanted to do the session at his grandfather’s farm and feature his love of cars. The farm was a perfect location! Not only did it have incredible views and a big slate gray barn as a perfect backdrop, but it also had an old, vintage gas pump - perfect for the car theme! Devin even had his outfits planned out!

It was a lot of fun working with him and his mom Lisa. I wish Devin all the best this year and beyond!

Laura - Senior Portrait Mini Session

May 19, 2020 Courtney Cassat

The Class of 2020 has a special place in my heart for what they’re experiencing right now. I couldn’t imagine having those milestones of senior year taken away so suddenly, especially after all the work they’ve undoubtedly put into reaching them.

I first photographed Laura in the summer of 2019, and we had an amazing session. It was a beautiful evening, and we covered three different looks for her portraits. Then, when coronavirus hit, and everything came screeching to a halt, Laura learned that she would not receive the JROTC portraits that the school had planned on taking, so her mom reached out to me for one more session. I was happy to help her out, so she’d be able to have some pictures of herself in her uniform before she was scheduled to return it.

Our session was super quick and easy, but so important so that she could have these memories captured. I’d be happy to help out any 2020 senior who would like just a few more photos to add to their senior picture gallery. Whether it be a school uniform, a prom look, or a cap and gown…please reach out to me if you’re looking to schedule a mini session to capture these senior moments that deserve to be remembered.

Rachel - Senior Portrait Session

March 17, 2020 Courtney Cassat

I really enjoyed photographing this stunningly beautiful high school senior, and learning about her time competing in Irish Dance. The stories of the trips and long days competing brought back memories of my own competitive dance days. Rachel started her session in a gorgeous shade of green, and later changed to her Irish dance costume, which features a golden butterfly. I learned that each Irish dance costume is slightly different and customized to feature a design that relates to the dancer. Many of the costumes, like Rachel’s, are hand-made in Ireland.

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, Rachel!

Laura - Senior Portrait Photography

September 24, 2019 Courtney Cassat

There is something exciting, creative, and fun about photographing a high school senior. Usually my subjects are babies or small children, so I snap away, do my best, and hope for some nice shots. Shooting with little ones is challenging, but so rewarding when you get that shot! However, it is a nice reprieve from my usual work when my subject can understand direction, and collaborate with me on what they’re looking for in a photo.

These photos symbolize an amazing time in Laura’s life. She is on the brink of becoming a young adult. She has an array of opportunities in front of her, and because of her hard work throughout high school, she gets to now choose her own adventure.

For Laura’s session, I suggested starting in my favorite location of historic Harmony. I love shooting there because of the variety of backgrounds you can achieve simply by walking throughout the little downtown area. After some time there, we headed over to the studio for an outfit change, and a few more shots in the nearby natural area as the sun was setting.

It was a perfect session, and Laura looked amazing!

Best of luck to her this year, and in her future!