Lauren - Senior Session

Sometimes, plans can fall apart just so something better can fall into place. That is exactly what happened with my cousin Lauren’s Senior Session.

Our first session date got rained out. After moving the date, we could no longer do our original location because it was being rented out for a wedding. On a whim, I suggested North Park, and the beautiful (perfect!) weather followed.

I believe in signs, and I felt these perfect, picturesque conditions were a gift from Lauren’s daddy, my Uncle Dave, whom we lost nine years ago. Not only was the temperature warm and comfortable, but a gentle breeze would blow at the most opportune times throughout the session - as if I had brought along a fan for the effect. The sun was making Lauren glow, when suddenly a ladybug landed on her boot. A good luck wish from above.

I am so proud of the sweet, kind, talented young woman Lauren is becoming. When she isn’t playing volleyball for Canon-McMillan, listening to Olivia Rodrigo, or working at Old Navy, she is a phenomenal artist. I’m talking her drawings look like photographs. I am so eager to see where her attributes take her throughout her college years and beyond.

There is no doubt that she has blossomed into this amazing person, due to the love and support of her mom, my Aunt Jill. She has shown strength, resilience, and joy through these formative years - setting Lauren up for success.

I wish you all the best in your senior year, Lauren! Love you!

Max - Senior Session

It was such a pleasure working with Max. He and his mom wanted some bright backgrounds for his senior pictures, so they chose Historic Harmony as their spot. I love this location so much! There is no shortage of variety in the backgrounds one can find, and the colors are vibrant and bold.

Max is a musician at Pine-Richland High School, and I couldn’t help but think some of these shots would make amazing albums covers. We ended his golden hour session just as the streetlights were coming on. A perfect ending to a fun session on a late summer evening.

Best wishes for an unforgettable senior year, Max!

Kaelin - Senior Session

I have known Kaelin’s family since she was a little girl, so to see her as a senior really felt surreal. She was so mature and poised in her photos. I truly felt her natural beauty and sweet demeanor shined through in each of her images. We started off her session in ruffly, feminine dresses as we explored the grounds and gardens at Hartwood Acres Mansion.

Kaelin is a senior at Seneca Valley, and hopes to study Early Childhood Education at Slippery Rock University next year.

We ended her session in her most casual look. For senior sessions, I recommend two or three outfits, and at least one should be a comfortable, every day look that captures exactly how the senior may dress on an average day. These images should convey who they are right now as they stand at the crossroads of childhood and adulthood. Such an exciting and unforgettable time in their lives!

Kaelin, thank you so much for allowing me to capture this milestone in your life! I wish you all the best in your senior year and beyond!

Sebastian - Senior Session

I first met up with Sebastian in the Fall for a few quick and easy yearbook portraits, with plans on reconvening in the Spring for a more extensive session in warmer weather. Well, we got the beautiful day, but not the warm temperatures. That’s okay! Sebastian was a pro, and toughed it out.

The Mars Railroad is a great location to get many different industrial backgrounds in a small area. The historical site has the old train station, a historic red caboose, and of course, the tracks!

We also took some neutral portraits in front of the garage. These images make a great addition to Sebastian’s senior gallery, which already included some great shots of him in North Park.

Sebastian is planning to study radiology in the Fall after his graduation from Ambridge. I wish him all the best!

Kaylee - Senior Session

It’s a rare opportunity when I am asked to do a senior session, as I tend to mostly photograph little ones, but every time I have the chance, I have the best time getting to know these kids on the brink of adulthood, and capturing their personalities. Kaylee, who is a senior at Pine Richland, was no exception.

Not only is she gorgeous, but she’s an artist. Like me, she sees the beauty in things like mossy bricks, a path in the woods, or an old antique yard ornament. With this in mind, she chose Little Human Photo Venue for her session location because of the Victorian-style greenhouse, the 1846 property, and all the little nooks and crannies hidden amongst it.

She looked stunning posing in the garden and near the pond.

Kaylee is as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. Her relationship with her brother Carson, has led her to consider a future working with special needs children, possibly using her amazing talent to work in Art Therapy.

I’m so excited for her and her lovely family as they embark on the next chapter of her life. Best of luck to you, Kaylee. Enjoy your senior year!

Evan - Senior Portrait Session

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

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!