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Abby’s Senior Session | Sparkle, Sports & Storm Clouds

Abby’s senior session was all about embracing every side of her: athlete, fashionista, wildflower chaser. From a bedazzled softball to bold storm clouds, this shoot captured her shine and her strength in every frame.

Some sessions are easy to describe… but this one had everything.

Abby brought the full vibe: athletic, bubbly, confident, and unapologetically herself. We started off showcasing her love for sports, complete with a bedazzled softball and volleyball that honestly deserve their own spotlight. She got right into the dirt on the field like the champ she is, showing off her game face and that signature sparkle.

The heat was no joke (I even encouraged her to reschedule after my sweaty shoot the night before) but you’d never know it from the way Abby showed up. She laughed, moved, and totally leaned into making the session feel like her.

Then when we were ready for sunset photos the storm clouds rolled in.

We lost our sunset, but we did not lose the magic. Instead of calling it, we chased the wildflowers anyway. And let me tell you, Abby frolicked through that field like she was straight out of a Taylor Swift music video. 🌸✨

She’s equal parts grit and glam, and I think we captured every side of her story. This is exactly what I love about senior sessions: helping each person feel seen, hyped up, and celebrated exactly as they are.

Abby, thank you for trusting me to help tell your story. You made this session one I won’t forget!

Your senior session should feel like you… wildflowers, storm clouds, sparkle, sports, whatever makes you shine. If you're ready to have fun, get a little messy, and create something that feels totally true to you… I’m your girl.

Let’s make your senior photos unforgettable.

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Lilley + Her Crew | A Senior Session with Heart, Humor, and a Whole Lot of Hooves

Lilley's senior picture session brought together everything she loves most—her show cattle, her people, and a sky that showed off at just the right time. From chaotic pigs to cotton candy skies, this shoot was full of personality, heart, and moments that truly captured who she is.

There’s something extra special about senior sessions that include animals, and Lilley’s shoot was no exception. I showed up to the farm and Lilley was ready with three of her show cattle and two pigs, and from the first few minutes, I knew we were in for something memorable.

The cows were absolute stars. They leaned into the snuggles immediately, posed like pros, and you could see just how much they love her. There’s a quiet kind of bond between a girl and her livestock when they’ve spent so much time working together—and it showed in every shot. The pigs? Well… let’s just say they added personality. 😂 Hilariously uncooperative, totally uninterested in direction—but honestly, that made the session even more fun.

We had overcast skies for most of the shoot, which gave us soft light to start, but just when I thought we were wrapping up, the clouds parted and gave us the most beautiful cotton candy sky to finish with. A golden hour glow, with a dreamy pastel sunset? Photographer jackpot.

Lilley’s support squad, her family and her best friend, were absolute MVPs. From keeping animals wrangled to making her laugh between shots, they helped create such a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. It truly felt like capturing a little slice of her world: full of love, laughter, and the kind of grit and grace that comes from farm life.

Lilley, thank you for trusting me with your senior photos. You and your animals made this one for the books.

Ready to plan a senior session that feels like you? Whether that includes show animals, sports, sunsets, or your favorite people—I’m here to help you tell your story in the most beautiful way.

Let’s create something unforgettable.

Senior Girl poses with her show cattle for her senior pictures on the farm.
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Golden Light & Wildflower Dreams | Liv’s Senior Session

Liv brought thoughtful outfits, a clear vision, and the sweetest spirit to her senior session. We wandered through golden wildflowers, found dreamy light near the water, and created images that perfectly reflect this magical season of her life.

From the moment Liv showed up, I knew her senior pictures were going to be something special. She brought the most thoughtful, handpicked outfits—including one stunning purple dress that had her looking like Rapunzel standing among the yellow wildflowers (IYKYK ✨). It was absolutely magical.

Liv came into her senior session with a clear vision: she knew what she loved, what felt like her, and where she wanted to go—and I loved getting to bring it all to life with her. We wandered through grasses and flowers glowing with golden hour light, chased the last bit of sunshine, and found the perfect little spots to make her vision a reality.

She especially wanted to include water in her pictures, and I’m so glad we did. The pond and creek we found at the end of the night were dreamy—still, peaceful, and bathed in the warmest light. We even got creative with some motion blur for a vintage, film-inspired vibe (plus a Polaroid or two to take home because: keepsakes = required 💛).

Liv was such a joy to photograph—sweet, confident, and completely herself in front of the camera. I’m so honored I got to be a part of her senior year story.

Thinking about your own senior session?

Whether you have a vision in mind or no clue where to start, I’m here to help every step of the way. From outfit planning to location ideas to cheering you on like your biggest fan—I’ve got you. 💛

📸 Let’s make it magic together.

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