Telling Your Senior Stories

Featuring Amanda the Assistant from Episode 9 of RAW Edit Podcast Running a photography business isn’t just about taking beautiful images. It’s about emails, editing, scheduling, marketing, blogging, and all the behind-the-scenes admin work that can drain your energy and time. In Episode 9 of the RAW Edit Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Cooper […]

In Episode 9 of the Raw Edit we are talking about Session Prep – Setting Yourself Up for Success. Photographers, hear me out: Your session doesn’t start when you click the shutter—it starts way before. Like, days before. If you’re showing up to sessions flying by the seat of your jeans and hoping the creative […]

The Truth About Starting with Nothing Let’s be real: not every senior (or parent) comes to me with a clear vision for their session. And that’s completely okay. In fact, it’s more common than you’d think. I remember early in my photography journey, I’d get anxious during discovery calls that felt quiet or uncertain. I’d […]

Ava Wiederholt’s senior portrait session was nothing short of magical. Her vision of incorporating a flower field into her photos came to life beautifully as we ventured into the Benton High School flower field and beyond. Dressed in a stunning white summer dress with spaghetti straps, Ava was a picture of grace and charm, blending […]

Tonight was nothing short of magical as I photographed Tucker’s senior portraits on the farm. From the moment I arrived, Tucker’s excitement was contagious. He had been preparing all day—cleaning his truck and tractor, sprucing up the farm, and ensuring everything was picture-perfect. His mom had shared how thrilled he was for this session, and […]

Last night, Riley’s senior session was one for the books, featuring his vintage tractor and the family farm that holds generations of memories. Riley brought his beautifully restored Super M tractor—a labor of love he and his grandpa worked on together. As an avid tractor puller, Riley’s connection to this piece of machinery runs deep, […]

Hey Seniors! As we gear up for your senior portrait session, there’s something important I want to share with you: the Senior Questionnaire. About a month before your session, you’ll receive this quick and easy questionnaire. You might be wondering, why a questionnaire? Well, it’s all about building that connection and making your session uniquely […]

Megan’s senior session was an absolute dream, blending her love for a Western aesthetic with her cherished five horses. We began the evening at Megan’s home, where I joined her and her mom for a location scout. Our first stop was the neighbor’s picturesque backyard, adorned with flowers, peony bushes, and a serene water feature. […]

In senior pictures, the outfit matters head to toe. In this post let’s talk about finding the perfect shoe/shoes for your session.  Some of the most common shoes I see are sandals, cowgirl/cowboy boots, lifestyle sneakers, short heels, platform shoes, and comfortable dress shoes. As always wear what makes you feel most confident, and changing […]

Wearing the right outfit is essential to a successful senior session. It doesn’t matter how beautiful the location is, or how many poses you try, if you aren’t wearing an outfit that makes you feel confident you’ll probably be unsatisfied with your pictures. That’s why I’ve compiled some of the “do”s and “don’t”s I’ve compiled […]