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Some senior sessions just hit different from the very first conversation. Ries’s was one of those. She reached out knowing exactly how she wanted her photos to feel — not a full shot list, not a location plan, just a single pinterest image of a wooden bridge over water and the words: I want something […]

Ries Stluka | Benton High School Class of 2026 | Swiss Valley Nature Preserve + Benton, WI

Benton High School senior Ries holding a flower bouquet in soft evening light at Swiss Valley.

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This session with Bryce is one I will always remember. Not because it was flashy or styled or overdone. But because it started with honesty. At Bryce’s senior consult, his mom was open with me. Bryce did not want senior pictures. He did not see the point. He told her straight up that he did […]

Darlington Wisconsin Senior Photographer | Bryce’s Senior Session

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Some senior sessions hold more than just light — they hold legacy. As a Cuba City WI senior photographer, I’ve had the honor of photographing many incredible seniors, but Camryn’s story is one I’ll carry with me. Her session took place on a rainy June evening at her grandparents’ farm in South Wayne, WI. We […]

Cuba City WI senior photographer | Camryn’s Rainy Day Session on the Farm

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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 […]

E:9 Session Prep – Setting Yourself Up for Success

Exhausted wedding photographer reviewing a packed weekend schedule

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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 […]

Ava’s Dreamy Senior Portraits in a Flower Field

high school senior girl portraits in fields

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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 […]

Capturing Tucker’s Senior Portraits on the Farm

high school senior guy standing behind a wooden fence

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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, […]

Vintage Tractor Senior Session: A Special Evening with Riley

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Farm Portraits: Capturing Levi’s Senior Session When it comes to senior sessions, farm portraits are a timeless way to showcase personality and roots. Levi’s senior session was no exception. Held on his family farm in Middle Point, the evening was filled with beautiful scenery, meaningful moments, and touches that reflected Levi’s life and personality. Having […]

Farm Portraits: Capturing Levi’s Senior Session

Belmont Wisconsin high school senior guy sitting in a field

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Isabell’s senior session was the perfect combination of natural beauty and personal touches, showcasing her love for outdoor adventures. As an avid outdoorswoman who enjoys hunting, exploring the woods, and spending time by the water, her family property in Baytown provided a meaningful and stunning backdrop for her portraits. This session perfectly captured her adventurous […]

Isabell’s Senior Session: The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure

high school senior girl in a blue jean outfit

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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 […]

Getting to Know You: The Senior Portrait Session Questionnaire

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