Alex M: Succop Nature Park Senior Photos

Succop Nature Park may be becoming a new favorite spot of mine for senior photos! There are SO MANY great spots to use - a beautifully lit wooded/grassy area, piles of logs, a newly renovated barn, a willow tree and pond… the possibilities are endless! And for a one hour senior session, it can be so helpful to choose a location that has so much variety within such a short walking distance.

Another perk of this location specifically for Alex is that it is right down the road from his family farm! Yes, his family has a sweetcorn farm that the whole family helps out with. Isn’t that amazing? How many high school seniors in the year of 2021 can say that they help out on the family farm?!

In addition to helping out on the farm, Alex is very involved at his church, where he plays guitar and sings. He also has a plethora of other activities he’s involved in at school (honestly - so many that I can’t even remember them all! 😂 Sorry, Alex!!)

When I chat with seniors during their session, I’m always reminded of what a busy time of life the last year of high school is - and, in turn, I’m always thankful to give the seniors (and their parents!) the opportunity to slow down for even a short period of time to reflect on the significance of this season, and the significance of the new season ahead.

I am honored to be the one who was able to capture the significance of this season for you, Alex! Congratulations on your senior year!

JHP Senior Photo Highlights 2019

Out of all types of sessions I take, I take the most senior portrait sessions throughout the year - and there’s a reason for that! I absolutely love photographing seniors - I love how creative you can get with them in terms of posing, light, location, and personality - and they’re just so much fun!

2019 was a fun year for senior portraits. Per usual, I had a lot of sessions at Hartwood Acres Mansion (which I totally LOVE because it has so many great options!), but also had some sessions at a few new places, including the Heinz Hall Lobby & Gardens, the Lemieux Center, and at a few new places in the Strip District.

Over all, it was an absolutely amazing year, and I already can’t wait to start photographing seniors again for the class of 2021! Below are a few of my favorite images from my 2019 senior sessions. A HUGE thank you to each senior and family who trusted me with these once-in-a-lifetime memories. You all are the best! Enjoy!

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We had some of the most beautiful, glowly light for Lydia's Hartwood Acres senior session - especially for November!

Taking Trey's senior portraits in the Heinz Hall Lobby was certainly a highlight!

We took some in their private garden too!

This was the cutest little sequence!

I love that Bella incorporated her love for Harry Potter into her session! If you’ve read the books/seen the movies, you’ll know what this is ;)

This was one of my new favorite spots from the entire year! I can’t wait to go back!

Sadly, I heard that they demolished this backdrop, which is a bummer! It was such a cool spot.

Shooting inside the Lemieux Center was so much fun!

Racquel really wanted some beautiful light in her photos - and thankfully, we got it!

Spring is one of my favorite times for senior photos - especially when the trees are blooming! 😍

And this, for sure, has to be one of my all time favorites!

Megan A: Hartwood Acres Senior Photos

Megan was such a joy to photograph for her senior photos!! She was incredibly easy to get along with and SUCH a natural in front of the camera - as a former basketball player, travel enthusiast, soon-to-be student of business, and incredibly kind person, I know Megan is going to do amazing things with her life. Thank you SO much for the honor of taking your senior portraits, Megan! So excited for you for this next adventure!