Inspired Photo Blog

As a senior in high school, your last year is one of transitions. Moving into adulthood and leaving behind your childhood. Having a professional photographer capture that exciting time in your life is what a senior session is all about. A touchstone of transition.

Since I don’t advertise senior sessions, it’s understandable that I don’t get a lot of calls to do them. When I do, it’s usually from seniors that are really trying to set themselves apart. They want a photographer that’s not using the same formula poses and locations that all their friends are having done. It’s important to them to capture this time in their life and for their unique personality to shine through.

When Elaine contacted me, she asked that I come up with an urban theme and feel for her pictures. After a number of conversations and location scouting, we decided on a location near downtown Portland, Oregon. I commissioned Sarah, my album designer, to create a few sample spreads for a senior album I’m putting together. These are a few of my favorite images and page designs from our session.

Because of the freedom and willingness of seniors to tackle any location and really immerse themselves into the experience, I must admit that these are quickly becoming one of my favorite things to do. They are a creative challenge and it’s every bit as important and singular an experience as a wedding and artistically very rewarding.

Congratulations Elaine! She will be focusing her creative energy into becoming an architect and I have a feeling that she will do very well. Stay tuned…