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Category: High School Seniors

Gianna's High School Senior Session
A Journalistic Approach

Berea-Midpark High School Senior Portraits I often hear from clients how much they prefer candids, but the fact remains that most people are simply not overly comfortable behind a camera, making candids quite challenging. It is my job as a photographer to direct, while my subject looks natural and not robotic, to lighten the mood and encourage fun. In many ways photography can be a psychological approach. However, I did not need this approach...

Jonny's High School Senior Session
From Bomber to Bobcat

Kenston High School Senior Portraits The Flats is such a tremendous location for edgy or industrial photography, and I love taking high school students there. In particular, I really feel each student can create their own story with the history, architecture, textures and city skylines supplying an artist’s background around every corner. Jonny relished his session, and whether smiling or just “looking cool,” he brought a zeal to every...

Katie's High School Senior Portraits
Going Legend in North Ridgeville

North Ridgeville High School Senior Portrait Session I have had the pleasure of befriending Scott and Kristin Barnhart, and photographing their daughter and son in a variety of sports activities for about 12-plus years now, while recently photographing Katie’s high school senior portraits in Berea, Ohio. When I say Katie is a superior athlete, read these many accomplishments: Two-time state champion for OGSO softball, 2015 and 2016. ...

Kailey's High School Senior Portraits
Autumn Breaking Free

Highland High School Senior Portraits October 13, 2021 was one exceptional day! The temperature was perfection, and the fall colors were just starting to break loose. The sun cascaded over the yellow foliage, in Peninsula, Ohio, creating a beautiful palette for Kailey. A cheer captain, Kailey graduated from Highland High School in Medina County, my alma mater. She also ran track and was a member of the spirit club, and now attends Bowling...

Eden's High School Senior Portraits
An Artist and a Fall Palette

Stow-Munroe Falls High School Senior Portraits I have had several wonderful weddings and photoshoots in the Piscitello family, and they are always so considerate with referrals. Kelsey, one of my 2014 brides, referred me to her coworker Adam, whose daughter, Eden, is a senior at Stow-Munroe Falls High School. The fall colors hung around just long enough for our early November photoshoot in one of my favorite locations, Peninsula, Ohio. Eden is...

Josh's High School Senior Portraits
A Panther in Cascade Park

Elyria Catholic High School Senior Portraits In business, there is nothing more honorable and appreciative than referrals. I was excited to receive a phone call from Ann Miller, whose son, Josh, is a senior at Elyria Catholic High School and a key member of the Panthers playoff football team. Ann loved Emily’s gallery from the previous year, and wanted to capture Josh’s love of nature and football. On a beautiful October day, we started in...

Abigail's High School Senior Portraits
Patience Pays Off

Twinsburg High School Senior Portraits I’ve read different reports that Spring 2019 was the wettest or second wettest in recorded history, and witnessed it all too well for scheduled photoshoots. Abigail, a senior at Twinsburg High School, had her senior portrait session rained out four different times. But, patience is a virtue, and the fifth time ended up being a perfect day. After photographing her older sister and brother, Abigail wanted...

Ariana’s High School Senior Portraits
Spring Blossoms and City Skylines

Padua High School Senior Portraits One of the things I love about my job is meeting so many incredible people. I’ve had the honor of photographing the weddings of the nephew and two nieces of Lou and Carol Marich. With each wedding, I got to know Lou and Carol better and better, becoming great friends, along with their three children, Lou Jr., Nina, and Ariana.  To commemorate Ariana’s graduation from Padua High School this past May, we...

Emily's High School Senior Portraits
An Edgewater Sunset

Elyria Catholic High School Senior Portraits I really enjoy photographing high school seniors on location. Studio portraits are classic, but they do not really capture the student’s true personality. I had the pleasure of photographing Emily at some incredible spots in Cleveland for texture, and her favorite location, Edgewater Park. The June sunset just hung there for us to supply compositions that looked as though we were on a destination...

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