Faith, Fashion, and Fun: Grace’s Senior Portrait Experience

February 06, 2025 • Leave a Comment

Grace | Hoover High School Senior 2025

I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Grace throughout her senior year as one of my LEP Ambassadors. From our very first session together in the studio to her full senior portrait session in the summer, every experience with Grace has been a joy. Her sessions have showcased her personality, style, and passions in a way that makes each portrait feel uniquely her.

This is a senior portrait of a high school senior in the class of 2025 in the studio with a seamless white background on a reflective white floor. The senior girl is sitting on the ground smiling and wearing a light wash denim jacket with dark wash skinny jeans and bare feet.

Grace’s Studio Session

Our first session together took place in March of 2024, and it was such a fun way to get to know each other and start creating beautiful portraits. Grace’s studio session featured a variety of outfits and backdrops, each highlighting a different side of her style and personality.

High School Senior Portrait of a High School Senior girl on a seamless white background standing on a reflective white floor. The senior girl is standing with one foot kicked back. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a royal blue jumpsuit with ruffles over the shoulder and in the front.

We started with a casual denim outfit against an all-white background with a reflective floor, creating dynamic and eye-catching images. She then changed into a fun and stylish royal blue jumpsuit with ruffles, adding a pop of color and movement to her portraits.

High School Senior Portrait of a High School Senior Girl in the Class of 2025 sitting on a brown box with a white background. She is waring a white jumpsuit and leaning forward with her elbows on her knees and her hand near her face touching a pair of white sunglasses that she is wearing. Next, Grace wore a sleek white jumpsuit that she paired with white sunglasses, giving her portraits a modern and playful feel. We also incorporated her official Hoover High School cap and gown into some shots, capturing the excitement and reality of her senior year.

Portrait of a high school senior girl in studio on a white background. She is wearing a white jumpsuit with a black graduation robe with an orange stripe on each sleeve. She is holding a graduation cap with a white tassel. She is smiling at the camera for this 3/4 shot. One of my favorite segments of this session was when Grace wore her stunning pink prom dress. The dress flowed beautifully, adding movement and elegance to the portraits. We wrapped up her studio session with a deep green dress against an earthy tan backdrop, creating a timeless and sophisticated look.

Studio portrait of a high school senior girl on a white seamless backdrop on a white reflective floor. She is wearing a pink prom dress/gown that is strapless with small flowers of the same color attached to the skirt. She is swirling to make the skirt flow and looking down over her shoulder and smiling. This is a full-length shot.

Grace’s Square Session

In May, Grace returned for a special session that allowed me to experiment with a new concept: the Square Session. This unique composite arrangement features a 3x3 grid of portraits, with each square showcasing a different pose and expression. Grace and I collaborated to design a Square Session that represented her life and interests.

This is a composite image that shows an array of 9 boxes (squares) in a 3X3 configuration. In each box (square), you see the same senior girl in a different pose. The senior girl is wearing a striped shirt and denim skinny jeans. In some of the squares, she is shown with a flute and sheets of music. In other squares, she is shown with construction tools or a Bible. At the center of her composition, Grace chose to feature herself holding her Bible, as her faith is the foundation of her life. Surrounding this central image, we incorporated her love for music and her experience working in construction, creating a cohesive and meaningful piece. The final result was a stunning and personal representation of Grace’s journey and passions.

Grace’s Regular Summer Senior Session

We officially kicked off July with Grace’s full senior portrait session at the breathtaking Gervasi Vineyard. This location provided the perfect blend of natural beauty and architectural charm to complement Grace’s wardrobe choices.

High School Senior Portrait of a High School Senior Girl standing at the top of a black metal staircase outside with greenery all around her and the sunlight coming from behind her. She is standing with one hand on her hip and the other holding the top of a wide brimmed hat. She is looking off into the distance and smiling. She is wearing a blue denim jumpsuit. Her first outfit was a crisp white sundress, which stood out beautifully against the pond and pavilion backdrops. Next, she wore a blue jumpsuit that perfectly accentuated her tall, graceful silhouette, adding a stylish hat to complete the look.

Portrait of a high school senior girl standing in a stone archway with green bushes, trees and rosebushes in the background and a rose bush in the foreground. She is waring a red dress, light wash denim jacket, sparkly cowboy boots and holding a black hat. Grace’s third outfit was a red sundress, paired with a denim jacket, boots, and a hat. The combination created a fun, country-inspired vibe that popped against the neutral tones of the archway setting.

High School Senior portrait of a high school senior girl standing outside with an ornate building and blue sky behind her. She is waring a coral colored crop top with long sheer sleeves and white denim cutoff shorts and wedge sandals. She is standing with her legs crossed and arms up with elbows bent and hands behind her head smiling at the camera. The camera is at a low angle. One of the most special outfits of the day was a soft orange top with flowing sleeves and white cut-off shorts—an outfit Grace picked out with her grandmother. We captured these portraits around the Still House, complementing the warm tones of her outfit with the rustic surroundings.

High school senior portrait of a high school senior girl standing in an open flower field with rows of flowers and a white house and white barn in the background. She is waring a white dress and white wedge sandals in the sunshine and twirling. For the final portion of the session, we traveled to Bloom Hill Farm in Hartville, where vibrant flowers and golden sunshine set the scene. Grace wore a flowing white dress, which perfectly suited the dreamy, sunlit atmosphere. It was the perfect way to end such a beautiful session.

A Little Bit About Grace

Grace is deeply involved in her church community, attending Bible studies every Tuesday and Wednesday and worship services on Sundays. Her friends describe her as loyal, selfless, and honest—qualities that truly shine through in her portraits and personality.

She enjoys Christian music and her favorite movie is The Chosen. When it comes to food, she loves dining at Park Street Pizza and Olive Garden. After graduation, Grace plans to begin an apprenticeship as an electrician, embracing a hands-on career path that aligns with her skills and interests.

What Did Grace Have to Say About Her Senior Portrait Session?

“I loved how fun it was and how it wasn’t stressful at all. My favorite ones are the portraits by the pond and near the flowers. I also love my dresses that had more flow to it. My advice to other seniors is to just have fun and be yourself.”

Grace, thank you for allowing me to capture your senior year! Your sessions were a joy, and I cannot wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish in the future.

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