Cap and Gown session with Julia! Washburn University Grad! Topeka's Best Graduation Portraits

It was great to see Julia again. We photographed her senior photos and I remember how much fun those were so it was honor to be able to photograph a short session for her this time as a celebration of a job well done in college. She is a great student and it was an honor! These are some highlights from her session. Enjoy!









 To book your own session, please call Tommy or Holly at 785.793.2492 or 785.213.0812 or email tommy@thpetersonphoto.com

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