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Interview with Kolby Fagan - Osage City High Class of 2026 - Topeka and Osage County's Best Senior Portraits

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I’ve known Kolby for over 10 years, so getting to do his senior session was really special for me. I’ve been photographing him since he was little, and it’s crazy how fast time flies! We started out at the ball fields in Osage, then headed over to the football field for some great sports shots. After that, we wrapped things up on their property with an amazing sunset. The whole session was packed with personality—we did burnouts in the road, posed on old trucks and tires, and even included his little brother, Bentley, who was a blast to hang out with. Kolby is such a great guy with a good head on his shoulders. He’s hardworking, responsible, and really pours himself into the things he loves. It was awesome seeing him so confident and relaxed during the shoot, and I think these photos really capture who he is. I’m so glad I got to do this session for him and his family, and I know he’s going to go far in life! T.H. Peterson: What are your plans after high school? Kolby: To continue ...

Interview with Skyler Tolin - Class of 2026 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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Skylar’s senior session was an absolute blast! We headed downtown and made the most of a parking garage and the alleys behind it, and wow—what a perfect setting for her personality to shine. Skylar is such a sweet young lady, so smart and photogenic, and she brought her beautiful smile and infectious laugh to every shot. From the very beginning, we just clicked, and it made the whole session flow so naturally. She was completely engaged and excited about the process, which made capturing her true self so easy and so much fun! We really wanted to highlight what she loves, so we focused on her sports—basketball and volleyball—and those images turned out stunning. And let’s talk about her hair for a second—it was like it had its own glam team! Every time the wind hit just right, it gave us those perfect fashion-shoot vibes, and it was absolutely gorgeous. Skylar, you crushed this session, and I can’t wait for you to see how amazing these photos turned out! T.H. Peterson: What are your p...

Interview with Macey Dempewolf - Seaman High Class of 2026 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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We had such an amazing time with Macey during her senior session at Gage Park! Even though it was a shorter session, the time just flew by because she was so much fun to be around. We started at the Carousel, then moved to the Rose Garden and the pond, and every spot was perfect for her. She has such a happy and positive energy—it really made the session so easy and enjoyable. Macey is such a beautiful young lady, inside and out. You can tell she’s smart, grounded, and full of life. Her personality just shines through in every photo. Honestly, we didn’t want the session to end because we were having such a great time! T.H. Peterson: What are your plans after high school? Macey: My plans after high school are to attend college at Washburn University and graduate with a degree in nursing. T.H. P:   Classes you're glad to be done with? Macey:   I will be really glad to be done with math and history! T.H. P:   Dream job? Macey:   Labor & Delivery Nurse T...

Interview with Trinity Brandt - Topeka High Class of 2026 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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I just had the pleasure of photographing Trinity at the Governor’s Mansion, and even though our session was short, it was such a great experience. The skies were beautiful that early afternoon, and Trinity looked amazing—her outfit, makeup, and hair all came together perfectly. We had a good conversation, and I could tell she’s not only confident and stylish but also a smart young lady with big ambitions. It was just a really enjoyable session, and I loved getting to capture her personality in such a stunning setting. T.H. Peterson: What classes are you glad to be done with? Trinity: Math and English T.H. P:   What are your plans after high school? Trinity:   Own my own salon. T.H. P:   Where would you like visit one day? Trinity:   Dominican Republic T.H. P:   Something you liked about your session with us? Trinity:   Positive and the connection T.H. P:   When it comes to skin care, what is a product or method everyone should be doing or use? Trini...