Interview with Hunter Kirkwood - Washburn Rural Class of 2026 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

It was such a great morning photographing Hunter for his senior session at the lake. When we arrived, we were surprised at how empty the park was. It made the whole session feel peaceful and relaxed, and it gave us plenty of space to capture some great photos. The morning started off cloudy and a little dreary, but by the end of the session the sun began to come out, giving us some beautiful light to finish with. The whole setting felt calm, comfortable, and just really enjoyable.

One thing that stood out right away about Hunter was how easy he was to talk to. He has a great personality and made the session feel very natural. We had some great conversations while walking around the lake and finding different spots for photos. Hunter is a genuinely nice guy, and it was a pleasure getting to know him a bit during his session. He has a realistic but optimistic outlook on life, and I truly believe he has a very promising future ahead of him.

T.H. P.: What are your plans after high school?
Hunter: I'd like to be a game designer. I believe I'm pretty creative, and having a job that's fun will ensure I won't get burnt out.

T.H. P.: Favorite class this year and why?
Hunter: My favorite class this year is Workplace Experience because I'm able to work on whatever I'm interested in, and it's quiet.
T.H. P.: New skill you'd like to learn?
Hunter: I want to learn how to build my own computer.
T.H. P.: What would people be surprised to learn about you?
Hunter: I am a Boy Scout!
T.H. P.: What makes you feel confident?
Hunter: When I feel accepted by the people around me.

T.H. P.: Describe yourself using the letters of your first name.
Hunter:
Honest
Unique
Neat
Tiresome
Eager
Resilient
T.H. P.: Last movie you saw and what did you think?
Hunter: The last new movie I watched was Zootopia 2. It was alright. It feels like a repeat of the first one, but I'm sure kids will like it anyway.

T.H. P.: First thought that comes to mind every morning when you wake up?
Hunter: “Where’s Jay?” (our puppy)

T.H. P.: Something you liked about your session with us?
Hunter: I genuinely love the way my photos turned out. It's refreshing to have a photographer let me add my own “spin” on my images, and I was even allowed to create a cool signature for my collage.
T.H. P.: Something you'll miss about high school?
Hunter: I'm going to miss the new Innovation Center at Washburn. It's brand new and has awesome technology.

 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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