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Interview with Sadie Craig - West Franklin High School Class of 2027 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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Senior sessions like Sadie's are the ones that really get my creative side going. She has such a unique style, and from the moment she showed me examples of the kinds of photos she loved, I knew this wasn't going to be a typical senior session. She was drawn to dramatic, cinematic, and darker images, and I couldn't wait to bring those ideas to life. Of course, we made sure to capture the classic smiling portraits everyone loves, but some of my favorite images from her session were the ones where we pushed ourselves creatively with dramatic lighting, movement, interesting posing, and a little bit of artistic storytelling. Those are the sessions that remind me why I love what I do. We photographed Sadie and her brother Tristan together, taking turns throughout the evening, but their sessions ended up having completely different personalities. We started at Ward-Meade Park before heading to NOTO, which felt like the perfect place for someone as artistic as Sadie. The colorful ...
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Interview with Pancho Nichols - Topeka West Class of 2027 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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Pancho's senior session at Truckhenge was so much fun. From the moment we started, he was smiling, talking, and just enjoying the experience. He has a really friendly, outgoing personality that made photographing him easy. We took advantage of the colorful graffiti-covered trucks and cars, added a few smoke bombs, and even got some really unique angles. Everything came together to create a session that was full of color and personality. One of the funny things about this session is that I didn't realize just how amazing it was until I started editing the photos. It was one of those easy, low-key sessions that seemed to fly by, and before we knew it, we were done. Once I got the images on the computer, I couldn't stop smiling. They turned out even better than I expected, and it quickly became one of my favorite senior sessions we've done in a long time. Hanging out with Pancho was a blast, and I couldn't be happier with the final results. T.H. P.: What is your dream...
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Interview with Alex Recinos - Washburn Rural High Class of 2027 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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Alex's senior session was one of those evenings where everything just came together. We started in NOTO, then headed downtown to a parking garage before finishing up near Menninger's. Each location gave us something different, and by the end of the session we had so much variety that we ended up with even more images than we normally do. The weather couldn't have been better, with a beautiful golden hour sunset to wrap up the evening. Alex was a natural in front of the camera. As a football player at Washburn Rural, he brought his football along for part of the session, which was a great way to highlight something that's been a big part of his high school years. He had a great smile, picked out some awesome outfits, and carried himself with a quiet confidence that really showed in the photos. His easygoing personality made the session fly by, and before we knew it, we were finished. It was such a fun afternoon, and I'm excited to share some of my favorite images fro...
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Interview with Cooper Lietz - Seaman High Class of 2027 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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We had a great time photographing Cooper's senior session. My assistant Daniel and I met up with him at his brother's property, which made the session extra special. I actually photographed his brother there nearly 10 years ago, so it was pretty awesome to be back at the same location again. Cooper is a really nice guy, easy to talk to, and we had a lot of fun getting to know him during the session. Since soccer is such a big part of Cooper's life, we made sure to include that in some of his photos. We were also close to Echo Cliff, one of the most beautiful spots in the area, so we headed down there for part of the session. The weather was absolutely perfect, and having family hanging out nearby made the whole afternoon feel relaxed and enjoyable. It was a great session, and we're excited for Cooper as he heads into his senior year. T.H. Peterson: What are your plans after high school? Cooper: I plan to attend Kansas State University and major in Construction Science...
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