T.H. Peterson Photography

Jude’s senior session was such a fun one, and it was great getting to photograph him again. I’ve also photographed his family before, and one thing that has always stood out to me is how friendly and easygoing he is. He’s just a genuinely nice kid and was completely on board with all of the ideas we came up with during the session. We started at Shawnee Heights High School on the stage with his cello. His mom suggested the location, and I’m so glad she did because we were able to create some really dramatic images using mostly the stage lights. After that, we headed to the Kansas State Capitol, where the skies put on an amazing show for us. The beautiful clouds and evening light made for some of my favorite images from the session. From there, we made our way downtown and stopped at Evergy Plaza. By then it was getting dark, and the fountains were lit up with changing colors. Since Jude is heading to K-State, it was perfect when the lights turned purple while he was wearing his K-State...

There is something so special about welcoming a new baby, and Carter was an absolute joy to photograph. From the moment we started, I noticed his thick little tuft of hair sticking up like a tiny mohawk, and it was just the cutest thing. He is such a precious and expressive baby. It took him a little while to settle into a deep sleep, which is completely normal, but once he did, we were able to create some beautiful images. He even gave us a few adorable smiles that completely melted our hearts. One of the sweetest parts of the session was seeing how much his big sister loves him. She was so interested in everything we were doing and was excited to help and be close to her new baby brother. Mom and Dad were definitely showing the normal signs of life with a newborn and a growing family, but you could also see how happy and proud they are. It is always an honor to capture these moments for families, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to photograph Carter during this special ...

Some senior sessions just feel like they fit the person perfectly, and that was definitely the case with this one. We headed out to his family’s property and used the farm as the backdrop for his photos. Between the old barns, weathered buildings, vintage tractor, his truck, and of course his horse, there was no shortage of great locations. We even got a few photos with his uncle and their horses, which added a really meaningful touch to the session. The weather was beautiful, and everything came together to create that classic country feel. As a cowboy, he looked completely at home in every photo. While we were able to get a few great smiles, his serious expression fit the rustic setting just as well and gave the images a lot of character. It was a shorter session than most, but that just goes to show that you don't need hours to create something special. We captured so many incredible images in a short amount of time, and it easily became one of my favorite Class of 2027 senior ...