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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...

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...

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...

Interview with Juan Morales - Highland Park High School Class of 2027 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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We had a great time photographing Juan from Highland Park High School for his senior portraits. We started at the Capitol and got some really nice photos around the grounds before heading over to the Governor's Mansion. What made this session a little different is that we photographed everything right in the middle of the day. Normally, we like to include some country locations closer to sunset, but the light worked out beautifully and we were able to create some amazing images throughout the entire session. Juan was a lot of fun to photograph. He has a great personality, is very easy to talk to, and is naturally photogenic. The session seemed to fly by as we spent a lot of time talking about his plans after high school and some of the things he enjoys doing. After reading through his interview and hearing about his goals, it's easy to see that he has a solid plan for his future. He's a very impressive young man, and I have no doubt he's going to be successful in whatev...