Mackenzie Smith - Shawnee Mission Northwest High School Senior - Olathe, Gardner, Kansas City, KS Photographers

 Monday was AMAZING! Not a cloud in the sky and 70 degrees. It was so beautiful and we had a beautiful model to top the day!
 Mackenzie goes to Shawnee Mission NW H.S. and so Matt and I headed to KC for an awesome and fun session with Mackenzie. She was such a natural and had just PERFECT expressions!



 We walked around Westport looking for cool spots and found SO many great places! This purple door caught my eye and made the perfect backdrop for her great smile!
 LOVE LOVE LOVE this photo! One of my favorites from the session!
We had so much fun with Mackenzie and look forward to all the amazing seniors we'll get to do this year! Way to kick off our year of seniors!

To inquire about our services or to book your own senior session, please call Tommy or Holly at 785.793.2492 or 785.213.0812 or email us at tommy@thpetersonphoto.com

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