Interview with Dan Richter - Mission Valley Class of 2018 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

Thank you for checking out our latest senior shoot. Up next is Dan Richter from Mission Valley High. We took these out at Wabaunsee Lake where he lives. It's a beautiful location that we've been very fortunate to be able to photograph before. I really loved our time out there. The shots at the spillway were some of my favorite. Definitely reminds me of Colorado or somewhere beautiful like that. I also really loved the sunset images on the lake. There's nothing like a beautiful sky, sunset and a lake to wrap up a shoot. It's always gorgeous. Dan was a great subject. He was very easy going and into the session. I always appreciate that very much. Super excited to be able to share these!! Hope you love them!

T.H. Peterson: What is the best thing about going to school at Mission Valley?
Dan: Small school atmosphere, knowing everyone in my class.
T.H. P.: Where would you like to go to college?
Dan: University of Kansas.
T.H. P.: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Dan: Working my dream job with a few dogs at home.
T.H. P.: Favorite outdoor activity?
Dan: Baseball.
T.H. P.: What was your favorite part of your session with us?
Dan: Taking pictures in the spillway.
T.H. P.: Best thing about living on a lake?
Dan: Meeting the people who come here.
T.H. P.: What is your favorite season?
Dan: Fall.
T.H. P.: Describe your personality with 3 words
Dan: Outgoing, funny, friendly.
T.H. P.: Favorite movie you've seen this year?
Dan: Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
T.H. P.: What is something you could eat everyday and never get tired

Dan: Cheesy Gorditas from Taco Bell.


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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