Interview with Nate Leeper - Hayden High School Class of 2027 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

Nate's senior session was one of those mornings that reminds us why we love what we do. We met bright and early at 6 a.m. on a beautiful family farm where we've photographed several of his cousins over the years. The sunrise could not have been more perfect, giving us amazing light and a beautiful backdrop for his photos. Nate is a student-athlete at Hayden High School, where he plays both football and golf, and he brought a great attitude to the entire session. He was easygoing, cooperative, and really got into the experience.

One of my favorite things about Nate's session was seeing his personality come through in the photos. He's a sharp looking young man, and his outfits were great, especially the suit, which gave us some really classy images. We also enjoyed spending the morning with his mom and sharing plenty of laughs along the way. The session flew by, and before we knew it, we had captured a gallery full of great images. These are some of our favorite photos from Nate's senior year, and we're excited to share them with you.

T.H. P.: What are your plans after high school?
Nate: Off to college. Possibly play football or golf if I have a good offer.

T.H. P.: What would your dream job be?
Nate: CEO or business owner.
T.H. P.: What has been your favorite memory playing golf?
Nate: Becoming good enough to compete.
T.H. P.: What is something about your session that you enjoyed with us?
Nate: Tommy actually made me laugh, and it wasn't boring.
T.H. P.: What makes you feel confident?
Nate: My football team's success.
T.H. P.: What kind of student are you?
Nate: A very good student who doesn't apply himself enough.

T.H. P.: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
Nate: Football — Aaron Donald. Golf — Cam Young.

T.H. P.: If you could spend one hour each day working on a skill, what would you do?
Nate: Lift weights and work on my driver in golf.
T.H. P.: What is your favorite and least favorite conditioning drill for football?
Nate: Favorite — none. Least favorite — four corners.





 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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