Interview with Isaiah Withers - Seaman High Class of 2027 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

When I first met Isaiah, it was obvious he takes his training seriously. He's a senior at Seaman High School and spends a lot of time powerlifting at Joe's Gym, a small backyard garage gym where everyone feels like family. Even though senior pictures probably weren't at the top of his list of favorite things to do, he was up for anything we suggested and made the whole session easy. He's a genuinely nice, down-to-earth guy, and it didn't take long before we were laughing and having a good time. One of my favorite parts was watching him actually lift during the session instead of just pretending. I joked that he got a workout in while getting his senior photos.

After the gym, we headed to Isaiah's house to finish the session. We spent some time in his yard, and the sunset put on an incredible show for us. The warm evening light gave us a completely different look than the dramatic gym photos, and I love how the two locations tell different parts of his story. Isaiah worked hard the entire session, trusted every idea we had, and it really paid off. I had a great time getting to know him, and I'm happy for him as he finishes his senior year and whatever comes next.

T.H. Peterson: What are your plans after high school?
Isaiah: Work on a cruise for a year, save money, and travel.

T.H. P.: What classes are you looking forward to your senior year?
Isaiah: I’m looking forward to my college classes.
T.H. P.: How did you get into powerlifting?
Isaiah: The football coach my freshman year introduced me to it—Coach Swafford.
T.H. P.: What are your goals for powerlifting?
Isaiah: My goals are just to better myself and make money.
T.H. P.: What are your favorite and least favorite workouts?
Isaiah: My favorite workouts are the squat and deadlift. My best lifts are a 375-pound squat, a 440-pound deadlift, and a 275-pound bench press.
T.H. P.: Who is your favorite bodybuilder, powerlifter, or fitness influencer?
Isaiah: My favorite influencer is Togi.
T.H. P.: What makes you feel confident?
Isaiah: I feel confident when I’m surrounded by friends.
T.H. P.: What was the last movie you saw, and what did you think?
Isaiah: Obsession. It was interesting.
T.H. P.: How important is nutrition with your powerlifting?
Isaiah: Nutrition is a big part of it, but you can still find time to enjoy the foods you like.
T.H. P.: What do you love about working out at Joe's Gym?
Isaiah: Joe's Gym makes me feel at home and very welcomed, no matter what the circumstances are.
T.H. P.: What is one thing you liked about your session with us?
Isaiah: It was a friendly environment with many opportunities for fun pictures.



 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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