T.H. Peterson Photography

Some senior sessions are good, and some are just flat-out memorable. Kaden’s session at Clarion Woods definitely falls into the second category. Kayden is a senior at Perry-Lecompton High School and plays both football and baseball, so we knew we wanted something that felt strong and athletic. His mom had a vision for a dramatic photo of him coming out of the pond with water splashing everywhere, and it turned out even better than we imagined. Kayden was a great sport through it all, willing to jump in and trust the process, and the results were incredible. Once we added some smoke, dramatic lighting, and a few strong poses, everything came together. The photos really highlighted how much hard work Kaden has put into athletics over the years. More than anything, though, it was easy to see what a solid young man he has become. I even mentioned to his mom during the session how grown up he looked. He has a great personality, was easy to work with, and made this one of those sessions tha...

Kendall’s senior session was one of those that just felt easy from the start. He’s a genuinely nice guy—laid back, friendly, and great to work with—which always makes for a fun session. We kicked things off downtown in an alley and got some really strong shots right away. Kendall has a great smile, and it showed up naturally in those photos without any effort. From there, we headed to the Capitol and grabbed some awesome images with that classic Topeka backdrop. After that, we found an incredible neighborhood filled with peak fall color, and the timing couldn’t have been better. The trees were glowing, and the fall vibes were on point. We wrapped things up at Gage Park with a more country, rustic feel and even more fall color to work with. Kendall was a solid subject the whole time, and everything just flowed. Before we knew it, the session was over—and it was one of those shoots that reminds us why we love senior sessions so much. T.H. P.: What are your plans after high school? Ken...