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Abby and Tanner's Wedding Reception - Beautiful fall wedding - Reynold's Lodge - Shawnee Lake - Topeka Wedding Photography

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Abby and Tanner’s celebration at Reynolds Lodge was such a beautiful day. Even though they were already married in Tennessee, it was clear how much it meant to them to gather everyone here in Kansas for a special reception. We truly hit the peak of fall—those bright red trees behind the family photos were unbelievable. The whole place felt warm, colorful, and full of joy. Their friends and family were so happy for them, and you could just feel that everyone was excited to finally celebrate the newlyweds together. The reception itself was so much fun. Once the DJ started playing, the dance floor never slowed down—everyone was laughing, dancing, and having the best time. And the food… I seriously couldn’t believe it was all homemade. You could taste the love that went into it. What stood out most to me was how close everyone seemed to Abby and Tanner. You could tell they’re surrounded by people who truly love and support them. It was such an honor to capture all of it.   Now for the...

Interview with Myah Campbell - Topeka West Class of 2026 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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We had such a great time photographing Mya’s senior session at Ted Ensley Gardens at Shawnee Lake! The weather was perfect, the lighting was beautiful, and the gardens were bursting with color—exactly what she wanted for her flower-filled theme. Mya is such a photogenic young lady with a wonderful personality, and she made the session feel so fun and natural. She truly brought the whole setting to life. During our time together, we talked about her love of singing, choir, and musicals, which showed just how creative and passionate she is. Mya has such a bright spirit, and I think that shines through in her portraits. We were able to capture so many amazing images in such a short time, and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. This session was an absolute joy from start to finish! T.H. Peterson: Classes you’re glad to be done with? Myah:   Geometry. While I'm still in a college math class, I hated Geometry. T.H. P:   Plans after high school? Myah:   I ...

Interview with Mattie Shaw - Jeff West Class of 2026 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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We had such a great time photographing Maddie’s senior pictures! She goes to Jeff West, and we started her session out at Shawnee Lake. The light was beautiful, and it highlighted her freckles, smiles, and laughter perfectly. Maddie is so photogenic, and I loved how natural she looked in every shot. We also brought out her guitar for some really cool photos that showed off her personality and style. After the lake, we headed to a grungy, industrial spot right at golden hour. The sun gave us the perfect backdrop while Maddie showed off her awesome hip-hop dance moves. From there, we wrapped things up in NOTO, where live music was playing in the background. As the sun went down, the lights of the arts district created such a fun, vibrant atmosphere for the last part of her shoot. What stood out most about Maddie was her confidence and great attitude. She’s such a smart and fun person, and it was a blast to capture all of that in her photos. To make it even better, our friends from Knox...

Interview with Hunter May - Royal Valley - Class of 2026 - Topeka's Best Senior Portraits

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Meet Hunter—a smart, competitive, and funny senior with a passion for cross country and a bright future ahead. We had the pleasure of photographing his senior session starting downtown, then moving to a rustic field near Shawnee Lake. The setting sun gave everything a warm, golden glow, and the beautiful weather made for a perfect evening. Hunter was so easy to work with—cooperative, kind, and quick to smile. His family came along for the session, and everyone was in a great mood, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Hunter first got into cross country his sophomore year and has loved the sport ever since. He’s motivated by his competitive spirit and the chance to see his girlfriend at practice. He doesn’t even listen to music while running—he likes to train the way he races: focused and in the moment. After graduation, he plans to attend K-State and become an athletic trainer. We’re excited to see where the road takes him, and we’re so glad we got to be part of celebr...