Cumberland, Maryland Senior Photography | Katie

I had the pleasure of meeting Katie after I met and photographed her older brother for his senior photos. She was a delight to work with, absolutely kind and also beautiful! It was also a gorgeous day.

We visited the sunflower patch for a few amazing images. Used wildflowers to make a bouquet.

As I do with most of my sessions, I incorporated lots of movement...walking toward me, twirling around, etc. I love what I do and I will make your senior portraits special with different posing and prompts!

Covid really put a damper on Katie’s senior year at Allegany High. She was supposed to play soccer but that wasn’t doable with pandemic. Her daily life used to consist of school, practices, and games; now it’s Netflix and social media.

When she graduates, she’s looking forward to playing soccer in college, a sport she’s played for 12 years (and softball for 10, and basketball for 8! She’s a sporty young woman, that’s for sure!)

How cool are her sports attire?! That letterman jacket is to die for!

“Dream big! Hard work pays off!”

— Julie Wilhelm

Congrats, Katie, Class of 2021!

Cumberland, MD Senior Portraits | Emily S.

What a wonder, Emily was! I had an absolute blast with this 2021 senior! After she graduates in May from Allegany High, she plans on attending college to study theatre and musical theatre and vocal performance; eventually she wants to transfer to a performing arts school!

Look at this sweet young woman! It’s a good thing I had my long lens cause she aimed for me when I joked with her to try to splash me! ! But that’s okay, it made for a great shot.

She loves to sing, dance, act, play guitar, and piano! She’s a very well rounded girl who plays parts in musicals and also sings in choir. I love how versatile she is!

Four our second location, I took Emily to my outdoor studio location where I have an old porch swing and a smaller tree swing for use! Here is where we squeezed in a couple best friend shots as well with her bestie, Karlee!

Our third location was a wide open field! The property owner came out during our session and gave us a couple large sunflowers to use in this session! I am so glad she did! The sunflower added a nice bit of color. Emily is a huge music fan and oh so talented! She brought along her guitar. She also sings! What an amazing voice. Her mom found an old time microphone to use in the field for a few singing photos!

Although it’s been hard with the loss of her senior musical, Emily has enjoyed distance learning and feels that the teachers have a better understanding and lenience given everything going on.

“Believe in yourself; be resilient, even when things don’t go as you’ve planned.”

— Daphne Synder

I had the pleasure of photographing Emily a couple more times. We did an amazing fall shoot at Casselman Bridge in Garrett County and a winter shoot in Allegany County. Both sessions were just fabulous! Be sure to check them out!

Emily now helps me out from time to time as my assistant on other senior sessions! She also captures behind the scenes video too!

Senior Portrait Session near Cumberland, MD | Juliette

It was a beautiful summer day for Juliette’s session (helloooooo golden hour!). Not only was it a beautiful summer day, but I had a beautiful gorgeous senior with a perfect smile! Not to mention her clothing choices were spot on.

Juliette attends Fort Hill High School and will be graduating in May. She plans on attending West Virginia University to become a labor and delivery nurse. How special is that?!

Our session began in a grassy field with Queen Anne’s Lace around her. Her yellow dress with the lace jacket was perfect for this setting. We found a few yellow flowers and created a wildflower bouquet for her!

I love how open and free Juliette was during our session. She really was within her element and didn’t seem to have any shyness in front of the camera!

Of course we headed to the creek where her burgundy dress was perfect among the flowers and water!

“Follow your dreams, work hard, and never give up on your goals in life.”

— Laurie Wilson

Congratulations, Juliette, Class of 2021!

Western Maryland Senior Portraits | Mark

I just have to start out with that this was an amazing session! It took place on the Mark’s family’s property! This Fort Hill High School student is graduating in May of this year and I know he can’t wait. He plans to attend Frostburg to pursue the graphic arts.

As you can tell, Mark is quite the sports player and loves to play soccer! He also plays the violin and loves to swim.

As we wandered the property, Mark’s mom, Devina, told me stories about childhood events that happened there.

The hike to get to these massive boulders was like an obstacle course. Devina kept encouraging me and telling me it wasn’t too far but it felt like she was just trying to keep me motivated. She didn’t have to try though, as soon as I saw where were headed, I was in love all over again! I’m always up for a little adventure!

Although Mark was initially quiet, he was the absolute sweetest and was ready to try any pose I suggested. Thanks for being a willing participant, Mark!

“Put God first and everything else will fall into place.”

— Devina Greise

I’m obsessed with this tree!

Congratulations, Mark and best of luck in your future endeavors!

Downtown Cumberland, MD Senior Portrait Session | Chloe

Chloe is a 2021 Senior graduating from Fort Hill High school in May. She’ll be attending college to study business in the fall.

Chloe’s session began in Downtown, Cumberland. We ventured through the streets and found several great locations for photos.

I’m a sucker for reflections! I just love the way Chloe looks with this pose!

We also found an amazing alley for several cool shots before moving on with a SHOPPING CART!

Yeah you read (and see that) right! A SHOPPING CART! We had a ball with this unplanned prop. She got in it for several of her portraits and then I had her push it down the alley and jump on the back of it!

After our Downtown blast of fun, we went to the second location for some creek photos! It was quite cool outside but that didn’t stop this awesome 2021 senior from getting in the water! I absolutely LOVE these shots.

“Dream big & never give up.”

— Stacey Smith

Madison / Senior Portraits in Cumberland, MD

Madison is a natural beauty! She wanted a very natural setting and shoot with minimal makeup. She was amazing in front of the camera… it was like she was a trained model!

Madison is a senior graduating from Fort Hills High School in 2021. After high school, she plans on taking the year off to travel the states before attending college in Fall 2023. I think that’s just amazing! And she wants to major in biology; a gap year before diving head first into a difficult subject sounds like a grand plan to me!

I generally give lots of directions for posing but not for this girl. Her session started in a beautiful goldenrod field! We used the Egg Chair for a few of the shots and OF COURSE we got lots of her with Ava, her gorgeous dog!

This beauty loves to play volleyball and she’s been playing for the past 5 years. For the past 7 years, she’s been playing basketball.

In her free time, Madison loves drawing or spending time with her friends, though Covid has certainly altered her year a lot. She looks forward to regaining a normal scheduled day and longs for a time when school is school and she’s able to hang out with friends.

Our second location was at at Evitts creek. It was a little cool but that didn’t stop her from getting into the water! Although you’ve seen previous sessions of models in water, Madison was my first and instantly got me obsessed with these sessions!

“Follow your heart! Do what makes you happy!”

— Stefanie Logsdon

Personally she did not enjoy virtual learning and found it nearly impossible to focus.

All my senior portrait sessions take place at two or three locations to give lots of variety. I also encourage seniors to bring along at least five outfits with lots of accessories. Know a 2022 senior looking for a portrait photographer? Tell them my name and send them my way!

Senior Portraits in Western Marylad | Madison

Madison is a senior at Fort Hill and is looking forward to graduating in May! We had such a blast with her sunflower field session, and I know that the sunflowers were her favorite part. I know they were certainly mine!

I love traveling all over Western Maryland. It helps me find the perfect picturesque spots to capture the some of the most amazing moments. This sunset was absolutely breathtaking and truly capture Madison’s moments perfectly!

Bubbles! We had fun with all of the props and there were plenty of smiles and laughs all around!

Madison plans on attending college after high school. She will be going to Allegany College where she intends on studying to be a nurse anesthetist!

Madison has been a cheerleader since she was two and a half years of age! She also played softball when she was little. She loves to shop and working and coaching children at PKR. Madison has also been on the Nation Honors Society, the National Arts Honor Society, a co

Everything about Madison’s session was magical! The sunflowers and the sunset all complimented her style perfectly!

“Always the reach for the stars, you can do and be anything! And always remember we love you forever and always! ”

— Travis & Nikki Wigger

One of Madison’s parent’s favorite memory of their daughter is watching her play softball on the South Lawn of The White House at age 4.

I love capturing seniors around and near Cumberland, Maryland. Senior Portraits are an incredible milestone in any teenager’s life! As a parent, I know I want to have these memories for years to come of my children. Ready to book your child’s senior portrait session? Let’s talk!

Downtown Cumberland, MD Senior Portraits | Gregory

As a Cumberland, Maryland photographer, I know all the great spots and locations to capture the moments that make up your family’s life! Especially seniors. These are important milestones that not only you, the parents want to remember, but that your child will want to remember as they get older and look back on life!

If you ask a parent what they’re favorite thing about their child is, chances are they are going to say everything! But I love when parents are open and honest about the one particular aspect of their graduating senior that they love the most. For Sarah and Larry Jackson, it’s Gregory’s intensity with his interests. Gregory always works hard to find out everything he possibly can about things he is interested in!

Gregory graduates from Allegany High School in May of this year, and I know he is excited. He plans to attend University of Maryland for Computer Science.

Although Computer Science wasn’t always his goal…. when he was five years old, he had a dream to be an architect when he grew up!

This high school senior has been playing the trumpet for nine years in band. That’s pretty impressive! He brought along his trumpet to incorporate into his senior portrait session and to be honest, I love when clients do that! Locations and people can make great photos but if you throw in a little bit of you into the mix, it’s going to be an amazing session!

“Work hard and follow your dreams.”

— Sarah & Larry Jackson

Gregory loved his senior session and his favorite part was being able to make the choices of where to go to document his 2020 year. When he wasn’t sure of where all to go, I had some suggestions and he enjoyed the great scenery. We had a blast during his senior portrait session in Downtown Cumberland, Maryland, but these open field shots are some of my favorites!

Love this spot for senior photos! Generally you can see the beautiful mountains of western Maryland in the background, but I really like the fog for something different.
Thank you Sarah, Gregory and Larry for choosing me as your senior photographer! Best wishes Gregory!

Senior Portraits near Cumberland, Maryland | Peyton

I love when the weather cooperates and I get sunny days and perfect skies - like it did for Peyton’s senior portrait session near Cumberland, Maryland.

We began Peyton’s session at Stonebridge Events in Cumberland, MD.

This soon to be graduating senior attends Mountain Ridge High School. She will graduate in May and plans on attending college afterwards. Although she is undecided on where, she does want to go into nursing!

Peyton is a member of the Nation Honor Society, Leadership Allegany, Minds in Motion, and has been on the honor roll at her high school. I believe she has what it takes to do whatever she sets her mind to!

After Stonebridge, we headed to a glorious field of goldenrod! Peyton knew when she booked her senior photos that she wanted to have some of them taken in a yellow field of flowers. She booked early enough so that was easy to schedule.

“Always surround yourself with good people who will encourage and love you for who you are.”

— Angie Smith

Peyton loved being able to have an input on the type of photo session she wanted. We had a blast going to different locations and she was an absolute natural in front of the camera!

Graduating from high school is a momentous occasion in any teenagers life and I love being able to capture these final moments before they step out into the world on their own.

If you or someone you know is graduating in 2020 or 2021, send them my way! I would love to talk about their passions and capture their senior portraits!