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!

Cumberland Maryland Senior Portraits | Nathan

Nathan is a senior at Frankfort High School. During out session, he seemed at ease with the company of the outdoors and I lucked out and got a smile or two in his portraits! (Trust me parents, I’ll make your kids smile and laugh!)

After high school, Nathan has no plans to immediately go to college but he will be joining the Marines! I think that is incredibly admirable and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

When Nathan was 5 years old, his dream was to be an FBI Agent when he grew up. He could still be an FBI Agent if he wanted too; I have no doubt that he is more than capable of succeeding in whatever he decides to do after the Marines!

Nathan also played football for six years!

Trying to get this Frankfort High senior to open up was a bit of a challenge, but I found out that he loves to hunt, fish, and work outside in the yard - which explains why his favorite part of his senior session was the different views of nature!

“Don’t be in a hurry to grow up and don’t rush your life. Enjoy your youth, friends, and family.”

— Jennifer Ward

Although no parent can choose just one favorite memory of their child, Jennifer said that when Nathan was about 18 months old, he would be standing in the kitchen on a chair washing dishes next to her. He always had to be close to her! I think that is absolutely adorable and their bond is amazing.

One of the things I love most about my senior sessions is getting even the quiet shy types to open up to me. This is my passion and being able to connect with my clients is important to me!

I also LOVE to be able to travel all over Western Maryland to find locations that not only speak to me but mesh perfectly with my seniors. If you’re looking for a senior portrait session that screams YOU, let’s talk! I’ll find the perfect place!

Cumberland, Maryland Senior Portraits | Chloe

Chloe’s session was absolutely perfect! She is so stunning and we had an amazing day with beautiful light and scenery! This sweet, kind, and gorgeous senior is excited to be graduating in May 2021.

We started our session in Goldenrod Field. I usually coordinate with my clients about what to wear but Chloe did such an amazing job picking her outfits!

On her way to Frostburg State University to study veterinary medicine, this 2021 senior will be graduating from Mountain Ridge High School in May!

Just LOOK at that backlight among those golden fields! Absolutely breathtaking!

While I got to know Chloe, I also got to know her mother and during that time I learned that her favorite memory of Chloe is her first trip to the beach and how much she loved the ocean and playing in the sand. She may have been little but she never wanted to leave the beach and took her naps lounging under the beach umbrella! I love that!

As if you couldn’t tell from our session so far, Chloe is an outdoorsy girl always ready for an adventure! And not only that, she loves to do makeup and hair or go shopping; but most of all Chloe loves hanging out with her friends and family! Isn’t she just the cutest?

Despite the excitement of graduating, it has been a hard year not having interactions with her friends. Not only that but Chloe couldn’t attend school functions and missed having face to face experiences with her teachers. When things return to normal, she’s very much looking forward to spending time her friends and being able to participate in an actual classroom. I can honestly say, we all can’t wait to get back to normal, Chloe!

Our second location took place in Evitts Creek and let me tell you what, I was so excited when she said she’d be willing to get in the water! I love when clients trust my direction and my eye for creativity!

“Always be true to yourself and never give up on all that you hope to achieve and desire in your lifetime.”

— Lisa Robison

We had such a great time during Chloe’s session. She was able to express herself and the perfect day with the perfect scenery just added to the beauty of this momentous occasion.

It is important to me as a senior portrait photographer to get to know my clients and help them relax during their session with me. I’m glad I was able to make Chloe feel at ease during her time with me and I can’t wait to hear about the grand things she does in the future! Congratulations, Chloe, Class of 2021!

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 near Cumberland, MD | Emily

Meet Emily, one of my 2021 Senior Model Team Members! Her smile and positive attitude made her a perfect member of the KMP Model Team! Below, you will see images from our Model Team Shoots and also her senior photos.

This stunning beauty is graduating from Bishop Walsh in the class of 2021 and she’s extremely excited to be done with high school. We began her first session at Swallow Falls in Garrett County! It was an amazing afternoon photographing her by the waterfalls!

Emily was such a dear to work with and I absolutely adored capturing this momentous occasion in her life!

These images were from our headshot session to introduce her to the KMP audience as one of my Model Team Members.

This graduating senior plans on heading to the big city after she’s done with schooling, but for now she’s planning on attending Mount St. Mary’s, where she will go to school for nursing. It takes a special kind of person to care for the sick, especially in these times.

Although nursing is her new pursuit, when she was 5, Emily wanted to be a ballerina. I think she could still be a ballerina if she wanted! She’s definitely whimsical enough!

This is Emily’s Moms favorite photo from the session!

Although this kind, compassionate, and caring human being is able to roll with the punches, she missed being able to enjoy her senior year. Covid impacted her senior retreat, homecoming, and cheerleading - three things she definitely wishes could have happened. Virtual learning is also another impact on Emily’s life and though she doesn’t hate it, it isn’t her favorite!

Getting to work with Emily and her parents was a treat; and listening to her parents talk about a favorite moment of theirs in her childhood melted my heart. When Emily was crawling and just learning to get into things, she had gotten into their cabinet and opened a whole box of Apple Jacks cereal, dumping it on the floor. It ended with little Emily sitting there laughing and eating them off of the floor! I love this memory that they have of their daughter and even though this senior is headed away from home for college, she still has plenty of memories to make with her parents!

Part 2 of Emily’s Senior Session took place at Sang Hill Farms in Garrett County. Emily loves sunflowers and wanted to have them part of her senior photo shoot! Sang Hill Farms not only has Sunflowers but they have an amazing field of zinnias!

“Never give up on your dreams.”

— Autumn & Michael, Emily's parents

I definitely miss these summer days, I mean look at those gorgeous fields of flowers and that shining sun! Thanks for choosing me to capture your senior portraits, Emily. I wish you the best in your next adventure!

Are you looking for a 2022 senior portrait photographer? Karen Morgan Photography is your go to photographer in Western Maryland! I’ll make sure to work with you on outfits and locations - giving you the best of your senior moments.

Senior Portraits near Cumberland, MD | Mercedes

I love photographing seniors! Cumberland, Maryland is my home and being able to do what I love whenever I want to! Mercedes was an incredible client to work with. She’ll graduate in May of this year from Fort Hill High School.

Look at these smiling faces! Mercedes sister came along so we had to take a couple photos of them together!

Mercedes plans on attending college after high school. She is going to Potomac State College to study pre-veterinary medicine! She has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was five years old, and I find it amazing that through all the years, that hasn’t changed.

Mercedes has been dancing for fourteen years and also loves to roller skate! Some of her favorite hobbies also includes hanging out with my family, friends, and her boyfriend!

“Don’t let anyone or anything hold you back!”

— Sherri & Thomas Wright

Her parents call her Cede and one of their favorite memories of her is when she was 18 months old. Mercede’s grandfather always wore glasses and he constantly told her “Hold on, I can’t see without my glasses.” One day her grandfather asked her a question and she said “Hold on, Pappy, I can’t see without my glasses.” Even though she never wore glasses! How adorable is that?!

Mercedes enjoyed having her senior portrait session done with KMP. I love when my clients feel at ease and comfortable with me, and I certainly enjoy making them laugh and smile! If you’re looking for a senior portrait photographer in Cumberland, Maryland, send me a message today!

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!