Western Maryland Senior Portraits | Emily

It was a beautiful sunny day for Emily’s session! She was incredibly sweet and an absolute natural in front of the camera!

This stunning senior is graduating from Fort Hill High School incredibly soon (where did the year fly?!) and will be attending Potomac State before transferring to West Virginia University. She wants to be a nurse and has wanted to be a nurse since she was five years old - talk about dedication!

We began her session with a few softball photos! She wanted to document all of the years she had played - thirteen!

Emily has been into athletics most of her life, and in fact she once pitched a no hitter! That sounds amazing, Emily!

During the second portion of her senior session, a group of 5 or 6 deer ran behind her and scared us all! It was certainly a memorable moment as we laughed and laughed afterwards.

Covid caused Emily to miss out on so much, especially when it came to her friends her sports. She didn’t mind virtual learning but she would have preferred face to face interactions with her teachers. On the plus side, she completed three college classes during the first semester! Way to go, Emily!

During her fun water portion, we saw a turtle! I was a little concerned it might be a snapping turtle but Emily and I kept our eyes peeled for the duration of her session!

“Always strive to do your best! Life may not always be easy but you have a great support system to back you up.”

— Troy & Trista Crawford

I had a blast getting to know this soon to be graduating senior! She is obviously caring and we were both laughing the majority of her session!

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Senior Portrait Session near Cumberland, MD | Ryann

It’s hard to believe that graduate is right around the corner, but would you look at that! Here it is! Ryann was a blast to photograph and we even had a storm we needed to outrun. It left us wildly laughing and we enjoyed every bit of her session!

This Fort Hill High School senior wants to be a doctor when she heads off to college in the fall; she wants to study Kinesiology.

Covid changed Ryann’s senior year in many ways. Though it was a hard adjustment to online learning, there were some positives ways Covid impacted her life. With the cancellation of school and sports, Ryann found herself with a lot of free time. She focused her thoughts on the future - which brought her an athetlic scholarship to James Madison University! That’s so exciting, Ryann! Congratulations!

This kindhearted spirit also had time in September to start a fundraiser to raise awareness for for childhood cancer with her sister. They were very successful with this fundraiser! They made many candy bouquets and raffled them off.

This determine, quiet, and kind senior loves hanging out with friends and family, drawing and working out! She’s also involved with two sports, volleyball and track and field. She’s been playing both since she was in the seventh grade.

“Never stop learning.”

— Jason & Sarah Bennett

Though there have been many negative effects of Covid, Ryann prefers to focus on the good. The experience was challenging, but overall she felt she became more mature and learned to take things slower and enjoy them while they last! I think that’s such a positive outlook on life, Ryann!

Ryann, thank you for choosing Karen Morgan Photography as your high school senior photographer!

Karen Morgan Photography is a senior and family photographer located in Cumberland, Maryland. She is currently booking senior portraits for the Class of 2022!

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!

Senior Portraits near Cumberland, Maryland | Dayna

Dayna’s senior session was unique to her interests and hobbies! I absolutely loved learning about Dayna’s story and capturing her favorite parts of life with my lens!

Dayna is an all-around athlete. She plays volleyball, basketball, and softball; her life is so busy and her parents wanted all of those memories captured in one day with a senior session.

Dayna is a senior at Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg, Maryland. She has plans on attending Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA to play collegiate softball while studying criminal justice.

This stunning beauty was second-team All AMAC her junior year in softball - quite the athlete, she is!

Her favorite memory about Mountain Ridge is making life long friends she will always be able to count on!

This 2020 graduating senior was a fabulous model and the best part of the session was seeing her open up and show the camera how naturally gorgeous she really was.

Dayna chose to do her senior photos in Paris Glendinning Park in Frostburg. I loved the beautiful nature that surrounded us during her session. Her favorite colors have been purples and pinks ever since she has been a little girl, so the park complemented her session so well!

Teenagers only have one senior year and I was so happy to capture everything important to Dayna.

When this busy bee isn’t on the move, she appreciates her hometown and spending time with the friends she loves.

“Follow your dreams and listen to your heart.”

— Jennifer Lashley

When talking to her mother about her favorite memory of her child, Jennifer said “some of my favorite memories are softball tournaments. The road trips together, watching her play and having fun with her teammates on and off the field.” She loved the talks and silliness after a long day at the softball field.

Senior Portraits near Cumberland, Maryland | Emily and her Horse

When Emily wanted to incorporate her hedgehog and horse into her senior portraits, I knew that this session was going to be magical. We managed to have a perfect day with a perfect sunset and I’m excited with how her session turned out! We began Emily’s senior photos at this sweet little pond.

This girl! Full of fun and joy!

Emily currently attends Allegany High School, but after she graduates, she is planning on attending her first choice college, NC State; and in case you hadn’t figured it out by her love for her horse and hedgehog, Emily intends on studying animal science.

This little hedgehog is so adorable!

It’s no surprise that when Emily was five years old, she wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. She certainly has the heart and warmth for the job, that’s for sure!

I had an incredible time being able to capture Emily with her horse while the sun was setting. That orange glow was just the icing on the cake. Not only was that my favorite part of the session, but it was Emily’s too!

“Keep doing what you’re doing and know that mommy and daddy have your back. Make those dreams a reality.”

— Angie Ellsworth

Not only does she love riding her horse, reading, art, and taking care of her animals, she loves skateboarding, exercising, puzzles and plants, too. Emily is also in several clubs at Allegany like the Rotary Club, the Art Club, and the National Honor Society. Her interests don’t stop there though! She is a lifeguard at Rocky Gap and she participated in a nature conservation internship.

Emily is certainly on her way to do amazing things at NC State, and I am excited to see all that she accomplishes.

Cumberland, Maryland Senior Portraits | Jordan

My first time photographing Jordan was in March of 2019 during her junior year for my KMP Senior Model Program. I was absolutely thrilled when she asked me to take her senior portraits. We began in the studio.

I love photographing seniors and making them feel like a supermodel. I guarantee you will have so much fun! I encourage my clients to bring along several outfits and accessories to create the perfect look for you. Remember, senior sessions are all about this exciting phase of life that you are in. It’s a great way to kick off the new school season!

Jordan is graduating from Bishop Walsh this spring and plans on attending Towson University where she wants to study Mass Communications.

Getting to know Jordan was an absolute treat. I learned that when she was five years old, all she wanted to be was a movie star. She certainly has the look, don’t you think?

Jordan loves to play soccer and has been playing since she was five. She is also a cheerleader and has been dancing since she was four years old. Some of her favorite hobbies include shopping with her friends and watching Disney movies.

“Follow your passion and your dreams.”

— John and Lori Marini (Jordan's Parents)

Jordan said the absolute best part of her senior session was that she felt like herself! She loved being outside with flowers and smiling and just being happy. As a photographer, my goal is to encourage my clients to be themselves!

Jordan was so much fun to photograph! She was full of smiles and excitement and is a true natural in front of the camera. I am looking forward to seeing what the future has in store for her!

Congratulations, Jordan, Class of 2020!

KMP specializes in senior portrait photography. Have ideas for a location? Just let her know! She is also happy to suggest some of her favorite places too. Karen Morgan Photography is available to shoot senior portraits anytime throughout the year. A winter session with fresh fallen snow would be amazing… so don’t rule out winter!

In Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography

When parents and their children come to a specific location for a session, it can be a little awkward at first. It takes awhile for everyone to warm up to the situation, and sometimes the kids can be so out of their element that cooperation is the furthest thing from their mind. Which is undoubtedly understandable.

However, when a client invites me into their homes, it is a different world. Everyone is relaxed and within their element. They’re happy and at ease. It is a privilege to be able to witness the authentic connections of a family in their own home.

In home lifestyle newborn photography captures not only the details of a new baby’s toes and fingers and little eyelashes, but it gives parents a chance to document the baby’s first home. Years down the road, when a move or two has happened, or the children have outgrown the style of their room, parents are able to look back and see the very first time they brought their little ones home.

Just look at this family! I arrived early in the afternoon and Logan had just gotten home from preschool. He was relaxed on his parents bed, eating a little snack and watching TV. This new family of four were incredibly relaxed in front of the camera, and I think it helped that we were in their element. I opted to start in the master bedroom since Logan was already there, and it didn’t take long to get this family snuggling and smiling.

It’s obvious how much this little boy loves his parents, and how much they love him! A new baby doesn’t change that. It simply means that there’s more room for more love.

Jessica and Josh were comfortable in front of the camera and not at all afraid to show each other some affection. Having a new baby is a huge milestone in any parent’s life, whether it be the first or second. It’s an incredible and momentous occasion that you will want to have documented!

In home lifestyle newborn sessions can be a little daunting at first, especially letting a stranger into your home. It also raises a ton of a questions from ‘what will we be doing’ to ‘what should I wear’; and those are questions that I take the time to help my clients with. Lifestyle sessions are very intimate moments with gentle caresses and soft expressions. I love helping my families choose something comfortable and beautiful to wear that help them relax.

After spending some time in the master bedroom, I moved Jessica and Sofia to the nursery. The nursery was filled with the most beautiful natural light!

Sofia was such a snuggle bunny! She loved being close to her mamma. Every room was filled with love and family connection.

Just look at this wide eyed bundle of joy! It’s so hard not to fall in love with her!

After some alone time, Josh and Logan rejoined us in the nursery for more family fun.

Josh is such a smitten daddy!

This family is so full of love! The contentedness that radiated off of them is a perfect example of happiness. I am so blessed that they invited me into their home to document these authentic moments in their lives. You never realize how precious these moments are until you are able to look back and see them.