Senior Portraits near Cumberland, MD | Erin

Helpful, compassionate, and sincere. Three words used to describe this lovely 2021 senior attending Mountain Ridge. In my brief experience and time capturing such a momentous occasion in her life, I would definitely have to agree with those three words!

Our session began along Evitts Creek. Erin wanted some water shots without actually submerging herself in the water.

I love when clients want to get a little daring! Though she didn’t go into the water herself, I was able to strategically pose her on a rock above water level to give her the senior experience she wanted!

Erin plans on attending ACM for her general classes but wants to transfer out of state in the future. Her primary focus of study will be environmental science! It seems fitting with such a compassionate heart!

After cooling off in the water on the hot summer day, we made our way to a field where I brought my Egg Chair to get some unique shots! I mean, you saw them right?! How whimsical is that look!

“Keep an open mind when new opportunities arise. ”

— Julie Derham

Julie adores her daughter Erin and her favorite memories of her child are when they cook and bake new recipes in the kitchen! A little mother daughter bonding experience, isn’t that so cute?!

In the cold months (fall + winter), adding layers to your outfits always looks STUNNING in portraits! A sweater with a flannel underneath paired with a vest + statement necklace or scarf adds so much dimension to your images and makes for super fun posing options! Even in the warmer months (spring + summer) you can add these layers

Erin was so much fun and was so willing to try different poses.  I love how her photos turned out!  

Congratulations, Erin, Class of 2021!

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, 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!

Western Maryland Senior Portraits | Madison

One of my favorite things about being a photographer who specializes in senior portraits is the opportunity to meet and get to know these young and aspiring adults. They all have so much potential and none of them are the same. It’s honestly a gift to be able to interact with the next generation in a way that allows me to capture them as they are and for who they are.

Madison is no different! My experience with her was just as rewarding as my previous sessions and I was able to get to know this 2020 senior of Mountain Ridge High School.

Madison plans to attend college to become a pharmacist, but she’s still undecided on where she wants to go. Pharmacy is such a vast and growing field, that no matter what she does, I know she will succeed! If her academic history has anything to show for it, Madison will have no problems getting where she wants to go.

This beauty has her fair share of activities she loves to partake in - both at and out of school! She’s been playing soccer for thirteen years and tennis for four! She’s also been a part of the choir for seven years.

Another thing about Madison is that she’s a member of the drama club and she’ll be playing Cinderella this year in the musical Into the Woods. So If you’re a parent of a student at Mountain Ridge, you’ll get to see her live and in action!

Madison is also on a mock trial team as an attorney, is Class Secretary for the Student Senior Council, is a member of the National Honor Society, the Ridge Scholars Club, and she’s also a Rotary Club Student of the Month recipient! For a senior in high school, she surely stays busy!

If you ask Madison what some of the things she enjoyed about her senior session, she’ll tell you that she had a lot of fun getting dressed up and having her picture taken in different locations. She also really enjoyed sharing this moment with her parents, Scott and Donna! I love being able to capture these moments for parents because your child isn’t going to stay little forever. Blink and they’re going to high school. Blink again and they’re on their way to college!

“Continue to be yourself, keep your family close, and continue to work hard to reach your goals.”

— Scott & Donna Llewellyn

As I got to know Madison, I also became acquainted with her parents and their favorite memory of their child is her proud smile. When She accomplishes a goal, she would smile a great big smile and they watched that same proud smile throughout the years.

Splash into the 2021 Graduating Year by booking a senior session with Karen Morgan Photography today!

Fall Senior Portraits in Western Maryland | Gavin

Meet Gavin! Gavin goes to school at Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Maryland. My favorite part about Gavin’s session was the scenery and settings of his pictures. Gavin made sure to mention to me about how much he enjoyed the outdoors, so it was just right to have his senior pictures done in Western Maryland’s fall foliage!

Fall is such a lovely time in Cumberland because of the trees changing colors. The leaves almost looked as if they were bright beautiful flowers on the ground. Fall is the perfect time for senior pictures and this lovely period of time only happens for a glimpse of a few weeks. If you have an adventurer or lover of the outdoors, I suggest you pick the fall months to have your senior’s life captured.

As I was photographing Gavin, he told me how much he loved swimming and fishing. The part of the session that tied everything together was how well Gavin’s eyes matched the foliage.

Gavin plans on attending Lansing Community College or Michigan State University with a focus on Biochemistry. Maybe he will continue his love for the outdoors his entire life!

Gavin says his favorite part of life is spending it with family. Gavin played soccer and basketball through high school.

“Find out who you want to be. Find your truth live that truth and everything else will come. The world is your oyster.”

— Jill Stepp

One of Jill’s favorite memories of Gavin is when they went to Disneyland in California, he wanted to buy her something special and enlisted the help of his grandpa to buy it and surprise her. She says he is such a sweet boy, always thinking of others!

My favorite part of senior portrait sessions is capturing moments that families will remember forever! If your teen has a special interest or passion that you would like captured, let’s make it happen.

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!