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!

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

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!