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!

Western Maryland Senior Portraits | Sadie

This spunky 2021 senior is Sadie from Fort Hill High School. She’s headed to college when she graduates with the dream to study pre-law with a minor in either political science or sociology.

I can tell you one thing just from my experience with Sadie is that she’ll succeed at anything she puts her mind too!

(Side Note: I love a good black and white! Which is your favorite?)

“When Sadie was learning to talk she would say everything. On the commute to her babysitter every morning in Baltimore her dad would coach her on saying the starting line up of the Pittsburg Steelers. She was the only two year old I knew who could say Troy Polamalu and Kimo von Oelhoffen!”

— Sadie's parents on their favorite memory of her

Sadie has a myriad of interests, hobbies, and talents starting with soccer. She’s played for 13 years for club teams, travel teams, and school teams. Not only is she awesome at sports, but she’s a percussionist, snare drummer, and keyboardist for her high schools band.

Outside of school interests, Sadie loves hiking, geocaching, long boarding, and relaxing in a hammock. She also loved spending time with her friends, playing guitar, and video gaming. She’s certainly a Jack(lyn) of all trades!

We certainly had a blast wandering from location to location to capture the best for Sadie. That’s the fun of senior portraits: feeling comfortable and confident!

“Continue to be the woman we have raised you to be-strong, compassionate, persisting through adversity, and always looking for ways to serve those around you.”

— Cresta & Mark Kowalski

Although COVID impacted her senior year, Sadie has managed to learn how to navigate the social distancing waters but she looks forward to being with a crowd of friends when we return back to normal times!

I had an absolute pleasure of a time getting to know Sadie and her parents! I can’t wait to see what she does in the future!

I love capturing senior portraits and bringing an artistic eye to the experience. Know a 2021 or 2022 senior in need of a photographer? Karen Morgan Photography has you covered!

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 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!

Western Maryland Senior Portraits | Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a Frankfort High School senior graduating this May 2020! She plans on attending WVU for biochemistry and although she isn’t sure which path she wants to take afterwards, she plans on going into the medical field.

Although she doesn’t remember what she wanted to be when she was was five years old, her parents commented that she wanted to be a professional salamander catcher! Isn’t that just adorable?

Western Maryland has a lot of gorgeous views and locations for your senior portraits. I love when my clients can connect with me and their images through these locations and personal touches I offer with each other their galleries!

Kaitlyn has had her hand in many activities, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and cross country! She made all PVC teams and all area teams in soccer and softball She also played the clarinet and saxophone when she was younger. She was also in the marching bad and marched in the presidential inaugural parade and at Disney World!

I love being a senior portrait photographer in Cumberland, Maryland and getting to know my clients! Kaitlyn loves playing sports, spending time with family and friends, skiing, boating, fishing, and going to the beach.

Aside from playing a multitude of sports, Kaitlyn has been involved in many other activities like Student Council, the National Honor Society, and was an HOBY ambassador. She assisted on the yearbook, made the top five in her senior class and earned several scholarships for college! Kaitlyn is certainly impressive!

“Never stop learning. The world is at your fingertips. You can and will be anything that you want. Your drive, intelligence and aspirations will help you reach your dreams and goals!”

— Sherilyn & Brian Crist

According to her parents (and speaking from personal experience as well!) Kaitlyn is one fabulous kid! She is kindhearted, polite, driven, intelligent, beautiful, athletic, and sassy! Those are just some of the things that Sherilyn and Brian love about their daughter. She’s their child and they unconditionally love and adore her! And I could tell Kaitlyn feels the same way about her parents!

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!

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 | 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.