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.

Senior Portraits near Cumberland, Maryland | Peyton

I love when the weather cooperates and I get sunny days and perfect skies - like it did for Peyton’s senior portrait session near Cumberland, Maryland.

We began Peyton’s session at Stonebridge Events in Cumberland, MD.

This soon to be graduating senior attends Mountain Ridge High School. She will graduate in May and plans on attending college afterwards. Although she is undecided on where, she does want to go into nursing!

Peyton is a member of the Nation Honor Society, Leadership Allegany, Minds in Motion, and has been on the honor roll at her high school. I believe she has what it takes to do whatever she sets her mind to!

After Stonebridge, we headed to a glorious field of goldenrod! Peyton knew when she booked her senior photos that she wanted to have some of them taken in a yellow field of flowers. She booked early enough so that was easy to schedule.

“Always surround yourself with good people who will encourage and love you for who you are.”

— Angie Smith

Peyton loved being able to have an input on the type of photo session she wanted. We had a blast going to different locations and she was an absolute natural in front of the camera!

Graduating from high school is a momentous occasion in any teenagers life and I love being able to capture these final moments before they step out into the world on their own.

If you or someone you know is graduating in 2020 or 2021, send them my way! I would love to talk about their passions and capture their senior portraits!

Cumberland, Maryland Senior Portraits | Esther and Aragon

Esther and her horse are two incredibly stunning beauties. I was honored I had the chance to meet them both and capture their unique bond. Esther spends her time with her horse at Spring Gap Farms in Allegany County, MD. This was the perfect place to capture her special moments. I was thrilled when Esther’s mom told me she wanted photos taken with her horse!

Esther attends Bishop Walsh School and graduates this May! Esther plans on going to Shepherd University to pursue a bachelor’s in photography and possibly graphic design. I am so excited for her and can not wait to see her work!

Esther also wants to play college level volleyball - a sport she has been playing for seven years! She’s also been riding horses for eight years and has ran track for the last four years.

Esther enjoys playing the ukulele, photography, sketching, and video games.

We were only able to get a few photos in this location. Esther’s horse, Aragon heard the the other horses being called for dinner! He was not interested in any photographs! Esther released him and he galloped at great speed back to the barn to be fed.

“The one piece of advice is to be true to yourself. Follow your dreams and passions, and have fun along the way. The most important thing in life is not what you do, but that you enjoy doing it.”

— Troy & Ann Foland

Esther is on her way to be a life long adventurer and learner! I look forward to seeing her accomplishments.

Foland Family, Thank you for choosing me to capture this amazing time in Esther’s life.

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.

Western Maryland Senior Portraits | Jackson and Baxter

One of my favorite things about capturing senior portraits is the fact that my clients love incorporating their passions into their session! Take Jackson for example. He loves his dog, Baxter, and playing drums. He was thrilled to have the opportunity to include these two important aspects of his life into his session.

Have an idea you want to incorporate into your senior session? Let me know and we will make it happen!

Jackson attends Allegany High School and intends on going to Frostburg State University when he graduates in May. Although at five years old he wanted to be a policeman, this senior has plans to study biology, wildlife management, and fisheries at FSU.

This 2020 graduate has been playing drums and various percussion instruments for eight years. He is a member of Allegany High School marching band, the indoor percussion ensemble, and the jazz band. He certainly stays busy!

Not only does Jackson love playing the drums, he enjoys hiking and fishing too.

“Follow your dreams... live your best life - a life that you are proud to live.”

— Amy & Jack Hendershot

One of Jack and Amy’s favorite memories of their son is his happiness when they decided to adopt Baxter. I think it's easy to tell that these two have a pretty amazing bond!

Congratulations, Jackson, Class of 2020!

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!