Colin’s Senior Pictures | From Family Friend to Final Season

A Senior Session Filled With Personality, Laughter, and Plenty of Soccer

Every once in a while, a senior session feels less like work and more like spending time with people who feel like family—and that’s exactly what photographing Colin was like. I’ve known him literally since the day he was born. His mom and I grew up together back in Illinois, and our kids have spent their whole lives thinking they’re basically cousins. Getting to photograph Colin after photographing his older brother, Will, last year made this session especially meaningful.

Colin is one of those high-energy, genuinely funny, quick-witted kids who keeps everyone around him laughing. He’s got this mix of confidence and lightheartedness that makes him incredibly easy to photograph—even though he walked in insisting he wanted to keep things “pretty simple” and not make too big a fuss. Classic senior boy energy. Of course, his mom wanted something beyond soccer that showed who he is off the field. So we mixed in portraits of Colin in his regular clothes, relaxed and comfortable, giving her the images she’d treasure and him the images he’d tolerate with minimal eye rolls. Thankfully, he has the kind of personality that shines no matter what he’s wearing.

But there was one thing that absolutely was non-negotiable: soccer.
Colin is a varsity player for Mount Tabor High School, and the field is where he feels completely in his element. We made sure to capture a full set of soccer portraits: action-inspired poses, clean shots in his uniform, details of his gear, and moments that felt authentic to the athlete he is. These quickly became his favorites.

This session was full of genuine smiles, sarcastic comments, and easy laughs—exactly what I’d expect from Colin. He’s headed off to Appalachian State University in the fall, and I have no doubt that he’ll bring that same energy, humor, and drive with him. I love this kid and his entire family, and it was such an honor to capture this milestone for him.