Sadie| Davie County High School Senior
A Senior Session Filled With Heart, Charm, and a Glimpse of What’s Ahead
Every once in a while, I get to photograph a senior who radiates joy from the moment they step in front of the camera—and Sadie was absolutely one of those people. An accomplished student and cheerleader from Davie County High School, she brought the perfect mix of confidence, kindness, and excitement for what’s ahead. I photographed her sister, Skylar, the year before, so spending the afternoon with their family again felt incredibly special. There’s something so meaningful about getting to follow siblings through this milestone season.
We started her session in downtown Concord, NC, where Sadie wanted that small-town charm woven into her images. She loved the blend of brick textures, storefronts, and quiet side streets—urban enough to feel stylish, but still cozy and familiar. She settled into posing effortlessly, and her natural smile made every frame easy.
From there, we headed to Spring Street Memorial Gardens, which was showing off that day with lush green trees, soft light, and bursts of spring flowers everywhere. Sadie wore the sweetest white dress paired with cowboy boots, which looked beautiful against the garden paths and created such a timeless, Southern look. The mix of elegance and personality fit her perfectly.
After we left the gardens, we made a quick stop to capture a few portraits with Sadie’s letterman jacket—one of my favorite ways to honor the years of hard work that led to this moment. She also pulled out her first round of UNC Chapel Hill gear, and the excitement on her face said everything. Those early Carolina-blue images were the perfect bridge between who she is now and the next chapter she’s about to step into.
After we wrapped up in downtown Concord, we made our way to a nearby field and wooded path. The soft evening light was perfect for the long white dress Sadie chose—romantic, airy, and such a beautiful contrast to the urban backdrop we started with. Once we finished those dreamy, nature-filled portraits, she slipped back into her UNC Chapel Hill gear to capture a second set of college images in this outdoor setting. She wanted a variety of looks to celebrate her next chapter, and the mix of locations gave her such a great range of options.
Sadie’s session was the perfect mix of personality, style, and genuine joy. She brought so much heart to every location we visited, and watching her step confidently into this next chapter was truly special. Congratulations, beautiful girl—UNC is gaining someone incredible, and I can’t wait to see all the good things ahead for you.