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I am so excited to share Lee’s beautiful college Senior Graduation session in Sylva, North Carolina. Lee is a Western Carolina University, Catamount graduate with a degree in professional writing.
Graduating from college signifies not only academic accomplishment but also personal growth and development. Senior Sessions provide an opportunity to reflect on this journey and celebrate how far the graduate has come.
Capturing a senior college graduation photoshoot is a meaningful way to mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, while creating lasting memories to cherish for a lifetime.
For her session, Lee wanted feature two family heirlooms as props: a mink stole and dinner ring. Both items she inherited from her grandmother. I love it when clients bring props and especially ones with sentimental value! As a lover of antiques and items with a story; don’t threaten me with a good time!
Lee selected three really fun outfits that really showcased her personality! I love the white lace dress she paired with the mink stole and also paired with her cap and gown. Cap and Gowns are a necessity for her Senior Graduation session, even just to get a few portraits featuring the cap and gown to celebrate this big milestone of graduation. The second outfit is this casual white shirt and vest; which feels so fun and free-spirited. And the third outfit she selected was this red full-length April Cornell dress, with oh my goodness pockets, was so striking with the setting sun!
Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina was founded in 1889. Some of the buildings on campus date back to the turn of the century and the formation of the college. For Lee’s graduation portraits we wanted to feature historical brick; which seems to have so much character in every brick. This building was constructed in 1917 and has lots of beautiful architectural details.
Your graduation headshot isn’t just a picture; it’s your professional introduction to the world. It’s the image that speaks volumes about your ambition, dedication, and readiness to take on new challenges.
The other location we scoped out for Lee’s session is this gorgeous 1920s dairy barn. This one of the most beautiful barns I’ve ever seen! I love the small plank boards used in the construction. I also love how this dark color wood was the perfect compliment to feature her red full-length dress.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Lee and taking her graduation portraits! I hope you love this gallery as much as I do!
