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There’s something extra special about our Senior Model Team holiday shoot every year. It’s not just about festive outfits, twinkly lights, or the perfect winter backdrop (though those are definitely part of the fun). This shoot is a celebration of friendships formed, confidence grown, and a group of seniors who chose to make their senior […]

A Peek Inside Our Holiday Shoot (and How You Can Be on the 2027 Senior Model Team)

Class of 2026 Senior Model Team holiday photoshoot in Raleigh, NC

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Your senior portraits should feel like you – your personality, your vibe, and this once-in-a-lifetime moment before graduation. One of the biggest decisions you’ll make (after choosing your photographer!) is where to have your session. The right location sets the tone for your images and helps tell your story in a way that feels authentic and […]

How to Choose a Location for Your Senior Portrait Session

senior girl photoshoot on a farm cowboy boots

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Our latest Senior Model Team shoot was giving major “Summer in the City” vibes! We took to the streets of downtown Raleigh for a day full of Gossip Girl-inspired style, black-and-white city chic, and of course- plenty of laughter in between. Even though the temps were hot, these girls were absolute troopers. We wandered through […]

Summer in the City | Class of 2026 Senior Model Team

Stylish senior portrait with Gossip Girl city aesthetic in Raleigh, NC.

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Meet Amelie, a Class of 2025 senior from Apex High School! We started her Apex High Senior photo session right after her professional hair and makeup at WINK. Our first stop was downtown Raleigh, where the city streets and urban textures gave us the perfect backdrop. From there, we headed to a nearby parking deck […]

Apex High Senior Photo Session | Downtown Raleigh with Amelie

High school senior girl from Apex High posing for portraits in downtown Raleigh rooftop parking deck

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I have loved having India and Avanna on the Senior Model Team this year! They’re both kind, confident, and so much fun in front of the camera. Watching their bond as sisters throughout this year on the Senior Model Team made every shoot extra special. For their final senior session, we created something meaningful, personal, […]

Twin Senior Portraits in Raleigh: NC State & Historic Yates Mill with India & Avanna

Twin senior girls smiling together in front of the NC State Bell Tower in Raleigh, NC

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