Downtown Appleton Senior Portraits - Sam

Downtown Appleton Senior Portraits | Sam

Princeton, WI High School Senior

Something I consider a thrilling aspect of my job is getting to meet new people. I enjoy seeking out those opportunities to make personal connections with new friends and prospective clients. The journey I take with my clients is always exciting as we look to memorialize exciting and important moments in their life. But while I love meeting new people, I enjoy even more so sharing these experiences with friends I’ve known for years—and in some cases, their whole life. In fact, I’ve known Sam since he was just a baby! While it can be hard to believe that the young adults I watched grow up are now graduating high school, I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of Sam’s senior pictures. Watching someone grow up can sometimes feel a bit surreal, and I felt so special that he and his family chose me to be a part of such a monumental moment in his life. A recent graduate, Sam enjoys traveling across the United States and wants to plan a visit to Canada. He has awesome goals he looks forward to working on these next few years after graduation and I wanted his photographs to fully embody his interests. He has spent time in New England and loves Maine, so I wanted to give the pictures an East Coast vibe even while in our little corner of the Midwest. I was tentative about the weather as we made our way to Downtown Appleton for our session—the sky was dark and heavy with rain coming down hard. While it did lend to a coastal, stormy atmosphere, I was still holding my breath. But I’m not one to let the weather get in my way—no matter what, there’s always a Plan B! Fortunately, the radar showed the storm passing and sure enough, the weather was beautiful by the time we got started. And while the closest body of water to Downtown Appleton is Lake Winnebago, we were delighted to find little spots that gave us the perfect combination of urban architecture and quaint coastal vibes. My husband Chris joined us, and I love when he offers his assistance during a session. He always knows just what to do to make sure everyone feels relaxed and comfortable. Chris was awesome at getting Sam to laugh, and I wasn’t immune to his jokes either. Despite all of the laughter, I was able to capture some amazing candid moments thanks to my husband’s excellent comedic timing. I take a lot of pictures in more rural and rustic settings, but I always love to change up the scenery. We had so much fun scouting out the best places for our session in Downtown Appleton, and I couldn’t believe the rich results our search yielded. You can find the most amazing places hidden nearly everywhere—you just have to know where to look. Whether you’re a small-town girl or city guy (or vice versa!), I know we can find the perfect backdrop for you. High school graduations only come once a lifetime, after all! Whatever you are searching for, I know that we can find it.