Capturing college graduation in High Point, North Carolina
What better way to celebrate being done with undergraduate studies, AND graduating early than a portrait session to showcase this milestone!
Sophia chose the deluxe senior session option which includes two hours of shooting time. This was important as she wanted to capture so many parts of HPU that she loved. We started her session at Roberts hall, one of the iconic building On High Point University's campus. It is said if you cross the seal prior to the end of your college career, you will not graduate. Additionally, the stairs represent the symbolic climb towards academic success which Sophia surely achieved while on campus.
It was so much fun to have her boyfriend make a special trip to join us for her session, as he has been her cheerleader throughout college!
Family is always invited to a senior session
With a deluxe session, family is always invited to join the senior for a few updated family portraits. For many college sessions, this isn't always feasible especially if the senior's family lives miles away. With Sophia's proximity to her hometown, and her brother also being a student on campus, it was a no-brainer to include them in her senior session!
The elegant promenade of High Point University's main academic center offered the perfect backdrop to get pictures with these special people, and her pup!
Include your besties during your senior session
Sophia was in a sorority during her time on campus. She formed tight bonds with these Greek sisters, and spent quite a bit of time in her sorority house. One of our portrait locations on campus was here at the house with her sisters.
Unique fountains create a stunning backdrop for college grad pictures
Our last stop in Sophia's session was outside Cottrell Hall. The fountain's reflective quality can symbolize the continuous journey of academic growth and personal development.
College is a HUGE time for growth and change transitioning from late teens to early adulthood, beginning the trajectory of a successful career journey, making these milestone portraits just as special as the ones leaving high school!
Include your sports in your college senior portraits
I actually met Sophia, when she was in high school as she is local to High Point, North Carolina. Sophia chose to further her soccer career and studies at our nearby High Point University. When we sat down and chatted about her session, she shared that she would love a few images by the field where she spent so many hours throughout her time at HPU.
High Point University's campus is filled willed with water features and fountains including the one with the panther mascot at the entrance to the stadium. It was fitting that we captured some cute images here before we finished up!
How to book a session with Kelli Gowdy Photography
To start, click the button below! That will take you to my senior page where you can get a lot of information about senior sessions.
Once you submit an inquiry, you'll be able to schedule a consult where we'll go over all the details about our custom senior sessions, and hopefully by the end of our time together you will have a date on our calendar for amazing senior pictures here in High Point, NC, or a location of your choice.
We work with high school (& college) seniors from all over the triad area including Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill!
And we can't wait to work with you too!
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