Senior Photographer | Gabby’s Senior Ambassador Session

Three blog posts in one week? I know—it’s a little unexpected! But I’m excited to keep sharing more of the amazing students I have the privilege of photographing. Today, I’m featuring Gabby, one of my 2020 Amy Drake Photography Senior Ambassadors, whose energy, talent, and personality make her an absolute joy to work with.

I’ve actually known Gabby for quite a while. She danced at the same studio as my daughters and is also a member of the Presentation High School Dance Team, which I’ve had the pleasure of photographing for several years. Watching students grow over time is one of the most rewarding parts of being a senior photographer, and seeing Gabby transition into her senior year has been especially meaningful.

In addition to being an incredible student, Gabby is a talented dancer with beautiful technique. If you’re part of the dance world, you know that “beautiful feet” is definitely a compliment! Her strength, grace, and confidence naturally carried over into her portrait session, making every image feel authentic and full of personality.

These photographs were taken during Gabby’s Senior Ambassador session. If you’re wondering what that means, the Amy Drake Photography Senior Ambassador Program gives a select group of local high school students the opportunity to represent my senior photography brand throughout the year. Each spring, I invite applications from students across local schools and look for individuals who are kind, involved in their communities, and represent the values of my business.

As a senior photographer, I want my ambassadors to be more than just great in front of the camera. I look for students who are genuine, positive, and excited to celebrate this incredible milestone while encouraging others to do the same. Gabby embodies all of those qualities. She’s outgoing, funny, hardworking, and someone who makes every session enjoyable.

The Ambassador session serves as a fun introduction before each student’s full senior portrait experience later in the year. It gives us the opportunity to get creative, build confidence in front of the camera, and create images they’ll love while we begin planning their complete senior session. Since this was just Gabby’s Ambassador shoot, you’ll definitely be seeing more of her senior portraits in a future blog post.

I also couldn’t resist including one of my favorite dance images from my archives. It perfectly showcases another side of Gabby’s personality and highlights the passion she brings to everything she does. As both a senior photographer and dance photographer, I love when I’m able to combine those two worlds and create portraits that truly reflect who my clients are.

Several of Gabby’s teammates are also Senior Ambassadors, so be sure to check back soon for more sessions featuring these incredible students.

Senior portrait season is always one of the busiest times of the year, especially as fall approaches. Cooler temperatures, beautiful natural light, and seasonal colors make autumn one of the most popular times for senior sessions, so dates tend to book quickly.

If you’re looking for a senior photographer to capture this once-in-a-lifetime milestone, I’d love to help create a session that reflects your personality, interests, and style. Contact me today to reserve your senior portrait session before this season fills up!