Independence Dam

| Kenzie Miller AHS Senior 2026 |

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We kicked things off last weekend with the beautiful Kenzie and her senior session at a local dam, where the water, natural textures, and soft light gave us the perfect setting for more relaxed, earthy shots. From the very first frame—her smile, her confidence, and her calm energy made it easy to capture her just being her. The surrounding nature gave a timeless feel to the portraits—perfect for marking such an important milestone.

After the dam, we headed downtown to switch things up with an urban vibe. The mix of bridges, old buildings, and city textures offered so much variety in tone and backdrop. Kenzie rocked every look and they all showcased her style and individuality.

Kenzie, thank you (and your family!) for letting us be part of this moment in your journey. We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you!

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| Brodie Dominique AHS Senior 2024 |

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This year’s senior guys have made a statement and Brodie’s session was no exception!  We met at Independence Dam, headed downtown Defiance for some classy suit photos, and back to school for some wrestling shots with this State Champion!  Brodie has had an amazing soccer and wrestling career and he is looking forward to a fantastic senior wrestling season.  Senior sessions are a large collaboration between photographers and a senior’s family.  We all work together to make sure we are capturing each senior’s unique personalities and activities and we had a great time with Brodie and his mom and dad last weekend, they were such a huge help with wardrobe changes, unlocking doors,  fixing wrinkles, and running to the car.  The little things never go unnoticed and we are grateful to all of the wonderful families that we work with!  Thank you Brodie and family for a great evening, best of luck this coming wrestling season!

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| Teylan Gilroy THS Senior 2024 |

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Color is beginning to pop here in Ohio and senior sessions are in full swing.  We got to spend time with the wonderful Teylan this weekend and have a great time at Independence Dam and THS where she cheers on the Rams!  She also surprised us with some beautiful and graceful dance poses!  Thank you Teylan for a fantastic evening, wishing you the best of luck in your senior year!

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| Chris & Beth 2022 |

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Love and Laughter were in the air last Saturday as we headed out to Independence Dam to capture Chris & Beth’s engagement!  With unusually warm weather for October and lots of great color, it was the perfect backdrop for their session.  Having known Beth for quite some time, it was wonderful to meet Chris and see the smile that he brought to her and the light that shown in her eyes.  It was great to catch up and find unique spots and some breathtaking views of fall beauty across the Maumee River.  Congratulations Chris & Beth, thank you both for a wonderful evening!

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| Trey Siler DHS Senior 2023 |

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We always enjoy our senior sessions, capturing their likes and personalities; after several years in front of our cameras for his back to school sessions, it was his turn on Saturday for his senior session!  We will miss capturing Trey each year, his witty comments, handsome smile, and that perfect serious face.   He has grown so much since our very first session, I now have to look up to him!  Such a gentle and kind young man who we know will do great things.  Thank you for a fun evening Trey, best of luck with the rest of your senior year!

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| Trey Siler 2019 |

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This handsome guy with sweet dance moves has just kicked off his freshman year!  I adore our sessions and conversations together, he has such a huge heart and is one of the sweetest guys around.  We headed out to Independence Dam this year and it did not disappoint!  We found some amazing drift wood that had clearly been in the water for a while and there were also some steps just along the shore of the river that had one time led up the wall, perfect for Trey!  I can’t wait to see what this year brings for Trey, best of luck in school!

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| Brok Burtch 2019 |

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Seeing how much kids change in such a short time is amazing, yearly sessions are a great way to capture those quick changes and I love getting to see clients each year!  Brok’s session was a blast as always, he knows how to keep you on your toes and a smile on your face the whole time!  You might remember him from last year’s session with his famous hot dog shirt; this year he dazzled us with a sweet reptile on a bike at the beach shirt, just as adorable and fits his personality perfectly.  He seems to have grown about a foot since last year and definitely catching up to me!  We walked along the river and found some perfect spots, beautiful trees, and a great broken tree for Brok to climb, the perfect way to end his session as he climbs into the new school year!

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