One of the best parts of being a photographer is getting to capture major milestones for people I admire—and Addison is absolutely one of them. I’ve had the joy of knowing her for the past six years, and watching her grow into the smart, confident, and vibrant young woman she is today has been such a gift.

For her senior session, we went to Calico Basin near Red Rock. Addison brings a light with her wherever she goes, and it shows in every single frame. Her smile is infectious, her energy is effortless, and she somehow made every backdrop feel like it was made just for her. She’s incredibly photogenic, but what really shines through in her photos is her heart—joyful, strong, and full of purpose.

Addison is graduating from Northwest Career and Technical Academy, and will soon be off to the University of Nevada, Reno. There’s no doubt she’s got a bright future ahead—she’s driven, fun, and more than ready to take on the next chapter. I have no doubt she’ll make her mark wherever she goes.

Dear Addison,
Watching you grow up these last six years has been such a blessing. You’ve become a beautiful, accomplished young woman, and I know you’re headed for great things. I’ll never forget the time you literally saved my life by throwing my car into park after I stepped out with it still in drive—talk about quick thinking! I’ll always treasure the memories of laughing with you at church activities and girls camp. You’ve brought light and laughter to so many around you, and I’m so proud of who you are and all that you’ve achieved. I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. Go do amazing things!

Celebrating Laney Higbee – Class of 2025

Spending an evening photographing Laney Higbee’s senior session was so much fun! This girl radiates joy, strength, and an energy that’s completely contagious. A graduating senior from Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy, Laney has spent the last four years immersed in JROTC—building leadership skills, serving her school, and showing up for her peers with integrity and grit. She’s as hardworking as they come, and she does it all with a big smile and heart.

Laney is stunning—inside and out. She’s smart, wildly creative (seriously, she can make anything), and just so much fun to be around. There’s never a dull moment when she’s in the room. She brought her boyfriend Shane along to the shoot, and we were able to capture some fun moments between the two of them.

I’ve known Laney for six years now—her mom is my best friend—and it’s been such a gift to watch her grow into the woman she is today. She’s the first to jump in and help when someone needs it. Service is in her bones, and it’s no surprise that after graduation, she’s planning to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know she will be an incredible missionary. Her heart is gold and her light shines bright.

Laney, I’m so proud of you.
Thank you for letting me be a small part of your journey. Your friendship means so much to me, and it’s been a joy to watch you become the amazing young woman you are. I know you’re going places—and I’ll be right here, cheering you on every step of the way. I love you, friend!

Meet Jonah, a senior in high school who is passionate about baseball. From a young age, he spent countless hours on the diamond, practicing his swing, and perfecting his pitch. His hard work and dedication to the sport paid off when he received a full ride scholarship to attend Cal State in Bakersfield, a school known for its strong baseball program.

Jonah’s family is a big reason for his love of sports. They are a tight-knit group who bond over their mutual love of baseball and football. His parents instilled in him a passion for sports from a young age. His siblings are also involved in sports, and the family often spends weekends cheering each other on at games and matches. I loved that Jonah brought his little brother to the photoshoot. You’ll see a really sweet picture of them below. They are close brothers!

As Jonah prepares to start his college career, he knows that he has a lot to look forward to. He is looking forward to the challenge of playing at the college level, where the competition is tougher and the games are more intense.

In the end, Jonah’s love of baseball and his family’s support have been instrumental in getting him to where he is today. With his full ride scholarship to Cal State in Bakersfield, he is poised to continue his athletic career and achieve great things both on and off the field.

Jonah,

I want to thank you for allowing me to take your senior photos. It was a pleasure to get to know you and your passion for baseball and to showcase your bright future ahead. Your talent and dedication to the sport are truly inspiring, and I have no doubt that you will go on to achieve great things at Cal State in Bakersfield.

It was also wonderful to meet your family and witness their unwavering support and love for you. Their enthusiasm and encouragement are a testament to the strong bond that you all share.

I wish you all the best as you embark on this new chapter in your life. May you continue to work hard, follow your dreams, and always remember the love and support of those closest to you.

Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of this special moment in your life.

I’m still in disbelief that my nephew, Trevin Jones, is going to be a senior this year. He is the oldest grandchild on Brandon’s side of the family, and I feel like that went by way too fast! I know everyone says that about kids. I have felt that too, with my own, but I think I am still in denial about childhood slipping away quickly. When I find myself up in the night twice with my youngest, I think, “Nah, this isn’t going by that quickly.” Then I turn around to see my nieces and nephews, it hits me hard that it truly flies by!

I was looking back at Trevin’s pictures from two years ago with his family, and he’s grown up so much since then! Trevin is such a stand-up kid with good grades, high morals, and a fun sense of humor. As you can tell from the pictures, he’ loves tennis (which he is AMAZING at) and the guitar. It was awesome to have a little background music in the session! He is so good with little kids, too. When we visit them in Billings, I always have a child who is toddler age that becomes Trevin’s little buddy.

Dear Trevin,

Thank you for setting the best example being the oldest grandchild. All my kids look up to you. They think you are the bees-knees! Thank you for playing with them and teasing them when we are around. You make them feel like a million bucks. I think you are destined for nothing but success and happiness. Senior year is full of choices and opportunities, and it’s just the beginning of the rest of your life! It really just gets better and better from here. Whatever path you choose, you will be extraordinary, and I’ll be cheering you on the whole way! I love you Trevin!

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Dear Kyle,

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Dear Taryn,

Congratulations on graduating this year! I’m so excited to see which career direction you decide to go! You are so smart, very driven, and incredibly talented! Your future is so bright! I wish you nothing but happiness and success at UNR during your college years. It is such an exciting time of life! One where you’ll make many important decisions that will affect the rest of your life. And I know you are going to kill it! Thank you for trusting me to take a few pictures to remember this time in your life. You made my job so easy! I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you. I wish you the very best in all your future endeavors!

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This is Hunter Burrows! He’s a senior at Pershing County High School. I really enjoyed my time getting to know him! Hunter is very level-headed and easy going. He made my job super easy!

He played defensive line and center on the football team. I’d say that’s an excellent position given that he is 6′ 2″! As you may remember from my session with Ty and George, they won and were State Champions!

Along with football as a side activity, Hunter really enjoys working on a ranch. I could tell right away that driving tractors is his favorite part of the job. My little assistant, Kiera, came with me for this session, and he was so sweet and gave her a ride in the tractor! I loved being able to take these pictures on the ranch. He was completely relaxed because he was in his element, and he was in a place he loves.

Hunter was quite the trooper for this session. It was snowing off an on all day. I thought about canceling, but with Nevada’s constantly changing weather, I decided to wait it out. Hunter never complained even though it was very chilly! It did snow on us a little bit! You can see some snowflakes in some of the pictures! I guess it will make a fun story for Hunter to tell his grandkids someday. “Not only did I have to walk to school in the snow, uphill both ways, but I also had to take my senior pictures in the snow!” Haha!

Hunter

I wish you the very best second half of your senior year, Hunter! Great Basin College in Elko is a fantastic choice, and I know you will continue to do well there. It just gets better and better from here! Thank you for being such a wonderful client and for trusting me with your senior pictures! Best of luck! Continue reading “Hunter Burrows”

It was a cold, bone-chilling evening when I got the text. Mustangs won! They are the State Football Champions! Second year in a row too! Word was spreading to gather a welcome home parade down Main. Frequent updates were sent in the group text letting us know how close they were.

We quickly gathered our little family out the door to be a part of the cheering crowd. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go to the game, but we REALLY didn’t want to miss this part.

We parked at the library and walked to Main. People were lining up on the sidewalks as I continued to receive updates through texts. “They are 10 minutes out.”

“5 minutes out.”

“They just got off the freeway!”

The Parade

The fire trucks preceded them with their lights flashing. Then came the police cars with their flashing lights. If you were visiting Lovelock that evening, you probably wondered what catastrophe had just occurred! Then finally the bus came behind the police!

With the windows down and packed full of football players, the whole town was cheering! Cheerleaders were chanting their cheers. “We Are the Champions” by Queen was playing loudly from someone’s car. You could hear everyone singing along!

Man I love this small town! I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but I teared up. I felt the love of the whole town there to support the football team. This team brings the town together, kind of like the end of Remember the Titans.

New Friendships Through Football

It was because of this team I’ve met new friends! It was in the football stands where I met Ty and his family. We were new to the community. We thought it would be fun to go to a home game. What we didn’t know was that we would become fast friends with the Gentry’s. Our kids instantly flocked to them! Basically, we bonded that night!

Ty and Jorge, congratulations on an amazing season! We are proud to be Mustang fans! Thank you for trusting me to take these pictures! And thank you for making this one of the most fun sessions I’ve ever had!

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