Parker | Class of 2017 Yearbook Portrait

When it hits mid-summer, I start thinking about senior portraits! I love working with teens on their yearbook portrait. It is a chance for me to work one-on-one with a client to build a portfolio of images that reflects a who they are at that moment of time.

It has been more years than I care to acknowledge, but I remember the excitement of senior year. I enjoy change, so the idea of ending one chapter and starting a new one was so thrilling. It was a chance to build memories with old friends and the opportunity to meet new friends.

When I look at my senior portraits and my yearbook portrait, I am instantly taken back to this fun–and brief–moment in my life. I think about the fun we had at football games, early morning zero-hour classes, goofing around between classes, and pulling pranks on favorite teachers.

My hope is that when Parker looks back on his senior portraits and his yearbook portrait, he too will remember all of the joy of this special time.

When I met Parker, he was finishing his senior year at La Salle High School. Parker was a varsity athlete and spent his hours after school training and getting ready for playing football next year at Cal. While the Duck in me felt a bit of rivalry, it was quickly trumped by the contagious joy this young man exudes. To say his future is bright is an understatement.

During our session, I enjoyed learning more about Parker’s future goals and what he wants to do over the next 1-4 years. In such a short time, I could tell he is ambitious, has a strong head on his shoulders and knows what he wants from life. He is also a laid-back teen that easily makes friends with those he meets.

One of the things that really made Parker’s session special was his desire to include his Dad’s spirit in to the portraits. While his father is no longer with us, Parker honored him by including his truck and his letterman’s jacket as a special tribute. I get goosebumps when I look at those images.

I am confident Parker will go far in life. And even though I’m a Duck, I look forward to cheering Parker on when a Cal game is on TV…

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