Why Senior Photography Matters

Graduating from high school is one of life’s first major milestones. It’s a moment filled with pride, excitement, and the promise of a bright future. At Rawlinson Photography, we believe every high school senior deserves a custom photography session that captures their unique journey and accomplishments.

Recently, I had the honor of working with a standout senior athlete who wanted to take a non-traditional approach to their graduation photos. As a decorated track and cross-country runner, this student had an impressive high school career filled with hard work, determination, and a collection of well-earned medals.

Instead of the typical cap-and-gown portraits, we created a dynamic senior session that highlighted their athletic achievements. With medals in hand and pride on full display, the result was a bold, personal set of images that reflected not only their academic milestone but also their athletic success.

Whether you’re a student-athlete, artist, musician, or scholar, your senior session should tell your story. I specialize in creating personalized senior portraits that go beyond the basics—sessions that are as unique as you are.

If you’re looking for a senior photographer who understands how to showcase your accomplishments, let’s connect. Booking is now open for the Class of 2025. Let’s create something meaningful together.



Athlete standing on blue running track displaying multiple medals against cloudy sky at stadium.
Student athlete wearing a blue and white varsity jacket stands on a track with a medal around their neck.
Track athlete in blue and white school uniform stands on hurdle at Blue Devils stadium on bright blue running track.
Athlete in blue varsity jacket and shorts poses confidently on a blue running track wearing neon green sneakers.
Student wearing blue and white letterman jacket sitting on bleachers with backpack in an outdoor stadium setting.
High school student wearing blue and white varsity letterman jacket sits on bleachers in outdoor athletic setting.
A person in a varsity jacket sits on bleachers in a black and white photograph.
An athlete in a Blue Devils uniform stands on a running track with hurdles during twilight hours.
Athlete leaping over track and field hurdle at dusk on blue running track with lights illuminating the scene.
Athlete on blue running track holding medals in evening light wearing dark tank top and green running shoes.
Athlete standing on blue running track at dusk holding medals and wearing bright green running shoes.
Someone in a navy athletic uniform holds up a pair of bright neon green athletic running shoes on a field at dusk.
A small bee rests on a bright neon green athletic shoe placed on grass.