I had the privilege of capturing Lila, a former Senior at Matoaca High School, this spring. Her bright and bubbly senior portrait session at Maymont Park and Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, is what my photography loving dreams are made of. 

A Bright and Bubbly Senior Portrait Session for Lila

A Bright and Bubbly Senior Portrait Wardrobe 

When dressing for any photo session, it is important to choose clothing that is comfortable and exudes your confidence. Lila was able to do that, while maintaining her unique sense of style. On the day of her spring senior portrait session, Lila donned a mix of casual and semi-formal pieces with trendy silhouettes in bright and bubbly shades of blush, lilac, and red – all of which flaunted her flawless complexion. 

For some local bright and bubbly senior portrait fashion, head over to She Chester Boutique.

The Perfect Backdrop for a Bright and Bubbly Senior Portrait Session

After Lila shared some of her ideas for her bright and bubbly senior portrait session, I knew we needed a relatively neutral backdrop. Greenery is nature’s neutral, so Lila and her mother met me at Maymont, where Richmond’s natural elements and beautiful blooms were on full display.

Then we strolled along the bustling but beautiful Monument Avenue, pausing for a few moments to capture photos in front of the grand columns, balustrades, and windows that make up some of Richmond’s oldest and finest architecture. 

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Showcasing Your Personality

You would never guess that Lila is extremely shy by just by looking at these lovely portraits, but she is! That’s okay though. Most photography clients need a little coaching before they’re truly comfortable during their photo sessions. 

Every graduate, no matter how shy, deserves a moment in the spotlight to celebrate their accomplishments. As a self-proclaimed introvert, I can certainly relate to Lila’s naturally shy nature. Fortunately, I have a fair bit of practice drawing my clients out of their shells. With a little prompting, Lila’s bright and bubbly personality came to life in front of the camera! She absolutely radiated beauty and poise.

It’s A Privilege to Capture Your Senior Portraits

If you’ve visited the blog before, you know how incredibly fond I am of my senior portrait sessions. It’s so touching when a senior or parent of a senior selects me as their photographer, because I have the opportunity to capture those fleeting moments in time that will forever represent the transition between the final days of childhood and the beginning of a young person’s journey into adulthood. Those moments are so precious, and I get to preserve them for a lifetime. 

Congratulations, Class of 2023! You did it!

Please join me in congratulating Lila on her recent graduation from Matoaca High School, and wishing her the best of luck in all of her future endeavors!

To see more senior portraits inspiration, check out A Spring Senior Portrait Session in Richmond, VA.

For more information about senior portrait sessions with Emily Bartell Photography, contact me today.