I have a confession: although I got my start photographing seniors, they were just not my favorite thing to shoot for a long time, mostly because the trends for a few years left little room for artistry. But lately, seniors are gravitating toward a more artistic, editorial look, and I’m here for it.

Ava reached out before her senior year and wanted to plan a session involving her favorite animals, incredible classic cars, and stunning Black Hills landscapes. We met over coffee to go over her vision: nothing too stiff or overly posed, artistic, a little bit vintage. Yes, yes, yes. Here are some of my favorite photos from Ava’s senior photo session.