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The Senior Portrait Awards – Pittsburgh Senior Photographer

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The Senior Portrait Awards

To be honest, I have been extremely busy lately with senior portraits this past year… and I’ve loved every second of it! This is the first year that I have really focused in on senior sessions, and I have enjoyed it so much I thought I would take the time to appreciate all the seniors I have photographed recently. So, I’ve selected some of my favorite, and gave them some accolades and recognition. 

1. Senior Award: Best Sunset Shoot

This girl was such a blast to shoot and I was excited when she suggested Mount Washington as her location. It was so great getting to know her better and laughing together during her golden hour photo session. 

Senior portraits of a beautiful girl standing on Mt. Washington at sunset. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington

2. Senior Award: Most Outfit Changes

This girl brought five outfits to her session, and all were super cute! Her session was at Mellon Park, and with all the flowers blooming, the pictures all turned out beautifully. This session really opened my eyes to the possibility of bringing multiple outfits to have a really diverse session portfolio. 

Senior portraits of a beautiful girl posing in Mellon Park. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Mellon Park

3. Senior Award: Best Location

This guy chose two aspects of his life to highlight, drumming and living on a farm, and then incorporated both into his senior session. His family lives on a farm with horses and alpacas. While he played the drums under a tree, soon his favorite alpaca came to listen! The pictures turned out great, and I loved how original it was. 

Senior portraits of a handsome guy posing for portraits on an alpaca farm. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Alpaca Farm

4. Senior Award: Best Ballerina

This dancer brought all of her best moves to Pittsburgh’s South Side. She was definitely the most agile senior I’ve ever photographed. It was really interesting to watch her come up with her own moves and it was also a blast to search for pretty murals and backdrops. 

Senior portraits of a beautiful girl standing in her pointe ballet shoes in front of street art. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Pittsburgh’s South Side

5. Senior Award: Best Hair

This girl has such gorgeous blond locks, it was easy to capture her beauty. This session was nice and simple, and I love how the portraits turned out. 

Senior portraits of a beautiful girl sitting on a yellow chaire. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Peters Township

6. Senior Award: Look-a-like Country Music Singer

Isn’t this girl is a dead-ringer for Carry Underwood? Her gorgeous yellow dress and blonde hair made the portraits look stunning. I loved how her dress really makes her stand out in the pictures in the woods.

Senior portraits of a beautiful girl walking in a forest at sunset. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Camera Club, Beaver County

7. Senior Award: Best Fashionista 

This gal brought her knee high boots and looked amazing. I guess it is no surprise that she is heading to the Fashion Institute  of Technology in New York in the Fall! Her session was at Heartwood Acres, and it was interesting exploring all the nooks and crannies of the mansion grounds together. 

Senior portraits of a beautiful girl at Hartwood Acres. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Hartwood Acres

8. Senior Award: The Peppiest Cheerleader

This senior brought her uniform along for some portraits. In addition to her cheerleader uniform portraits we also enjoyed exploring the yellow bridges in Pittsburgh and Lake Elizabeth.

Senior portraits of a beautiful cheerleader in the North Side of Pittsburgh. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Pittsburgh’s North Side

9. Senior Award: Best Boho Look

This senior is an excellent artist and brought her creativity to the wild field. This natural shoot was simple yet beautiful. With her hair down, the grasses growing wild, and the sun peaking around the clouds, this photoshoot was magical. 

Senior portraits of a beautiful girl standing in a field at sunset. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: South Hills

10. Senior Award: Ultimate Transformation

This girl was originally quite opposed to having her senior portraits done. Her mom however insisted upon it! But, by the end of the session I had her comfortable in her own skin, throwing out ideas for poses, and looking like an experienced model! 

Senior portraits of a beautiful girl posing around Pittsburgh. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: Pittsburgh’s North Side

11. Senior Award: Most Easy-Going

This senior went with the flow and was very flexible. He was willing to try a multitude of poses before finding ones that we thought were the best for him. 

Senior portraits of a handsome guy in the forest. Portraits by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Photographer.
Location: South Hills

I hope that while reading this you enjoyed all the awards and that it inspired you to to book your own senior portrait session and see what award you will win!!

Laura

Hi, I'm Laura Mares! I'm thankful to be a wife, mother and Pittsburgh lifestyle photographer. I photograph because I believe that life is simply beautiful and every person has a story worth telling. I'd love to tell yours.

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