My passion is creating unique, fun portrait experiences that represent the personalities of the high school seniors I work with. Usually, that involves lots of locations … but not always. Triston’s mom contacted me in the summer before his senior year to start planning his senior session. Her request - she wanted to have the session on his great-grandparents farm. (A real farm??? SIGN ME UP).
Triston’s great-grandparents live on the most amazing orchard in Frederick, Maryland and it was the perfect backdrop for his senior pictures. I didn’t have the opportunity to scout this location ahead of time, something I like to do, but during our pre-session call, his mom talked about the orchard, old farm equipment, barn and gardens - I knew we could create something incredible.
The morning of the session was overcast, which might worry some clients but it is a total photographer’s delight. An overcast sky diffuses light - like a giant softbox - which means we don’t have to rely on pockets of shade and truthfully, aren’t on a rushed time table for shooting the session. When I arrived, I got to meet his great-grandparents, who honestly could not have been kinder and gave me carte blanche to explore the property. When Triston arrived, I learned a little more about his casual style and how he really wanted to session to show who he is as a person and to document how important this incredible farm is to him and his family. We walked around the property together and he showed me his favorite parts - the brick entry way, the gardens in the back, the tire swing, the fun road that runs past the drive way, and how he helps out on the orchard throughout the year. We even saw the hog farm next door (which blew my mind because for as much as I would like to think I’m a little more rural, I am a total city slicker). It was clear just how much he loves this land and the memories that come with it.
Triston and his family were an absolute dream to work with and I can’t wait to see them again for their extended family session!
XO
Jane
Location: Private property, Frederick, MD
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 100mmL, and an overcast sky
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Hey Class of 2022!
Jane Mack is a high school senior photographer based in Baltimore, Maryland. Jane’s sessions are fun, relaxed and authentically you. Contact Jane to book your custom senior portrait experience, follow her on Facebook and Instagram, and check out more of her work on her website.