05/25/2026
Today marks another year since I walked across the stage as a high school graduate in 1993. Looking back, I could have never imagined all the places life would take me, the lessons I would learn, the heartbreak, the growth, the victories, or the moments that would completely change me.
As I photograph my Class of 2026 seniors, I see so much excitement, hope, personality, and possibility standing in front of my camera. My advice to every senior is this, enjoy this season. Take the pictures. Laugh with your friends. Make the memories. Be present.
Life will teach you lessons. Every single one of us will go through hard seasons at some point. Some lessons will humble you, some will stretch you, and some will completely reshape the way you see yourself and the world. But don’t let those moments convince you that your story is over. They are often the very things that build your strength, wisdom, and resilience.
You may not realize it now, but one day you’ll look back and see how far you’ve come.
Class of 2026, your story is just beginning.