08/27/2026
Awkward Feeling?
Have you ever unexpectedly run into someone you were trying to avoid and thought, Well, this is awkward...?
Let’s talk real life for a minute.
Over the years, I’ve run into former students, friends, and people I know who chose another photographer for their senior portraits. Every once in a while, I can see that awkward look on their face—as if they need to explain their decision to me.
You don’t. Really.
There are a hundred reasons you might choose another photographer. Maybe their style is a better fit for you. Maybe your brothers and sisters all went to the same studio, and Mom wants to continue the tradition. Maybe my style simply isn’t what you’re looking for. Or maybe Uncle Bob just bought a new camera and is ready to give senior photography a try!
And the reality is, there’s no way I could photograph every senior, family, and child in our area of Pennsylvania—there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. There are plenty of talented photographers out there, and there’s room for all of us.
And you know what? That’s okay!
So, if we run into each other at the grocery store, a football game, or somewhere around town, there’s no need to hide in the frozen food aisle or duck behind the bleachers. Come over and say hello!
I’d much rather hear how your senior year is going, what you’ve been up to, what you’ve accomplished, and what you’re dreaming about for the future.
Because at the end of the day, I’m more interested in you as a person than in who took your senior portraits.
Whether I photographed your senior year or someone else did, I’m still going to be happy to see you—and I still want to hear about your accomplishments, your plans, and the dreams you have for your future.
So please...step away from the frozen peas and come say hi! 😄
And if you know someone who might need to hear this, feel free to share it. Maybe together we can eliminate a few awkward encounters in the frozen food aisle! 😂
