High school is such a special time of growth. And yet it’s always so exciting when that chapter of life closes and a new one of exciting choices, adventure, and independence opens! I love documenting this achievement with senior portraits that celebrate your son or daughter’s individuality and potential.

Teenage girl in short black dress posing for her senior portraits in front of wrought-iron doors at the Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas

Take a Sneak Peek into this Gorgeous Senior Session

These past couple of weeks have been particularly busy with senior sessions–’tis the season!–and I’ve been having so much fun getting to know these beautiful young people and celebrate this time with them. Here’s a sneak peek into a senior photoshoot I did recently in Galveston, Texas so that you can get in on the fun and excitement too!

To start off this senior session, we got some classy shots at the Galvez Hotel. I booked through their event team to make sure we would have some space to ourselves. Love these pretty senior pictures!

Dark-haired young woman standing against a pale pink wall between two black and white awnings during her senior photoshoot

Next we headed to the beach for a more casual vibe. The beach is my happy place, so any excuse to hang out there is fine by me!

Young woman in white dress with tropical flower print standing at the water's edge at Galveston Beach for her senior portraits

I always love using a variety of locations and outfits for senior portraits. This not only gives us several different options for aesthetics, but also allows us to capture multiple facets of a graduating senior’s personality, as well as reflect different interests or places that are meaningful to them.

And of course, you can’t visit Galveston without going to the pier! We finished our senior session here for a carnival feel and sense of adventure that was the perfect fit for this big achievement!

Graduating senior girl waves in front of a brightly colored carousel at Galveston Pier in Texas during her senior photoshoot

Senior Portraits with Shannon Reece Jones Photography

Do you have a senior graduating this year? Congratulations! This is such an exciting milestone for seniors–and their parents! As a mom myself, I want you to be able to hang on to these memories of your not-so-littles as they get ready to spread their wings. I am here to document this time in your life while creating keepsakes for your family to celebrate for years to come. Hope to hear from you soon!

Lots of Love,

Shannon