From Family Photos to Senior Year: Capturing Katy's Next Chapter


There are some photography sessions that feel a little more special than others.

I've had the privilege of photographing Katy's family over the years, watching her grow up through our church, and even photographing her sister's senior photos several years ago. So when it was time for Katy's turn in front of my camera, it was pretty special to see just how much she's grown.


And because I'm a photographer, of course we had to take a little trip down memory lane.


One of the images I'm including from this session is actually a photograph of Katy from a family session back in 2019. Looking at that photo next to the young woman she is today is such a reminder of just how quickly these seasons pass.


Now she's a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and will graduate with the Class of 2027.

What an honor it is to photograph another milestone for this family.

A smiling young girl with curly blonde hair wearing a mint green t-shirt poses outdoors with hands on hips.
Young woman in black dress smiling against gray wall outdoors.
Smiling blonde teenage girl sitting barefoot on studio floor wearing black top and light blue jeans with gold bracelet.

A Senior Session Designed Around Katy


When I plan senior sessions, I don't believe in simply choosing one location, taking a few photos, and calling it a day.


Your senior photos should feel like you.


For Katy's session, we planned out her outfits, locations, and overall look ahead of time so everything worked together. We photographed at my studio, Mt. Vernon Gardens, and throughout Downtown Council Bluffs, giving us a variety of settings and looks throughout her session.


The goal wasn't just to create a lot of different photos. It was to create a gallery that felt cohesive while still giving Katy plenty of variety.


From more polished studio portraits to outdoor images and downtown photos, each location was chosen to complement the outfit and the overall feel we were creating.

Young woman in floral dress posing on white balcony surrounded by lush green trees.
Young blonde woman smiling in black crop top and leopard print pants posing near decorative white lattice with macrame decor.
Young blonde woman in floral dress gazes at her reflection in an ornate gold mirror outdoors in a lush garden.

Why I Love Using My Studio for Senior Sessions


One of my favorite parts of offering senior photography at Studio 108 is the flexibility it gives us.

My studio is an 8,000-square-foot creative photography space with more than 300 curated props and backgrounds, private changing rooms, makeup areas, and a variety of spaces we can use to create completely different looks.


And perhaps one of the biggest benefits for seniors?


You aren't limited to one or two outfits.


Senior sessions are designed with plenty of time for unlimited outfit changes, which means we can create multiple looks without feeling rushed. We can move between different studio setups, change outfits, and then head outside for locations that complement the rest of the session.


Instead of trying to make one location work with every outfit, we can plan the locations around your style.


That's exactly what we did for Katy.


We started in the studio, where we could create a variety of polished portraits and take advantage of different backgrounds and lighting. From there, we moved to Mt. Vernon Gardens and then finished up around Downtown Council Bluffs.


The result is a gallery with completely different looks while still feeling like one cohesive senior experience.

Pregnant blonde woman in black top and leopard print pants poses barefoot against dark ornate wall.
Young blonde woman in white floral dress sits outdoors examining her reflection in an ornate gold-framed mirror.

More Than Just Senior Pictures


One of my favorite things about photographing seniors is getting to know the person they're becoming.


Senior year is such a unique in-between season. They're still the kids you've watched grow up, but they're also stepping into a new chapter and figuring out where life will take them next.


I've known Katy's family for years, so getting to photograph this particular milestone felt especially meaningful.


I photographed her family.


I photographed her sister's senior photos.


I've watched Katy grow up.


And now I'm photographing her senior year.


That kind of history is one of the reasons I love what I do.

Young blonde woman posing in black crop top and leopard print skirt in boho-styled photo studio.
Young woman in floral tiered maxi dress posing barefoot on stone patio with white columns and lush greenery.

Council Bluffs Senior Photographer


If you're planning senior photos for the Class of 2027, I want your session to be more than a quick photo appointment.


We'll talk about your outfits, your style, the locations you love, and the kind of images you want to create. I'll help plan the session from beginning to end, including posing, outfit changes, locations, and creative direction, so you never have to wonder what to do in front of the camera.


Senior sessions can take place at my Omaha studio, outdoors throughout the Omaha metro and Council Bluffs, or a combination of both.


The experience is completely customized around you.


Because when you look back at your senior photos years from now, I want you to see more than what you looked like.


I want you to remember who you were.



Congratulations, Katy! I can't wait to see where this next chapter takes you. ❤️

Smiling blonde girl lying on floor in jeans, resting chin on hands, studio portrait with gray background.
Young blonde woman in floral dress sitting on grass, smiling at her reflection in an ornate gold mirror outdoors.
Young blonde woman in black dress smiling outdoors with red roses garden background.
Smiling teenage girl with blonde wavy hair posing outdoors in a black off-shoulder top against green foliage backdrop.
Young woman in floral maxi dress smiling on elegant porch with white columns and lush green trees.

Planning Your Senior Photos?


If you're a Council Bluffs or Omaha senior looking for a personalized senior photography experience, I'd love to help you plan a session that feels completely your own.


From unlimited outfit changes and studio portraits to multiple outdoor locations, we'll create a session around your personality, your style, and your vision.


Inquire about your senior session with Lindsey George Photography.

16+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | OMAHA PHOTOGRAPHER | STUDIO 108

I am a professional portrait and wedding photographer serving Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, and surrounding areas in Nebraska and Iowa. I am family centered and want to tell your family's story from engagement to wedding photography, maternity sessions, newborn photography, family photography, senior photos and pet photography. 


My style is traditional and classic with true-to-life color—no heavy filters, just clean, timeless images that reflect you.

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