Young woman with long blonde hair smiling and sitting among green bushes in a garden during golden hour, wearing a floral crop top and matching skirt.

feautured senior photo session

Alaina’s Summer senior photo session started with hair and makeup at the Stay Wild Studio with Erica.

The first location was an all white studio that included lots of amazing air conditioning. We then headed to Greater Grounds Coffee shop because they had a piano and it is definitely Wichita’s prettiest coffee shop. We went to the arboretum at Sedgwick County Park for some english garden inspired photos before ending the day with rooftop photos at the Ambassador Hotel.

Scroll down to see how we spent the day!

A young woman smiling in a garden with roses, wearing a floral crop top and skirt, standing in front of a wooden fence.

Professional Hair and Makeup

Alaina’s senior photo session day started with hair and makeup by Erica at the Stay Wild Studios. Erica killed it, per usual.

Makeup artist applying eyeshadow to young woman with closed eyes, sitting on a chair inside a dimly lit room with framed pictures on the wall
A woman applying makeup to a young woman with closed eyes, sitting in a chair indoors.

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this inspo

Close-up of a young woman with blonde hair, hoop earrings, and makeup, looking off to the side while leaning on a bed or pillow.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and makeup, wearing a white tank top, gold jewelry including necklaces with a cross pendant, hoop earrings, and a subtle smile, standing against a neutral wall.
A woman with dark hair tied up applying makeup to a blonde woman with glasses. They are in a beauty salon with a neon pink sign in the background that says 'jolie la'.

the makeup

Sunrise Studio

Sunrise Studio is an all white studio with amazing light and air conditioning this is very cool. It was 89 degrees on this day so this was an amazing way to start the day. We had 40 minutes here and shot three different looks. Alaina rocked this location and had the perfect outfits.

A woman sitting on a white box, posing and smiling for a photo being taken by a photographer in a bright room with white curtains and walls.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing a white tank top, loose blue jeans, and white sneakers, sitting on the floor with her knees bent, smiling at the camera, against a plain white background.
Young woman sitting on the floor with red, white, and blue cheerleading pom-poms, wearing a patriotic cheerleading sweater, ripped jeans, and smiling.
A young woman with long wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile, holding a bouquet of colorful flowers, standing against a plain light background.

Greater Grounds Coffee

Alaina plays the piano so incorporating that into her senior photo session was really important. She also loved Greater Grounds Coffee when I showed her the images of this location at her senior photo consultation. It was the perfect spot but they are closed on Sunday - they day we planned our session for. I contacted them and they let us in to shoot! Besides being the cutest coffee shop in Wichita, they are owned by the best people. Definitely go here if you haven’t been already!

A woman is sitting at a wooden piano, with a photographer taking her picture inside a cafe with a brick wall and a large sign that reads 'Greater Grounds' and 'coffee is for connection'.
A young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes sitting on a bench in front of a wooden piano, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a white sleeveless top, ripped jeans, and brown shoes, with layered necklaces and hoop earrings. The background includes warm lighting and a decorative wall with foliage.
A young woman with long wavy blonde hair, wearing a white sleeveless top and ripped jeans, sitting on a green chair in a warmly lit cafe with wooden accents and ambient lighting.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling, wearing a white sleeveless top and blue jeans, standing inside a warmly lit restaurant or cafe.

Sedgwick County Park

This location at Sedgwick County Park is a hidden gem. I think it looks like an english garden. By the time we got to this location, it was definitely toasty outside! Shout out to Alaina’s mom for fan support! Alaina was absolutely glowing at the three spots that we choose to shoot at.

Two women in a garden, one sitting on a bench and the other standing, holding flowers and a small bouquet, with large green trees and flowering bushes in the background, under a leafy tree.
Young woman in a floral crop top and skirt sitting on grass in a garden, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long wavy hair wearing a floral dress standing outdoors in a garden at sunset, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes smiling outdoors in a floral outfit during golden hour.
A young woman in a floral summer outfit smiling while sitting on a park bench surrounded by greenery and sunlight.

Ambassador Parking Garage

We ended Alaina’s session on top of the Ambassador Hotel parking garage. This is the perfect way to end a hot Summer senior photo session day - with the wind in your hair on a rooftop. The wind on this day was unusually calm so we were able to shoot in two different spots. Alaina was so amazing to work with the entire day! I was sad when it got too dark to shoot but I absolutely love what we created.

A woman in a black dress and high heels standing on a parking structure next to a Level 6 sign, with a large photography umbrella and a cityscape background during sunset.
Young woman in a black off-shoulder dress and black heels leaning against a parking garage wall with a sign that reads 'LEVEL 6' in an urban setting with tall brick buildings in the background.
Photograph of a woman in black dress posing in front of a building while a person takes her picture with a professional camera mounted on a tripod.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a fitted black dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves, stands on a rooftop with city buildings in the background, smiling softly at the camera.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and fair skin leaning on a balcony railing at dusk, wearing a black off-the-shoulder dress, with city lights blurred in the background.
Four women taking a selfie on a rooftop at night, smiling, with city buildings and a dark sky in the background.

such a fun day!

Alaina’s final images

A young woman with long wavy blonde hair, smiling, sitting on a white block with crossed legs, wearing a white tank top and ripped blue jeans, against a plain white background.
A young woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing a white tank top and distressed blue jeans, is sitting on a white block against a plain white background. She is smiling softly, resting her chin on her hand, with jewelry including necklaces, rings, and a
Young woman sitting on a white block, smiling, with blonde hair, wearing a white tank top, ripped jeans, and jewelry, posing against a plain white background.
Young woman with long blonde hair smiling, wearing a white tank top, blue jeans, gold jewelry, standing against a plain light-colored wall.
A young woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a white tank top, ripped blue jeans, gold jewelry, smiling against a plain background.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a white tank top, blue jeans, and gold jewelry, smiling at the camera against a plain background.
A young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile standing against a white wall, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans, accessorized with gold jewelry.
Young woman with blonde hair smiling, sitting against a white wall, dressed in a white tank top, ripped jeans, and white sneakers.
Young woman sitting cross-legged on the floor, smiling, with long blonde hair, wearing a white tank top, blue jeans, and white sneakers, against a plain white background.
A young woman with long wavy hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, ripped jeans, and white sneakers, sitting on the floor against a plain light-colored wall and smiling at the camera.
A young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and light skin sitting on the floor, smiling at the camera, wearing a white sleeveless top and ripped blue jeans.
A young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a white tank top and ripped blue jeans, is sitting against a plain light background and smiling at the camera.
Smiling young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans, lying on the floor against a light-colored wall.
A young woman with blonde hair wearing a white tank top and blue jeans, sitting on the floor against a plain white wall, touching her face and smiling.
A smiling young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans, sitting on the floor in front of a plain white background.
A young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans, sitting on the floor with her hand touching her face against a plain light-colored background.
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans, sitting on the floor against a plain white background, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes, smiling and sitting against a plain white background. She is dressed in a white tank top and blue jeans, accessorized with gold jewelry including hoop earrings, layered necklaces, and bracelets
A young woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, smiling and looking at the camera. She is wearing a white sleeveless top, blue jeans, and gold jewelry, standing against a plain light background.
A young woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing a white sleeveless top and a gold necklace, looking at the camera with a slight smile against a plain background.
A young woman wearing a cheerleading sweater with 'GLES' on the front, ripped jeans, and sneakers, sitting on a white cube next to an orange and white cone with red and blue lettering and designs, in a minimal studio setting.
A young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a white, red, and blue cheerleading sweater, ripped jeans, and gold jewelry, sitting beside a larger red and white megaphone decorated with a sports team logo, smiling at the camera.
A young woman smiling, dressed in a red, white, and blue sports jersey, holding red, white, and blue pom-poms, celebrating with a cheerful expression.
A young woman smiling and holding a red, white, and blue pom-pom, wearing a cheerleading jersey and jeans, standing against a plain background.
A young woman sitting cross-legged on the floor, smiling, wearing a cheerleader-style sweater with the word 'EAGLE' on it, surrounded by red, white, and blue pom-poms.
Young woman sitting on the floor with cheerleader pom-poms, wearing a Philadelphia Eagles sweater, jeans, and white sneakers, smiling with a large Eagles-themed megaphone beside her.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a white sleeveless top and light blue ripped jeans, holding a bouquet of colorful flowers behind her back and smiling gently at the camera against a neutral background.
A young woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and a white tank top, smiling and holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, standing against a plain light background.
Young woman with long wavy blonde hair holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, wearing a white sleeveless top and blue jeans, smiling softly at the camera against a plain background.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling in a cafe or restaurant setting, wearing a white sleeveless top and blue jeans, with warm lighting and a brick wall in the background.
A smiling young woman with wavy blonde hair sitting at a piano in a cozy room with a brick wall and a banner that says 'Music is for connection.' She is wearing a white sleeveless top and blue jeans, and accessorized with gold jewelry.
A young woman with blonde hair sitting at a piano, smiling at the camera, with a brick wall and a vintage sign in the background.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair smiling and standing next to a wooden piano inside a warmly lit cafe or restaurant.
A young woman sitting on a green velvet couch in a coffee shop, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling and posing indoors in a casual outfit consisting of a sleeveless white top and light blue jeans.
A young woman with long wavy hair, smiling, wearing a white sleeveless top and blue jeans, standing inside a warmly lit café or restaurant.
A young woman with long blonde hair, smiling in a cream-colored sleeveless top and jeans, standing inside a cozy restaurant or cafe with warm lighting and wooden decor.
A young woman with long, wavy light brown hair smiling at the camera, sitting in a green armchair inside a warmly lit cafe or restaurant with wooden ceiling, hanging lights, and a background of tables and a brick wall.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair smiling and sitting on a green armchair in a cozy restaurant or cafe. She is wearing a white sleeveless top with buttons and ripped jeans, accessorized with layered gold necklaces, hoop earrings, and bracelet
A young woman with long wavy blonde hair sitting on a green velvet armchair in a warmly lit cafe, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, sitting on a green armchair inside a warmly lit cafe or restaurant. She is smiling softly, wearing a white sleeveless top with buttons, ripped jeans, gold jewelry, and has a relaxed
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and a white sleeveless top, wearing ripped jeans and brown high-heeled sandals, standing in a cozy coffee shop or café with dark green walls, wooden tables, and chairs.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair, smiling and looking at the camera, seated in a cozy cafe or restaurant with warm lighting and wooden accents.
A young woman with long wavy blonde hair, wearing a white sleeveless button-up top and light blue ripped jeans, smiling inside a cozy cafe with warm lighting and wooden accents.
A young woman with long wavy blonde hair posing in a warmly lit restaurant with brick walls and greenery.
A young woman with long wavy hair posing in a cozy cafe with exposed brick walls and greenery. She is wearing a white sleeveless top, high-waisted jeans, and brown high-heeled shoes, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with wavy blonde hair and a light complexion, smiling, standing in a warmly lit café with greenery and exposed brick walls, wearing a sleeveless white top and high-waisted blue jeans.
A young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and wearing a white sleeveless top and ripped jeans, sitting on a bench in front of a wooden piano inside a restaurant or cafe, smiling at the camera.
A young woman sitting on a wooden bench next to a piano, smiling at the camera in a cozy, warmly lit interior with a mural and hanging lights.
A young woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes sitting at a piano, smiling at the camera in a cozy, warmly lit room with brick and artwork on the walls.
A young woman with long blonde hair, smiling, wearing a sleeveless white top and light blue jeans, standing indoors with a brick wall, hanging lights, and a sign in the background.
Young woman with long blonde hair smiling in a garden with green foliage and red flowers.
Smiling young woman with long blonde hair sitting outdoors among rose bushes in a floral dress, touching her hair with one hand and smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white floral dress with ruffled sleeves, stands in a sunlit garden with lush greenery and flowering plants, smiling at the camera.
A young woman in a floral dress stands on a garden pathway surrounded by green trees and flowers, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A young woman with long wavy blonde hair, wearing a white floral crop top and matching skirt, sitting on grass in a sunlit garden, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long wavy blonde hair, wearing a white floral crop top and matching skirt, sitting on grass in a sunlit garden, smiling at the camera.
Young woman in a floral dress sitting on grass in a park with green trees and bushes in the background.
A young woman with long blonde hair sitting on a green park bench, smiling, wearing a floral crop top and matching long skirt, surrounded by greenery and flowers in a sunny outdoor setting.
A young woman with long blonde hair sitting on a park bench, smiling, wearing a floral crop top and matching skirt, in a sunny outdoor setting with green trees and plants in the background.
Young woman in a floral dress standing outdoors in a garden with wooden structure and sunlight.
A young woman in a white, floral dress smiling and standing in a garden with wooden and wire fencing, surrounded by blooming plants, during sunset.
A young woman with long blonde hair in a floral dress, squatting on grass and wood chips, smiling at the camera during sunset in a garden.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling in a floral two-piece dress outdoors during sunset in a garden with green grass, flowers, and tall trees.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling softly outdoors during sunset, wearing a floral two-piece dress with ruffled sleeves, standing next to a wooden structure and a garden with green plants and white flowers.
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a floral two-piece outfit, standing outdoors in a garden during sunset.
A young woman with long blonde hair in a floral dress standing outdoors in a lush green garden during golden hour, smiling softly at the camera.
Young woman in floral dress standing on a grassy path in a garden during sunset, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long blonde hair, smiling, standing outdoors in a garden during sunset, wearing a floral crop top and matching skirt with cutout details.
A young woman with long blonde hair poses outdoors during sunset, wearing a floral crop top and matching skirt, smiling softly with her arms raised above her head.
A young woman with long blonde hair standing outdoors in a floral dress with cut-out details, smiling and posing with her arms raised above her head in a garden at sunset.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling, laying on a white blanket on the grass in a garden during sunset, with greenery and trees in the background.
A young woman with long blonde hair sitting on a white blanket in a grassy outdoor setting during sunset, smiling at the camera, wearing a floral matching top and skirt.
A young woman with long, light brown hair sitting on a white blanket outdoors during sunset, surrounded by greenery and trees, wearing a floral two-piece outfit, smiling at the camera.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes standing outdoors in a garden during golden hour. She is wearing a matching floral crop top and skirt, smiling softly, with one hand on her head and the other resting on her waist.
A young woman with long blond hair smiling outdoors in a garden during golden hour, wearing a light-colored floral dress with ruffled sleeves.
A young woman with long, wavy hair poses outdoors in front of lush green foliage and flowering plants, wearing a sleeveless floral top and matching long skirt.
A young woman with blonde hair holding her hands up towards the camera in a playful pose, smiling outdoors with a background of green and yellow foliage.
A young woman with long hair smiling outdoors in a floral summer outfit, standing in front of green trees with autumn leaves.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling and posing in a garden during golden hour, wearing a white floral summer dress and brown sandals.
A young woman in a black off-shoulder dress and high heels leaning against a parking level sign in an urban parking garage with a tall brick building in the background.
A woman in a black off-the-shoulder dress posing on a parking garage rooftop at sunset with city buildings in the background, next to a sign that reads "Level 6."
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair posing outdoors on a city rooftop at sunset, wearing a fitted black dress and smiling at the camera.
Young woman with long blonde hair in a black dress posing on a city rooftop at night, with a building in the background and a sign that reads 'Level 6'.
A woman wearing a black dress and black heels posing next to a parking garage sign that reads 'Level 6' on a city rooftop parking lot.
A young woman in a black dress sitting on a concrete barrier with a 'Level 6' sign, city buildings in the background at sunset.
A woman in a black dress sitting on a concrete barrier in an urban setting during sunset, with city buildings in the background.
A young woman in a black dress and black heels standing on a rooftop parking lot with a city building in the background at dusk.
Young woman with long blonde hair wearing a black off-shoulder dress, smiling at the camera against an urban cityscape background with tall buildings and lit windows.
A young woman in a black dress standing on a rooftop parking lot with tall city buildings in the background, smiling, during sunset.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair smiling outdoors at dusk, wearing a black off-the-shoulder dress, gold hoop earrings, and a bracelet, leaning on a railing with city lights blurred in the background.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair leaning on a city railing at dusk, smiling at the camera, wearing a black off-the-shoulder dress with a sunset sky in the background.
Young woman with blonde hair in a floral dress smiling and raising her hands toward the camera, outdoors with trees in the background.

My biggest fear before senior pictures was that I wasn’t going to look natural in the different poses. Luckily, Sarah made my experience so easy and fun and helped me to look and feel my best while still keeping the natural look.

I loved how supportive and uplifting she was! It made me feel so comfortable and allowed me to have a fun time while taking pictures!

I would my best friend how easy she makes posing feel! I would also say her and her team (makeup and hair artists, assistants, HER) are all just so kind, uplifting, and knowledgeable, which allowed an amazing senior photo experience. I would tell them I highly recommend going to Stay Wild Photography!

-Alaina

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