Senior Session Overview/Kate Speights

Session Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Location:
Phil Hardberger Park, NW Military Entrance

Urban Ecology Center

Address: 8400 NW Military Hwy

Meet me by the picnic tables across from the bathrooms.

Why This Location?
Phil Hardberger Park offers a stunning natural backdrop perfect for your senior session. The open fields, savannah grasses, oak trees, and winding paths provide a variety of interesting, boho-nature-inspired settings. The park opens at sunrise which is perfect to capture dramatic skies and some sun-kissed images with beautiful morning light. There is also a bathroom available on-site for easy outfit changes.

Please note: since our session is in December, the open field mood will be quite different from April. It’s not any less beautiful—just that the colors shift to a more neutral palette. The open field will have rich brown tones, and the trees and plants won’t be in bloom. Overall, you can expect soft, earthy browns and subtle natural shades.

Also, we’ll be walking to a few different areas of the park—all very close by—but please be prepared for natural terrain: dirt paths, some weeds, and uneven ground. We recommend bringing easy-to-walk-in shoes or slides for the walk between locations. You can then change into the shoes you want to be photographed in when we arrive at each spot. This way, you’ll stay comfortable and your portraits will look their best!

Session Vibe & Style:
The vibe of this session is very natural and nature-focused—no props, just you and the beautiful outdoors. Outfits should blend well with the environment, keeping the overall look harmonious and artful.

Posing & Direction:
Posing will be natural and comfortable, including a mix of standing, sitting, leaning, and movement shots. I will provide clear, easy-to-follow guidance throughout, so you don’t have to worry about what to do next. These sessions are laid-back and fun, designed to capture your genuine spirit effortlessly.

Session Length:
Typical sessions last about 90 minutes but may vary depending on conditions or needs.

Your Input:
If you feel like I’m heading in the wrong direction or have any ideas or personal touches you want to include, please don’t hesitate to share. Your vision is important and I want this session to be a true reflection of you.

Looking forward to creating beautiful memories together!