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Mar 17 2026 | By: Blanck Canvas Photography

Full Circle Clarkston Senior Celebration

senior boy crouching on a dock, wearing a floral shirt and shorts, with a gazebo and greenery in the background at clarkston park

Braeden 🎓 Clarkston, Class of 2025

Braeden is no stranger. I've come to know his family well as they live a couple doors down. But going through the process of creating his senior portraits allowed me to get to know him on a whole different level. 

Lacrosse. Cello. Skier. Brother. Scout. And now... Graduate 🎓

There is a LOT to this guy's story. And I am honored to have been a part of documenting it 🩷

high school senior boy holding a lacrosse stick on a sports field for clarkston portait

Lacrosse Photos on the Field

We began Braeden's session at Clarkston High School. After years and years playing Lacrosse, it was a no-brainer that featuring the sport as a part of his senior story was a must. 

It is always fun when we can include the specific location, props and clothing to help bring the chapter to life in photos.

TIP: Putting kids in an environment where they are comfortable and familiar is ALWAYS a bonus!  It puts them at ease and is a shortcut to those natural expressions : )

male high school graduate with curly hair holding a lacrosse stick on a track field.
male lacrosse player sitting on bleachers wearing a blue jacket, with Home of the Wolves visible in the background, for senior photoshoot in clarkston
high school senior guy holding lacrosse stick, kneeling on a track, wearing a white hoodie; lacrosse helmet on ground in clarkston

A Pet in the Park

Braeden is a big fan of the outdoors. Maybe it's all the years in scouts. Or the time he spent hiking with friends and family. But having photos in nature was important.

The park we chose served as a beautiful, neutral backdrop. One where HE could stand out -- and allowed us to involve his pup. 

Special guest, Maverick : ) 

TIP: Shy boys? Bring the dog! Works every time. : )

high school boy kneels on a forest path with a brown dog for senior photoshoot in clarkston park

Music in the Park

Braeden has been in the orchestra since 6th grade. It was important to his family that his cello get a little stage time during his session.

We found the cutest little gazebo in the park where he could sit with his instrument. 

teenage boy playing a cello while sitting on a bench, surrounded by plants, in black and white for graduation photo
high school senior boy with wavy hair holding a cello, wearing a red shirt in an outdoor clarkston park

Sunset at the Dock

That golden light that people talk about in photos?  It's a real thing. So soft and flattering. I just love it. And sunset at this particular park in Clarkston is always one of my favorite places for senior photoshoots.

And with Braeden being a fan of all things water....  yep, we had to make sure to capture a few shots on the dock before the sun set on session night.

high school male graduate in a red shirt smiling by a clarkston lake, with lilypads in the background.
senior guy in a red shirt sitting on a wooden bench by a lake with trees and a dock in the background smiles softly for photoshoot

Spring Cap and Gown Bonus Session 

Spring of senior year is often a crazy whirlwind. But it happens ONCE. 

One season.
One walk across that stage.
One chance in that cap and gown.

I was so glad when Braeden's family chose to circle back for a spring photoshoot and honor his milestone with a cap and gown session. 

They will never forget how senior story ended 🎓

TIP: Having cap & gown photos done AHEAD of graduation night takes all the pressure off of mom and dad! Sit back and enjoy the celebration! 

male graduate in a graduation gown holds a diploma outdoors on a grassy area in clarkston photo session
Male graduate in a cap and gown kneeling beside a dog on a grassy Clarkston field.
Close up photo of high school graduate in a navy gown holding a tassel for Clarkston High School
high school senior kneeling on grass playing with a large brown dog wearing college hoody during cap and gown mini session
Male graduate in cap and gown walking on grass with trees in the background during cap and gown session

Congratulations Braeden!

Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your graduation story. I know you will continue to do AMAZING things and I cannot wait to hear all about it!

Bowling Green is lucky to have you! ✈️

high school male senior in a graduation gown stands outdoors, smiling and showing college hoodie underneath.

The Best Time to Book Your Senior Session

If your child will be busy with sports, clubs or other activities once school starts, keep that in mind when timing their senior photoshoot.  July and August are always the most popular months for Michigan seniors. 

A quick inquiry form is all you need to fill out to get the process started. CLICK the button below to begin.  I can't wait to work with you! 

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