One of the biggest questions Kansas City high school seniors ask when planning their senior photos is where to take them. Should the session feel natural and outdoorsy, or bold and city-inspired? The truth is, there is no right or wrong answer. Both nature and urban senior photo locations offer completely different vibes, and the […]

Senior year is already full of expectations. Grades. Plans. Decisions about what comes next.Senior photos should not be another box to check. At maggieGphoto, we believe senior sessions should feel like a true reflection of who a senior is, not a copy of what they think senior pictures are supposed to look like. That is […]

Classic. Easygoing. 100% Cole.That’s the best way to describe this senior session. Cole’s senior photos took place in the Des Moines area, and from the very beginning, our goal was simple: create a session that felt true to who he is. No overthinking, no forcing anything — just a relaxed experience that reflected his personality, […]

I’ve known Dawson for a long time and have photographed him a few times during family sessions over the years. But this time? Senior photos. And wow, getting to document this season of his life felt extra special. We photographed Dawson’s senior session at Brenton Arboretum in Des Moines, and the fall color showed up. […]

Henry showed up to his senior session with the most effortlessly cool energy: classic, stylish, confident, and completely himself. No forced moments, no trying too hard — just authentic vibes and a really fun afternoon creating images that feel true to who he is right now. We photographed his senior session at a family member’s […]

Every once in a while, a senior session feels like stepping straight into a storybook… and Mattea absolutely brought that energy. I swear she sprinkled a little bit of fairy dust everywhere she went — the magic at this session? Off the charts. We wandered through Antioch Park in Kansas City, soaking in the changing […]

Some seniors just get the assignment… and Atticus was absolutely one of them. I’m so thankful that family connections brought him to MGP as one of our seniors this year — truly one of the best parts of being a Des Moines senior photographer is getting to meet amazing families through other amazing families. And […]

There are some places I’ll never get tired of shooting at… and Prairiefire is absolutely one of them. The mix of modern architecture, tall grasses, wildflowers, and that golden Kansas City light delivers every single time. And when you pair a location like that with a senior as stunning and sweet as Aleezay? You get […]

Senior year is such a special chapter, and capturing it in a way that truly reflects each senior’s personality is what I live for. Ryen’s session at Jester Hill Flower Farm near Des Moines was the perfect example of that — and WOW, she absolutely radiated. Even in the summer heat, Ryen delivered look after […]

I am so grateful I got to work with Elizabeth for her senior session! From start to finish, this session was a perfect mix of personality, color, and Kansas City vibes. Elizabeth’s love for pink and her passion for music made planning her session such a joy. We started at Loose Park, taking advantage of […]