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Backyard Senior Pictures in Pittsford NY: Gabriel

High School Senior Pictures

May 26

Written By Lori Coleman

Gabriel is a Pittsford Sutherland High School Senior who came to us for some simple, but fantastic senior pictures.

Sometimes, your backyard is all you need for your senior portrait session. That and a great smile! Gabriel is an actor, so smiling came natural to him in these headshots. And since he and his family were planning to move, the backyard served as a convenient, and also a nostalgic setting. The trees offered up their natural beauty for late Fall, and I loved the brilliant blue of his old play house.

Best of luck in your endeavors Gabriel!

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Lori Coleman

The daughter of filmmakers, Lori may have been predestined for a life in the creative world. She met her husband, John, while studying photography at RIT. When not creating heirlooms for her friends, family, and clients, she can usually be found in the woods or on a yoga mat. Either way, her dogs Molley and Mouse are never far away.

http://www.LoriandErin.com

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