I’ve known Josiah for over 10 years so when the time came for his senior photos, I felt an added weight of responsibility to accurately represent him through these photos. Josiah is a go-getter, relaxed, hilarious, but also reflective guy. My first step to approach his senior photos differently was to choose a unique time of day. We settled on a sunrise session by the James River in Downtown Lynchburg. New lighting helps me see an old location with new eyes.

Josiah’s sweater was a hand knit treasure from his recent trip to Peru. The linen, wool, denim, and leather features in his outfits fit perfectly against the sandy beaches of the river. We tromped around the rocks and shores of the James and found the perfect rays of light that changed from pale pink to yellow as the sun rose.