Ben is one of my Senior Team Models for the Class of 2022. It always feels kind of strange to be focusing on next years Seniors when some of this years Seniors are still scrambling to get everything ready for graduation, including having their Senior pictures done. This to me is by far the biggest advantage of being on my Senior Team and getting that jump start on your Senior pictures.

The start of Senior year is exciting. After so many years of school, the rollercoaster of teachers, friends, grades, crushes and clubs or teams, you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is your year to just soak it all in and enjoy.

Then, that last quarter hits and maybe a little bit of panic does also. You need to make sure all your assignments are in, all your credits are correct, your college or job applications are in and you have a plan for after graduation. Everyone is asking what that plan is, asking if you know what your are doing and its a little overwhelming and maybe scary. Then you start seeing friends posting or handing out Grad announcements and your heart sinks,

You kept putting that senior session off because you were having too much fun living the high school dream and now you need to find a photographer who has an opening, you need to round up all of your “high school highlight” trophies, jerseys, costumes, awards, instruments and what not. Your mom is freaking out because cards should have been sent out last week and her stress is now becoming your stress.

IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY! Listen, I know you are thinking that your senior year will be like a whole year and that you have time. Trust me when I tell you that Ben did his the right way.

Ben now has his pictures his whole senior year, you know the year you are actually celebrating and enjoying. He can send in headshots with applications. He wont have to panic at the end of the year and can attend all those late night Denny runs because he has one less thing to worry about. His mom does not have to panic, and so when those last minute…”mom i need help with this last project” texts come in she isnt so overwhelmed that she blows up and tells you that “you are totally not ready for being an Adults!!!!!” ( come on we all have those moments, because truth is, Moms are just as scared as seniors).

So, hats off to Ben Hurricane High Class of 2022 who made a great choice and took time to get his portraits now, I see big things headed your way!