A Boy and His Truck: Why It Matters to Include What They Love

He showed up with a truck he was clearly proud of—clean, polished, and well taken care of. You could tell it mattered to him. Not in a flashy way. Just in that quiet, steady kind of way some high school boys carry themselves.

We made sure to include it in the session!

As a Birmingham senior photographer, I believe senior photo sessions should reflect who your senior really is—not just how they look, but what they care about. That truck was part of his story.

He leaned on it like he’d done it a hundred times before. We got a few shots on the hood and tailgate, with the light catching just right. Nothing forced. Just natural, simple moments that felt like him.

When you include something your senior loves—whether it’s a truck, a guitar, a book, or a ball field—it adds meaning to every photo. It helps them relax, gives them something familiar to interact with, and makes the final gallery more personal.

If you're searching for senior photography in Birmingham, know this: your session doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s. Whether you’re in Railroad Park, downtown, or parked on a quiet road at sunset, the goal is the same—to tell their story well.

These sessions are about more than just a milestone.
They’re about capturing this season of life—what they’ve worked hard for, what they care about, and what makes them feel most like themselves.

If you’re planning a session and want personalized senior portraits that go beyond the usual, I’d love to help. I offer laid-back, meaningful sessions all over the Birmingham area and across central Alabama.