Sister Session at Smith Park & Bubolz Nature Preserve


These two sisters were such a joy to work with. From the moment we met to plan their session, I could tell it was going to be something special. They both had such fun and unique personalities.


We started the afternoon at Smith Park in Menasha — one of my favorite spots for sessions. This park has so much to offer: colorful flowers, a beautiful historic building, charming bridges, a peaceful waterfront, and of course, the stunning willow tree that’s perfect for portraits. It’s one of those places where every turn gives you a new backdrop to fall in love with. Their outfits complemented the setting perfectly — one casual and one dressy — giving us a nice variety of looks.


After spending some time at Smith Park, we made our way to Bubolz Nature Preserve for a more natural, earthy feel. Bubolz is always a favorite location of mine because it’s filled with winding trails, rustic structures, tall grasses, and wildflowers that seem to glow in the evening light. It’s such a serene spot and always brings a peaceful energy to the session.


I also loved that the girls decided to include their track uniforms for part of the shoot. It was the perfect way to tie in something meaningful to them and to celebrate a big part of their high school experience.


The entire evening felt effortless. It’s sessions like this that remind me why I love what I do.


Young woman in navy blue crop top and jeans poses against white column outdoors in summer.
Person wearing a navy sleeveless top and light denim jeans poses outdoors against a blurred background.
A person sits on grassy riverbank beneath a weeping willow tree on a sunny summer day.
A person sitting outdoors in casual summer attire with wavy blonde hair and a relaxed pose against a blurred background.
A person in a mint green tank top and denim shorts poses against a white pillar outdoors on a sunny day.
A series of outdoor portrait photos showing someone in a turquoise top sitting by a tranquil pond under weeping willow branches.
A person in a blue tank top sits on a rock by a stream beneath a bridge on a summer day.
A person in a light blue sleeveless top sits on a wooden bench in an outdoor setting.
A young person in a white dress plays in a field of tall grass during golden hour lighting.
A person in a white summer dress poses in a wildflower meadow at golden hour.
A person in a white dress poses in a field of purple wildflowers during a summer photoshoot.
A person in a denim dress relaxes in tall summer grass during a golden hour outdoor portrait session.
A light blue summer dress is worn in a field of tall grass during golden hour.
A person in a light blue dress stands among tall wildflowers in a dreamy summer meadow at golden hour.
A person in a light blue dress poses outdoors against purple wildflowers on a summer day.
A person in a light blue summer dress twirls playfully in a wildflower meadow at golden hour.
Casual summer portrait session in a wooded setting featuring light denim and a white tank top.
A person in a gray crop top and blue jeans poses casually outdoors during golden hour lighting.
A person sits in tall grass at sunset wearing a white top and denim shorts with soft bokeh lighting in the background.
Casual summer portrait of a person in a white tank top and denim shorts leaning against a wooden fence at sunset.
A person in a red and white striped tank top and black shorts poses outdoors on a gravel path.
Athletic woman in red and white striped tank top and black shorts posing on gravel path outdoors.
A person wearing a red and white striped tank top and black shorts poses outdoors on a gravel path.
An athlete wearing patriotic red white and blue attire poses with medals on a gravel path outdoors.
Two friends in denim and casual wear hold hands while walking on a sunlit outdoor path at golden hour.
Two people wearing casual summer outfits of denim shorts and white tops pose together outdoors at sunset.
Two people in casual summer outfits sitting and smiling together in a bright outdoor setting.

 

Dallas is a natural light photographer based in Appleton, Wisconsin, specializing in senior and branding photography.

Her work has been nationally published in senior photography magazines, and one of her macro images was featured in a tabletop photography book.