Senior Spotlight: Mary Margaret | From San Antonio to the Rockies (and Back Again)
Some seniors just know what they want.
They show up with a vision, a vibe, and cool confidence. That was Mary Margaret.
A San Antonio Christian graduating senior with serious style, big energy, and a heart to match—Mary Margaret didn’t just want pretty pictures. She wanted an experience that felt true to her. So that’s exactly what we created.
When she and her mom decided to make Denver their senior session destination, they didn’t just book a shoot. They built memories. One that included the cutest matching rings, a last minute reschedule (thanks to actual wildfires), and a mother daughter trip they will never forget.
From the Mountains to the Trampoline
Having to move your summer shoot to October in Colorado means you get ALL the color! All of Mary Margaret’s outfits still worked beautifully, and her fave green dress just popped against the fall palette. Did she humor me and lay down in the grass in her cozy sweater? (Yes, she was cracking up the whole time, and yes she was pulling strands of grass out of her hair for days. Thanks for the trust. LOL)
This wasn’t about checking boxes—it was about capturing the layers of who she is. We stayed true to her style and energy while still making room for cheer stunts on a borrowed trampoline, spontaneous laughter, and quiet moments that felt a little bit like growing up.
“It made the experience so much more special—and something I’ll remember forever.” —Mary Margaret
A Mother-Daughter Memory
This wasn’t just a photo session. It was a trip built on intention.
From planning every outfit to packing multiple suitcases (naturally), to sneaking in a shopping break between sessions and buying matching infinity rings that neither of them have taken off since—it became something so much more.
“It was great to be in Colorado… and having the portraits on my wall and the album will be very comforting and a happy memory forever.” — Mom
When they saw the images for the first time, it wasn’t just about how they looked—it was about remembering the moments in between: the hikes, the laughs, and the quiet pride of seeing a daughter right on the edge of what’s next.
The Best of Both Worlds
After Denver, we followed up with a second shoot in San Antonio later that fall to capture a little southern flair—same senior, new backdrop. Still stylish. Still intentional. Still totally her.
“The two sessions gave us the perfect mix of her vision—stylish, intentional, and completely true to who she is.”
Meet Mary Margaret
- Senior at San Antonio Christian
- Varsity cheerleader, confident leader, “max-girly” (mom’s words, and we agree)
- Aspires to open her own boutique to help people find their personal style
- Creative at heart (and obsessed with painting!)
- Inspired by: “Anything by Hozier”
- Headed to Ole Miss this fall—Hotty Toddy!
Thinking about a Destination Session?
Mary Margaret’s advice?
“Absolutely take the opportunity. It just makes it so much more special.”
And her mom’s?
“Take the time for a special memory and book a senior destination experience with Jen Denton.”
If you want senior portraits that feel like more—more personal, more meaningful, more you—I’d love to help create something unforgettable.
Reach out here and let’s plan your destination senior session!
I’ll bring the camera. You bring the story.
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