Here’s to all the James Madison University senior graduation portraits I took for the Class of 2021!

James Madison University Class of 2021, we did it! These are all the senior graduation portraits I took this spring for the JMU Dukes. The biggest thank you to all 78 seniors who trusted me to capture some beautiful and fun portraits to help celebrate your accomplishment.

We had a crazy spring season! I’ve never seen so many people taking photos on the JMU Quad at one time, so it was fun to get creative in each session to make sure every single one of my seniors got the photos they wanted. We got classic Wilson shots, hugs with the James Madison statue, magical Burrus Fountain photos, poses with some nice bluestone on buildings, stunning portraits with spring trees and flowers, and of course the Madison Hall columns.

I photographed individuals, pairs, groups of 3-5, and even a whole sorority class of 11. Each group was an opportunity to get to know the people of this university more and have some fun.

One of my favorite parts about this spring season was the other photographers. We were all out there almost every single day taking photos and it was so fun to say hi in passing and strategize locations together. I met photographers for the first time in person after following each other on Instagram, and some introduced themselves to me and I found new people to follow.

The JMU Quad in spring is my favorite time of year. The flowers are blooming, the grass is green, it’s warm enough to not wear three layers, students are out and about, and purple caps and gowns are always in sight. I feel like part of the community, and it will never get old.

I graduated from grad school with the Class of 2021. Although I’m no longer a student, I’m so excited to say that I will be in Harrisonburg for the foreseeable future and will continue to take James Madison University graduation portraits for the Class of 2022 and beyond.

Here’s to the Class of 2021! Go Dukes!

If you’d like to see more senior portraits, check out my seniors category on my blog!

Want me to photograph your James Madison University senior graduation portraits? Contact me!