Seniors!

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In mid-April I was really excited about how my next two months were looking. The school year was wrapping up at Boston University where I work full time as a photographer, and with that end of year comes lots of fun events and festivities to photograph.

For Cydney Scott Photography, I had booked more senior portrait sessions than any past seasons and I was so excited because I love them so much!

Around this same time, I was walking around the BU campus and turned my ankle off a step I didn’t see, spraining my foot and chipping a bone on the top of my foot as well. I was out of commission and I didn’t know for how long.

To say I was crushed would be a gross understatement. I contacted all my seniors, some of whom I was supposed to work with within the next two weeks. I updated them, offering later dates and other photographers to consider if they couldn’t reschedule. Predictable, many cancelled and went with someone else. ‘Makes sense as most students leave the area after graduating!

The next month was a study in patience for me. I do not sit still well. Not being able to work and being very limited in my mobility was a big bummer, and a lesson in the importance of simply sitting still and healing.

After an orthopedist gave me a “you’ll be better by then” date, and by the luck of Jada being too busy to respond to me and cancel like my other clients had (understandably) done, Jada was one of my later sessions and I was able to keep in the books. Hurrah!

So in mid-May with very mild soreness (which I didn’t even notice because I was enjoying myself so much!), I had the great pleasure of photographing Jada, who was vivacious, friendly and so fun to work with!

Congratulations to Jada and thanks for being a kind client to dip my toe back into the job with!

Ashley's Graduating!

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Ashley’s mom Kristen brought confetti. I mean, what more do you need than a pumped graduate-to-be and some confetti? Nothing, I say!

So much fun!

Congratulations, Ashley!

Eagles Senior Photos

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I work for Boston University, so don’t tell them I recently photographed some of their rivals from Boston College!

I really love doing these group shoots. I welcome the challenge of coming-up with a variety of ways to photograph all the friends together, as well as get some nice portraits of the graduates on their own too. I think it’s a really fun thing for the friends to do too; have a special photo shoot to finish off their college career and record the friendship forged during their time together in higher education.

Sending all the best for lots of success in the world to Annalei, Claire, Olivia, Alex, and Courtney!

Hailey's Senior Session

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I first met Hailey when I photographed her for a BU Today video about the F*ck It Won’t Cut it campaign which she was part of. I was excited to meet her and Hanna, and was especially psyched at the traction the campaign received. I knew finding jobs would be easier for them than most newly-graduated college student after such a successful campaign, an that made me really happy for them!

Hailey got in touch because she wanted senior photos and thinking on it realized Hey, I do know a photographer in Boston! I photographed Hailey in downtown Boston a day before her graduation on campus. She had come to town from her new job in DC for the big day. We had a blast shooting around on Newbury Street, Copley Square and in the Boston Public Garden.

Here are some of my favorites (click to enlarge)!

Cristel's Senior Session

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Cristel is a senior at Brighton High and was a blast to work with! She is senior class president, co-captain of her soccer team, captain of the debate team, a player of chess, lover of butterflies, and a fan of some good old movie-watching.

We hit up Fan Pier Park for her session, and since she didn’t get a prom this year thanks to the Virus-Which-Shall-Not-Be-Named, she arrived dressed in the prom gown she didn’t get to wear, complete with a corsage from her mom.

Good luck on your next adventure, Cristel!

Riley's Senior Session

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When I connected with Riley for his senior session we knew we wanted to stop by Questrom School of Business for a photo or two, and maybe some locations where he lived during his time here in Boston, but Riley is also a runner!

So with that in mind, we headed to Nickerson Field where there is a nice running track. A lacrosse game was taking place and we weren’t there long before someone came along and told us we had to be on the list to be on the field. Seeing as I am a photographer for BU and have needed to “be on the list” to shoot an occasional game, I’m not sure why this didn’t occur to me. Fortunately, we got a few track shots in before we skeedadled out of there.

Riley is heading off into the world of finances after he graduates from Boston University in May.

Calling All Seniors!

Years ago I had the pleasure of photographing Cait for her senior portraits. I had such a blast that I was left wondering why on Earth I wasn’t doing more senior portraits.

Since then I have failed to collect senior portrait clients. Mostly this is because I never think to promote my services during senior portrait season. Like now actually! Senior portrait season starts in the spring, and yet here I am promoting my services at the end of summer.

Smooth Cyd. Real smooth.

I love working with teens. They love to be photographed, take direction well, and bring ideas to the table. So, I hope I get to have more in front of my lens.

In the meantime, you can find more info about a deal I’m running until November 1. If you happen to know a junior or senior who might be interested, please let them know!

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