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A Summer Senior Session in Newfane, NY | From the Wrestling Mat to the Motocross Track

by Jessica Stewart

January 27, 2026

Some senior sessions feel like a highlight reel, each location and outfit revealing another chapter of who someone is right now. This summer senior session in Newfane, NY was exactly that. Equal parts grit, heart, and horsepower. 🏍️

We started the session at Newfane High School, a place filled with familiar hallways, Friday night lights, and the kind of memories that quietly shape you before you even realize it. Photographing seniors at their school always feels meaningful. It grounds the session in the everyday moments that made up their high school years, while also marking the moment they’re ready to step beyond them.

From there, we leaned into one of his biggest passions: wrestling. Dressed in his wrestling uniform, the energy shifted. These portraits were focused and powerful, highlighting discipline, determination, and the countless hours of hard work that happen long before anyone is watching. Wrestling isn’t just a sport, it’s a mindset, and that intensity translated beautifully on camera.

To finish the session, we headed to private property in Newfane for a completely different vibe. Out came the motocross gear, and suddenly the session had motion written all over it. Dirt, gear, and wide open space gave us the perfect backdrop to showcase his love for motocross. These images felt bold and authentic, capturing the freedom and adrenaline that comes with riding and racing.

What made this senior session truly special was how personal it felt. From the structure of school and sport to the thrill of motocross, every part of the session reflected who he is right now, not a version staged to fit a trend. That’s always the goal. Senior portraits that feel honest, confident, and unmistakably you.

If you’re a Newfane NY high school senior or parent looking for senior photos that go beyond a single backdrop, I’d love to help design a session that tells your story. Whether that includes sports, hobbies, or locations that matter most, your senior year deserves to be documented in a way that feels true.

📸 Now booking summer and fall senior sessions in Newfane, Buffalo, and the surrounding Western New York area. Reach out to start planning a session that’s as unique as your senior year.

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