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Some sessions just hit a little different… and this one? Oh, this one had my heart from the start.

I hopped a plane to sunny Tampa, Florida for Olivia’s senior pictures—and this wasn’t just any senior. I’ve known this girl since she was in diapers! Watching her grow up into the beautiful, driven, ridiculously talented young woman she is today has been such a gift… so getting to photograph this milestone was extra special.

We kicked things off wandering around the gorgeous historic University of Tampa—think brick walkways, dreamy old buildings, and those famous silver minarets catching the light just right. From there, we strolled down the Tampa Riverwalk and into Downtown Tampa, soaking up all that golden Florida sunshine and city energy.

One of my favorite spots? Right on the river, with the Tampa skyline stretching behind her. It was the perfect backdrop for her to throw on her pink cap and gown, flash that megawatt smile, and proudly tell the world she’s headed to Columbia University—where she’ll be running track & field at the collegiate level.

And because we had to honor where it all began, we headed over to the track at Armwood High School—her home turf. This is where Olivia spent countless hours training, pushing herself, and achieving something pretty incredible… graduating high school and earning a two-year college degree at the same time.

Olivia, you are fierce, kind, and absolutely unstoppable. I cannot wait to see you take on this next chapter—you were made for it. 💛