A graduate of Webster Thomas High School's Class of 2023, meet Bryce!

This young man has so many great things going for him, personality, looks, intelligence and some mad skills on the soccer field! I was looking forward to photographing him during one of his game, but unfortunately, an injury kept him out for a few games so senior night (which I had the fun opportunity of photographing) was a no go. I did get a fun shot of his family with a stand-in for mom as she was away on business. Great legs mom!!

Bryce is an AP student and received the President's Scholarship for Excellence this year. He plans to attend Kent State University in Ohio and study Business Management and Entrepreneurship while playing soccer for the Golden Eagles.

For his senior portrait session, Bryce and his parents chose the Webster Arboretum for its beauty as well as the memories having spent so much time there on the soccer fields. He was a natural with that killer smile and ease. We had a nice time with great weather and were all pleased with the results.

I want to thank both his parents and Bryce for choosing Hayes Photography and wish him all the best at Kent State and beyond in whatever he chooses to do. Also, shout out to younger brother Quinn. I heard you passed the Regents Geometry exam...way to go!!!

Take a sec and leave this terrific guy a word of congrats and thanks for visiting the blog.

This is Matthew, Class of 2023 graduate from Webster Thomas High School. I don't think I've met a senior so focused on what he wants to do in life and working full throttle to make it happen!

I first met Matt in Geometry class during his ninth grade year, but when we first met for senior portraits last year, Matt was already working at Rochester General Hospital in patient care recovery as an almost senior. They were so impressed with him and his work ethic that they offered him more opportunities so instead of the New Visions program that so many medical-path minded seniors take part in, he just kept working at RGH. He took four Advanced Placement classes this year and now he's headed off to St. John Fisher University for Biology this fall.

This easy-going, likable, young man chose Warner Castle at Highland Park for his senior portraits because he loved the architecture, gardens and the formal nature of the location. It was a very warm day, but Matt managed to keep his cool even with a long-sleeved shirt and tie! Whew!!! He did a fantastic job and we had a lot of fun during his Experience session. 

All the best, Matt, for a great freshman year at college. If you keep working as hard as you have, I have no doubt you'll get where you want to go! Congratulations!!!

Leave Matt a note too and thanks for visiting!