Ryan's a Class of 2021 Senior at Webster Thomas High School and a varsity lacrosse player. He and his mom wanted to incorporate his love of the game with his senior portrait session. With the luck of mother nature, we ended up with perfect weather and a stunning sunset to create some truly memorable images. 

We started out next to the high school stadium at Willink Middle School which offered some interesting backdrops that we took advantage of for the regular part of the session. Then we made our way over to Titan Stadium where we set up portrait lighting for stills and action shots and finished up with some sunset portraits. Ryan was patient as we worked through various "moves" and portraits so I had plenty of images to work with in creating a unique, customized montage for his lacrosse art piece. The result was exactly what they were hoping for and the framed final product exceeded their expectations in every way.

I've loved working with this family! In fact, I got to photograph Ryan's older brother Nathan for his senior portraits in 2019. Check out his session HERE.

Ryan's future plans are to attend Roberts Wesleyan College to study Business Administration and play lacrosse. I wish you all the best, Ryan, as you begin the next phase of your life and thank you to you and your family for choosing Hayes Photography!!!

Many hats, many families

Zimmer family:  Husband to Colleen for 14 years, Father to Owen (11) and Leah (9).

School family:  School Administrator/Educator:  Webster CSD (2004-present)Director of Educational Technology, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, Music Teacher, Gates-Chili (2000-2004) Music Teacher.

Fire Department Family:  West Webster (2013-present) Lieutenant, FF/EMT, Gates Fire District (2005-2013) Commissioner, Lieutenant, Safety Officer, FF/EMT.

“Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.”

                                                                            Michael J. Fox

Brian Zimmer

Director of Educational Technology

We all lead busy lives, some more than others. Brian is one such man so I was really pleased when he responded with interest.  I've known him for many years through my subbing, but also as my youngest daughter's band teacher, then his work as interim assistant principal and most recently as the Director of Educational Technology.  Through it all, I have found him to be a man who gets the job done and who does it with a smile.  I've also had the opportunity to work with his wife, Colleen so when we decided that family was his focus for his story, I was delighted that she as well as his two children would be a part of the image. As a man of few words, Brian's inclusion of the Fox quote couldn't be any more true for this "family" oriented man.

There's more information about this project Here and make sure to leave your comments below!