Art-Themed Senior Portraits


When my friend Eileen reached out to me about capturing art-themed senior portraits for her daughter, I was thrilled to take them around the Gordon Square Arts District, Hingetown, and Ohio City area to take photos with some of my favorite murals in the Cleveland area. ⁣

Gordon Square, Hingetown + Ohio City


The Gordon Square Arts District is a world-class arts destination anchored by its three major theatres, with unique shopping and fantastic dining options, in the heart of Detroit Shoreway. It was revitalized as the Gordon Square Arts District in the early 2000s through a collaboration between DSCDO, Cleveland Public Theatre and Near West Theatre.


In the Gordon Square Arts District, arts and culture are part of the day-to-day experience of residents and visitors. Many of the artistic organizations in the district share values of equity, inclusion and social justice, and all offer free or low-cost opportunities among their programming.


The Gordon Square commercial district at West 65th Street and Detroit Avenue dates back over 100 years.


Throughout the district, you can find murals in every direction. From Bob Peck's mural at 78th Street Studios to Lisa Quine's to Ish Mastomad and Eileen Dorsey to Jessie and Katie's right before you start to head to Hingetown. The Gordon Square Arts District definitely does not lack in creative artistic expression. Neither do nearby neighborhoods, Hingetown and Ohio City with murals by both local and international artists this

"Not your typical senior portraits"

Person in yellow sweater and denim skirt poses against colorful graffiti wall.
Casual pose against street art wearing bright yellow knit sweater.
Casual fashion poses against graffiti wall wearing bright yellow knit sweater and denim.
Bright yellow knit sweater against turquoise painted brick wall background.
Playful blue wall mural featuring black dots, red squares and whimsical whale illustrations.
Full body shot against vibrant geometric mural wearing yellow sweater and denim skirt.
Candid poses against colorful street art wearing bright yellow sweater.
Candid laughing moments against lime green background in yellow knit sweater.
Portrait series against geometric street art mural in yellow sweater.
Casual fashion poses by colorful mural wall wearing yellow sweater and denim mini skirt.
Close-up portrait series against purple wall wearing bright yellow knit sweater.
Colorful geometric mural with purple, green, and yellow shapes creates vibrant backdrop against brick wall.
Model poses against colorful wall wearing bright yellow sweater and denim skirt.
Person in vibrant yellow knit sweater smiles against striped background.
Yellow wall mural decorated with repeating black and white cartoon face pattern.

ABOUT SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSIONS


All senior portrait sessions can take place at an indoor or outdoor location of your choosing (photographer can assist with selecting a location) and include basic editing (color correction and cropping), images without watermarks, and delivered via an online client gallery where you can download images, share with with friends and family, and order prints through our online store.


Once you have reviewed and picked the senior portrait session that you would like to book, we can set up our first consultation to go over your senior’s vision for portraits! 


WHAT TO EXPECT

CONSULTATION


Once you have reviewed our packages, we’ll set up a free phone consultation to learn more about your senior’s vision to help nail down the best package--From understanding their personality and offering suggestions of the perfect location to compliment their style!

CONTRACT


Prior to booking your senior portrait session, a 50% non-refundable deposit must be placed and the contract must be reviewed and signed in order to secure your date. In the instance of bad weather, EP will accommodate the rescheduling of your session!

DELIVERY


Images are delivered through an online client gallery approximately 4-6 weeks from the date of the shoot, with the exception of Sneak Previews a week after the day of shoot with complimentary facial retouching.


Images can be purchased for print or digitally downloaded.

Sources: Gordon Square | HINGETOWN | OHIO CITY

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