Blog - Lauren Beesley Photography | Auburn • Opelika | Headshots • Senior • Family

Wow wow wow, it is really hard to believe that another school year is about to start, which means the Class of 2027 seniors are about to begin their final year of high school!!! I’ve had the chance to work with a few really cool seniors already this summer for their senior portraits, but wanted to do a special just-for-fun photoshoot with a back to school theme!

I was so excited when Luke’s mom contacted me for his senior portraits! Having photographed their oldest son’s senior photos and a family session, I already knew that Luke was a really cool guy with a huge passion for rodeo. I always really enjoy working with people who just know what they love and go after big goals, and it’s a fun bonus to include pieces of those things in ...

This studio branding photoshoot with Elizabeth brings exactly the right energy to enter the New Year with - so NYE feels like the perfect day to share this blog feature! I don’t always blog “mini” sessions, but this one really packed a punch, even with a shorter session time.

If Stranger Things took place in Opelika Alabama, Vecna wouldn’t stand a chance against these kids! 6 of my incredibly awesome and creative Class of 2026 senior portrait clients joined me for a creative Stranger Things photoshoot in Historic Downtown Opelika this month to celebrate the release of Season 5! E...

Cord is a Lee Scott Academy Class of 2026 senior, and his session was the perfect example of how great senior photos don’t have to be complicated, especially for senior guys. We met at Kiesel Park in Auburn, which gave us peak fall color and a simple, natural backdrop that photographed beautifully.

We kept the session streamlined with t...