There are some sessions that stay with you, and this is one of them. When I first connected with Tai, I did not know a lot about him beyond what I had seen locally here in the St. Louis area. In fact, I had only met him once before this shoot. I knew him as a creative, whether it was with food, music, or art. Someone with a strong sense of style, that was enough for me to know he would understand what I was trying to do. For a while, I had an idea I wanted to try. I wanted to take a studio...

Every year when we kick things off with our senior ambassador team, it’s not just about photos. It’s about getting everyone in the same space, breaking the ice, and starting to build something that carries through the entire year. This past week, we met up with our Class of 2027 senior ambassadors for their intro shoot, and right away, you could feel the energy. We’ve got students from all over the area this year. Different schools, different personalities, different styles and that’s exactly...