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Fall is unmistakably the busiest time for family and senior photos, and for good reason. Beautiful autumn foliage can't be beat and the reprieve from summer heat is welcome every year. Let me share some of the best locations for fall photos in the greater Joplin area. Wildcat Glades in Joplin, MO Wildcat Glades is one of my all-time favorite places for photography, no matter the season. It consistently ranks as a top spot for capturing photos. The area features mature trees,

Look at these senior girls! I may be partial, but I think they're all AMAZING. Currently, they're soaking up the summer before senior year (as they should be), but soon enough they'll be walking the halls as seniors. I'm excited to cheer them on all senior year long, and I'm excited to introduce this year's senior rep team to you. Check out more of our first team session and see their beautiful photos captured in Carthage, MO. Let me introduce you to this year's team. For the

Meet Delaney! She's a Joplin High School senior this year, and I was so glad to get to photograph her. Delaney's senior session at The Grove, Carthage, MO was so perfect. She has a sweet connection to this location because of her relationship with the wonderful family who owns The Grove. It made this spot and session extra meaningful. As Delaney told me, it felt like a full circle moment. I know the memory of this session will be treasured for years to come. A couple years ag

See Saige's Webb City Senior Session. Saige has a lot to see in her sneak peek. We went to just 3 locations, but there was so much variety in those spots. I can't wait to share. All photos by family and senior photographer April Hurst Photography. Isn't she so lovely! Saige's spring senior session was perfection. We started in downtown Webb City for the best urban shots. We had fun shooting in her favorite spots on Main Street. We were sure to include Journey Canvas Company w

Spring senior sessions have been so popular this year. From prom to cap & gown to downtown, we're making sure your 2026 senior memories are saved before moving into the next chapter. Spring senior sessions have been so fun this year! With graduation just weeks away, I've loved squeezing these sessions in. Not only did I see Tucker over the weekend for a prom mini, but we followed up this week for his senior session. He liked the feel of downtown Joplin, and it was a great bac

Play ball! It's senior year, and all of the lasts are here. See a sneak peek of a spring senior session just in time for baseball season. All photos by family and senior photographer, April Hurst Photography. Baseball is here, and we captured Bryson's senior photos just in time to kick off the season. Bryson is my first spring senior session of the year, and will some really warm days lately, I've definitely been looking forward to outdoor sessions again. We coordinated sched

Graduation will be here before you know it, and with just a few essential tips for your grad session, it will be stress free. Let me help you get ready for your cap & gown session. All photos by family and senior photographer, April Hurst Photography. Plan Your Outfit! Yes, it still matters. I know you're thinking you'll be wearing a big gown over your outfit, and you will be. However, even under that gown you can see your outfit. I recommend wearing the very same outfit to y

Squeezing your senior photos in over Christmas break is totally doable, and that's just what we did for Will's Webb City Senior Photo Session. All photos by family and senior photographer, April Hurst Photography. Sharing senior sneak peeks is always so fun for me. Each senior is so unique and seeing their personalities in their photos is the best. I met up with Will and his parents for his senior session on a gorgeous warm December day. You may ask, can you do senior photos