Phoebe | From Kindergarten to Jamming Out at Delmar Loop

Session
Written By Amanda Biggerstaff
 
Moody senior photo of a girl wearing a black and white striped sweater and black pants, leaning back against rows of records with headphones around her neck inside Vintage Vinyl in the Delmar Loop.
 
 

Phoebe’s senior portrait experience was a masterclass in personalization, beginning with an adventurous urban session at the Delmar Loop. She designed a wardrobe that was entirely her own, featuring custom-painted Jaguars denim and a personalized Class of 2026 sweatshirt that looked incredible against the city backdrop. Her creative vision led us to some fantastic locations, from industrial fire escapes tucked away near vibrant murals to the iconic marquee at The Pageant. One of the most unique highlights was our time inside Vintage Vinyl, where she used her own headphones as a prop to capture some great shots browsing the record stacks while lost in her favorite music.

For the second half of our four-hour shoot, we headed to the open landscapes of Queeny Park to trade the pavement for nature. The tall grass and wide-open fields provided the perfect setting for Phoebe to twirl in her dress and pose with my signature green velvet chair. What truly made this session special was the collection of meaningful items she brought to tell her story, everything from her childhood stuffed animal and kindergarten portrait to her theatre playbills and class ring. It was the perfect way to ensure her gallery was a true reflection of her journey from those early school days to the massive milestone of graduation. Keep scrolling to see how Phoebe’s unique personality and meaningful props brought this incredible session to life!

 
Whimsical senior picture taken by a St. Louis senior photographer, capturing a girl wearing sunglasses and twirling around in a mint green prom dress in a sunlit field of tall grass at Queeny Park in St. Louis County.
Classic close-up senior picture featuring a girl wearing a tan vest and white t-shirt, sitting on the wooden steps of the historic Jarville House at Queeny Park with her chin resting on her hands.
Vibrant urban senior photo of a girl in a blue sweater, black pants, and blue shoes, leaning against a colorful Delmar Loop mural that reads, "If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be."
Natural urban senior photo of a girl wearing a blue sweater, sitting comfortably in front of a lush green wall of ivy in the Delmar Loop.
Heartwarming close-up senior picture of a girl wearing a tan vest, white t-shirt, and black jeans, sitting in front of a sunlit bush while holding her childhood stuffed lamb.
Edgy high school senior photo of a girl in a black and white striped sweater, standing in the aisle at Vintage Vinyl in the Delmar Loop and playfully holding up an Ice Nine Kills vinyl record in front of her face.
Creative close-up senior picture taken at Queeny Park, focusing on a girl's hand adorned with meaningful bracelets and a high school class ring as she holds her childhood stuffed lamb by her side.
Unique graduation senior photo capturing a girl's reflection in the rearview mirror of her white Mustang, with her blue graduation cap hanging from the mirror at Queeny Park.
Industrial urban senior picture of a girl wearing a blue sweater, black pants, and blue shoes, leaning back on the black steps of a fire escape against a rustic brick wall in the Delmar Loop.
Stunning outdoor senior photo of a girl with a serious expression wearing a mint green prom dress, sitting in a blue chair in the middle of a sunlit field of tall grass at Queeny Park.
Artistic urban senior picture showing a girl in a blue sweater and black pants standing on a black fire escape stairway with a colorful flower mural in the background.
Bold street-style senior photo of a girl crossing her arms and legs in a black and white striped sweater, black pants, and white shoes, posing in front of The Pageant concert marquee in the Delmar Loop.
Relaxed park senior picture of a girl wearing a green short-sleeve sweatshirt and blue jeans, lounging in a blue chair with her feet kicked over the armrest at Queeny Park.
Beautiful sunset senior picture featuring a girl in a mint green prom dress, leaning against the front of her white Mustang in front of the Victorian Jarville House at Queeny Park during a fall evening.
Casual lifestyle senior photo of a girl in a black and white striped sweater and black pants, walking down the aisle at Vintage Vinyl while holding her headphones and looking off to the side.
Sunlit autumn senior photo of a girl wearing a tan vest, white t-shirt, and black pants, sitting on a stone pillar in front of a vibrant fall tree at Queeny Park.
Dreamy outdoor senior photo of a girl with a serious expression crossing her arms in a black leather jacket and mint green prom dress, leaning against a tree with a warm sunset glow at Queeny Park.
Proud high school senior picture taken in the Delmar Loop, featuring a girl wearing a custom 2026 senior sweatshirt and hand-painted blue jeans, leaning against a rustic wooden door of a brick building.
Beautiful fall senior photo of a girl wearing a prom dress and black Converse, leaning against the front of her white Mustang parked before the historic Victorian Jarville House at Queeny Park.
Casual park senior picture of a girl wearing a tan vest, white t-shirt, and black jeans, leaning on a white pillar in front of sunlit green bushes at Queeny Park.
Relaxed country senior photo capturing a girl running her hands through her hair, wearing a short-sleeve green sweater and blue jeans in a wide grassy field at Queeny Park.
Vibrant outdoor senior picture showing a girl posing in a black leather jacket and a white dress, standing in the middle of lush greenery and purple flowers at Queeny Park.
Creative urban senior photo of a girl wearing a blue sweatshirt and black pants, leaning back against a Delmar Loop mural and playfully posing as if she is holding the stem of a painted yellow flower.
Meaningful high school senior picture of a girl wearing a black leather jacket, sitting behind purple flowers in a Queeny Park garden while holding up theater playbills from her school performances.
Classic urban senior picture of a girl wearing a blue sweater and black pants, leaning against the historic ticket booth under the glowing lights of the Tivoli Theatre box office in the Delmar Loop.
Natural lifestyle senior photo of a girl in a black and white striped sweatshirt and black pants, wearing headphones on her head while flipping through records at Vintage Vinyl in the Delmar Loop.
Close-up portrait senior photo of a girl with her hand in her hair, wearing her green prom dress while leaning against a rustic tree trunk with tall grasses blurred in the background at Queeny Park.
Casual park senior photo of a girl flashing a peace sign while laying on her side on the wooden steps of the Victorian house at Queeny Park, wearing a tan vest, white t-shirt, and black pants.
Custom graduation senior picture featuring a girl in her senior 2026 sweatshirt and hand-painted blue jeans with black Converse, sitting on a railing in front of a colorful "Delmar" street mural.
Fun street-style senior picture of a girl wearing a blue sweater and black pants, striking a pose with her leg out under the bright marquee lights of the historic Tivoli Theatre sign.
Creative close-up senior photo focusing on a girl's hand holding out her Seckman High School class ring, with her smiling face softly blurred in the background at Queeny Park.
Moody park senior photo of a girl with a serious expression sitting on the curved brick staircase at the back of the Victorian Jarville House at Queeny Park, wearing a tan vest and white t-shirt.
Casual outdoor senior photo taken by a St. Louis photographer, showing a girl in a tan vest, white t-shirt, black pants, and black Converse sitting on brick steps with her hands on her knees.
Close-up park senior photo of a girl wearing a tan vest, white t-shirt, and black pants, sitting comfortably on a brick pathway at Queeny Park.
Classic architectural senior picture featuring a girl wearing a tan vest and white t-shirt, resting her arm against the textured brick wall of the historic Victorian house at Queeny Park.
Nostalgic country senior photo of a girl sitting cross-legged in a blue chair hidden in the tall grass at Queeny Park, wearing a short-sleeve green sweater and blue jeans while proudly holding up a framed photo of herself from kindergarten.
Creative close-up senior picture capturing a girl's hand resting on her black pants, highlighting her Seckman High School class ring and a collection of meaningful bracelets at Queeny Park.

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