Senior Session Spotlight: Senior Rep Lilli at the Sunken Gardens & George Eastman Museum

Meet Lilli, one of my incredible Team26 Senior Rep models! Her senior session took us to one of Rochester’s most beautiful hidden gems — the Sunken Gardens. This location is full of character and charm with its historic buildings, winding stairways, stone archways, and lush greenery. It’s no surprise that it’s a popular spot for sessions, but even with all the foot traffic, there were endless pockets of beauty to explore.

Senior Girl in Red sweater and jeans posing against the door frame

Senior girl sitting in front of the doorway in jeans and red sweater

Senior rep in front a plant siting on a bench

Senior Rep in a red sweater standing in an archway

Two Locations Filled With Possibilities for Senior Sessions

Every direction we turned offered something different — garden paths, dramatic doorways, textured stone walls, and cozy shaded areas. It’s one of those places that lets creativity run wild, and Lilli brought the perfect energy to match it.

Senior Girl against a iron fence

Senior girl in casual outfit leaning on a staircase

Senior girl looking back holding onto a wrought iron fence

Lilli’s Outfit Choices

She came prepared with three outfits that showed off her personality and style:

• Casual: Jeans and a cozy sweater for natural, relaxed portraits.

• Classic: A timeless black dress that elevated the look and gave us those magazine-worthy shots.

• Fun + Personality: A denim skirt, tank top, and jacket — the perfect combo to show off who she is.

Senior girl in black dress under and stone archway

Senior girl holding onto a iron door in a stone building

Senior girl in a black dress walking down a sidewalk

Lilli did an amazing job taking direction, having fun with the session, and modeling like she’s been doing it for years. Her confidence and personality made the entire experience such a joy.

Senior girl in looking over her shoulder in front of a greenery

Senior girl in a white shirt, jacket and jean skirt leaning against ivy

Senior girl posing infant of iron and ivy wall

Senior girl laying on her stomach with hand on the side of her face

Senior girl posed looking back, walking down sidewalk

Join Team27 – Become a Senior Rep!

As one of my Senior Reps, Lilli gets featured on my blog — and your chance could be next! I’m now accepting applications for Team27, my senior rep team for the Class of 2027. If you’re outgoing, love photos, enjoy new experiences, and want to be part of a fun group, this is your sign to apply!

Applications are open now, and selections will be made in the spring. Don’t miss out on the chance to be involved in special events, styled shoots, exclusive perks, and of course — your own moment in the spotlight.

Stay tuned and follow me on social media or the BLOG for more information in the coming weeks and more Senior Rep shenannegans and photoshoots!

Thanks for being a part of my team Lilli and thanks for reading! Please share!

Thanks for reading,

Shanon Tessier