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in Washington DC ~ Virginia ~ Maryland
Since 2002

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High School & College Seniors

Honest, creative, and natural images that reflect your senior's authentic personality. 

high school senior in Alexandria Virginia

It's a time worth celebrating: pivoting between reflecting back on memories and looking forward to the next steps of your incredible and unique journey.

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high school senior in red dress Old Town Alexandria Virginia Donna Owens Photography

Those high school and college years fly by so quickly: a whirlwind of hard work, independence, responsibility, friendships, family, and fun.

High school senior in blue shirt Old Town Alexandria Virginia

A Senior Portrait Experience can be the perfect opportunity to take a breath and truly feel and appreciate who you are and who you want to become at this special milestone. 

You are truly art. 

It's a genuine privilege for me to be invited to help you document this moment.  Thank you for considering how together, we can create a memorable, relaxed, fun, and engaging experience to celebrate your authenticity.

So grateful for and humbled by these kind words:

"Donna is truly remarkable!

From the moment we first spoke, I felt a connection and knew she was the right photographer for my daughter's high school senior photo shoot. Donna genuinely aimed to capture my daughter's personality and interests in the photos. She even took the time to research the perfect location for the session, which meant a lot to us.

On the day of the shoot, it felt as if my daughter and Donna were completely in sync, creating a beautifully natural experience together. After the session, my daughter expressed how much she loved modeling for the photos. It was amazing to witness."   - Susan

"Donna is magnificent! She helped us identify a beautiful venue for the photo shoot and provided wonderful guidance and help during the session. She made us feel at total ease and spent more time with us than expected. The photographs are beautiful and will be treasured for years to come!"    - Betina

"Donna Owens Photography is the best.  We've done family photos as well as senior photos.  Donna makes everyone feel at ease.  She will suggest great locations and poses or let you take the lead with your own ideas.  I highly recommend Donna and will call her again in the future.       - Amy

A few Session examples: 

Virginia Senior Experience:  Loved spending the afternoon strolling through this masterfully designed garden with this nature-loving sweetheart.  Since we'd scheduled her session for late April, the temperatures were mild and everything was lush and green. With most of her senior year stresses in the rearview mirror, we had fun chatting about her future: end of senior year events, prom, graduation, and college freshman orientation.  Bonus for me: having had the opportunity to initially meet and photographed her as a middle schooler with her family, I loved seeing how she'd blossomed and matured into such a kind and warm soul, full of life and love to give.  

Maryland Senior Experience: After chatting with this creative high school senior in her Pre-Session Consultation and learning more about her personality and interests, we decided to explore the National Harbor during her Senior Session. Although it was a little more windy and chilly than originally anticipated, her theater training, athletic experiences, and professionalism came shining through as she embraced every situation with creativity and a positive attitude.  Her vivacious personality and irresistible charm simply cannot be contained!  What a pleasure to meet and photograph her!     

Washington DC Senior Experience: When asked to collaborate on a senior session with three best friends (since elementary school!) how could I say 'no'?  What I didn't realize in advance is how much fun I'd have because they would be entertaining ME for over an hour.  Their humor, inside jokes, deep understanding and respect for each other, and overall support is worthy of much admiration.  To their parents: a hearty 'well done'!  No doubt their relationships that will stand the test of time.  So honored to have been a part of documenting it.