Pine Island High School Senior Photos | Brecken’s Class of 2026 Senior Session at Cedar Lake & Lanesboro

As I continue sharing my Class of 2026 seniors, Brecken’s session is one that stands out for so many reasons.

Brecken’s senior portraits were especially meaningful because I’ve known his family for years. His parents are longtime friends, and his dad, Brandon, is one of my best friends from high school. Getting the opportunity to photograph the children of lifelong friends is one of the greatest privileges of my job, making this milestone even more special.

This senior session took place over two seasons, allowing us to capture two completely different sides of Brecken’s story.

Summer Senior Photos at Cedar Lake

We began the first session at the family’s cabin on Cedar Lake near Faribault, Minnesota. The lake has been a special place for Brecken and his family, making it the perfect location to start his senior portraits.

We photographed around the cabin, on the dock, and with the family boat before creating one of my favorite images of the entire session. To make that portrait happen, my assistant, Taylor, was out on a pontoon holding an off-camera light while I photographed from shore. It took a little teamwork, but the final image was absolutely worth it.

Taylor also photographed Brecken waterskiing from the pontoon, capturing incredible action images that added even more personality to his senior gallery.

Although it was technically summer, the weather certainly didn’t feel like it. Temperatures only reached the lower 60s, but Brecken never complained. He climbed into the lake, waterskied, and gave every part of the session his best, despite the chilly conditions.

Fall Senior Photos in Lanesboro

Later in the fall, we met again in beautiful Lanesboro, Minnesota, to finish the second half of Brecken’s senior session.

We explored downtown Lanesboro, photographed near the historic dam, captured trap shooting portraits, and included several family photos along the way. The combination of historic architecture, scenic river views, and fall colors created the perfect backdrop to complement the summer lake images.

By photographing Brecken during two different seasons, we created a gallery that showcased not only the places that mean the most to him but also the activities and people that have helped shape his high school years.

Congratulations, Brecken! Thank you for trusting me to capture this exciting milestone. Wishing you all the best as you begin your next adventure.

Looking for a Pine Island Senior Photographer?

Photography by Kari specializes in personalized senior photography throughout Pine Island, Rochester, Lanesboro, Stewartville, Spring Valley, Faribault, and Southeast Minnesota. Whether your perfect session includes a lake, sports, hobbies, family property, or your favorite small town, I’d love to help create senior portraits that tell your story.