Athlete and Musician Senior Portraits | Union Depot

In-studio high school senior portraits with dark background and senior leaning against wall with arms crossed.

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Senior year only happens once, and when you’re both a dedicated football player and a passionate musician, your senior portraits deserve to reflect every side of who you are. That’s exactly what we set out to capture for Kyan’s senior session in St. Paul, combining bold studio images with the timeless architecture of Union Depot.

In-studio high school senior portraits with black background and senior crossing hands behind the back of his head.
In-studio high school senior portraits with black background while senior sits while holding electric guitar. Black and white image.
In-studio portraits with dark backdrop and high school senior sitting on stool while holding a blue electric guitar with feet propped up.

We started in-studio, using expert lighting and clean backdrops to let Kyan and his electric guitar take center stage. These portraits were all about confidence, personality, and authenticity with natural posing.

In-studio senior portrait sessions with bright blue background and high school senior wearing all black while holding blue electric guitar up while surrounded by guitar cables.

But Kyan isn’t just a musician, he’s also a student athlete. To highlight his football life, we incorporated meaningful elements like his helmet, a football, and his school sweatshirt. Go Bears!

In-studio high school senior portraits with white background for football player wearing casual clothes with football athletic sweatshirt and sitting with football helmet and a football.

To pull it all together, we headed to Union Depot in downtown St. Paul. This historic landmark with its grand pillars, soaring halls, and iconic Waiting Room offers a sleek, editorial feel. This location brings the kind of character and structure that pairs perfectly with in-studio portraits, especially for seniors who want a unique backdrop.

High school senior portraits at Union Depot with senior leaning on window frame with hand in hair.
High school senior poses. Senior standing on steps of Union Depot in St. Paul, leaning on pillar with hand on bent knee.
High school senior sitting on steps of Union Depot in St. Paul with arms on knees and smiling. Black and white image. Photographed by Block Portrait Studios.
High school senior portraits at Union Depot in St. Paul with senior sitting on the floor with large, iconic clock in background.

Senior portraits should always feel personal and reflect who you are in this moment. For Kyan, that meant showcasing his love of music and football in a way that felt bold, stylish, and completely true to who he is. 

High school senior portraits with senior leaning on window frame next to a brick wall.

That’s what your senior portraits should feel like, too. Whether you’re into sports, music, theater, or something entirely your own, your senior session should be a reflection of your story. With a personalized approach, a mix of modern studio and on-location options, and an experience designed to make you feel confident and comfortable every step of the way, we’re ready to make your senior portraits feel like you.

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