Luke | Prairie Fire, Nelson-Atkins Art Museum, and Country Club Plaza High School Senior

Teenager stand up against vibrant purple and turquoise wall.
High school senior boy in front of vibrant Prairie Fire Museum.
Teenage boy staring off into the distance in front of Prairie Fire museum.
High school senior boy's pictures at Prairie Fire in Overland Park Kansas.

For Luke's final high school senior picture session he wanted a classy downtown vibe, so we chose Prairie Fire, the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum, and the Country Club Plaza. If you are in the Kansas City area and don't know where to take you senior pictures (even family or engagement pics), these are fabulous locations!

We started our session at Prairie Fire. I loved the way Luke's dark outfit contrasted against the bright colors of the building and made him stand out. I mean Prairie Fire is an ABSOLUTELY stunning building!! Like, gah! Such rich vibrant colors! If this is your last location of a shoot, it's the perfect spot to go inside and explore the museum including seeing the dinosour bones!

Next we went to the Nelson. This seems to be an absolute staple for those in Kansas City wanting their pictures taken. Honestly, it has such variety on the grounds that it looks like you went to multiple locations with just going to one. It has giant columns, gardens with walkways and benches, and amazing artwork. The most recognizable and iconic pieces of artwork are the giant shuttlecocks scattered in front of the Nelson-Atkins, so of course we had to include it in a few shots. 

Finally we made our way to the Country Club Plaza. No senior session is complete without pictures on the mosaic Valencia Grand Staircase. There are beautiful buildings, mosaics, and fountains scattered throughout the Plaza, but there is something about these stairs with the iron gate that screams Kansas City. 

I'm so glad Luke had these three different sessions to get well rounded and authentic Kansas City senior pictures!

Graduating senior sitting in brown grass under giant shuttlecock art work piece in Kansas City.
High school boy sitting on stone walk way in gardens of Nelson Atkins Museum.
High school boy sitting with legs stretched out on wooden bench.
Boy learning against large tan column at Nelson Atkins Museum.
Boy in the distance on stone walk way surrounded by leafless trees with tan museum in background.
Serious high schooler at Nelson Atkins Art Museum.
Teenage boy standing under giant shuttlecock artwork at Nelson Atkins Art Museum.
High school senior sitting on steps underneath Kansas City Country Club Plaza metal arch.
High school boy in black shirt and dark plaid pants lying down on grey steps.
High school senior pictures on the mosaic Valencia Grand Staircase in Kansas City.
Close up portrait of smiling teenage boy.