Celebrating Ayanna Curry: A James Madison University Graduate


It was such a joy to work with Ayanna Curry to capture her James Madison University graduation photos! Ayanna came prepared with an abundance of enthusiasm, creative ideas, and a clear vision for her session. She even sent me some inspiration from Pinterest ahead of time, which gave us the perfect foundation to craft a photoshoot that was truly her own.


We spent the day exploring iconic spots across the JMU campus, making sure to highlight the places that held special meaning for Ayanna during her time at the university. Her confidence and excitement were infectious, and every shot radiated her pride in this incredible accomplishment.


To end the session with a bang—quite literally—we brought out the smoke bombs for the final two locations. As the vibrant colors swirled around her, Ayanna’s energy and joy were undeniable. The dramatic evening light and bold effects created some unforgettable images that perfectly captured her personality and this milestone moment in her life.


Ayanna, thank you for trusting me to document this exciting chapter. Congratulations on your graduation and all the hard work that brought you here! I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve in the future.

A graduate in white dress and red graduation stole poses confidently between classical columns.
A graduate in white attire with red stole looks to the side while standing between white columns.
A graduate wearing a red and white stole poses in a bright white colonnade.
A person poses in front of a Greek letter display wearing a black dress and sandals on a university campus.
Someone in a black varsity jacket and skirt poses playfully by a lamppost on campus.
Someone in a varsity jacket poses near Greek letters and a campus monument.
A DST sorority member poses on a monument with red smoke effects at night.
A student poses on a sorority monument with dramatic smoke effects and lighting.
Someone wearing a lavender hoodie and white skirt poses confidently with large hoop earrings at night.
A figure in a white skirt and purple sweater poses with a bronze statue at night with purple smoke effects.
A person in casual attire sits on stone steps next to a large decorative statue at night.
Someone in athletic wear poses with a large bronze mascot statue surrounded by purple smoke effects at night.
A person in a pleated skirt poses playfully with a bronze statue at night in black and white.