Gracie Vanderford // Senior POrtraits // the University of Alabama


Gracie graduated this past winter with her master's in management with a global business concentration from The University of Alabama. I had the privilege of photographing her senior portraits on campus. She agreed to meet for a sunrise session, and despite the chilling cold that morning, the light was absolutely gorgeous.


Gracie looked stunning in a soft pink floral dress, and we started at Bryant-Denny Stadium for some quick photos while the sun rose. From there, we headed to the President's Mansion (which was scheduled to close the following week for renovations - so glad we got these shots in time). After the President's Mansion, we ventured across the street to the Quad for portraits at Denny Chimes and the steps of Gorgas Library.


Despite being deep fall heading into winter, the foliage at Bryant-Denny Stadium and the Quad still managed to impress. The University of Alabama campus is truly stunning for senior portraits, and sunrise sessions offer some of the best light.

Enjoy these portraits and congratulations, Gracie! What an accomplishment!

Pink dress and graduation gown against a stadium backdrop with autumn foliage at sunset.
A graduation photoshoot in front of a modern university building with a lamp post on a brick pathway.
A panoramic view of a brick pathway winding through autumn trees with vibrant red and gold foliage.
Graduate in black cap and gown standing outside Denny Stadium looking upward with joyful expression.
A sequence of photos showing a graduate in pink dress and black gown posing on concrete steps at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Person in pink outfit climbing stairs outside modern stadium building with glass windows and concrete architecture.
Exterior view of Bryant-Denny Stadium with modern architecture and signage visible on the facade.
Multiple shots of a graduation photoshoot on the steps of Bryant-Denny Stadium with pink dress and black gown.
Dancing graduation photos captured in front of a stadium with pink dress and black graduation gown.
Celebratory graduation photo sequence showing joyful poses in front of a large stadium entrance.
A person in a black outfit poses with a pink shopping bag in front of a modern building exterior.
A series of graduation photos taken outside a brick stadium or arena building on a sunny day.
Person in pink ruffle dress walking through urban area with modern buildings in background.
A graduate poses in front of Denny Chimes tower on a university campus.
A sequence of black and white photos showing a dance pose progression on a brick patio.
Graduation photos taken in front of a tall clock tower on a brick paved plaza during golden hour.
Close-up view of hands holding a black graduation tassel against a pink floral background.
Black and white graduation portraits captured in front of a classic white columned building.
Graduate in black academic regalia and pink dress smiles joyfully during outdoor graduation photoshoot on campus grounds.
A series of outdoor photos showing someone in a pink dress and black jacket posing in various locations on a brick walkway.
A photo series in front of a white colonial mansion with red flowers and columns on a sunny day.
Black and white graduation photos in front of a white columned building with autumn leaves.
A white colonial mansion with pillars surrounded by autumn foliage serves as a backdrop for outdoor portraits.
A graduate walks through a scenic autumn campus lawn covered in fallen leaves near white columned buildings.
Black and white photo of graduate twirling in academic regalia on leaf-covered lawn.
Graduate in cap and gown poses in front of stately white columned building with autumn leaves on ground.
A graduate in black cap and gown poses outdoors with a pink sash against an autumn backdrop.
Graduate in black cap and gown posing in front of a stately white building with columns.
A graduate in pink dress poses in front of a grand white antebellum-style building with columns.
A graduate in pink lace dress stands by an elegant curved staircase with wrought iron railings.
A series of black and white photos showing dance movements in front of a white colonial building.
Close-up shots of a pink floral dress with collar details and buttons.
Pink dress against a university campus backdrop with a brick monument tower.
Graduate walking away from camera on campus path with graduation gown and monument in background.
Graduate in academic regalia stands on tree-lined campus street during golden hour.
A graduate in academic regalia and pink dress holds a diploma on a tree-lined campus street.
Black and white graduation portrait on tree-lined campus pathway.
A graduate in a pink dress and black graduation gown poses on a tree-lined path during a sunny autumn day.
Graduate ascending white stone steps in pink dress with architectural details visible.
A graduate in pink dress sits on concrete steps holding a graduation cap.
Black and white photos of a graduate in cap and gown near architectural steps.
Graduate in pink sweater poses on white stone steps of classical campus building.
Black and white graduation portraits under large trees with dramatic lighting.
Autumn graduation photoshoot with sunlit trees and long shadows on campus grounds.
Graduate in pink dress poses between classic white columns in elegant architectural setting.
Graduation photo series featuring classical white columns and elegant architecture.
A woman in a pink eyelet dress poses outdoors near white columns on a sunny day.
A series of graduation celebration photos with pink dress and cap between classical columns.
Graduate in pink dress celebrates between towering white columns with natural lighting.
A graduate in academic regalia and pink dress poses between white columns on campus.
A graduate in pink dress sits casually between white columns during a sunny graduation photoshoot.
A person in a pink lace dress poses gracefully on stone steps during a sunny outdoor photo session.
Graduate posing on concrete steps in pink dress holding graduation cap against autumn backdrop.
A graduate in white dress holds diploma during black and white photo session on campus.
Graduate in pink outfit poses in front of large bronze elephant statue on campus plaza.

Looking for senior portraits at The University of Alabama or anywhere in Tuscaloosa? I'd love to photograph your graduation session.


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