Smiling young woman in a blue striped sundress and brown boots sits on a red brick path in a sunlit, tree-filled park.

Some seniors have a smile that seems to brighten every picture, and Myla is definitely one of them! When her mom shared what she hoped to see in Myla's senior portraits, she had one request: capture her joy. Myla is a Class of 2027 senior at Dawson High School in Pearland, Texas, and we spent a beautiful afternoon exploring two Houston locations that brought out her personality and that joyful smile her mom wanted to remember.

A Senior With Big Dreams and a Bright Future

Myla has so much to look forward to as she finishes her senior year at Dawson High School! With plans to study engineering in college, she's already taking some exciting steps toward her future. She's been accepted to Texas A&M University and is eagerly awaiting decisions from other schools, including MIT and the University of Texas at Austin.


Her interest in engineering reflects a curious mind and big ambitions, and I can't wait to see where her next chapter takes her!


That's one of the things I love most about senior photography. This is such a special time when seniors are celebrating everything they've accomplished while looking ahead to all the possibilities waiting for them. Myla has an incredible future ahead!

Smiling young woman with long auburn hair in a green t-shirt and jeans poses with a hand on her hip before a garden gazebo at golden hour.
Smiling woman with long red hair walks along a brick path in a blue striped ruffle dress and tan cowboy boots beside a brick wall.

Bringing Her Personality Into Her Senior Pictures

One of my favorite parts of photographing seniors is getting to know their personalities and the things that make them unique. For Myla, that meant incorporating her love of reading, theatre, and a few of her favorite accessories into her senior pictures!


As an avid reader, Myla brought along one of her favorite books, Dune. We had some fun finding ways to include it in her portraits, from reading under the trees to playfully peeking over the cover. Her favorite bracelets, sunglasses, and cowboy boots added even more of her personal style to the session.


Myla is also involved in Ovation Theatre #584, Dawson High School's theatre program, and recently participated in their production of Alice in Wonderland.


These personal details are what make senior sessions so meaningful. Years from now, Myla's pictures will remind her of who she was and the things she loved during her senior year.

Red-haired girl in a blue striped dress hides her smile behind a blue copy of the novel Dune while standing beside a tree outdoors.

Senior Portraits at Two Beautiful Houston Locations

For Myla's senior session, we chose two beautiful Houston locations that gave us a wonderful variety of backgrounds and styles while keeping the focus on her personality.


We started in Boulevard Oaks, where the tree-lined streets, brick pathways, and beautiful architecture created a warm, relaxed setting. Myla's blue striped dress and cowboy boots were a perfect fit for the surroundings, giving her portraits a fun, classic Southern feel.

Red-haired woman in a blue striped sundress sits against a tree trunk reading a teal book in a sunlit park.

Next, we headed to Hermann Park, one of my favorite Houston locations for senior portraits. With its beautiful gardens, mature trees, architectural details, and Reflection Pool, there were so many different backdrops to explore. Myla changed into a casual green top and jeans, giving us a completely different look for the second half of her session.


I love how these two locations gave Myla a gallery filled with variety while still feeling completely like her!


Love the idea of including multiple locations in your senior pictures? My Senior Storytelling Session includes up to two hours and two locations, giving us time to capture different looks and sides of your personality.

Smiling young woman with long red hair in a green top and jeans poses beside a reflecting pool at sunset with trees in the background.

Capturing the Joy Her Mom Wanted to Remember

Smiling young woman with long red hair sits on brick steps, resting her chin on her hands in jeans, a green tee and gray sneakers.
Young woman in a green t-shirt and jeans sits on brick and stone steps leading to a garden path and a brick building with pink flowers.

When I asked Myla's mom what she most wanted to see in her senior pictures, her answer was simple: her joy. And I think that shines through in every part of her gallery!


From her big smile and laughter on the steps to playfully peeking over her favorite book, Dune, Myla's personality came through in so many moments. And of course, we couldn't finish without celebrating this milestone with a few cap-and-gown pictures!


Years from now, I hope Myla and her family look back at these photographs and see that same joyful smile, playful personality, and confidence that made this season of her life so special.

Graduate in a blue cap and gown tosses a cap into the air on a brick path beneath live oak trees on a sunny campus.
Smiling graduate in a striped dress and cowboy boots walks down a brick path under oak trees, holding a blue cap and gown.

Planning Your Own Houston Senior Portrait Session


Your senior's pictures should celebrate who they are, what they love, and everything that makes this milestone special!


At Kila Savoy Photography, I work with seniors and families throughout Houston, Pearland, and Manvel to plan sessions around each senior's personality, interests, and style. From meaningful locations to favorite books, hobbies, and personal touches, every detail helps tell their story.


You'll also receive every edited image from your session, so you won't have to choose which memories to keep.


Ready to start planning?Explore my Houston and Pearland senior portrait sessions and let's start planning yours!