Vintage-Inspired Senior Photos at Summit Lake | Alaska Senior Portraits

Girl wearing a red swimming suite on a giant flamingo in Alaska lake

When your senior is a swimmer who loves polar plunges, you know you’re in for a fun and adventurous photo session! I recently took this senior to the beautiful Summit Lake in Alaska for a portrait session that perfectly combined her personality, passion, and a touch of vintage.

She brought along a giant flamingo floatie (because what’s a lake shoot without a little fun?) and rocked a bold red swimsuit that gave serious retro vibes. We styled her look with a cute red headband, giant hoop earrings, and a bold lip, which pulled everything together for a classic, pin-up-inspired feel—but with an Alaskan twist, of course.

The water was freezing cold, but that didn’t stop her. She’s no stranger to that thanks to her love for polar plunges! She tries to jump in as many lakes as possible in the summertime. Yes, she did get into the lake at the very end of the shoot.

Summit Lake in Hatcher Pass gave us a gorgeous backdrop with its blue waters, mountain reflections, and that soft, dreamy light that only Alaska can deliver. We ended up with a collection of images that were not only beautiful but also personal and fun! I love them so much!!!

This session was such a reminder that senior portraits should celebrate who you are—whether that’s through your hobbies, your style, or a giant flamingo floatie. Or just because you want something unique!

If you're a senior looking for something creative, let's create a session that’s as adventurous and bold as you are. Alaska has no shortage of breathtaking locations, or let’s use my studio. I’m always up for a creative twist that makes your photos truly YOU.

High school senior girl floats on Summit Lake on a giant Flamingo for her senior portraits
Vintage senior portrait shoot with a senior girl wearing a red hairband and sitting on a flamingo floaty
Adventurous senior girl sits on a giant flamingo floaty in an Alaska lake in the mountains.
Senior girl in a red swimming suite, a pink beach ball, and a giant flamingo floaty in Hatchers Pass Alaska
close up portrait of a senior girl wearing a red swimming suite on a flamingo floaty in Alaska
Cute portrait of a girl in a red swimming suit, wearing sunglasses, with a red bandana in her hair
Girl floats on a flamingo floaty in an alaska lake in a red vintage swimming suit
Girl in a red swimming suite holds a beach ball in an alaska lake
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