Close-up high school senior guy portrait at NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC

 

It's no wonder that NCMA is one the most popular and recognizable places in the triangle for creating unique and memorable senior photos. The museum’s grounds are a beautiful mix of contemporary architecture and various landscapes. For Brody’s senior session, his family desired a combination of urban and nature-inspired settings. This made NCMA the perfect spot.


With so much to see and photograph at the museum, its a good idea to plan ahead to ensure you can hit the spots that resonate with your style and outfits for your session. During our pre-session planning, we mapped out what areas they wanted to visit, allowing us to move smoothly from one location to the next and capture a variety of looks that reflected his personality.


We started our time together at the East Building. The metal and concrete mixed with greenery complemented Brody’s casual look and made his blue shirt pop!

 

Close-up portrait smiling in a blue checkered shirt at NCMA senior session
Sitting on outdoor stairs in a blue checkered shirt at NCMA during his senior photo session
High school senior guy sitting on metal stairway at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC
Sitting on outdoor stairs in a blue checkered shirt at NCMA during his senior photo session
Close-up portrait smiling in a blue checkered shirt at NCMA senior session
Close-up high school senior guy portrait at NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC
Leaning against a concrete wall in a blue checkered shirt at NCMA for senior photos
Senior boy leaning against concrete wall at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh
High school senior guy smiling in amphitheater at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh

 

Every senior session at NCMA is different, and that’s what makes it so special. Whether you’re drawn to the bold, contemporary art or the open natural settings, this location offers something for everyone. For Brody, it was the perfect mix of urban and nature—a true reflection of his style and personality.

If you’re planning your senior photos and are looking for a location that offers a bit of everything, NCMA could be just what you’re looking for.

 

Close-up portrait smiling in a blue checkered shirt at NCMA senior session
Close-up portrait smiling in a blue checkered shirt at NCMA senior session
Sitting on large rocks in a blue checkered shirt and jeans during NCMA senior session
Sitting on large rocks in a blue checkered shirt and jeans during NCMA senior session

 

We wrapped up in the grassy areas of the museum, which gave Brody a chance to show off his easygoing side.

Pro tip for anyone heading out there: bring bug spray! The mosquitoes were definitely out in full force, but Brody handled it like a champ.

 

sitting wearing a purple polo shirt at NCMA for senior photos
sitting in tall grass wearing a purple polo shirt at NCMA for senior photos
standing in grassy fields at sunset wearing a purple polo shirt during NCMA senior session
standing in grassy fields at sunset wearing a purple polo shirt during NCMA senior session
standing in grassy fields at sunset wearing a purple polo shirt during NCMA senior session
leaning against a stone wall in a purple polo shirt at NCMA for senior photos.

 

Ready to plan your senior session?

Explore collections, artwork options, and frequently asked questions on the main Seniors & Graduates page. Everything you need — from planning to preservation — is outlined clearly so you can move forward with confidence.