Suzanne Deaton Photography

08/28/2026

Preston ✨ that Slone boy 🖤

08/28/2026

Emily 🤩🤩🤩 . . . My Tom Petty loving , Snow White looking, senior. This session made my week!

08/26/2026

Today is the day Reese gets to see HERSELF. 🤍

Not just a few sneak peeks. Not just the images that made Instagram.

The whole story, in person at her image reveal!

From soft, dreamy Kentucky light and a little western-inspired magic… to classic Ralph Lauren vibes… to those clean, editorial studio portraits that look like they belong in a magazine.

This is one of my favorite parts of the entire senior experience.

Because during the session, she’s trusting me.

Trusting the pose.
Trusting the light.
Trusting the crazy little ideas I have along the way. 😂

But this afternoon, she gets to sit down and actually SEE what we created together.

And I already know we are going to have a hard time keeping quiet while she looks through these. 😍 It’s exciting, and it’s emotional for moms.

THIS is senior year.

A little bit of who she’s always been…
a little bit of who she is right now…
and maybe even a glimpse of the woman she’s becoming.

Can’t wait for her reveal. 🤍

Senior portraits by Suzanne Deaton Photography
Hazard, Kentucky

08/25/2026

With all the attention on Senior Girls, I wanted to write a GUIDE FOR SENIOR BOY MOMS! Here's the link to a great resource for all things senior guy, what to bring, what questions to ask, etc. Enjoy!

Eastern Kentucky senior guy photographer guide for moms. Get outfit, sports, posing and session tips, then plan senior pictures with confidence.

08/24/2026

Your senior pictures can be THIS. 🔥

A little 70s. A little Vogue. A little downtown cool. And a whole lot of confidence.

One of my favorite things about photographing seniors is watching the transformation happen throughout the day. We can start with a simple studio setup, add a fuzzy bucket hat and suddenly create something straight out of a fashion magazine…then head downtown in flare jeans and sunglasses and completely change the vibe.

And can we talk about that RED?! THIS IS CAROLINE’S color!!!! ❤️

This is exactly why I never want a senior session to be just one outfit, one location or one version of you.

I want the beautiful portrait your mom falls in love with.

I want the close-up that makes you say, “I look like THAT?!”

And I definitely want the image that looks like it belongs in a magazine.

Because senior pictures should capture who you are right now—but they should also give you permission to step outside your everyday life for a few hours and see yourself a little differently.

That’s the senior experience.

Class of 2027, if you want senior pictures that feel more like a fashion shoot than picture day, it’s time to get on my calendar. ✨

Suzanne Deaton Photography
📍 Hazard, Kentucky | Senior Photographer serving Eastern Kentucky

08/21/2026

Everly + Ellie are ready to take on the world — aka Kindergarten! ✂️📚🩷✏️

08/20/2026

It’s giving chic 🖤

Bella absolutely BROUGHT IT for her shoot — what a beautiful girl inside and out. Ugh, I’m obsessed with every single shot!!! I’m just glad she has to decide on her favs instead of me 🥹

08/20/2026

A little bit of Alivia 🐆

I LOVE her style and the FUN ideas we brought to life for her senior session!! ❤️❤️❤️

08/19/2026

It happens every year when the first leaf turns orange and falls to the ground, moms panic. Here's what to wear for Fall Family Portraits, all ages incuded!

Wondering what to wear for family portraits? Get tips for beautiful fall outfits, choosing colors, and planning timeless family photos in Eastern Kentucky

08/19/2026

Crista ✨🤩✨🤩✨🤩✨