Capturing Senior Year with Claire at the University of San Diego

Claire has called San Diego home her entire life, and the University of San Diego has been her world for the past four years. For her senior session, she wanted photos that reflected her connection to campus—the views, the buildings, and the sense of pride that comes from finishing something big.

We spent the session exploring her favorite spots, from tucked-away paths to the beautiful architecture that’s become part of her everyday life. Her mom joined us for the session, and during our walk between locations, we chatted about church and Christian education and realized we had mutual friends—a small but lovely reminder of how connected this community is.

Claire recently had a short story published in USD’s Alcalá Review, and she’s stepping into a marketing role with a local small business after graduation. She’s also getting married soon—a season full of new beginnings and good things ahead.

A true local, Claire says Encinitas is her favorite area in San Diego—especially the 101, with all its hidden gems. She loves Hamburger Hut, East Village Asian Diner, and Artifact Books—spots that reflect her easygoing personality and love for the little things that make a place feel like home. As she looked toward what’s next, Claire shared a favorite verse that gives direction and focus during a time filled with change: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22–23). That spirit—trusting and hopeful—will see her through all life’s adventures. Congratulations, Claire!

Claire in graduation robe and blue stole stands at University of San Diego's columned entrance, smiling
Graduate Claire in white dress poses with hand on hip at USD's grand arched doorway
Close-up portrait of Claire in white dress, arms crossed, with USD building softly blurred
Claire walks a tree-lined campus path at USD in her graduation robe during golden hour
Claire throws her mortarboard in the air at USD's entrance, celebrating her graduation
Claire in graduation robe leans on a lamp post with USD's blue-domed building in background
Graduate Claire leans on a stone wall wearing her USD stole, the campus dome visible behind
Close-up of Claire in her blue USD stole, hands resting on a ledge during golden hour
Claire walks a flowering pathway at USD in her graduation robe lined with red and pink blooms
Claire in graduation stole stands for a portrait with colorful garden flowers blurred behind
Claire holds her mortarboard and smiles in white dress with flowering garden behind her
Claire stands in a fountain at USD wearing her blue stole, holding a champagne bottle high
Seen from behind, Claire in white dress and blue stole faces USD's bell tower amid foliage
Graduate Claire celebrates in a fountain with bottle raised, Spanish colonial USD architecture framing
Silhouette of Claire throwing her mortarboard against a dramatic golden sunset sky

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