Little Italy Senior Photos | Joshua’s Next Chapter at NYU Tisch

Congratulations, Joshua — Next Stop, NYU Tisch!

Every few years, Mario and I get to meet up for another senior session as one of her extremely good-looking kids heads off on their own adventure. I’ve now photographed three of them, and it’s become one of my favorite little traditions. (She’s down to one kiddo at home now, so this chapter is winding down — which I have feelings about.)

This time it was Joshua’s turn, and we headed to Little Italy — the same spot where I shot his brother Jonathan’s senior session. There’s something fun about returning to a location with a sibling: same colorful streets and great light, totally different kid. Joshua brought a quiet, humble confidence — exactly the kind of thoughtful, grounded way about him that you’d expect from someone headed to film school.

Because that’s the headline: Joshua graduates from High Tech High next week, and this fall he’s off to NYU Tisch, class of 2030, to study at one of the best film schools in the country. The kid who his mom says has been “built different” his whole life is about to go make movies in New York City. Makes sense!

If you want to see how this family’s senior sessions have unfolded over the years:

Jonathan’s urban session in Little Italy: https://amygrayphotography.com/jonathan-san-diego-urban-senior-photography/

Nina’s session at Kate Sessions Park and Windansea: https://amygrayphotography.com/ninas-senior-portraits-professional-photography-in-san-diego/

Congratulations, Joshua. Tisch has no idea what’s about to hit it. Go get ’em.

Joshua stands in motion in front of colorful mural on Little Italy street
Joshua in black suit leaning against cylindrical post in urban setting
Joshua smiling while leaning against striped post on city street
Joshua looking pensively upward with ivy and plants framing scene
Joshua smiling among red flowers and climbing ivy on building
Joshua walking along Little Italy street with trailing ivy visible
Joshua with serious expression against turquoise painted wall
Joshua in black suit against dark mural with white curved patterns
Joshua smiling in full-body pose on Little Italy's urban street
Joshua at golden hour on urban rooftop patio wearing black suit
Joshua crouching in contemplative pose with water and steps behind
Joshua crouching and smiling against water and metal stair backdrop
Joshua holding railing against large industrial windows in golden light
Joshua seated on bench by dark building with potted plants nearby
Joshua smiling in black suit against minimalist concrete wall
Joshua grinning in black suit against cool-toned architectural wall
Joshua standing confidently with soft-focus urban background at dusk
Joshua crouching and looking down against striped blue metal barriers
Joshua turning to look back in sunset light against chain-link fence
Joshua silhouetted against sunset with arms on chain-link fence
Joshua crouching and gazing away against dark teal painted wall
Joshua walking and smiling down Little Italy street in afternoon light
Joshua standing with hands in pockets against vibrant blue brick wall
Joshua crouching and beaming with joy against dark teal wall

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