Lake Sakakawea Senior Photos | North Dakota Photographer

Lake Sakakawea Senior Photos – A Perfect Outdoor Session

A Lake Sakakawea senior photoshoot is the perfect way to capture the beauty of North Dakota while making your session feel personal and unique. For Berkley’s senior photo session, we explored her family’s lake house on Lake Sakakawea before heading to The Links golf course for golden-hour portraits.

Why Choose Lake Sakakawea for Your Senior Photography Session?

The lake provided the perfect mix of tall grass, driftwood, and water, creating a stunning natural backdrop. Then, as the sun set, we used the open greens and water views at the golf course to capture soft, glowing images. The combination of both locations made for a session filled with variety, personality, and unforgettable moments.

We started at Lake Sakakawea, and it gave us everything we could have asked for—tall grass, driftwood, sand, and water coming together for that effortlessly cool, natural vibe. The lake was calm, the light was perfect, and the whole setting just felt right. There’s something about lake sessions that always have this relaxed, unfiltered energy—like you’re just hanging out, soaking it all in, and the camera happens to be there.

Golden Hour Senior Portraits at The Links Golf Course

Then we made our way to The Links golf course, and if you’ve ever doubted that a golf course can be a killer photo location, let me just say—sunset there is magic. We jumped in the golf carts, cruised to a hole with a perfect view of the water, and let golden hour do its thing. The rolling greens, the soft glow, the stillness of the lake behind it—it was all perfect.

Berkley’s session was all about capturing her in places that matter to her, and that’s what made it feel so effortless. When a session is tied to real memories, you can feel it in the photos.

Book Your North Dakota Senior Photography Session

Your senior session should feel just as personal as Berkley’s. Whether it’s at a location that means something to you or just somewhere with the perfect vibe, the key is making it yours.

Not sure where to start? I’ve got you! My Senior Session Questionnaire is designed to help you think through everything—from locations to outfits to the little details that make your photos you. Grab it below and start planning a session that actually feels like you.

Name of Senior
Berkley Poeckes