Senior Travel Session in Glacier National Park – Kalie Larsen

From the second we stepped out of Brenda’s car in West Glacier, I knew this adventure was going to be unforgettable. These Glacier National Park senior photos with Kali turned into one of those sessions that felt bigger than just pictures. We were chasing wildflowers, dodging fences, asking strangers for directions, and laughing through every wrong turn.

Because that’s what happens when you mix mountains, determination, and a senior who’s completely up for anything.

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Wildflowers, Wild Horses & Montana Surprises

We started with a dream: a meadow full of wildflowers.

I had researched the Apgar trailhead and planned our first stop carefully. Supposedly, blooms were waiting about a half-mile in. Instead? Nothing. Not a single petal.

So we pivoted.

We drove to another trailhead. Asked bikers. Backtracked. That’s when we spotted wild horses standing in a meadow that looked straight out of a postcard, fenced off, of course.

Montana loves to tease photographers.

Eventually, a kind trail worker pointed us toward a horse trail that promised flowers. We walked it. Found a few. But the real surprise? The prettiest wildflowers were sitting right by the car.

And honestly, that moment perfectly summed up these Glacier senior photos. Sometimes the magic is hiding in plain sight.

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Waterfalls and Forest Light in Glacier National Park

When the sun stayed harsh in our usual open spots, we tucked into the woods to soften the light. Kali stepped into her white dress, and the forest immediately transformed into something cinematic.

Then came the orange tank and jean mini, bold, confident, effortless.

We crossed the bridge, moved closer to the waterfall, and let the mist settle into the air. Water rushed behind her while the mountains stood steady in the background.

This is what makes Glacier National Park senior photos so powerful. You aren’t just posing. You’re moving through landscapes that shift and breathe around you.

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Lake McDonald at Golden Hour

I had one more tucked-away location in mind near Lake McDonald. Finding it took more effort than expected. Convenience store employees didn’t know. The Red Bus crew pointed us back to the same place we had just come from.

Finally, someone at the lodge understood exactly what we meant.

The trail down was steep and slick. Water levels were higher than I remembered, and many rocks were hidden beneath the surface. But the lake still delivered.

Kali changed into a flowing pink dress, and suddenly everything aligned. The dock. The iconic red boats. The sky fading into blue hour.

Those Lake McDonald senior photos might be some of my favorites from the entire trip.

She finished in jeans and a tank, simple and completely herself. And just as we wrapped up, a couple got engaged nearby.

It felt poetic. Multiple stories unfolding at once.

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Why Glacier National Park Senior Photos Feel Different

Kali handled every curveball like a pro. Long walks. Outfit changes. Trail detours. She even had the best sense of direction out of all of us.

We ended the night exhausted, windblown, and completely full of gratitude.

That’s what sessions in Glacier do. They stretch you. Surprise you. Reward you.

If you’re dreaming about senior photos that feel adventurous, emotional, and entirely your own, this is your sign.

Let’s go somewhere that feels bigger than ordinary.

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Get to Know Kali

Name of Senior

Kali Larsen

What is your favorite thing to do? 

Play sports and Hangout with friends 

What are your top 3 favorite songs right now? 

Summer time sadness – Lana Del Rey, White Ferrari- Frank Ocean, Call Your Mom – Noah Kahan

What is your favorite drink? 

Bubblers or Lotus 

What is your favorite snack/candy?

Fruits 

Do you have a nickname? 

Kal

What is your favorite scent? 

Lavender 

What is your favorite color? 

Blue 

What is your favorite place on Earth that you’ve been to? 

Hawaii 

If you could go anywhere, where would you go? 

Italy 

What is your favorite place to shop at? 

Free People 

What is your favorite restaurant? 

Cheese Cake Factory 

What are 3 things you can’t live without? 

My dog, Family and Friends 

What is your favorite food? 

Steak

What makes you happy? 

Summer 

How would your friends describe you? 

Kind, Calm, Fun 

What are your plans for after graduation? 

Going to College 

What is your favorite team? 

Vikings 

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Cookie Dough 

What is your favorite dessert/cake? 

Crème Brûlée 

What is your favorite holiday? 

Christmas