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UNCW Graduate School Senior Photos on Wrightsville Beach | Jasmine Zavala

July 30, 2019

Jasmine recently graduated with her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and is planning on making a difference through public service. This woman is going to make WAVES!

She reached out to me after finding me on Instagram because she wanted to document this huge accomplishment. Honestly waiting a little while after her actual graduation ended up really working out because the weather was BEAUTIFUL and there were no people on campus, making getting our shots super easy!!

Jasmine wanted to highlight her academic accomplishments, plus her love for UNCW and Wilmington in general! Luckily her fiance still lives in town so she gets to love the city even though she’s moved back to Wake Forest 🙂

We started on campus in one of my favorite spots by the fountain. It was fitting since this was where all of her classes were!

We even included her pup Luna for a few –– she did so well in front of the camera, even though she was mainly there for the treats, ha!

Jasmine then switched into her SASSY blue gown, which I was just dying over. I love getting to capture all different sides of my seniors –– from the casual ripped jeans to the ultimate glam.

We headed to Wrightsville Beach to get a few in front of the pier in her “Marilyn Monroe” dress (from H&M!). I LOVE these photos. She looks so beautiful and carefree on the beach!

I couldn’t get over how flawless her makeup looked. She said she did it herself!!! Now we need to talk her into sharing all about her skin care and makeup routine because it’s something we definitely need in our lives.

Here are my favorites of her senior photos!!!

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by the fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation on Chancellor's Walk on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos for graduation by fountain on University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus

UNCW senior photos on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

UNCW senior photos by the Oceanic Pier on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC

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