In the fall I get to do one of my favorite projects: turning Bonney Lake Cross Country seniors into larger-than-life banners. Yes, there’s lighting, masking, and color profiles—but really it’s about people. My job is to bottle a little of that and hang it where the whole community can see.
For this year’s set, I built a simple, repeatable look so each senior feels unique without losing the team vibe. The cool teal/black palette is our home base. The metal panther seal sits at the center like a medal—earned through early buses and hard workouts. Up top is the relaxed portrait (the kid their parents recognize). Down below is the action shot (the competitor we cheer for). A ghosted “26” and the SENIOR rails give the banners that “this is your year” heartbeat.
I’m picky about details because they’re what make the images feel honest. The runners get a soft rim of teal light so they belong in the same world as the badge and atmosphere. Shoes get a little shadow so they touch the ground. A hint of grain keeps photos and CG living together nicely. None of this should scream for attention—if I’ve done it right, you just feel that the design works.
The best part is delivery day. Seeing the teams faces and seeing them take photos with friends and family.
These banners aren’t just graphics. They’re thank-you notes to seniors who gave their time, lungs, and hearts to Bonney Lake. I’m lucky I get to make them.
Teeing Off with Style: Creating Bonney Lake Senior Banners for Golf’s Class of 2025
As a designer and photographer, there’s something uniquely rewarding about creating Senior Night Banners for student athletes. Each one is more than just a design project—it’s a chance to visually honor years of discipline, growth, and achievement. That was especially true when we crafted the Bonney Lake senior banners for the 2025 golf team.
These athletes don’t always get the spotlight that louder sports do—but their commitment, precision, and quiet intensity deserve every bit of recognition. Our goal was to design banners that reflect the elegance of golf while still capturing the strong identity of Bonney Lake Panthers.
Photography with Precision and Personality
Working with this group of seniors—Cameron Frey, Hudson Rogel, and Kohen Sauer—meant creating imagery that blended athleticism with personality. We posed each athlete in two key ways: a confident portrait and a mid-swing action shot. This dual representation told their story clearly: focused, competitive, and proud to represent Bonney Lake on the green.
Lighting was essential—we used controlled highlights to bring out the textures in their golf attire and to mirror the natural glow of a sunrise over the fairway. Backgrounds were digitally enhanced to reflect the serene, expansive beauty of a championship-level course while keeping the Panther branding front and center.
Designing for Sophistication and School Spirit
Golf is a sport rooted in tradition and composure, and we wanted that feel to come through in the design. Here’s how we approached these Bonney Lake senior banners:
Circular Framing: We used a clean, round crop to echo the shape of a golf ball or tee, giving each design a refined structure and symmetry.
Vivid Backdrops: Rolling greens and early-morning skies set a tone of calm confidence—fitting for these athletes’ mindset.
Bold Typography: Large, varsity-style names and jersey numbers deliver that unmistakable “Senior Night” energy.
Team Identity: The Bonney Lake Panthers logo and “25 SENIOR” mark were integrated to celebrate both the individual and their place within the legacy of the program.
These banners weren’t just made to hang on fences—they were made to last as keepsakes, yearbook covers, and mementos for families who’ve supported these athletes every step of the way.
Why Senior Night Banners Matter
Senior Night Banners aren’t just decorative. They’re a tribute—one final cheer for student-athletes who’ve poured years of effort into representing their school. These Bonney Lake senior banners for the golf team serve as personal spotlights, team symbols, and visual proof that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
For families, they’re priceless. For athletes, they’re empowering. And as a designer and photographer, it’s an honor to be the one who helps bring that recognition to life.
Let’s Create Something Meaningful
If you’re organizing a Senior Night or end-of-season celebration and want banners that do more than check a box—let’s talk. Whether it’s golf, lacrosse, track, or any other sport, I design Senior Night Banners with intention, style, and school pride. We work in the Bonney Lake, White River, Auburn, Orting, Enumclaw, Sumner and Puyallup area. Contact us to begin the planning process!
Let’s make sure your seniors don’t just finish strong—they finish remembered.
Designing with Grit: Behind the Scenes of Bonney Lake Senior Banners for Lacrosse
As a designer and photographer, there’s a certain kind of rush that comes from creating Senior Night Banners—especially when the athletes you’re honoring bring as much heart and hustle as the Bonney Lake lacrosse seniors did this year. These Bonney Lake senior banners were built to be bold, fierce, and unforgettable—just like the players they represent.
When the 2025 lacrosse seniors stepped in front of the camera, it wasn’t just about getting a good shot. It was about freezing a moment that captured who they are: warriors on the field, leaders in their school, and proud Panthers to the core.
Photography That Packs a Punch
From the start, I wanted these banners to feel alive. We lit each shot to enhance the texture of their gear and intensity in their eyes. Each player was photographed in dual perspectives—an in-uniform portrait and a full-on action stance. The contrast between calm confidence and game-time energy is what gives these banners depth.
Whether it was Caysen Day’s fire, Logan Proctor’s focus, CJ Ebbert’s grit, or Gavin Ruggenberg’s drive—every photo told a story. That’s what makes great Senior Night Banners. They don’t just show you what a player looks like—they remind you what they stand for.
Designing for Drama and Detail
Once the photos were in, it was time to turn them into something epic. These Bonney Lake senior banners weren’t going to be ordinary—they needed to stand out on the sidelines and in the hearts of everyone who sees them. Here’s what went into the design:
Panther Power: Each banner roars with the iconic Bonney Lake panther, wrapped in glowing teal fire and smoke—a symbol of strength.
Player Identity: Jersey numbers, stylized names, and personal flair were front and center, because these aren’t just athletes—they’re individuals who’ve earned their spotlight.
Textures & Motion: Layered backgrounds, sharp grid lines, and embossed effects give each banner a sense of movement and muscle.
Consistency Across the Team: While each athlete is featured uniquely, the cohesive design ties them together as a squad. That’s the essence of team pride.
Why These Senior Night Banners Matter
In a few short months, these seniors will walk across a stage and into a new chapter. But their Senior Night Banners will stay with them for years to come. They’re more than just prints. They’re a tribute to years of blood, sweat, and brotherhood.
Bonney Lake is a community that rallies behind its athletes, and creating banners like these is my way of giving back. They honor tradition, spark school spirit, and create lasting memories for athletes and families alike.
Let’s Design Something Legendary
If you’re planning a Senior Night and want to give your athletes something that feels as epic as their journey, let’s talk. These Bonney Lake senior banners were born from creativity, collaboration, and a whole lot of Panther pride.
Ready to create banners that hit hard and hang proud? Let’s make your seniors look as legendary as they are. We are able to reach South King and Pierce County schools and teams like Orting, Enumclaw, Auburn, Sumner, Puyallup, White River, and the Tacoma area. Just contact us now to begin the planning process!
Its been a tough year to get print projects done.
We had to get creative in order to make some prints happen.
This was one of those projects.
Fortunately we found a bit of warm weather and a fairly warm lake to help make this print possible.
No one was staying dry for this photo session. My wife knee deep in water is holding the portable studio light above me. I am waste deep but leaning over chest in the water to get low to the water for the shot as Jacob swims towards the camera. Luckily we managed to get a perfect shot at about attempt number 5 out of 7 tries.
Earlier in the fall I had been thinking about what I wanted to do for this print for Jacob. I new I wanted to do something with a gorgeous river or lake setting. And so we decided to stop at the Naches river on trip coming back from eastern Washington. I had short hike to this spot on the river and waded through river until I found a picturesque spot.
The look on Jacobs face after presenting this to him says it all!
The image is printed on 16×20′ Kodak metallic paper which really makes the colors pop and creates lots of depth. You have to see metallic paper prints in person to appreciate them.
A photo on the web doesn’t do them justice. Thanks Jacob for literally being willing to dive in and make this print possible!
Trying to push the limit on lighting and complexity of the design was the goal in this print.
We had Drew take several starts from the block to get a good set of images with him looking down track and doing our best to capture some dynamic shots of arms and legs in motion.
This all meant moving lights down the track every few feet to capture the correct motion and keep the lighting consistent for that stage of the sprint.
The “tweens” in between shots are in the school colors of black and teal.
Its been great working with Drew, we wish well in college and future endeavors!
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