Outstanding Graduate Awards 2025-26
Emma Thorburn
Walkertown, NC
Associate Degree in Digital Photography
Graduate Profile
About me: I love to dance, draw, and spend time with my family and friends. I also love live music. 
Favorite projects: Photography and videography are my strengths, I would say. I enjoy doing both of them.
Why study online: I enjoyed studying online because I was able to fit in my busy schedule of work and photography while taking classes. I was able to live wherever I wanted and still prioritize my school work. 
Best thing about Sessions: The best thing about Sessions College is how many classes they offer for different things. I got my Associate Degree in Digital Photography and I took such a wide variety of classes pertaining to photography. It taught me a lot about what I use almost everyday in my photography.
Favorite class or instructor? My favorite class was Portfolio Photography. It is what I specialize in and I felt I thrived in that class.
Creative and/or professional goals after graduation? My goal is to be a freelance photographer and have my own business. I want to eventually live off of my photography income. Most of my work can viewed at my Instagram @et.photographyyy/.
“Emma came into the program with strong photography skills and only improved! Throughout her time at Sessions, Emma was excellent - very communicative and proactive. Her portraits feel emotional and authentic. She has a great eye for real moments!“
Felicia Kieselhorst
Digital Photography Dept Head
Portfolio Samples
“Emma came into the program with strong photography skills and only improved! Throughout her time at Sessions, Emma was excellent - very communicative and proactive. Her portraits feel emotional and authentic. She has a great eye for real moments!“
Felicia Kieselhorst
Digital Photography Dept Head