A what to wear series Hey guys, what you wear for your headshots and branding session matters. I know not every man is into fashion, but how you look in your headshots is often your first impression, and your style factors into this! You want to give confidence, so let me help with a few […]

What to wear inspiration for Men’s headshots

May 7, 2026

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Your Senior pictures should be unique to you Senior pictures capture a special time in your life! They should, of course, capture you at your best but also feel like you. There are many subtle and not-so-subtle ways to customize your senior portraits. Let’s go through your options. Location choice I ask my seniors where […]

How to customize your senior pictures

Apr 28, 2026

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Senior portrait location series Downtown Ann Arbor is a fantastic location for senior pictures. There’s a wealth of color, texture, and variety. So much so that a whole session could take place within just a block. I recommend is picking a spot you like and then walking around from there. There are so many good […]

Senior picture locations – Downtown Ann Arbor

Apr 21, 2026

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Senior spotlight – Meet Reed! Northville High School senior Although Senior pictures in the Fall in Michigan can be beautiful, they can also be unpredictable! Reed did awesome because what you can’t tell from the pictures is that it was cold enough to see his breath the morning we got started! Thankfully, the sun really […]

Ann Arbor senior pictures with Reed

Apr 14, 2026

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Headshots and Branding portraits for small business owner Alisha Headshots and branding portraits for my fellow small business owner? Yes please! These are my favorite type of branding and headshot portraits. Alisha is a super-talented makeup artist I’ve been working with for years! It had been a few years since she had updated her headshot […]

Makeup artist branding portraits – Client spotlight Alisha

Apr 10, 2026

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How to choose the perfect location A lot of planning and thought go into your senior pictures. One of the bigger decisions that will influence the vibe is the location(s) you choose. Let me help! Here’s my advice when it comes to picking the perfect location for your own senior portraits! Pick a location that […]

Pick the perfect location for your senior pictures

Apr 8, 2026

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Meet Ryan! Northville High School senior Well, this senior had a story to tell when he arrived at his session. I had photographed Ryan when he was younger and his older brother’s senior pictures just a couple of years ago. So I knew Ryan was easy going and layed back but I didn’t expect that […]

Northville Senior Portraits – Senior Spotlight Ryan S

Apr 7, 2026

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Senior portrait location series Parker Mill County park is a smaller park in Ann Arbor outside of Downtown off of Geddes Rd. Even though it’s a smaller park then the Matthaei Botanical Gardens or the Arb, it has it’s own personality and options for varity for seniors who want more of a natural nature location. […]

Senior portrait locations – Parker Mill Park in Ann Arbor

Mar 26, 2026

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Meet Ryan! Farmington High School senior I’ve photographed Ryan when he was much smaller, and it was so fun to see him again at this special time! He did a great job customizing the session to his personality. We picked a location with water, a subtle nod to his swimming. He also brought his letter […]

Northville Senior Portraits – Senior Spotlight Ryan

Mar 23, 2026

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A what to wear series Choosing what to wear for your headshot portraits can be stressful. I send my clients a welcome guide with what to wear tips and inspiration. I also make myself available for questions. You want to be confident and look great! Below is some what to wear inspiration and tips from […]

Women’s headshots What to wear inspiration

Mar 20, 2026

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