The location you choose for your senior pictures plays a huge role in the overall vibe and style of your final images. Whether you’re going for relaxed and natural, bold and edgy, or something totally unique, picking the right spot sets the tone.

Here are a few things to consider when deciding where you want your photos taken:

• Do you have multiple goals (like a mix of nature and city), and would a second location help?
• Are you comfortable and relaxed in that environment?
• Does the location reflect your personality and the mood you want?
• Will your clothing style fit the setting?

Nature lovers

If you’re happiest surrounded by trees, flowers, or wide-open skies, a nature-based location might be perfect for you. Think parks, nature preserves, or botanical gardens.

A quick tip: Make sure the nature spot has some points of interest. While green trees are lovely, a location with a mix of textures—like a bridge, river, stone steps, etc —adds much more variety to your gallery.

Nature location features can include:

• Tall grasses and wildflower fields
• Wooden fences and barns
• Bridges and rivers
• Large rocks or rustic steps
• Botanical gardens with flowers and pathways

Clothing that works well in nature settings:
Natural fabrics like linen or cotton, flowy dresses, jeans with casual tops, boho-inspired looks, or bold colors that pop against the greens and browns of the landscape. You can also go more earthy and tonal for a softer, timeless look.

Senior in the city

Do you love the energy of busy streets, interesting architecture, and bold backdrops? Then an urban location might be your perfect match. Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor are packed with hidden gems—murals, alleyways, parking garages, downtown squares, and stylish storefronts all create awesome, modern backdrops.

City location features can include:

• Brick walls and concrete textures
• Murals and colorful art
• Glass buildings and urban skylines
• Stairs, sidewalks, and parking garages
• A mix of urban and nature—many city spots also have greenery or flowers!

Clothing that works well in city settings:
Edgy, bold, or fashion-forward outfits. Think tailored jackets or dresses, leather or denim, sneakers or heels, trendy pieces, or anything you’d rock at a concert or party.

Stylish Studio

Studio sessions are anything but boring these days. You get a clean, controlled environment where we can create timeless portraits and editorial-style images. We can do everything from a classic yearbook headshot to something that looks straight out of a magazine.

Why studio might be right for you:

• A clean backdrop so all the focus is on your personality
• Experiment with fashion
• Classic magazine style

Clothing that works best in studio:
This is your moment to go bold or go classic—your choice! Statement pieces, high-fashion looks, sleek and tailored outfits, or anything that really captures your style. The studio is a great place to show personality and try something unexpected.

Uniquely you

Some location choices are special or unique to a senior. It could be a park you like to walk at, your cabin up north, the tennis court you take lessons on, the library you work at, etc. the possibilities are endless and custom to you!
Sometimes the best location is one that means something personal. Your favorite hiking trail, the local ice cream shop where you’ve been going your whole life, the football field where you’ve spent your high school years —these meaningful places tell your story.

Ideas for unique locations:

• A park you visit regularly
• Your family’s cabin or lake house
• A sports field, court, or gym
• A local bookstore or library
• The stable where you ride horses

Clothing that works best:
This location could strongly dictate what you wear so you fully take advantage of your unique location.

Final thoughts

I’m here for you! I’m happy to help you navigate picking the location or locations that are best for you!