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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Meet Marianna! Troy Athens High School senior Marianna came to my studio early from Troy for hair and makeup and then we ventured on to Ann Arbor to the location she chose, Parker Mill Park. She wanted early Fall pictures because that season fit the clothing she wanted to wear. We got lucky with a […]

Senior picture what to wear advice What to wear can be one of the most stressful, exciting and/or overwhelming parts of your senior picture experience. Because of this, my senior clients receive a welcome magazine with tons of advice, tips and inspiration. I do a consult call and some even text me pictures of their […]

Meet Ziva! Lutheran Northwest High School senior It was a foggy morning when we first started Ziva’s senior portraits. The fog brought a cool, unique soft look to her images. Ziva has such a calm and sweet presence so I think she did a good job with her clothing and location. They fit her personality. […]