Meet Dominic from Catholic Central High School The first time I met Dominic, he was a year old. His Mom wanted to surprise her husband with a photoshoot with his kids and beloved Ford Mustang. Fast forward a few years and we were able to use the same car for Dominic’s senior pictures! I ask […]

Client spotlight | Northville Senior portraits

Oct 6, 2025

Senior portrait location series The Matthaei Botanical Gardens are a beautiful location in Ann Arbor Michigan. It’s a great, popular location for senior pictures for obvious reasons. It’s a large location so I break it down into three different sections. • The “front” is free to use and has fields, wild flowers (when blooming, usually […]

Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor

Oct 3, 2025

Choosing between my Northville photography studio or another location With your headshot and branding session you have the option of using my home photography studio in Northville or we can go on-location! Should you go with the clean, polished look of the studio? Or is their a location that reflects your personality and business environment? […]

Headshot portraits Studio VS On-Location

Oct 2, 2025

Northville senior photographer

Meet Anthony from Northville High School Anthony is the youngest of three and it was great to get an update on both his sisters since I took their senior pictures as well. He also filled me in on all things Northville Football and I’m excited for him to have a great season his senior year. […]

Client Spotlight | Senior portraits

Sep 29, 2025

Plymouth michigan photography studio

Headshots for linkedin I absolutely love when I get to see clients again! In this case I photographed Celia when she was in middle school! Now she’s going into her senior year at Michigan state and needed some headshots for linkedin and the job search ahead. It was a pleasure to see her again and […]

Client spotlight | Headshots

Sep 23, 2025

Props for branding portraits

the ultimate prop idea list for headshot and branding photoshoots Props can take your headshots and branding photos to the next level. Whether we’re shooting in the studio or on location around Northville, Novi, Plymouth, or Ann Arbor, the right props can help your images feel fresh, unique, and personal. Here are some ideas to […]

Headshot and Branding photography prop ideas

Sep 23, 2025

Ann arbor studio headshot

All the Ways to Use Your Headshot and Branding Portraits After Your Session You’ve put in the effort; choosing your outfits, getting camera-ready, and stepping in front of my camera. But now what? Everyone books headshots and branding portraits for slightly different reasons. Maybe it’s for your LinkedIn profile, your website, or to refresh your […]

Headshot and branding portraits – after your session

Sep 16, 2025

what-to-wear tips for headshots and branding portraits What you wear represents the style, vibe, and story of you (and your brand). It’s important to keep this in mind when choosing every detail, including your outfit. Ask yourself, What message do I want my photos to send? Fit Comes First Choosing clothing that fits well should […]

What-to-wear series

Sep 11, 2025

Ann Arbor headshots

Headshots for Co-Founder of Tech company Adi is a Co-Founder for the start up tech company AgentMail. When he contacted me, he was on a timeline to get an get some professional headshots done. Turns out he was moving the very next week to San Francisco with his fellow co-founders. Luckily we were able to […]

Adi | Headshots

Sep 3, 2025

Senior pictures in the Fall

My number one tip for doing your senior pictures in the Fall. Summer is winding down here in Michigan, which means it’s almost time for my Fall loving seniors! My best tip if you’re going to do your senior pictures in the Fall comes down to two words: be flexible. Being flexible with a Fall […]

Fall Senior portraits

Aug 25, 2025

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