Northville studio headshots for linkedin

Your profile picture on LinkedIn matters When it comes to LinkedIn, your photo is one of the most important pieces of your profile. It’s the first thing people see, and whether you’re job hunting, growing your business, or just keeping your online presence up to date, your picture can be the first impression you make. […]

Why You Need a Professional LinkedIn Photo

May 27, 2025

Summer senior session do's and don'ts in Michigan

Do’s and don’ts for your Michigan Summer senior portraits Summer in Michigan is awesome! Lakes, flowers, sunshine, cute downtowns & more. It is my favorite time for senior portraits since it’s the time of year that our weather is the most reliable (which is rare), there’s no school and life just feels a little less […]

Summer Senior portraits do’s and don’ts

May 23, 2025

Brianna – Graduate from Madonna University I love seeing my past high school senior graduates again when they graduate from college! It is so much fun to get an update and see where they are now and hear about their future plans! Brianna graduated from Madonna University in Livonia and is excited about her future […]

Brianna – Madonna University

May 22, 2025

Dentist office headshot portraits for new website

Client spotlight – Fortson Dentistry office employees I was contacted by the lovely Katie at Fortson Dentistry because they are updating their website. They needed new headshots for their employees at three different offices. Since they had recently done to updates to their offices, Katie wanted to do the shoot on location and use their […]

Headshots for Fortson Dentistry

May 15, 2025

what to wear for senior dresses

What to wear series – senior girl dresses edition Most senior girls choose to wear at least one dress for their senior pictures, although it is NOT mandatory if it’s not your thing. So let’s chat about the different options, what to look for when you’re shopping, what works and what to avoid. Let’s start […]

What to wear

May 14, 2025

Detroit senior pictures

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 […]

choosing the perfect location – Senior pictures

May 8, 2025

Branding and headshot photography

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, creative professional or just updating your online presence you’ve probably come across both headshots and branding photography terms. While they may seem similar on the surface, they serve different purposes and offer distinct benefits. So what’s the difference between a headshot and branding photography, and how do you know […]

Headshots vs Branding: What’s the difference?

May 2, 2025

Teen girl acting headshot in northville studio

I’m flattered that Jan and her Mom traveled from the west side of the state to come to my studio for acting and modeling headshots. Jan was also excited that she was missing school! 😉 She’s a natural and did such a great job and I told her to remember me when she’s famous! 🙂 […]

Acting headshots | Northville

Apr 30, 2025

U of M cap and gown

I just LOVE seeing my past high school seniors again! It’s so much fun after photographing them for their senior pictures to get to catch up, hear what they’ve been up to and where they are headed! Congratulations to Julia for graduating from U of M’s Ross Business School! I wish her the best of […]

U of M Graduate Julia

Apr 28, 2025

Ann Arbor senior photographer

Greenhills high school senior, Mason was a pleasure to photograph. He’s laid back and easy going and did a good job of mixing some personal touches into his senior pictures, including a shirt that his Mom had bought before he was born! Meet Mason! Cats or dogs? DogsFavorite band? JuceWhat’s your superpower? KindnessPineapple on pizza? […]

Mason | Ann Arbor senior

Apr 28, 2025

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