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

Northville senior photographer

Senior portraits sports edition This one is for all my sporty seniors! I tell my seniors you can do as much or as few images representing your sport as you would like. Some seniors want to go all out and have their sport be a bigger part of their senior portraits. In this case they […]

Senior portraits what to wear series

Jul 18, 2025

Creative natural beauty portrait photoshoot Everyone once in a while, I like to “play” with a creative photoshoot. This usually involves experimenting with new lighting, style, posing or theme that wouldn’t be something I would necessarily do in a “normal” session. I’ve been wanting to do a natural/minimal shoot for a while. Although I love […]

Studio portraits

Jun 27, 2025

Best senior photographer in Ann Arbor

Senior girl what to wear do’s and don’ts For some seniors, choosing what to wear is the most stressful part of their senior photos! I want to help minimize that stress as much as possible. Check out the following do’s and don’ts before you start shopping for your senior picture outfits. Do – Have variety […]

Senior portraits what to wear series

Jun 13, 2025

Northville studio headshots for LinkedIn

Headshot client spotlight I had the pleasure of photographing Abby’s senior pictures four years ago! It was so fun for me to have her come back for her headshots after college graduation! I loved getting an update! She graduated from MSU with a packaging degree and is off to Ohio to start her new job! […]

Abby | Studio headshots

Jun 3, 2025

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

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