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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. […]

Senior portrait locations – Parker Mill Park in Ann Arbor

Mar 26, 2026

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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 […]

Northville Senior Portraits – Senior Spotlight Ryan

Mar 23, 2026

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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 […]

Women’s headshots What to wear inspiration

Mar 20, 2026

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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 […]

Ann Arbor senior portraits | Senior spotlight Marianna

Mar 16, 2026

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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 […]

3 things to consider before shopping for your senior pictures

Mar 11, 2026

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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. […]

Ann Arbor Senior Portraits | Senior Spotlight Ziva

Mar 10, 2026

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I always aim to capture this one thing in every photo session from a Northville photographer I specialize in Senior pictures and Headshot/Branding portrait sessions. These types of sessions have different experiences and goals. But the one thing I aim for at every shoot is variety. Nobody wants to open their gallery of images only […]

The one thing I capture at every photoshoot

Mar 3, 2026

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Meet Carter! Community High School I’m a total animal person, so I love it when a senior wants to bring their pup to their senior portrait session, like Carter. I will say, dogs are often disappointed that the photoshoot adventure isn’t a long walk, though! Ozzie was adorable and a great model! Carter did great […]

Ann Arbor Senior Portraits | Senior Spotlight Carter

Mar 2, 2026

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Meet Addie! Northville High School Senior I’ve been photographing Addie and her brothers since they were little. She’s the youngest and the one who was most looking forward to senior pictures since she enjoys being in front of the camera. It’s always special to get to see a family through the years and as the […]

Ann Arbor Senior Portraits | Client Spotlight Addie

Feb 24, 2026

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Meet Cassie! Grosse Pointe South High School senior Cassie came to my Northville studio for her hair and makeup from Grosse Pointe. We then headed to Ann Arbor for her senior pictures. Lucky for us, there were lots of blooming wildflowers that were beautiful! Cassie is a dress girl so most of her outfits were […]

Ann Arbor Senior Portraits | Client Spotlight Cassie

Feb 18, 2026

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