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Three reasons why professional headshots are important First impressions These images will often be your first impression and first impressions shape opportunity. Before someone reads your bio, reviews your work, scrolls your feed etc., they see your face. A professional image ensures that first glance communicates confidence and competence. Professionalism High-quality headshots & branding images […]

I’m a finalist! I’m so grateful to everyone who nominated me for this year’s HOUR Magazine “Best of” contest! I can’t believe I’m one of four finalists! You can vote here now through March 9th, 2026! To vote for me, scroll all the way down to the “services” section and you’ll see Purple Tree Photography […]

Meet Ajay! Greenhills High School Senior Ajay is the youngest of three and I had the pleasure of photographing all their senior pictures. I was thrilled that the family was able to all make it to Ajay’s senior pictures so I could see everyone again. It’s always bittersweet when a family I’ve gotten to know […]

5 senior portrait don’ts After 19 years as a photographer, I’ve come across some mistakes that seniors could make for their photoshoot. Let’s walk through them so you avoid making these mistakes yourself. 1. Don’t go for a new hair style before your session This is not the time to try a dramatic new haircut […]

Senior portrait location series There are a lot of great parks in Ann Arbor, and Gallup park is one of them! Located outside of downtown, it is less fields and tall grasses and more bridges, trees, and docks. It’s a location that has water, but it’s not water you can get into. They have a […]

Meet Katie! Seaholm High School Senior I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Katie and her siblings since they were little! So it’s super fun to get to photograph her senior pictures! We also snuck a few images with her siblings (scroll to the bottom of the post). I’m a dog lover so also happy to […]

Senior portrait location series The Law Quad located in downtown Ann Arbor Michigan, is a very popular senior portrait location! It’s a grouping of beautiful buildings with stones, arches, steps and pillers right in downtown Ann Arbor. The building(s) make up a square that is open with paths, trees and grass in the middle. Is […]

Headshots and Branding for Northville Realtor Jayne is a realtor in Northville and contacted me for new headshots. She wasn’t sure if she wanted to do the studio or on location so we had a pre-session consultation. I helped her narrow down her needs and provided some ideas on how we could customize her session. […]

Meet Emily! Northville High School Senior Emily wanted flowers for her senior pictures, and boy did the Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor deliver! We had a lot of fun in the tall grasses and flowers and they fit her vibes! Senior quiz I ask all my seniors a few fun questions to get to […]

3 Tips for what to look for when choosing a photographer A headshot is often the first impression people have of you or your business. Whether it’s for LinkedIn, your website, or personal branding, choosing the right headshot photographer matters more than you might think. Beyond a nice photo, you want an experience that feels […]