I love it when it works out to photograph a senior’s pictures up north! Of course, upper Michigan is beautiful with so many amazing beaches and great towns but it’s also meaningful for so many with cottages, memories and their favorite place to vacation! Jacob wanted to do his senior pictures in Petoskey near his […]

seniors

Jacob | Petoskey senior photos

Feb 17, 2025

Ann Arbor will filled with awesome locations for senior pictures! Whether you’re vibes are nature or city/urban there are lots of options to choose from! I put together a list with my most popular spots! The Law Quad & Surrounding area – Historic Elegance & city vibes Address: 625 S State StBest for: Seniors looking […]

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Ann Arbor senior photos locations

Feb 12, 2025

What a fun Personal branding photoshoot for Nikki, an OB-GYN Physician Assistant, women’s rights advocate, social media influencer and founder of Take Back Trust. But aside from all of that, she’s so fun and full of energy so her headshots had to convey her awesome personality. My favorite kind of shoot is when we get to […]

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Nikki | Personal branding session

Feb 5, 2025

Class of 2025 senior Hailey’s session at the Matthaei Botantical Gardens in Ann Arbor was a ton of fun on a gorgeous summer morning! Her last outfit, an orange jumper with soccer shoes was my favorite. The touch of soccer shoes is perfect since she is a soccer player. She was a pleasure to photograph! […]

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Hailey | Ann Arbor senior session

Feb 3, 2025

After photographing many of Sophia’s cousin’s I was excited to meet and photographer her and she did not disappoint! We finished up just in time because the rain came at the very end after we talked Sophia into showing us some of her dance moves! 🙂 Favorite musician? Morgan Wallen and DrakeWhat’s your superpower? Thoughtfulness […]

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Sophia | Ann Arbor senior portraits

Jan 25, 2025

I loved how we specialized Kayden’s session by going to the football field for one of his locations! I think he enjoyed throwing the football around to start the shoot! Meet Kayden! Favorite music artist? Kayne West & Bruno MarsFavorite candy? Nerds gummy clustersWhat’s your superpowers? Witty, also great at making connections with peoplePineapple on […]

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Kayden | Canton Senior

Jan 22, 2025

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Evan since he was a toddler! He’s having an exciting and unconventional year playing hockey for the Youngstown Phantoms in the AHL! Meet Evan! Cats or dogs? DogsFavorite music? Rap & RockWhat’s your superpower? ThoughtfulPineapple on pizza? NoFavorite tv show? The office Tip from Evan’s session: Evan didn’t want […]

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Evan | Bloomfield Hills High School

Jan 15, 2025

meet leah a Berkley high school senior! I first photographed leah when she was just a year and a half so I was very excited to photograph her senior portraits! Get to know leah! Dogs or Cats? DogsFavorite musician? Frand OceanWhat’s your superpower? EmpthyPineapple on pizza? NoFavorite tv show? Greys anatomy

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Leah | Ann Arbor senior portraits

Jan 14, 2025

Meet Orchard Lake St Mary’s senior Brendan! I photographed Brendan’s senior last year so I was excited to work with this family again! The OLSM campus is beautiful and Brendan rows crew so we got some meaning full pictures incorparating that! Now a little about Brendan! Cats or Dogs? CatsFavorite musician? Kendrick LamarWhat’s your superpower? […]

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Brendan | OLSM High school senior

Jan 13, 2025

Sometimes the hardest part of the shoot is what to wear! I’ve complied a list of brands to check out, you can also visit my pinterest page for inspiration! 🙂 Here’s some ideas of brands to check out!AbercrombieAltar’d StateAmerican EagleAnthropologieAstr the labelBodenFree PeopleLulusMarine LayerPoupettes St BarthsReformationSezaneZara

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