Headshot and branding tips! You’re investing time and money into your photoshoot, so let’s make sure you get the absolute most out of it! The key is a little planning and a clear vision for how you’ll use your images. Below are some practical tips to help you prepare and make your session a total […]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Headshot & Branding Session

Oct 9, 2025

Choosing between my Northville photography studio or another location With your headshot and branding session you have the option of using my home photography studio in Northville or we can go on-location! Should you go with the clean, polished look of the studio? Or is their a location that reflects your personality and business environment? […]

Headshot portraits Studio VS On-Location

Oct 2, 2025

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Headshots for linkedin I absolutely love when I get to see clients again! In this case I photographed Celia when she was in middle school! Now she’s going into her senior year at Michigan state and needed some headshots for linkedin and the job search ahead. It was a pleasure to see her again and […]

Client spotlight | Headshots

Sep 23, 2025

Props for branding portraits

the ultimate prop idea list for headshot and branding photoshoots Props can take your headshots and branding photos to the next level. Whether we’re shooting in the studio or on location around Northville, Novi, Plymouth, or Ann Arbor, the right props can help your images feel fresh, unique, and personal. Here are some ideas to […]

Headshot and Branding photography prop ideas

Sep 23, 2025

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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

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

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

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