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Senior portrait location series The Nichols Arboretum located in downtown Ann Arbor Michigan is a popular senior portrait location for good reason! The Arb is most known for it’s awesome peony garden that blooms in May. But there is much more to the area that makes it a great location for senior portraits. Is it […]

Senior portrait locations | The Arb in Ann Arbor

Nov 14, 2025

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Adding on makeup (& hair) to your headshot or branding session I offer professional makeup (and hair for classic & premier sessions) as an add-on to your session. My stylists are talented and awesome at listening and giving people a look they are comfortable with. Why it’s worth it When you’re investing in professional headshots […]

Why professional makeup is worth it for your portraits.

Nov 4, 2025

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Senior portrait location series The Kerrytown area of Ann Arbor is one of my favorite locations. It’s a great urban spot with lots of options within a small area. Fun colors and textures. I often recommend this location for Senior boys that want a city vibe because there is a lot in a smaller walkable […]

Senior portrait locations | Kerrytown in Ann Arbor

Oct 14, 2025

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Senior portrait location series The Matthaei Botanical Gardens are a beautiful location in Ann Arbor Michigan. It’s a great, popular location for senior pictures for obvious reasons. It’s a large location so I break it down into three different sections. • The “front” is free to use and has fields, wild flowers (when blooming, usually […]

Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor

Oct 3, 2025

Senior pictures in the Fall

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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

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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

Best senior photographer in Ann Arbor

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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

Summer senior session do's and don'ts in Michigan

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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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