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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 […]

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 […]

3 Things to look for when choosing your senior photographer Choosing a senior photographer is a big deal. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and it requires both time and money, and you should feel comfortable and confident from start to finish. The right photographer doesn’t just take great photos; they guide you through the entire […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]