Detroit senior pictures

The location you choose for your senior pictures plays a huge role in the overall vibe and style of your final images. Whether you’re going for relaxed and natural, bold and edgy, or something totally unique, picking the right spot sets the tone. Here are a few things to consider when deciding where you want […]

choosing the perfect location – Senior pictures

May 8, 2025

Ann Arbor senior photographer

Greenhills high school senior, Mason was a pleasure to photograph. He’s laid back and easy going and did a good job of mixing some personal touches into his senior pictures, including a shirt that his Mom had bought before he was born! Meet Mason! Cats or dogs? DogsFavorite band? JuceWhat’s your superpower? KindnessPineapple on pizza? […]

Mason | Ann Arbor senior

Apr 28, 2025

Niko, a senior from Walled Lake Western, picked Eastern Market in Detroit for his senior photos location. We had a great time walking around an exploring all the color and murals. Meet Niko. Cats or dogs? CatsFavorite musician? Danny BrownWhat’s your superpower? EmpathyPineapple on pizza? YesFavorite movie? Memento Tip from Niko’s senior portrait session. I […]

Niko | Detroit senior portraits

Apr 10, 2025

Catholic central high school senior

I met Nick, a Catholic Central High School senior, in downtown Northville for his senior pictures. We lucked out with a beautiful Michigan Fall day. I always really enjoy customizing senior pictures to the high school senior so I was glad to head to Nick’s high school campus for his second location and incorporate his […]

Nick | Northville senior pictures

Mar 31, 2025

Senior guy portraits in downtown Detroit

Nate is the youngest of three! I always love hearing what past seniors are up to and seeing a family I’ve had the pleasure to photograph more than once. Meet Nate! Cats or Dogs? DogsFavorite musician? Chris StapletonWhat’s your superpower? Going with the flowPineapple on pizza? NoFavorite movie? Megamind Location: Downtown DetroitI always like to […]

Nate | Detroit senior portraits

Mar 18, 2025

Detroit Country Day senior michigan photographer

It is always so much fun and so flattering when I’ve had the pleasure of photographing a family through the years and then get to photograph the “kid’s” senior pictures! I don’t even remember the first time I photographed Jacob but he was in elementary school! We had a great time chatting about cross country […]

Jacob | Birmingham senior pictures

Mar 12, 2025

Senior guy in sunflower field

I photographed Henry’s brother a few years back so I was excited it was his turn! Both him and his brother had a specific request, a field of sunflowers so they can do a shot inspired by their favorite video game! We were also able to customize Henry’s senior portraits by having his cat and […]

Henry | Pinckney senior pictures

Mar 4, 2025

Birmingham high school senior photographed at Fair Land house in Dearborn

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Ellie and her family for years! We did her senior pictures at the same gorgeous location as her sister’s senior pictures last year, Fair Lane: Home of Clara and Henry Ford. Ellie, as always, did a great job with her outfits wearing bright-colored dresses that pop off the background […]

Ellie | Dearborn senior portraits

Feb 25, 2025

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 […]

Jacob | Petoskey senior photos

Feb 17, 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! […]

Hailey | Ann Arbor senior session

Feb 3, 2025

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