Welcome, Class of ’23

Posted in Chippewa Nature Center, Dow Gardens, H.H. Dow High School, Senior Gals

Welcome, class of ’23! I can’t believe that I am already starting this year’s seniors. It seems like I just had my last senior of ’22 only a couple months ago. And here we are. And what an awesome start it is. 🙂

Alex, my first senior for the class of ’23, is a complete joy. She’s down-to-earth, super sweet and kind, and completely laid back. In other words, a dream to work with and photograph. Alex chose Dow Gardens as her first location, and I was able to welcome in my first senior of the year at this beautiful location. Does she remind anyone else a tiny bit of a younger Catherine Zeta Jones? Just me? I love the pictures we got here, and I found some new locations for pictures that were perfect for Alex.

We then headed to the Chippewa Nature Center, and we took volleyball pictures. I love how they turned out. Sports pictures are always fun for me to take. We also found this gorgeous pocket of light in the forest for the next set of pictures, and I love this set so much! Isn’t that light so beautiful? I could have stayed here another hour, but I don’t know that Alex would want her session to be that long. 😉

Our last set was taken in a beautiful field with adorable flowers and gorgeous light. The CNC never fails to deliver on beautiful light and landscapes. What an amazing welcome we had for the class of 2023! I’m so excited for this year and this group of seniors. Now onto the next!

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Graduation Pictures – Class of 2022

Posted in Miscellaneous Location, Senior Gals, Uncategorized

Graduation pictures is something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time but only got around to it this year. I’m so grateful I had the opportunity for this very special graduating class. The day was super hot outside, but we stayed in the shade and had a great time.

Graduation is such a special time for young adults. As it should be. 🙂 While cell phone pictures are just fine, especially for the actual graduation, I think everyone deserves to have nice, professional pictures taken of them all dressed up in their cap and gown. High school graduation only comes once ever in your lifetime. It should be celebrated and documented!

I started these mini sessions with Rese. Check out her beautiful blue eyes! She and Ellyana got their sessions back-to-back so they could get several pictures together. I’m so glad they thought to do this! Ellyana was my very first senior for the class of ’22, so being able to take these pictures for her almost a year later is extra special. Ella is up next, and she is such a sweet girl! I finished up my mini high school senior graduation sessions with the lovely Jadyn who came from Beaverton for her session.

Something I really wanted to include in these are helium balloons. Who knew they could add so much to these? Although it was a bit breezy, we were able to get some fun shots with each girl and bunch of balloons.

Congrats to all in the class of ’22! You’ve been a joy to get to know and capture this year!

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My Last Senior of 2021

Posted in Dow Gardens, Downtown Midland, H.H. Dow High School, Senior Guys

My last senior of 2021 was Andrew, and although it was absolutely freezing outside, we had a really great time. You can’t even tell how cold it was by looking at Andrew. He must handle cold well. 🙂 I, on the other hand, wore a heavy coat and knit hat.

I took Andrew’s older brother’s senior pictures a couple years ago, so it’s fun I was able to take these as well. In fact, that session with Scott was also my last senior of the year. I have to admit, October is a great month for a senior session. Especially here in Midland when the color is at its peak.

Andrew picked Dow Gardens for his first location. I took him to a few places I’ve never taken senior pictures at before, and I love the pictures we got. His mom asked to be in some pictures with him, and I’m so glad she did! Anytime my clients want pictures with their kids, I’m happy to oblige.

We headed downtown for more pictures, and we were able to also include pictures on the Tridge. You can’t get more Midland than that. As we did with his brother before, we ended up at the Founder’s Garden. What a unique spot for senior pictures! Thanks, Andrew and Jesica, for a great time!

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Twins Downtown Midland Session

Posted in Chippewa Nature Center, Downtown Midland, Midland High, Senior Guys

Twins, I’ve found out, are really fun to photograph together. In fact, this is the first twins session I have ever done! Lawrence and Stanton had their senior session together, and it was a blast.

Before we go into this session, I’d like to say how amazing these two are. Here I go: They are amazing. Fun, confident, sweet, polite, easy-going, really great guys. I know them and their family from church, and the whole family is incredible.

We took pictures starting in Downtown Midland, and I just love that they wanted to wear these suits. For my guy clients: Suits make a really excellent outfit choice for one of you options. Don’t be afraid to dress up and clean up a bit for your session. It looks so classy and smart when you do, as modeled here below.

Twins

The biggest challenge for me when photographing the twins together was making sure I didn’t do the exact same pose in the exact same location for each guy. I think I did a pretty good job of giving them both variety. Because identical twins really do need their own identity apart from each other, at least sometimes.

Keep on scrolling down to the shots of them in the alley. This spot has become a favorite of mine over the years. I just love the perspective and texture of this location. The shot of them back-to-back is in my top three of the whole session.

Our next stop – the Nature Center. If I could convince every senior to have a session here, at least for one of their locations, I would. Check out the sunburst shots at the end with their friend! Ah, the light there is so magical. And they were great sports when I asked them if they would jump in their suits for me.

This is what Stanton said of their session: “I could not have asked for a better person than Eve to take my senior pictures, and I’m so happy with how my pictures turned out!” Thank you both for a great time! And best of luck as you go to the South Pacific and serve your two-year missions. You’re going to be amazing.

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Dahlia Hill Senior Session

Posted in Chippewa Nature Center, Dahlia Hill, H.H. Dow High School, Senior Gals

Dahlia Hill is such a gorgeous place for a senior session, so it’s hard to believe that this one is my first! If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know how much I love dahlias. We like to go to Dahlia Hill as a family in September and October every year and see the variety of flowers they have. If you like flowers, Dahlia Hill might be the perfect place for your senior session. If you like flowers AND your senior session takes place in the fall, this is definitely the place for you!

Makayla wanted this spot for her first location. I was thrilled about it since I have wanted to do a senior session here for some time. We had so much sunlight, the weather was perfect, and we had an amazing time. Dahlia Hill is also a great location if you don’t want to spend your photoshoot time walking around. Since the place isn’t very big, most of our time was spent shooting pictures. I love how convenient this location is.

Once we finished up there, we drove out to the Nature Center. And we had the best sunshine and glow for her pictures! Makayla is an excellent model, is easy to pose, and has an air of grace and poise in her presence. She is sweet, polite, fun, and a joy to work with for her senior pictures.

Here’s what she said about her session: “Eve is an immensely kind and talented individual! She has a wonderful eye for beauty in nature and was a constant force of encouragement and positivity during my time with her. I could not have hoped for a better senior portrait session.”

Thank you, Makayla! I hope your senior year has turned out to be an amazing one!

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