Eve Tuft is a Photographer specializing in Senior Photography in Michigan in the cities of Midland, Bay City and Saginaw

Crooked River Senior Session

April 7, 2022

Crooked River Weddings was kind enough to let Elizabeth have her senior session there, and what a session! Though a popular spot for weddings, Crooked River is exceptional for other sessions as well. When I first heard Elizabeth wanted her session here, I admit that I didn’t even know about this place. As soon as they made sure we could take her pictures there, I went to check it out myself before her shoot.

Crooked River Weddings is located in Gladwin, Michigan. It is gorgeous and has all the things you could want in pictures – a barn, a covered bridge, a water wheel, a rusty truck, large trees, and a tree swing. It is a photographer’s dream.

We cancelled Elizabeth’s session at least once because of heavy rain in the area and because we really wanted beautiful fall colors. On the day of her session though, the sun was shining, and the weather was perfect!

Elizabeth was up for anything I tried. My favorite pictures of her session are probably the ones on the covered bridge and the ones on the swing. Isn’t that sunlight amazing?

Since she loves to read, we had pictures with her reading a book. And since we stayed out late enough, we caught silhouettes at the end of the shoot. This location and this senior are an incredible match.

Here’s what Elizabeth’s mom said about the session: “Everything about our experience with Eve from beginning to end far exceeded our expectations. She has a real sweet, fun and bubbly disposition, and I enjoyed watching her interact with our daughter. She went the extra mile to make sure our session included everything that we wanted it to and more. Eve will even help you to decide which outfits would photograph best. She was always quick to respond to inquiries and very thorough. This is our fourth and last set of senior pictures with all of our children being done by someone different. If we had it to do all over again, we would choose her for each and every one. It was a true blessing working with her and the pictures turned out beautiful. As previously stated, she truly did exceed our expectations in every area.”

Thank you both for a great session! I loved getting to know you.

Crooked River senior session in Gladwin, Michigan | Senior walking in the grass by a barn A senior sits on a bench wearing a hat | Gladwin, Michigan Senior Session A beautiful teen stands near a barn | Senior Photographer in Gladwin, Michigan A senior girl sits in the sunshine for her session at Crooked River | Michigan Photographer in Gladwin

Picture-Perfect Senior Session

March 24, 2022

Picture-Perfect

Picture-perfect is exactly how I would describe this session. From Taylor herself (so sweet!) to her outfits to the locations and weather, we really had an amazing senior photo shoot.

Also, take a look at her makeup and hair which she got done professionally. So many of my seniors and their moms worry that professional makeup will look too heavy or unnatural. Taylor’s makeup is a picture-perfect example of how natural it can look. She’s beautiful without it. She’s beautiful with it. But wearing professional makeup makes editing for me SO much faster. I imagine it also helps Taylor feel more comfortable and confident in front of the camera. It’s a win-win situation! I’m always an advocate for my seniors getting their makeup done professionally, even if they hardly want any makeup done at all. Taylor’s makeup and hair pictured here are done by Laura from LC Makeup Artistry. I highly recommend her! Although I recommend my seniors get their makeup done, it is always their choice.

Dow Gardens

This session started at Dow Gardens. It was dark and overcast when we started, so we relied on my reflector quite a bit. I even got to pull out my flash for a few shots. Take a look at her gorgeous outfits. They are SO well put together! From the colors to the jewelry to the shoes, each outfit is a perfect example of dressing for your senior session.

CNC

Next, after we were done at Dow Gardens we made our way to the CNC and even caught some sunshine in our pictures. She brought her softball gear with her, and those are some of my favorites from the whole senior session.

At the end, Taylor wore the cutest white dress. This completely shows her ability to be both tomboy and girly girl in one evening. Taylor, you are a dream to photograph! Thank you for bringing your A-game to your session. I loved every minute with you and your parents. Good luck finishing up your senior year!

A Red Truck and a Sweet Senior

March 5, 2022

A red truck is what this lovely senior requested to have in her pictures, and I was SO happy to oblige. Their red truck has been in her family for generations. If I remember correctly, it even has less than 50,000 miles on it. This is the first time I’ve photographed a senior session with a vehicle. I love that we did this and were able to get pictures their whole family will cherish for years to come!

Emma is such a sweet senior, and I love that I got to know her and her mom (and meet her dad). Emma requested Downtown Midland for her first location. The sun was shining, and the day was absolutely lovely. You can see the alley that I love to take my seniors to for their pictures when we’re downtown. It just has so much character! That brick wall paired with the sweet Emma made a wonderful match.

For her second outfit change we headed to the courthouse. I’ve done several sessions there, and I love each and every one. Speaking of character, our courthouse here in Midland is full of it and makes a wonderful location for senior sessions. Emma was awesome in taking direction, and the shot of her walking on the wall in front of the courthouse is a favorite of mine from her session.

Red Truck

For our second location, we traveled to the Chippewa Nature Center, and her dad met us there with their family’s red truck. That color is so great and photographs so well! We found the perfect pocket of light for it to really shine, and these pictures with the red truck are my favorites of the whole session.

As the sun set, we grabbed some more pictures in fields and on paths. What a beautiful ending we had to an absolutely lovely session. Best of luck finishing up your senior year, Emma! I love that I got to hang out with you and your mom for the day.

Beachy Keen Senior Session

February 16, 2022

Beachy Keen is the best I can do to describe how wonderful this session was. Monica chose Bay City State Park as her first location, and I was SO happy about that! Can you believe I’ve only done one other session there? It’s now my goal to take more out there this year. This beachy location is spectacular and had amazing light that was filtered through the trees. With the beachy atmosphere and beautiful light and water, this location is a photographer’s dream.

Speaking of a photographer’s dream, Monica is it. Absolutely is it. She is joyful, graceful, easy to pose, and has the BEST smile ever. She was also up for anything I suggested which made for some of my favorite pictures ever.

Beachy Keen at Bay City State Park

Monica wore two dresses at her beach location, and they were perfect for the location and for movement. Dresses can help incorporate movement and fluidity through pictures. Just check them out as she walks along the shore. I love the wind whipping through her green dress.

After we finished up there, we headed to the Chippewa Nature Center. If it were up to me, every one of my sessions would take place there. I never tire of that location, and there are so many different places to take pictures so that it always feels fresh and new.

These pictures were taken in September, and I love that month for senior sessions! The sky is always so blue, and the temperature is usually perfect for wearing both summer clothes and fall clothes. I love the outfits Monica wore and the feeling of two seasons we got from her wardrobe and locations.

Here’s what her mom says about their experience: “We have used different photographers over the years and by far Eve has been our absolute favorite. She was able to make the senior portrait session so fun and not stressful at all. She is very professional and has a fun personality which helps everyone be at ease. We loved all our products and would highly recommend her!!”

I have the best clients ever. Have I already mentioned that? 😉 I loved getting to know you both. Monica, I hope your senior year is a wonderful one for you!

Scrubs, a Prom Dress, and a One-of-a-Kind Senior

February 8, 2022

Scrubs are something that my seniors sometimes wear, and I love that they think to include them in their wardrobe! Morgan works at the hospital, so scrubs were a no-brainer for one of her outfits. Did you know that you can wear as many outfits as you want for your senior session? It’s true. Though I do recommend my seniors wear four to five total to make for more picture-taking time.

I’ve known Morgan and her family for over seven years now, and they are amazing! Morgan is a one-of-a-kind senior, and her fun personality made for a seriously fun photo session.

She chose Bay City and the Chippewa Nature Center for her two locations, and the vibes were perfect for her. Bay City has quickly become a favorite location for my seniors. I love this place! Downtown Midland has its charms, but Bay City has some really unique and fun locations that are one-of-a-kind, just like Morgan.

Scrubs and a Prom Dress in Bay City

So yes, we started in Bay City with Morgan in her red scrubs. If you’re going to wear scrubs, red is an excellent color. Morgan brought everything she had to this session, and I LOVE when my seniors can just let loose and have a good time. This always makes for the best and most authentic expressions.

After the pictures with her scrubs, she got changed into a prom dress. I’ve done several prom dress photo shoots, and they are my favorite!!! (here is Anna’s, here is Lilly’s, and here is Saige’s). Morgan is so stunning in her dress, and those shots are some of my favorites from her session.

The Chippewa Nature Center

Next, we headed over to the Chippewa Nature Center, and we had some gorgeous light there. I love the mauve dress she wore! As the sun started going down, we found a little patch of light and made the most of it. This session was in my top two or three of the whole year. The last picture at the end of this post if perhaps my favorite from Morgan’s session. 🙂

Here’s what Morgan’s mom said about the session and their experience: “Eve was an absolute delight to work with for my daughter’s senior photos. Her attention to every detail made the whole process seamless. Eve is gifted in helping teenagers feel confident and relaxed as she captures their unique style. We could not be happier with our photos and highly recommended working with Eve!”

Thank you both for an incredible time! Michigan (and I) will miss you terribly when you move.