Midland, Michigan Senior Portrait Photographer | Eve Tuft Photography

Category: Dow Gardens

  • Greek Goddess Senior Session

    Greek Goddess Senior Session

    Greek goddess is exactly what I thought of when I saw Lydia in her last outfit. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that my kids and I were learning about Greek Mythology in home school that week. Did you guys know that I home school my four young kids? We are in our second year of doing so, and we all absolutely love it. It certainly keeps me busy, but I am grateful to have the opportunity.

    Lydia, Greek goddess or not, was stunning and so much fun. We started out at Dow Gardens and found some delightful little spots I haven’t shot much at before. Look at her gorgeous green eyes when you get to a close up picture. They are so unique and stunning, and I loved photographing them.

    We left Dow Gardens and headed over to my favorite spot – Chippewa Nature Center. I seriously love that place! Lydia was willing to get into the water there, and the result was stunning. That picture of her looking out of the camera with her profile? One of my favorites EVER. So beautiful.

    And then at the end she got into her Greek goddess dress, and you guys, she was stunning. The white dress paired with the field of flowers at the nature center is a photographer’s dream. I love the pictures especially with her holding the wild flowers we picked. And that flower behind her ear was the perfect touch to those shots.

    Thanks for such an amazing session, Lydia! I loved getting to know both you and your mom. Best of luck the rest of your senior year!

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  • Sweet and Smoky Senior Session

    Sweet and Smoky Senior Session

    Sweet is exactly how I would describe Rachel. She is SUCH a sweetheart. And she’s fun, down to earth, beautiful, and kind. Did I mention photogenic? Yeah, she’s that too. She made my job as her photographer incredibly easy.

    We started at Dow Gardens for the first location. We only got a tiny bit of sunshine for her whole shoot, and as much as I love the sun, there are so many advantages to shooting a senior session on an overcast day.

    It seems that white has been the “color” this year for my seniors. Whether it’s a sweet white dress or a blouse, it’s very much “in” right now. And as a photographer, I love that! White makes a great reflector in senior pictures.

    One of the best perks of my job is getting to know both my senior and her parents. Rachel’s mom and dad both came along to the session, and I truly enjoyed getting to know this sweet and wonderful family.

    After we traipsed around Dow Gardens and had a couple outfit changes, we made our way to the Chippewa Nature Center. That location has the best light. You can’t go wrong with the CNC.

    We finished up her session with a purple smoke bomb. And that purple color surprised us all with how vibrant it was! I love how it showed up so well for this session.

    Here’s what Rachel’s mom said about their senior portrait experience with me: “Eve was so amazing and so wonderful to work with! Our pictures turned out so perfect and beautiful. She was so wonderful to work with and made the whole experience so much fun. 😊 Thanks Eve for the amazing experience!”

    I loved getting to know you and your family, Rachel! Good luck the rest of your senior year!

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  • Roses are Red, and the Tridge Isn’t

    Roses are Red, and the Tridge Isn’t

    Roses are red, and the Tridge isn’t. Yeah, that’s not the best poem ever, so I guess I better keep my day job. 🙂 With Mackenzie’s session, we did end up visiting the roses at the Rose Garden in Dow Gardens, and we did visit the Tridge. And what a lovely senior session it was.

    We started in Dow Gardens, and Mackenzie wore the cutest romper I think I’ve ever seen. Seniors always want to know what they should wear. My response is something that is colorful and YOU. Black and white are great, skin tones in clothing aren’t great, and please avoid neon. Sunshiney yellow? Absolutely! It’s such a beautiful color on Mackenzie.

    We made our way to the Rose Garden. I can’t say we actually smelled any roses, but they were so beautiful. I learned after the session that Mackenzie’s middle name just happens to be Rose, so I would say it was a perfect fit.

    We also traipsed around the Children’s Garden and then made our way to Downtown Midland. Check out the hat Mackenzie brought to her session! I love the dress that she paired with it.

    And lastly, we ended up on the Tridge. Thankfully we didn’t meet many other people, so it felt like we had it all to ourselves.

    Mackenzie and her mom and I had a blast the whole session, and I loved spending time with them both! This is what her mom said about the experience:

    Eve is one of the most kind individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is extremely professional and wonderful to work with. She is incredibly thorough and really took the time to get to know my daughter, her likes and dislikes, and just general style then tailored the senior session to her. The photos could not have come out any better!!!! Eve truly captured my daughter’s beauty inside and out. We also had an absolute blast during the senior session, lots of laughs and memories that day. Thank you Eve, for so perfectly capturing my daughter as we will cherish these senior photos.

    And this is what Mackenzie said:

    Eve truly is one of a kind! . She not only took amazing photographs, but also made the session so memorable. She is so down to earth, and has a great sense of humor. We had an absolute blast during the senior session, lots of laughs all throughout. I absolutely love how my pictures turned out, they all are so wonderful!

    You two are the best. Good luck your senior year, Mackenzie!

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  • Theater Senior Session

    Theater Senior Session

    Theater makes me happy. A few of my siblings were involved in theater in high school, and I was in the pit orchestra my senior year when my high school put on ‘Les Miserables’. Even now with my husband, our favorite thing to do on a date is to go see a show. We were fortunate enough a couple years ago to see the Broadway tour of ‘Wicked’ in Seattle after we went on a cruise to Alaska. Holy smokes! What an incredible show that is! Here at the Midland Center for the Arts, my husband and I have seen many shows over the years. We especially enjoyed ‘The King and I’ a couple years ago, as well as the local production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’.

    Theater Pictures

    When this senior’s mom contacted me about doing pictures in a theater, I was so excited! This is a first for me in my photography career. This location is important to this senior, and Lilly really wanted to include it in her session. I love that we were able to do it. In fact, we had to reschedule her senior session in order to make it all work out. The first part of her session was at Central Auditorium here in Midland. I love what she is wearing here! Isn’t she lovely? I love it when my senior girls wear prom dresses. We also included pictures with her many Playbills.

    Once we finished up at the auditorium, we went to Dow Gardens. You’ll spot her go-go boots which are incredible and so cute! And for the last few pictures, she’s wearing her late grandmother’s sweater and earrings.

    Thanks for a fabulous time, Lilly! I loved getting to know you and taking these pictures for you. Good luck for your senior year and beyond!

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  • A Red Bridge at Dow Gardens

    A Red Bridge at Dow Gardens

    A red bridge. Who thought of that color at Dow Gardens for the bridges and railings there? I don’t know, but it is stunning when used in senior pictures. I’ll show you what I mean in a bit.

    Luke was my last senior for 2020, and it was a great last session. Last time. I blogged the first half, and Luke brought his violin. I love it when my seniors bring props and instruments. We stayed at Dow Gardens for the whole session. Really, it made for an easy time! And I don’t think I’ve ever had such a laid back, chill session.

    Look at how photogenic and natural Luke is in front of the camera. He made my job easy.

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    And the fall foliage was at its height during this week. Summer sessions might be the most popular here in Midland, but I am such a sucker for senior sessions done in the fall.

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    I’m pretty sure this next smile came when I asked him to tell his mom he loved her. Since I know this family from church, I can honestly say that I love her too. 🙂

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    There is more than one red bridge at Dow Gardens. This here is the railing that leads up to one, and that pop of red is divine in these!

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    This next one? A favorite. Luke’s smile and natural pose, the fall leaves and colors, that blue shirt. Ah, I love it.

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    I did promise a red bridge, did I not? These last ones are my favorites of the whole session. And Luke brought his A Game for sure.

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    MIC DROP.

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    Luke, you killed it! Thanks for such an awesome and chill session.

    I’m now booking sessions for the class of 2022. Spots are filling up, and I only have a handful of available sessions left. Are you ready to book your session? Contact me, and together, we’ll make photographic magic.