I’m back with my new blogging series of favorite locations for your senior session! And today I’m blogging about downtown Midland. To be completely honest, I’ve only taken a total of two sessions there. It seems like Dow Gardens and Chippewa are the more popular options for this area. And really, I adore those places too! They give so much variety for your senior session, and they are such a unique spot here in Mid-Michigan.

BUT! Let’s not overlook what downtown has to offer.

Something that I look for when taking pictures are leading lines. Staircases make amazing leading lines. Take a look! Those stairs immediately draw your eyes in directly to my beautiful subject, placing the focus exactly where it should be. The following two pictures have both stairs and railings which help bring your eyes to my senior as well.

Another thing that makes shooting in downtown unique are the alleys! This senior specifically asked for some grunge in her shoot, and boy, did Midland deliver!

The different architecture also makes downtown a fun place for your senior session. I love how the sidewalks, buildings, lamp posts, and even the traffic add a certain vibe to these photos.

Downtown Midland also offers an AMAZING variety of textures. Brick, cobblestone, wood, etc. are all available, and the result is beautiful and breath-taking. I’m so glad this senior wanted these elements in her pictures.

If you’re ready, let’s book your senior portrait session today, and we can have an awesome time exploring all that Downtown Midland has to offer.