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  • Kate – Dow Gardens and the Nature Center Senior Session

    Kate – Dow Gardens and the Nature Center Senior Session

    Kate is a sweet, intelligent young woman, and I love that I got get to know her. She is confident, fun, and kind. And she absolutely rocked her senior session with me.

    All my seniors get to meet with me at my house a couple weeks before their photo shoot. We talk about what they’re planning on wearing, if they’re going to get their makeup done, where they want their session to take place, and they get to ask me questions. I love that I get to meet them before the day of their session! And I also get to give them tips and put their minds at ease. It can be nerve-wracking getting your senior pictures taken! One of the tips I give my seniors is to wear colors. They will really help to bring the focus on you. Kate knew the assignment. I mean, look at this gorgeous blue dress. That color looks amazing on her, and it really help draw your eyes in even more. I love that Kate took my advice. She also took my advice on wearing both casual and dressy outfits for her session. We want a good mix of both. Keep scrolling to see the other amazing outfits she chose.

    We had gorgeous weather for her session, and everything went perfectly. Something Kate really wanted was a field picture. Scroll on down and find the ones we got for her. Everything really came together for her! And yes, she did end up in the river at the end. Because she’s a swimmer, of course. 😉

    Thanks again for a stellar senior session, Kate!

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  • Eden – Dow Gardens and Downtown Midland, Michigan Senior Session

    Eden – Dow Gardens and Downtown Midland, Michigan Senior Session

    Eden and her family lived in Midland, Michigan for years. They recently moved out to D.C., but they were able to come visit Midland again this summer. Lucky for me, Eden wanted me to take her senior pictures for her while they were here. I’m so glad she did! The weather was perfect, and everything aligned just right to make it a gorgeous evening. This week was a busy one for me, so I’m super grateful Mother Nature cooperated with us.

    I just really love the outfits Eden is wearing in these pictures. Something dressy, something casual, lots of color, she really has it all in these. We started at Dow Gardens and made our way to the Children’s Garden. While this particular spot might not be anyone’s first choice, I absolutely love the light here when the sun is out. As a photographer, the location is more about the light than anything. The pictures with the flowers in front of Eden? My favorite ones from her whole session. They are simply gorgeous as is she.

    Eden also chose Downtown Midland as another location. I’ll admit that this place is never my first choice for a variety of reasons, but I love the pictures we got for her. That blue outfit was amazing on her and pulled the color from her eyes perfectly. She finished up in another colorful outfit (and with some breadsticks from Pizza Sam’s). Overall, the session was so much fun, super chill, and worked out wonderfully. Best of luck for the rest of your senior year, Eden!

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  • Welcome, Class of ’23

    Welcome, Class of ’23

    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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  • My Last Senior of 2021

    My Last Senior of 2021

    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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  • Picture-Perfect Senior Session

    Picture-Perfect Senior Session

    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!

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