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Downtown Midland, Michigan After the Rain

Last week I had a photo shoot scheduled for Downtown Midland. It rained all afternoon on the day of this particular senior photo shoot. I kept a close eye on the weather, and it kept saying it was going to stop soon. But as the time passed on, it just kept going. What to do, what to do. Our shoot was scheduled for 6:30, and by 5:30 I texted Emma and suggested we cancel. The rain was supposed to stop by 6:30. But I didn’t want to chance it. Emma, however, wanted to go for it all the way! It was still raining by the time I left my house at 6:10 to meet up at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Midland. Literally two minutes before I got there, the rain stopped!

My seniors get to bring along four outfits. Sometimes we’ll schedule a pre-consultation where I get to look at their outfit choices and advise them on what to wear. I didn’t get to meet with Emma before the shoot, so her outfits were a surprise to me. I love what she brought. Seniors, if you want some advice on what to wear, here it is: aside from wearing something that is you, mix it up a bit! Emma brought something fall-y (a cozy and cute sweater). She also brought a summer dress (feminine and sweet). Four her next one, she wore a bright and funky hippie outfit that was so much fun! And then she wore a cute white blouse and jean skirt. See how much variety she was able to get out of her clothing? I loved them all.

Take a look:

Isn’t she gorgeous! Next week, I’ll take you out to our second location. See you then!

August 22, 2019
Best Friends Session

Best friends are, well, the best! Jada and Chloe have been best friends since third grade, and I don’t think their friendship is going to change anytime soon. They are like two (super cute) peas in a pod. Jada recently won a giveaway over on Instagram. With that, she was able to bring her best friend, Chloe with her. We had a blast together, and we were out shooting for over two hours. Their gorgeous makeup is done by Cathy of Beauty by Cathy. I love her work!

Jada chose Dow Gardens for the shoot to take place. Man, I love that beautiful place. We also tromped all over Whiting Forest. If you ever want an epic session, that’s such a good place for one. I never went there before the canopy walk was put in (yes, I was living under a hole), but I’ve gone dozens of times since. My kids LOVE the playground there. I love the hammocks. 😀

For the past two blog posts, I’ve shown you both Jada’s pictures and Chloe’s. For this one, I’ll show you my favorites of the ones I got with them together. Because, cutest ever.

Gah! I love this one so much.

These girls killed the serious look.

Who knew the children’s garden at Dow Gardens could be so much for for teens?

Whiting Forest, thank you for a stunning backdrop to these pictures.

And last, but not least:

I had an amazing time working with you two! Thanks for the good times.

August 7, 2019
Best Friend Session Giveaway – Chloe

Chloe and Jada have been best friends since third grade. Isn’t that awesome?? Jada won a best friend session a few months ago, and I recently blogged about her pictures from that day. Today, I’m sharing the ones we took of Chloe.

We started out by meeting together at my house. Cathy Augustin did these girls’ makeup, and I’m always impressed at what a great job she does. An hour later, the three of us drove over to Dow Gardens to start their session. I love best friend sessions! This is my third, and they are always so fun. No one can get you to laugh like a best friend! Here are a few of my favorites from Dow Gardens.

Aren’t her eyes so beautiful? The red shirt really pops with all the green in the background. Pro tip on outfit choice: get something that stands out a bit!

I couldn’t decide which one to put here. I have a super similar picture I took just before this. The only difference is that the other one was more serious. I’m always drawn to close up serious pictures, but I also love a nice, natural smile. I say best friends get you to laugh, but I totally can too! 😉

We had so much fun finding the light at Dow Gardens. We then crossed over that awesome blue bridge (or is it green?) and went to Whiting Forest. I love that place. Also, this rope swing is the bomb.

What do you think? Is the bridge green or blue?

I had a blast, Chloe!

July 31, 2019
Best Friend Session Giveaway – Jada

A few months ago I posted on Instagram that I was doing a giveaway. The winner of my giveaway was going to win a professional photo shoot with makeup included with her best friend. Jada won, and we just had the chance to go out a few weeks ago and get her pictures taken.

Jada and her best friend, Chloe, met up at my house at 5:00. We were lucky enough to have my amazing makeup artist joining us. She always does a fabulous job! Cathy, I SO appreciate you. Cathy did her thing, and all of us had fun chatting together. I think the girls were especially excited to get their lashes on. 😉

Up First – Dow Gardens

We left my place around 6:15 and headed straight for Dow Gardens. I let the girls choose where they wanted to go for this best friend session, and I love that they wanted to go here! Here are a few of Jada in Dow Gardens. Next week I’ll be posting the ones of Chloe here.

Isn’t she beautiful? I love how she could pull off a serious look so well while still being able to when I got those out of her. After we tromped around Dow Gardens for a while, we headed across the new bridge into the Whiting Forest. What a gorgeous place that is!

Whiting Forest

Here we played on the canopy walk and took lovely pictures on the trails. It’s becoming a favorite location of mine with all the diversity it has to offer for these portrait sessions.

I ADORE this rope bridge. It makes such an amazing backdrop for these senior sessions!

This is one of my faves.

After we had our fun in Whiting Forest, we traced our steps back to Dow Gardens and ended with this.

I’m so glad you won my giveaway, Jada! I had an awesome time with you and Chloe.

July 10, 2019
First Senior of the Year at an Apple Orchard in Freeland, MI

A few weeks ago I blogged the first half of Ella’s session. She chose City Forest here in Midland for one of her locations. We had an awesome time there. For her second location, she chose to go to an apple orchard because she wanted something a bit different than everyone else. I love that! I have never done a real session in an apple orchard, so I was super excited she wanted pictures there. Since my family loves Leaman’s Green Applebarn, I decided to call them up and see if we could do the session there. Thankfully, they were totally OK with it.

After we finished up at City Forest, we all drove out to Freeland. I just love that town. Ella started out this location in such a cute outfit. Don’t you just love her smile and gorgeous eyes?

I don’t normally go for black and white, but those close up shots sure get me sometimes.

We didn’t go out into the orchard itself until the sun was a bit lower in the sky. She changed outfits again, and I love the dress she chose! I always tell me seniors to save their favorite outfit for last. Why? Because at the end of the shoot is normally the best lighting and when they feel most comfortable with me and confident in their pictures. Take a look!

This is one of my favorites! Confidence, strength, beauty, and a little bit of sass.

That smile gets me every time!

Thanks for the amazing shoot, Ella! Best of luck to you in your senior year.

June 25, 2019