Tag: Senior Photographer

  • Volleyball Session at the CNC

    Volleyball Session at the CNC

    Volleyball was never a sport I was talented in playing, but I admire people so much who love it and are great at it. Olivia is one of those people. For the first part of her session, we went to Dow Gardens. For this part, she chose the Chippewa Nature Center. I love this place! The light there is always perfectly positioned for evening portraits. Although I’ve taken many senior pictures there, I never get sick of it!

    I always love it when my seniors want to bring sports stuff to their session. When Olivia told me she wanted to wear her volleyball jersey and bring her volleyball with her, I was so excited!

    Volleyball Shots

    A senior girl poses outside with her volleyball uniform on for Midland High School | Midland, MI Senior Photographers

    As I said before, that light is completely magical here!

    Midland High School volleyball player holding a ball outside at the Chippewa Nature Center | Best Senior Photographers in Midland, MI

    Olivia asked to have some pictures of her setting the volleyball up, so we got lots of them!

    A senior girl plays volleyball outside at the CNC in front of a barn | Senior Photographers near me

    This next pose was her idea. I seriously love it so much.

    A senior girl rests her head on her ball outside in the grass | Senior Portraits in MichiganA beautiful teenage girl lies down in the grass with her volleyball at the CNC | Senior pictures in Michigan

    As the sun sank low, we headed over to the River Trail around Wood Duck Pond. Olivia really wanted some flowers in her photo session. Thankfully, we were able to find a few spots with flowers for her pictures. Isn’t she beautiful? Also, overalls are my favorite.

    A Senior girl smiles at the camera while holding her own camers in her hand outside in a field | Michigan's Best Senior PhotographerA senior girl sits in front of wildflowers at the Chippewa Nature Center | Senior Photographers in Midland, MichiganA Senior girl walks in a field on a pathway in Michigan | Midland Photographers

    Here’s what Olivia’s mom said about the session: “Eve is great at capturing beautiful light in her pictures. She’s a pleasure to work with. She’s good at listening and delivering what you want in your photo shoot. She did a wonderful job creating beautiful senior pictures of my daughter.”

    And this is what Olivia had to say: “I love Eve!! I wanted many different things in my senior photos and she was able to incorporate everything. I love the way she uses the sunlight in photos and how her photos are bright, colorful, and crisp. She is an amazing photographer. I felt comfortable the whole session and had a really great time. I love all the pictures I got from my senior session and totally recommend Eve.”

    Thank you both for a lovely time! Best of luck for finishing up your senior year, Olivia!

  • Senior Photographer and a Senior Photographer

    Senior Photographer and a Senior Photographer

    Senior Photographer (me) was lucky enough to take a picture of a senior who also photographs other seniors. Are you confused yet? 😀 Olivia has actually modeled for me before, so I was stoked to get the chance to be her photographer for her senior year.

    Olivia also has her own photography business! She takes beautiful pictures, and I’m rooting for her all the way to continue on the path she’s chosen.

    She knew she wanted pictures with flowers in them and chose Dow Gardens as her first location. I love that she chose a dress as one of her outfits. They photograph so well and add movement and femininity to pictures.

    A senior girl poses at Dow Gardens for her session | Photographers in Midland, MI

    Since Olivia is a photographer herself, she knew exactly what she wanted in her pictures – flowers. A girl after my own heart.

    I love this next one of her so much.

    A beautiful teen holds a sunflower close as she smiles in a field of flowers | Michigan Photographer for seniors

    Olivia was also super comfortable being photographed, and she was up for anything I asked. Walking towards the camera and swirling dresses are quickly becoming a new favorite of mine. And of course, we had to get a picture of her with her camera. 🙂

    A senior girl strolls down a pathway in the children's garden at Dow Gardens in Midland, Michigan

    While finishing up at Dow Gardens, we were able to meet her dad and sister outside who brought her dog for a quick picture. Isn’t Bella so cute?

    A senior girl sits in front of Dow Gardens with her dog for her senior pictures | Photographers in Midland, Michigan

    Olivia wanted The Chippewa Nature Center for her second location. I love this place.

    A lovely senior girl gets her senior pictures taken at the Chippewa Nature Center in Michigan | Senior Photographers near meA senior girl sits next to a wooden fence outside at the Chippewa Nature Center | Midland, Michigan Senior Photographer

    Do you see that small bouquet of flowers she’s holding below? Her little sister picked them for her while we were shooting. I seriously love it so much.

    A beautiful teenager holds flowers up to her chest and leans against a wooden fence | Senior Photographer for Midland, MI

    Next time I post you can see the second half of her session. We were able to get so many great pictures of her in her volleyball outfit with amazing light. I’ll see you then!

  • Books and a Dark Academia Senior Session

    Books and a Dark Academia Senior Session

    Books make an awesome prop. AWESOME. Anna’s first location was amazing for the look she had going on. For her second location, she chose the Grace A. Dow library and brought along dozens of books from home. You guys, it was epic! But before we hauled the books out, we took a few extra pictures of her in her beautiful and stunning green dress. Can you believe these were taken at the library? True story. There’s a patch of grass and some trees right in front of the parking lot. That’s where we took these.

    Isn’t she beautiful?

    A senior glances oer her shoulder while wearing a green prom dress outside in the grass | Senior Photography in Michigan

    Her eyes simply light up with the color of her dress. I love it so much.

    A beautiful teenager lies down in the grass with her dress underneath her | H.H. Dow High School Photographer in Midland, MI

    This one got printed on a large canvas. Dreamy.

    Senior girl sits in the grass while wearing a green ballgown | Midland, MI senior photographer

    And these two are a couple of my faves!

    A lovely senior girl stands on the grass while wearing a green prom dress | Senior Photo shoot in Midland, Michigan

    Books

    Anna wanted a dark academia vibe for her senior pictures, therefore we thought it was best to take them at the library. She and her mom stuffed several suitcases full of books for these next pictures. Yes, give me all the books!!! My favorite classic portrait perhaps EVER is the one on the right.

    A beautiful young woman balances a pile of books on her head outside of Grace A. Dow Library | Midland, Michigan Senior Portraits

    Anyone else want to plop down beside her and start reading?

    A senior girl reads outside on the grass surrounded by piles of books | Midland, MI senior photographer

    I love the mystery and emotion conveyed in this one.

    A beautiful young woman peeks above a book | Midland, Michigan Senior Session

    And we couldn’t resist stacking them and having her sit on a pile. The one on the right was her idea, and I love how it came together.

    A young woman sits on top of a pile of books in front of the library | Senior Photographers near me

    We took a few more in her last outfit. Those boots brought so much character!

    A teen girl sits in the grass and laughs at the library | Grace A Dow Senior Photographer in MidlandA beautiful senior girl walks toward the camera in her dark academia vibed photo shoot | Senior Photographers in Midland, Michigan

    Here’s what Anna said about her session with me:

    “When working with Eve, you’re sure to have an incredible experience, and even more incredible photos. Her photography is truly stunning, as is the warm, welcoming environment she creates.”

    Thank you so much, Anna, for the amazing session we did together. I had a blast and loved getting to know you. Best wishes for your last couple months of high school!

  • A Green Dress at a Dream Location

    A Green Dress at a Dream Location

    This green dress and this senior and this location are a match made in photography heaven. When Anna contacted me about her shoot, she had a specific vision. She wanted her senior pictures taken at this church in Midland, and she wanted to wear a prom dress. Anna had seen this post from a couple years ago with Saige and wanted something similar. I love that! Anna bought a dress specifically for her photo shoot, and it took a little time, but this green dress was worth it. I mean. !!! All the heart eyes for this.

    We met up at Memorial Presbyterian Church on Ashman near downtown and began taking pictures right away. It’s weird when I can start taking pictures as soon as I get to a location. Normally, we will walk a ways like at Dow Gardens or the CNC before we start shooting. Anna was a natural at posing in front of the camera and therefore needed little to no direction.

    I love taking pictures at locations I’ve gone to before and seeing it in a new way with a new senior. Although I had shot here before, I wanted to give Anna something different than what I gave Saige. I pulled it off. 😉

    A girl in a green dress leans against a pillar ourtide at a church | Midland, MI senior photographer

    Anna was a rock star and was willing to run in her heels! You guys, I can’t even walk in heels!

    A senior girl guns down the steps of a church in a ball gown | Michigan's Premier Senior Photographer

    Cathy Augustin did her gorgeous hair and makeup.

    A senior girl looks over her shoulder while sitting on church steps outside in her prom dress | Michigan Senior Portrait Photographer

    Anna wanted her photos to portray strength. She brought it all to the table.

    A beautiful teenager sits outside a church in her green prom dress | Midland, MI senior photographerA teen girl sits on steps outside a church with pillars in the background | Midland's best senior photographerA beautiful senior girl poses outside of a church in Midland, MI in a gorgeous dress | Senior Photographer in Midland, Michigan

    The green dress complimented her coloring so well and brought out her eyes in such a gorgeous way.

    A teenager brushes her hair behind her ear in a green dress | Senior Photographers near me in Michigan

    Stay tuned for our second location! Oh, and the props you’ll see next time are the best EVER and match the location so well. I can’t wait to show you! xoxo

  • Fields and Fences at the Chippewa Nature Center

    Fields and Fences at the Chippewa Nature Center

    Fields are such a great location for senior pictures, and the Chippewa Nature Center has a few good ones. Last time I blogged, I showed you the first half of Breanna’s session at Dow Gardens. We lucked out with the rain, and the weather afterwards was gorgeous.

    For her second location, Breanna didn’t know exactly where she wanted to go. After giving her a few options, she chose the Chippewa Nature Center even though she had never been there before. Thankfully, she ended up loving it as her second location. I’m so glad! This place is my favorite location for senior photo sessions. The barns, flowers, and fields offer such a beautiful variety for senior shots. It seems like there are always flowers in bloom there no matter what time of year.

    And here’s Breanna, bringing all her personality to the front. LOVE it.

    Senior girl stands near flowers for her senior session | Photographers near me

    Side note: Cathy did her makeup and hair. I’m always glad when my seniors get their hair and makeup professionally done.

    A senior girl looks off to the side in front of a fence in Midland, MI

    At her pre-session consultation, Breanna said she was worried about doing any sort of backlight pictures since her hair is such a vibrant color. But would you look at that. Gorgeous and backlit all at the same time.

    A senior girl leans against a fence outside in some fields | Michigan senior photographer

    I love that smirk of hers.

    Headshot of a beautiful senior girl in a field outside at the Chippewa Nature center | Senior Photographer in Midland, MI

    This is one of my personal favorites from her session.

    A senior girl sits against a fence at the Chippewa Nature Center in the grass | Michigan Senior PhotographerFields

    As we were taking her pictures, she spotted these fields off to the side and asked if we could shoot in them. My response? HECK YES. It seriously ended up being the best spot for her and her outfit.

    A teenage girl walks in fields at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, MI | Senior Photographer in Michigan

    This next one though is my absolute favorite. This just screams Breanna, and I love to see her personality shining through so well. They ended up getting this one printed on metal. Yass!

    A beautiful teenager squats in fields at CNC in Midland, MI | Senior Photographer

    Thanks for such an awesome time, Breanna! Good luck for your senior year!