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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.

    Handsome senior guy stands outside Dow Gardens for his senior session | Midland, Michigan Senior Photographers

    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.

    A handsome teenager squats outside in the fall for his senior session | Midland, MI senior photographers

    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. 🙂

    A handsome teen leans against a wooden fence outside at Dow Gardens | Senior Photographers in Midland, Michigan

    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!

    A local teenager stands on stairs outside in the fall for his senior photography session | Midland, Michigan senior photographers

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

    Beautiful fall foliage and a red bridge for a senior session outside with a teenager at Dow Gardens

    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.

    Senior boy takes pictures on red bridge over pond outside at Dow Gardens | Senior Photographers Midland, Michigan

    MIC DROP.

    A senior guy squats on a red bridge at Dow Gardens | Michigan Senior Photographers

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

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  • My Last Senior Session of 2020

    My Last Senior Session of 2020

    My Last Senior Session of 2020 took place in October. I feel like I’m ready to  be done with sessions by the time late October rolls around. The weather is colder. There is less light. And I really look forward to celebrating the holidays with my family.

    Luke was my last senior for the year, and we went out on a bang. (I know him and his family from church, and they are incredible. I feel so blessed to know them.) And what a perfect senior session this was! Luke is such an amazing guy, and the session with him was so chill and laid back. He chose Dow Gardens for his session, and we stayed there the whole time. My seniors get to choose up to two locations for their session, but sometimes it’s nice to just stay at one location for the entire time. And really, Dow Gardens is such a great spot if you’re only going to choose one.

    Luke showed up wearing this perfect outfit and even brought his violin. Look at what a handsome guy he is! And that color is seriously perfect for him and for the season and colors. These were taken right outside the main entrance to Dow Gardens.

    A young man sits on a brick wall near Dow Gardens for the last senior session of the year | Midland, MI senior PhotographersSenior guy sits on a brick wall outside for his senior pictures | Teen Photographer in Midland, Michigan

    I’m a sucker for shots with instruments. I love that my last session of the year included one!

    Teenage boy plays his violin outside in the fall | Senior Photographers in Midland, Michigan

    Luke’s smile is simply the best.

    Senior teenage guy holds his violin outside Dow Gardens in Midland for the last senior session | Michigan Senior Photographers

    This picture down here? One of my favorite senior pictures ever. Since it was October, we grabbed those golden leaves in our shots, and they added just the right hues for these pictures.

    A senior boy holds his violin up on his shoulder outside in the fall at Dow Gardens | Midland, Michigan Senior PhotographersSenior guy holds his violin on his shoulder outside in the fall | Senior Photographers in Midland, Michigan

    I can’t wait to show you the last half of his session next time! Luke and those red bridges make for a killer combination.

  • City Forest in the Fall

    City Forest in the Fall

    City Forest in the Fall

    City Forest in the fall is simply spectacular. My family and I only just discovered all the trails in City Forest when we were socially distancing last spring. If you haven’t had time to explore all the little biking trails, definitely check them out. While it’s beautiful any time of the year, City Forest in the fall completely knocks it out of the park. And guess what? This is only the third session I’ve ever done at City Forest. Maybe this year I’ll have even more seniors choose this location.

    Last time I blogged, I showed you what the first half of Nicole’s session looked like. We went to Dow Gardens, and the leaves were beautiful there as well. She knew she wanted to get the gorgeous fall colors, so I suggested we also go to City Forest. She agreed. And this is what we got…

    Outfit 1

    First thing I’m going to say is that this sweater of her is perfect for this location and season.

    A beautiful senior girl lies down in the fallen leaves outside at City Forest | senior photographers in Midland, Michigan

    And would you looks at those colors. Oh my. This portrait of Nicole on the left is one of my faves EVER. She’s stunning, and that foliage in the background is perfection.

    Senior girl walksin around City Forest in the fall for her senior session | Midland, MI Senior Photographers

    Nicole’s mom searched high and low for the perfect leaf to use in this shot. When it has a smattering of different colors on it, it’s called ‘variegated’. I didn’t know that until this senior shoot!

    City Forest in the fall comes through again. And Nicole’s smile could not be any more dazzling.

    A teenage girl lies on the ground while holding up a colorful fall leaf to her eye | Senior Photographers in Midland, Michigan

    Outfit 2

    In addition to her blue sweater outfit, Nicole also brought this adorable outfit. After a quick outfit change, we found a few other spots. This session turned out amazingly! Those catchlights in her eyes are brought to you by my reflector and the help of Nicole’s mom.

    A beautiful teenager poses outside in the grass for her senior portraits with Eve Tuft Photography | Midland, MI Senior Photographers

    And I’ll always take a picture with mom if she agrees. Two beautiful women, inside and out.

    A teenage girl and her mom smile at the camera outside at City Forest | Senior Photographer in Midland, MichiganA senior girl leans up against a wooden post at City Forest in the fall | Midland, MI Senior Photographers

    Here’s what Nicole’s mom had to say about the senior session:

    “We were so excited to book Eve for Nicole’s senior pictures! Eve has a natural ability to make everyone feel comfortable. Eve spent time with Nicole beforehand understanding what was important to her. That made a big difference on the day of our session and made everything feel very natural. Eve’s attention to details and light brought out the best in every picture. We are thrilled with Nicole’s senior pictures! They are a beautiful and lasting treasure of this significant time in her life. Thank you, Eve!”

    And here’s what Nicole said:

    “Eve made my senior picture experience so wonderful! I was very comfortable through the whole session and felt she really was able to capture my personality. The pictures turned out beautiful and I am so glad she was able to take my senior pictures. I wish I could give more stars!”

    You two are wonderful, and I had such a good time with you both!

  • MHS Drum Major in Dow Gardens

    MHS Drum Major in Dow Gardens

    MHS Drum Major, Nicole James, is a wonderful teenager. I’ve known her family personally for years, and they’re one of the best there is! Which is why I am grateful I got to take her senior pictures. She wanted to have her senior session taken in the fall because she wanted beautiful autumn foliage. And guess what? She chose the perfect week! Last October we met up at Dow Gardens for her session, and the colors were vibrant and stunning. Her smile is just the best.

    Even though the day was cloudy, the colors were gorgeous, and we were able to get extra light into her eyes using my reflector. Those large catchlights add so much!

    Beautiful blond senior and drum major poses on a pathway at Dow Gardens for her senior shoot | Midland, MI senior photographers

    Nicole plays the flute, so we made sure to get pictures with it. As a flute player myself, I have to add here that it’s the best instrument there is! 😉

    Beautiful teenage girl and Drum Major plays her flute outside at Dow Gardens | Senior Photographers Midland, Michigan

    And of course, as a MHS drum major, we also made sure to get pictures with her whistle and mace.

    A Drum Major takes pictures with her whistle and mace for senior session outside | Michigan senior photographers

    Those fall colors were on point. Dow Gardens has so much variety, really every season is beautiful here. We were fortunate the weather wasn’t too cool or rainy on her session date.

    Beautiful senior girl sits in a pile of autumn leaves outside on a hill for her senior pictures | senior Photographers in Midland, Michigan

    Nicole also brought her cross country gear for her shoot. I love it when my seniors bring props and uniforms.

    Chemic Senior at Midland High School poses with her running shoes at Dow Gardens | Senior Photographers in Midland, MI

    Isn’t she so beautiful? Every time I had her mom hold the reflector up to her face for headshots, her mom would say, “It’s like turning a light on!”. That’s also what it’s like when Nicole walks into a room. She’s brings light everywhere she goes.

    Senior girl poses at Dow Gardens with her running shoes from Midland High School | Senior Photographers near meNext time, I’ll share the second half of her session at City Forest. See you then!

  • 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!