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  • Soccer Sweetheart Senior Session

    Soccer Sweetheart Senior Session

    Soccer is quite possibly the most popular sport here in Midland, Michigan. Why is that? I mean, aside from being an awesome sport. I remember when my family and I were getting ready to move to Michigan and were looking at houses to buy. We were house hunting on Mother’s Day weekend and passed soccer fields that were completely packed. Our realtor said that was the big weekend of the year for soccer here, and now I wonder if Maddy happened to be on that field all those years ago.

    Maddy is incredibly sweet, patient, and so, so calm and chill. Chill senior sessions are the best senior sessions. Although her favorite thing in the world does not happen to be getting her picture taken, she really did a great job humoring me and following directions. Oh, and she also just happens to be so beautiful.

    Dow Gardens is perhaps one of my most popular locations for senior sessions, and for good reason. How many cities can boast a place like this? We started there for Maddy’s session, and we had beautiful sunshine and lovely weather for her entire shoot.

    Soccer

    Yes, she does play soccer, and although I’ve never seen her in action, I’m willing to bet she’s amazing. 🙂 We grabbed a few shots with her in her uniform and with her soccer ball, and after a few pictures in the Children’s Garden, we made our way to the Nature Center.

    The white dress has been extremely popular this year, and I love that! White is such a great, neutral color on everyone, and it helps the seniors stand out when they wear it. My favorite pictures of the whole session are the ones with Maddy in her long-sleeved blue shirt. So, so gorgeous. Though the ones at the very end in a sun dress could rival those.

    Here’s what Maddy’s mom said about the session: “We are thrilled with our daughter’s Senior pictures. Eve did a great job of making the session casual and laid-back. By creating this atmosphere, she was able to capture true Maddy smiles. Love the results and enjoyed working with this kind, talented professional.”

    Thank you both for entrusting me with these senior pictures! Best of luck the rest of your senior year, Maddy!

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  • Two Sports, Two Locations, One Senior

    Two Sports, Two Locations, One Senior

    Two Sports

    Two sports are always better than one, right? Especially if your senior is involved in both sports and wants to represent both in her pictures. Well, we did just that for Carin’s senior session.

    Downtown

    We started downtown, and that’s when we were able to incorporate two sports into her pictures. Isn’t she beautiful? And I always love Midland High School’s colors. That blue looks good on everyone. I’ll also add here at the beginning that Carin got her makeup done professionally. Sometimes my seniors worry that their makeup will look too heavy or not natural. But look! Carin’s makeup was not overdone at all, and it looks lovely. Seniors, don’t be afraid to get your makeup done! If there is ever a time to get it done, it’s for your senior session and for your wedding. 😉

    We had such a fun time going around downtown Midland. This place is one of the most requested for senior sessions, but it never gets old.

    CNC

    When we finished there, we headed out to the Chippewa Nature Center. My seniors request this location often as well. While we didn’t incorporate Carin’s two sports there, we did find flowers, fields, and a garden. I love that place SO much.

    I also want to give a shout out to all the incredible parents who help out with their child’s session. They carry all the things, help hold my reflector, and are always aware if one hair is out of place. They’re super heroes!

    Here’s what Carin’s mom said about the photo session: “We had a wonderful senior picture experience with Eve Tuft! Very professional, easy going and personable. Unusual to have a 17 year old love each and every picture!”

    And here’s what Carin said about it: “I had an amazing experience with Eve Tuft for my senior pictures. She made me feel very comfortable and relaxed and all in all made the experience very enjoyable. I loved the way every single one of my pictures came out. I loved her vision for posing that she used to make every picture look great! Thank you Eve for an incredible senior picture experience!”

    You’re both amazing! Good luck your senior year, Carin!

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  • H. H. Dow High Sports Session

    H. H. Dow High Sports Session

    It’s been a hot minute since I took any sports pictures for my seniors. I forgot how fun it was to integrate a sports item in a shoot! Chloe here is a basketball and soccer player for H. H. Dow High School, and I loved that she wanted to wear her jerseys for her senior session.

    Sports at H.H. Dow High School

    We started off at her high school with her in her basketball jersey, and I just knew I wanted some shots behind the bleachers. Not only did they provide some shade, but they also added some amazing depth and visual interest. Gorgeous, right?

    A senior girl takes sports shots at H. H. Dow High School for her senior session | Midland, Michigan Senior Photographer

    A teenage girl holds a basketball while wearing her jersey for H. H. Dow High School in Midland | Michigan Senior Photographers

    We also grabbed a few shots in the sunlight on the bleachers themselves. I love this next one.

    A senior girl holds a basketball on the bleachers at H. H. Dow High School in Midland, MI | Senior Photographers in Midland, Michigan

    Chloe quickly changed into her soccer attire, and we headed onto the field for some more sports pictures. She and her mom helped me move the net into some pretty light. Because honestly, it’s all about good light. Although having a good subject certainly doesn’t hurt. 😉

    A sports picture of a teenage girl sitting in front of a goal with a soccer ball on the ground next to her | Senior Photographer in Midland, Michigan

    A senior girl stands against a soccer goal post holding a soccer ball for her senior pictures | Photographers in Midland, MichiganA senior girl holds a soccer ball while looking over her shoulder for her sports photos | Senior Photographers in Midland, MI

    Chippewa Nature Center

    After we finished up at the high school, we made our way to the Chippewa Nature Center. It’s seriously my favorite. The light there gets me every time. Speaking of which, I think now’s a great time to mention that Chloe opted to get her makeup professionally done. The MUA I use is  http://www.beautybycathy.org/. She is amazing at doing natural makeup that isn’t too heavy or strong. She really helps compliment a girl’s natural beauty, and I strongly recommend that any girl booking a senior session with me get her makeup done professionally.

    A teenage girl poses at Chippewa Nature Center in front of a barn outside | Michigan Photographer in Midland and the surrounding area

    A beautiful senior girl poses in front of a barn at Chippewa Nature Center | Michigan Senior Photographers

    Also, I’m just going to say that I love the outfits Chloe brought. I can tell that she really chose what SHE loves and feels confident and comfortable in. I want all my seniors to feel like themselves and to feel confident for their pictures. This next one just might be my favorite from her whole session.

    A senior girl leans up against a wooden fence while sitting on the ground at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, MIA senior girl looks down at the ground while brushing her hair back from her face for her senior portraits | Senior Photographer in Midland, Michigan

    Next time I blog I’ll finish up her session. Stay tuned because there were gorgeous purple wildflowers involved. 🙂