Some of my favorite sessions have nothing to do with a park or a downtown backdrop. They happen in dance studios, on baseball diamonds, and yes, beside an airplane with a dad and his son who both happen to be pilots and share something truly special.

That is the kind of portrait that tells a real story. Not just what someone looks like, but who they are and what they love. And that is exactly the kind of session I love to create.

If you have ever tried to get a great photo of your horse on your own, you already know how quickly things can go sideways. A spooked expression, ears back, a moment of bad light, and suddenly the image you were hoping for looks nothing like the horse you know. Equestrian portrait photography is a completely different experience, and if you have never done it before, here is what you need to know before booking a session in Michigan.

If you have never had professional portraits taken before, it is completely normal to not know what to expect. Most seniors walk into their session a little nervous and walk out wondering why they were worried in the first place. Whether you love being in front of a camera or have been dreading this since your parents brought it up, here is exactly what a senior portrait session with me looks like from start to finish.

Junior year is almost over. If you have a high school junior at home, there is a good chance senior portraits have crossed your mind at least once. Or maybe you are the junior, already thinking about what your senior year is going to look like. Either way, between exams, spring sports, and everything else that comes with this time of year, it is easy to push the decision to summer.