Archive for the ‘Nature’ Category

On Course with Rachael

Thursday, February 2, 2012
girl holding golf course flag against a dramatic cloud filling sky

As we've mentioned before we love when graduates do a little homework and provide us with a new setting or challenge us to use a spot in a variety of unique ways. In this case, Rachael wanted to use Fox Creek Golf Course in Livonia. Rachael is a member of the Stevenson Golf Team and ...


The Magician

Monday, January 30, 2012
girl with pom floating in air

Jessica certainly made our work feel like magic with her gorgeous smile, big and bold brown eyes, and her Charlie's Angles inspired curls that would stop anyone in their tracks. The hardest part with selecting our favorites for this post was exactly that...narrowing down our favorites from a 2-hour shoot! One of my personal favorites ...


Kelsey’s Cat Eyes

Sunday, January 29, 2012
girl laying on porch

As the title of this entry suggests, check out Kelsey's stunning eyes. Usually it is a person's smile that has an impact on the overall tone or feel of an image. However, in Kelsey's case, one can't help but be captivated by her eyes. They draw you in and create an intense mood with all ...


Diamonds are Forever…

Saturday, January 21, 2012
girl in white loose linen sweater resting against fence with tall green grass everywhere

We were so excited Ciara gave us the opportunity to capture her Graduate photos. She was a total gamer last year in a series of buddy pics with her main squeeze, Steven. So we were anxious to get Ciara in her element. Ciara has a radiant smile and her choice of outfits was impeccable - ...


Bo Knows Best

Saturday, January 21, 2012
girl spinning in sun dress on top of rolling hill

Ordinarily we like to start early to get that perfect angle of sun, avoid the summer heat and avoid everyone's nemesis...mosquitoes! Unfortunately, this was an unusual summer and the bugs were waiting for us! Regardless of their distracting presence, Sarah was all smiles and didn't allow any of the elements to dampen her photo session. As ...


Chelsey and the Setting Sun

Friday, January 20, 2012
girl with arms crossed in front of lake with a red sky from the sun

It was hard to believe that a year had already passed since we last worked with the Gleason Family, taking Bre's pictures. Our session began promptly at the Gleason household where a definite air of excitement and anxiety filled the air. Chelsey was eagerly looking forward to her photo session, meanwhile Bre was getting ready ...


The Sun Shines Through Sam

Sunday, January 1, 2012
girl in henley tank top with sun behind back

We had an absolutely gorgeous day for Sammy's shoot. There are days when the mixture of cloud coverage and angle of the sun make for impeccable lighting. And, what a day to have such dramatic lighting to compliment Sam's stunning profile and smile. We are big fans of utilizing the sun to rim light or ...


Made with Peace and Love

Thursday, December 29, 2011
profile of girl looking into sun in sepia tone

Sometimes we love when the students do a little bit of "homework" on their end to make the shoot successful and unique. In this case, Abby scouted a fun little location behind Parmenter's Cider Mill that she thought would capture the tone of her outfits and accessories. We felt the vintage brown boots and leather ...


Perfect Timing

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
girl with hair blowing in the wind full blast of sunlight accenting hair

Megan's shoot was all about timing. It was extremely windy and the rapid movement of clouds had us constantly adjusting our reflectors and Alien Bee strobes. The first shot is arguably one of my favorites from the season and "highlights" how precious timing can be - lucky for us, Ryan was quick on the trigger ...


Katie and her Eclectic Collection

Monday, December 26, 2011
girl in blue cardigan throwing crayola crayons up in the air

The beauty of the Fall sky and colors is their ability to create an entirely different perspective with locations we use so regularly throughout the year. In this case, Mil Race Park in downtown Northville. The downside is the limited and infrequent amounts of sun and natural daylight available. Katie definitely came prepared with a ...