Portraits That Feel Like You

Whether you’re celebrating your senior year, updating portraits, or simply wanting photos that feel true to you, my goal is to create images that are natural, confident, and authentic. Sessions with me are relaxed, fun, and easygoing, with a balance of gentle posing and natural movement so nothing ever feels stiff or overly staged.

I’ll guide you throughout the session with prompts, direction, and encouragement while leaving plenty of space for genuine personality and emotion to shine through. Whether you’re outgoing and energetic or more quiet and reserved, I create an environment where you can feel comfortable, confident, and fully yourself in front of the camera.

Each session is personalized to reflect your style and vision. From downtown streets and open fields to Lake Michigan beaches and scenic Northern Michigan locations, we’ll choose a setting that feels like you and create portraits that feel timeless, modern, and meaningful.

My goal is to capture this season of life in a way that feels effortless and real creating images that not only look beautiful, but truly reflect who you are.

Young woman with long hair wearing a blue sports jersey and casual jeans, sitting on a wooden bench at a sports facility, illuminated by sunlight with a brick wall and chain-link fence in the background kalkaska high school senior
A traverse city high school senior in a patterned dress walking barefoot along the shoreline at sunset, with colorful sky and calm water in the background.
A traverse city high school senior wearing a green and black plaid jacket over a white T-shirt stands at a fairground with colorful lights and rides in the background. There are groups of people around him
traverse city high school senior in dance attire practicing ballet or dance moves in a dance studio with large windows showing fall foliage outside.
traverse city high school senior smiling and walking in a grassy field during sunset, with trees in the background.

Collections

  • The Essentials Session

    In-Studio Only

    10 High Resolution Digital Images

    Online Gallery & Print Release

    $275

  • The Signature Session

    A Full Session

    30 High Resolution Digital Images

    Online Gallery & Print Release

    $475

  • The Keepsake Session

    A Full Session

    All High Resolution Images - 75+

    Online Gallery & Print Release

    $750

Where We’ll Capture Your Story

Your session can take place wherever feels most like you. Whether that’s wandering through your favorite Northern Michigan town, golden hour along a Lake Michigan beach, exploring scenic trails, or creating something simple and timeless in the studio, I’ll help you choose a location that fits your personality, style, and vision for your session.

As a Traverse City senior and portrait photographer, I photograph sessions throughout Northern Michigan, including locations from Manistee to Petoskey and everywhere in between. During the warmer months, I work with many seniors and clients visiting or living in Leland, Fishtown, Glen Arbor, Frankfort, Northport, Traverse City, Elk Rapids, and the Torch Lake area. Whether you’re a local or here for a Northern Michigan getaway, senior portraits are a meaningful way to celebrate this exciting season of life surrounded by the beauty of Up North.

Some of my favorite locations for senior and portrait photography in Traverse City and Northern Michigan include the beaches at Glen Haven, the shoreline near Mission Point Lighthouse, the trails along the Boardman River, and tucked-away spots along Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. I’m always happy to recommend locations based on the look and feel you’re going for. Whether that’s sandy dunes, blue water, wooded trails, open fields, downtown streets, or clean, simple studio portraits.

I specialize in creating relaxed, natural Traverse City senior and portrait photography with a focus on authentic expression and timeless imagery. No matter where your session takes place, my goal is to create portraits that feel confident, genuine, and true to who you are in this season of life.

traverse city high school senior in a white sundress sitting on sandy beach with tall grass, enjoying the sunset with sailboats and a lighthouse in the distance.
traverse city high school senior in a floral dress smiling and standing in a golden field during sunset.
traverse city high school senior with long blonde hair is standing in a forest during sunset, wearing a white strapless top and ripped jeans, smiling and looking to her right.
traverse city high school senior with long dark hair, sunglasses, a gray shirt, and shorts, sitting on the porch of a white wooden house with bushes around.
traverse city high school senior squatting on a leaf-covered path in a park with vibrant autumn foliage.
A woman with dark hair, wearing an off-the-shoulder black top, jeans, and a necklace, standing outdoors near a concrete wall with sunlight in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most full sessions are about 30-60 minutes. Minis are usually 10-15 minutes.

  • For fall and spring? The earlier the better, books are open at the beginning of the year. Don’t wait if you are looking for a specific date.

    For other times of year, I usually have more flexibility, but don’t wait too long, especially if you’re hoping to use your photos for something specific.

    Galleries typically take 2-3 weeks to receive for full sessions.

  • I keep my eye on the weather leading up to all session. If the weather looks iffy I will send you a text or email. Depending on the forecast, we may shift the time or location to work around the weather. If Mother Nature is against us, we will reschedule for a time and date that works for us both.

  • I do! Inquire for more information.

  • There’s no bad or better times, just different vibes.

    • Spring brings fresh blooms and softer color palettes. Sunset is earlier making it great for beach sessions.

    • Summer is great for later sunsets, warm temps, and relaxed outdoor sessions.

    • Fall is busy season but so worth it if you want those iconic autumn colors.

    • Winter can be incredibly magical especially for cozy sessions or snowy adventures.

    Pro Tip: The earlier you book, the more flexibility you’ll have with dates and locations.

  • Send me a message and I can send you my location guide. We can work together to find the perfect location(s) for your session.

  • I can! And guess what? You don’t have to look at the camera for the entire session if you don’t want to! That is one of the best things about lifestyle photography, you just forget I am there and focus on loving on your kiddos. This helps you to relax and I promise to make you look great.

  • When you book your session you will get an email with a session guide that includes a style guide!

  • All of my clients have full control over if their images are used online, especially on social media. Some clients are happy to have their images shared. Others like to keep their images more private. I am happy to respect your wishes either way. Please just let me know if you want your images kept private so I can make sure to keep your gallery private as well.

    Tip: If you don’t share photos of your kid’s faces online but want some photos to share we can take some photos that intentionally hide their faces. This is something many of my clients do.