Michigan portrait photographer with an editorial edge.

I work with individuals and creatives to create portrait images that feel intentional, modern, and true to who you are. These sessions are designed to produce polished work you can use across personal, creative, and professional spaces.

A woman in pink satin robes and curlers in her hair sits on a pink velvet couch, reading a magazine. She is surrounded by pink and white fluffy decor, including a couch blanket, dress, and a white faux fur pillow. There is a vintage rotary phone and a champagne bottle on the floor nearby.

Portrait photography is about presence. It controls first impressions and visual perception. Strong portraits communicate clarity, confidence, and identity. They influence how clients, collaborators, and audiences respond to you.

Black and white photo of a woman standing against a dark background, wearing a patterned skirt, a cropped top, and a shirt draped over her shoulder, with a confident pose.

Your portrait experience.

Your session is designed to feel personal from start to finish. We will spend one to two hours together in the studio or on location creating portraits that feel true to you, with direction throughout so you never have to wonder what to do next.

As we shoot, I’ll share images with you so we can refine the styling, posing, expression, and overall direction in real time. This allows us to adjust as we go and create photographs that feel natural to you.

Your session includes a full edited gallery, typically 20 to 50 digital images. Professional retouching and/or printed artwork are available after gallery delivery for your selected favorites.

Portrait sessions begin at $450.

Close-up of a woman with vibrant neon makeup and jewelry under colorful lighting, with her fingers near her face.
A person with dark skin in a white suit and cowboy hat standing against a wooden wall, wearing a colorful crop top and white high-heeled shoes.
A smiling woman with short blonde hair, wearing a black sleeveless turtleneck, sitting on a chair against a muted green background. She has tattoos on her arms, dark nail polish, and earrings.
A man with sunglasses, a checkered shirt, and black pants sitting on a red chair, leaning back with one leg over the armrest, in a studio with a plain turquoise background and a magazine on the floor.
A smiling woman in a black lace dress holding a large bouquet of red roses, standing against a light background with a circular light effect behind her.
A woman wearing green glasses, star-shaped hair clips, and a green cardigan, posing against a green background with a star-shaped shadow.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair posed against a dark wall background. She is wearing a red corset and matching red lace shorts, with her hand resting on her shoulder. She has a confident expression, with her gaze directed at the camera.
A woman in a wet, blue dress stands barefoot in water, with water droplets falling around her, illuminated by warm light and smoky background.

What working toether looks like.

A great portrait should feel like you. It should feel natural, confident, and intentional. I create portraits that are polished without feeling forced. Every session is designed to give you space to relax, move, and show up as yourself.

I guide you through the entire process so you never feel unsure in front of the camera. The experience is calm, professional, and focused on creating images that make you say “this is SO me!”.

  • I use clean, styled lighting to create portraits that feel natural and intentional. The goal is for your images to look refined without feeling stiff or overdone.

  • You do not need to know how to pose. I walk you through everything as we shoot, from body positioning to expression, so you can relax and focus on being present.

  • You will receive your images promptly. No long waits or uncertainty after your session.

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