Category Archives: Seniors & Portraits

Miriam :: Senior

Lovely, graceful and elegant… she is a ballet dancer. And she’s absolutely amazing! You’ll see in a minute… I shot Miriam’s senior session at Grand Rapids Ballet Company, where she practices and performs. We met on a quiet morning when the building was nearly empty. I love sessions like this! We chatted a bit about...

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Michael :: Senior

Michael and his dad met us out at the Rockford dam on the Rogue River for his senior portraits. It was a gorgeous fall day, perfect for the Harvest Festival that was going on. Also perfect location for Michael, who (in addition to having a great smile!) has plans to study forestry and natural resources...

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Kyle :: Senior

Kyle and his family met me downtown on a gorgeous weekend morning. I’ll be introducing them in a bit, but first – Kyle’s individual senior session! His mom and I had a few location ideas picked out beforehand, and we went to all of them! One of the best things about Grand Rapids is how...

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Brandon :: Man in the Hat

After seeing a client’s canvas gallery wrap, Brandon’s grandpa decided he had to have one. So he asked me to do a portrait session with his grandson. We met downtown on a perfectly moody overcast day – excellent for the subject at hand. Gloomy skies, clear water, an old bridge, a dirty alley, and a...

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Emily :: Senior

I had another superfabulous senior session this week, this time with the lovely Emily. She’s a dancer, and wanted to incorporate that into her portraits. I loved the ballet slippers and tulle skirt, and we found this amazing graffiti wall downtown Grand Rapids, right down the street from her church (pictured below). I love the...

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