Southeast Michigan Senior Photographer

A big part of being in a business like mine, is continuing education. There are many ways to accomplish this and it is my goal every year to attend at least two or three educational weekends away surrounded by other photographers. There is something special to be able to spend some time with other like minded professionals, to bounce ideas off each other, to hone our craft. A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of spending some time with a few fellow photographers from different parts of the country to work on our continuing education. A part of the weekend was dedicated to newborn photography, which I don't get to do much of now but hope to expand my business in that direction going forward..but we'll save that for another post. Part of the time was dedicated to working with a hair/makeup artist and photographing three beautiful women...but we'll save that for later, too. One other segment was working with high school seniors. You know, if you follow my blog at all, that high school seniors are the clients I photograph the most. I just love working with that age group...being able to help them see themselves the way we parents do. It is such a critical age and so our sessions are really more, then, well, just sessions. I work hard to make them comfortable, to make them laugh, to reassure them that this isn't going to kill them, that being in front of the camera for this very special, short time in their lives is worth it. I really believe that more important than anything else (well aside from a great portrait), having a senior tell me or his mom or her best friend that they had fun and enjoyed themselves during their session, is what matters most. It's not always easy but I believe that if we listen carefully, even to those tough to crack seniors, we can hear about their dreams, who they are, what they like and where they'd like to go. I believe those things should show through in their portraits.

While away with my photographer friends, we were fortunate to have 5 wonderful high school seniors to photograph. We had nice weather, well nice if you are from the north, and a bunch of fun. Here are just a few images from our day.

Southeast Michigan Destination Wedding Photographer

I can't believe I didn't share a few images from a wedding Lisa Adams (www.lisaadamsphoto.com) and I did last summer. We had the pleasure of photographing Laurel and Alex on their special day in Ohio. What a beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Erie. All day the weather was a bit ominous. We were thinking of "Plan B" all day and wondering how it was all going to work. But sure enough, just before the ceremony was due to start, the skies cleared, the rain stopped and we had a gorgeous evening for an outdoor lake side wedding. Laurel was beautiful and Alex dashing in their finery. The family was terrific and the wedding party was a lot of fun. I always enjoy photographing new venues and was so happy we had a chance to work there. Just beautiful

L'Anse Creuse High School North - Senior Photographer

Is it Winter Yet?

You know during the spring and summer senior seasons, I often have to work around Mother Nature. Sometimes it will rain so hard that we can't do an outdoor session or the heat and humidity are too high to go on location (I mean who likes humidity frizz, am I right?). I never thought that She would best me even in the winter months. Here in Michigan, there has always been one thing you can be sure of... yes, that dreaded white stuff, the awful four letter word that starts with "s".. S.N.O.W. Except for this year. Of course I have a few clients who specifically waited to schedule their location sessions so that we could include some snow images. Here we are, the end of January and hardly a flake to be found! We've had a few days where the snow has been here, for all of an hour then melted away. We actually have a dusting on the ground out there today but it's going to melt before my schedule is free. Sigh... Mother Nature, you win again.

Well, to get me in the winter mood at least, I've been taking a look some images of Rob from his studio session. Rob is a Class of 2012 Senior Model for our studio. I photographed his brother (Class of 2011) and just love their family. Super nice guys, terrific parents and just a joy to work with all the way around. Rob came into the studio back in the fall and he is one of those "winter" clients. Can't wait to get out to the rink and finish up his session. In the meantime, here's a few of his studio hockey images.

Chesterfield Michigan Photographer

Sweet Sweet Baby!

I always love when we have the opportunity to photograph little ones. Introducing baby Ean. Isn't he just too sweet? Ean, his Mommy, and Oma came into the studio last week for a session. I should probably mention that his Oma and I are cousins...so I think that makes us third cousins? This is my cousin's first grand baby and I was so happy to have a chance to meet and photograph him. This time goes by so fast and they change so quickly. Ean was a bit old for  typical newborn session and he so didn't want to stay put. He is quite the character and makes just the sweetest baby noises. It's always so nice to get my fix when we have a baby in the studiod.

Senior Photographer - Michigan

You may know that I have three beautiful daughters. My oldest is officially a senior for the second time! That's right, a college senior. Soon she will be graduating from Western Michigan University. I can't believe that her four years away from home are almost done. I clearly remember the emotions of the day she moved  onto campus. I clearly remember my denial for the months leading up to that big day. I also remember how grateful I was for technology that enabled us to keep in touch so easily. I found that while I missed her like crazy, we still had our special chats, we could still share the highlights and the low times of our days and even though she wasn't physically here, we were still connected.

Over the last four years she's made Kzoo her second home and surrounded herself with another family. It was my pleasure to go to Kzoo last weekend and help her and her second family by photographing them for their upcoming senior show. If you happen to be in Kalamazoo anytime from February 6 through the 25th, stop by the studio in the Korman Center and check out their work. What a talented group of young women.

Ladies, I wish you much success as you wind down your college life! I thank you for taking good care of my baby! Best of Luck to you all.

Macomb Michigan Senior Photographer - LCN

Introducing Megan - Beth Eggert Photography - 

Class of 2013 Senior Model

Meet Megan. Megan is a junior at LCN. She is on the Varsity tennis team, was a member of the swim team for two years and ran cross country for one. Megan is involved in NHS, and Mu Alpha Theta. (Yes, I have some very smart models!) Megan's favorite band is Parachute (um.. not knowing this one either. I definitely have to upgrade my music selection.) Megan likes to hang out with friends and play tennis. She has a miniature schnauzer named Jack. Megan as a very infectious laugh. Three words to describe Megan would be kind, conscientious and adventurous. Megan hopes to attend MSU or Western Michigan (Go Broncos!)

L'Anse Creuse North High School - Senior Photographer

Introducing Garrett - Beth Eggert Photography Class of 2013

Senior Model

 Meet Garrett! Garret is a Junior at LCN and happens to be one of my neighbors. It's so strange to see him all grown up since I first met him four and a half years ago when we moved into this neighborhood. I think that would've made him like 12 and in seventh grade. Garrett follows Hockey, Baseball and is a big NASCAR fan. He has a crazy dog named Zoey who thinks she is an alarm clock and likes to wake Garrett up early, even on the weekends! Garret likes to hang out with his friends, likes the band Daughtry (so do I!!!!) Something funny about Garrett, he says he always try to have "swag" but it isn't always working for him. Three words to describe Garrett are funny, outgoing, and smiley. Garret hopes to attend Western Michigan after graduation (Go Broncos!)