Styleguide for my 2012 Seniors

Picking out clothes and planning a wardrobe is probably the best part of a senior session. It reminds me of the feeling I used to get playing dressup as a little girl, picking out my mom's heels and mixing and matching all the jewelry and accessories I could get my hands on. That same rush, that same glamorous fun, is how I want my seniors to think of their session. Have fun with it! (But keep in mind that now is probably not the time to experiment with a new style. You still want to look like yourself.)


Bring plenty of different options with you to your session. It's always better to have too much, than too little. Pick out both dressy and casual outfits, or pieces that can be combined in either type of outfit to create different looks. Bring your favorite pair of old jeans that you wear every single day, or a shirt that you absolutely love. We can work with an outfit to help it compliment the background or setting you're in; we can pair different clothing items to give you a softer look, or to make it look bold. But, the most important thing to remember when preparing for your Senior shoot: the more comfortable and confident you feel in what you're wearing, the more you'll be able to relax and have fun during your shoot.
 

2012 Senior Sessions

Attention class of 2012! It's time to start thinking about your senior portraits!!! Show off your personality and celebrate your accomplishments through your senior portraits with Portrait Collections. We work closely with you to come up with a specific look that you're going for, and what you want the images to say about who you are. We are committed to providing you with a fun and relaxed experience, as well as exceptional, one-of-a-kind images.

We offer senior portraits that are creative, unique, modern, edgy and non-traditional. Most importantly, they're YOU. Our quality products are designed to meet your needs, and our goal is to bring your vision to life.

We can set up a brief consultation to discuss location, styling, and anything else when it comes to the look you're going for. The session will be catered to what you want your senior portraits to say about you. They're a reflection of who you are, and you should be excited and proud to celebrate your achievements. Graduation is a huge milestone, and your senior year is packed full of things preparing you for this significant transition. Soon you'll be going away to college, or working full-time, or dealing with a million other things that will keep you busy...so why not kick off your senior year with some fun senior portraits?! It's the perfect way to set the tone for an exciting year ahead.

Happy Easter!

Some of our favorite images from the Easter shoots... It's hard to say who we liked working with more: the baby bunnies or the kids! They were all so precious!!!



Wishing everyone a safe, happy and fun Easter weekend!

Floppy-ears & velvet nose kisses

Springtime is nature's way of reminding us how beautiful new life can be. From flowers and new leaves on the trees to all the baby animals being born, beginnings of life are seen everywhere. And nothing is cuter than furry little baby bunnies!
Portrait Collections will have TWO of these irresistable cuties in the studio for Easter mini-sessions April 8th, 9th and 10th from 9am to 3pm! Sessions are $75 and include one 8x10, two 5x7's, and one set of wallets. An optional CD of all your session's images will be available for an extra $75.

Reserve your spot and get precious Easter portraits...Call 586-630-1317 or message Portrait Collections on Facebook soon to sign up for your session.


Always wanted a bunny for a pet?! This is your chance! After the last session, we will raffle off the baby bunnies to new, loving homes! Anyone can enter the raffle, so even if you're not participating in the Easter mini-sessions, message Portrait Collections on Facebook to get your name entered in the drawing!!!

Springtime is blooming at the studio!

Mother Nature always seems to tease us around this time of year with a week or so of warmer weather, lots of sunshine, and a gentle breeze... and just when we start to get used to it and begin to see robins everywhere, the glimpse of spring is taken away and we're reminded that we live in Michigan. We jinx it when we dare to put our winter coats away. Even though we can probably expect one last snowstorm to follow in a typical fashion this year, Portait Collections has been anticipating warmer weather with fun spring sessions, starting with this bubbly baby girl, Hayden:

Meet baby Tate!

This handsome little man made his world debut on January 4, 2011. What a perfect way to ring in the new year! I had the priveledge of photographing the pregnancy, and being able to photograph newborn Tate touched my heart more than anything. It was like watching a story unfold.

Boudoir Give AWAY!!!

We had a great reponse to the boudoir give away!!  So great that it came down two entries.  So it's a tie!
Kelly Michaels & Cindy Lyon!  They both had stories that tugged at our hearts.  Cindy & Kelly call us at the studio, 586.784.4008 or send us FB message.