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Danielle- Class of 2019

Meet Danielle!

Danielle was selected to be our Senior Model from our Instagram Giveaway that took place a few months back. We were excited to have her join our little Brick Street Fam and we found out why last weekend during her first session. She is such a joy to photograph! Easy to get along with and such a beautiful personality. She made it fun and easy for us and I think we did the same for her. We are definitely excited to do a few different types of sessions with her as well as her full senior portrait session. Keep a look out for those throughout the up coming year!

A few fun facts about Danielle:

She is involved in a lot of actives such as Cheerleading, Basketball, Snowboarding, and more
Her favorite movie is The Blind Side (such a good movie!)
Has a genuine and fun personality
Her favorite band is Florida Georgia Line

We are taking on class of 2019 seniors so get your dates scheduled soon! If you’re not sure that we are the perfect photographers to capture your senior year, set up your pre consultation with us free of charge to go over any questions you might have for us. Our goal is to give you a senior experience like none other!

Isn’t she stunning?! Another option to add to your senior experience is video by JayBird Films. We were able to do a video during Danielle’s session and it is such an awesome add on option!

Check it out HERE

Let us know if you have any questions regarding your senior experience. For more information check out our website: SENIOR EXPERIENCE

Thanks for reading ❤

-K

Class of 2018: See Ya Later!

As we finish up with the class of 2018, I wanted to share a few of our favorites from the last year. What fun we have had with all of these fellow graduates. We were able to watch them grow throughout the last year and even see some changes from their first sessions into their final sessions.

One of my favorite things about photographing seniors is seeing the changes that take place from our initial consultation all the way through their gallery reveal. A lot of these students, we meet at the end of their junior year and continue working with them throughout most of their senior year. I get to watch them grow as people and see them make their way into adulthood.

We have had so much fun photographing seniors all over the state and beyond. We’re really hoping to do a few more traveling seniors this coming year. I travel to Traverse City area quite often throughout the summer and will be giving the option to photograph you up in the Traverse Bay area or other gorgeous surrounding landmarks. This year we were able to make it to an awesome variety of locations including Ionia, Portland, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Penn State, Stanton, Lowell, and more!

Here is to the next chapter of your lives! We want to wish all of our Class of 2018 seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors and look forward to seeing what you will accomplish. Thanks for another wonderful year of senior portraits, we cannot wait to get started with the class of 2019!

Class of 2019 seniors are now booking dates! If you’re part of the class of 2019 seniors and are interested in a date, please don’t hesitate to get it scheduled. Our schedule is filling quickly! We pride ourselves in giving our seniors a handcrafted experience that will be more than just a photo shoot. We make it an experience!

Thanks for reading ❤

-K

Ramey Family

Well, we have been slacking at blogging this week since it took us until Thursday to make our first post of the week. On top of being sick, we’ve also had an amazingly busy week photographing different styles of sessions and meeting with two different brides about their upcoming weddings. It feels great to be getting busy again! We’ve got our Spring Experience coming on Saturday and it looks like its going to be a gorgeous morning for those.

Anywho, we wanted to share one of our most recent sessions with you! Marisa has been photographing Cody and Savannah’s family for the last few years and they just recently had another session with her. They are such an adorable little family and we are loving these shots she got while walking around downtown Ionia!

I mean seriously, could they be any cuter?!

We also wanted to share some of our upcoming events happening in May and June. There has been quite a bit going on with us, so make sure you’re staying up to date by following our social media posts and our blog. We also try to send out a monthly email as well so expect to see one of those coming in May! Join our mailing list by sending us your emails.

May 19th- Unicorn Experience (FULL)

June 3rd- Unicorn Experience (a few slots open!)

June 6th- Outdoor Photography Workshop | Every Wednesday evening in June!

We are also taking on Class of 2019 Seniors and 2019 weddings! Set up your consultation soon so you can secure the dates you want!

Thanks for reading ❤

-K

Prom: A Night to Remember

Prom is supposed to be a night that every junior and senior cannot wait to partake in. You go out and buy the perfect dress, shoes, and jewelry. Your date worries about getting a tie or dress that will match you, making sure you’ll look great in every photograph taken together that night. It is one of the few nights out as a teenager that you just never want to forget.

I remember my senior prom. One of the best nights of my high school career! My mom even let me wear Chuck Taylors with this gorgeous dress she had gotten me. I went with a bunch of friends and my date was one of my best band buddies. My mom took the 6 of us out around town to photograph us all dressed up. This was during the beginning of my photography career so taking fun pictures of my friends was one of the best things to do! I can’t even believe that I’ve had the chance to take prom photos for other wonderful high school students every year since then. I think they are some of the most fun sessions that we offer!

With all that being said, I wanted to share a few images of the beautiful people that we had the opportunity to photograph for 2017’s high school prom. For all of you 2018 prom goers, let us capture those memories that you’ll never forget. Prom Experience is $100 for up to 4 people with 5 digital images and a print release. Fill out the contact form to schedule!

Thanks for reading ❤

-K

Top 5 Senior Portrait Tips

Calling all SENIORS!

With the warm weather (hopefully) approaching and the 2018 school year coming to an end it is time for the class of 2019 to start thinking about senior portraits. When you think of senior portraits there is a lot that goes into planning the perfect session. How do I smile? Am I too awkward to get my photos taken? Where would be a good location? These are just a few questions that our seniors worry about when prepping for their experiences. Today we’re going to give you our Top 5 Tips to make your senior experience one you’ll never forget!

#1: LOCATION

Thinking about senior portraits means you’ll have to choose the perfect location. You’ll want to pick one that means something to you, but only if it is plausible. You need to make sure it isn’t too far away or too difficult to get to. The more meaningful it is to you, the more comfortable you’ll be in that environment. We can always help guide you to a location that works for you or something that we think will really catch your eye. Don’t be afraid to trust your photographer. A few of our favorites include downtown Grand Rapids, the many beautiful state parks (including the beaches) around Michigan, and many other private locations we keep under wraps for our clients.

#2: WHAT TO WEAR?

Clothing is one of the most important parts of your senior portraits. If you’re not wearing something that you feel comfortable in or don’t feel yourself in, your pictures will reflect that. It takes a lot to choose the right outfit and especially one that everyone can agree with. A few things to keep in mind:

Color: Stick with solid neutral tones. Other bright or neon colors tend to cast harsh shades onto faces that you’re not going to want. In some instances like sports/school shirts or grandma’s favorite sweater, we will make work if we have to.
Pattern: This is a tough one to pick out. If you’re unsure then stick with a solid colored shirt or simply send a photo to us and we’ll give you our honest opinion! If you do choose a pattern, make sure it’s not a BIG pattern. Keep it small, simple and not too bright. We don’t want the pattern to attract the eye over the important part of the image, which is you.
Accessories: Bring them! Hats, sunglasses, necklaces, bracelets, etc. It’s always nice to have options! We might decide not to use any of them, but don’t kick yourself by opting out of bringing them along.

All of our seniors will receive a more detailed “What to Wear Guide” after they book their experience with us. Then we can help guide you in the right direction and plan your perfect senior portrait experience.

#3: DON’T OVER THINK POSING

Getting your photos taken can be a stressful and self-conscious experience. Here at Brick Street, we try to make our seniors feel as comfortable as possible. We want to make it a fun experience rather than an overwhelming one. Trust us, and we’ll be sure you get the perfect picture! Keep in that we are there to help pose and place you to make sure you can laugh and have a good time without having to worry too much about it. We do this every day. All that being said, don’t be afraid to try something on your mind. If it works, fantastic! If it doesn’t, no harm done.

Just relax, trust us, and we’ll have some fun.

#4: SEASON

Which season do you love best? It’s important to schedule your session in a season that you’ll be most comfortable in and that will suit your style. Some people photos on the beach and some love skating on a frozen pond. In the end, it is all about what YOU want. In Michigan, every season is beautiful.

Pick your favorite season(s) and go with it! If you love wearing boots and sweaters then fall and winter are for you. If you’re more of a shorts and t-shirt kind of senior, then spring and summer will work great. If you can’t decide, just ask us!

#5: PROPS, FRIENDS, & FAMILY

As I said earlier, being photographed can be a stressful thing. We want you to be comfortable, even if that means having your dog, cat, hamster, or other pet you love in your photos! We think doing a few family portraits can’t hurt either. If the senior is getting a new portrait for their wall, why shouldn’t the whole family?!

We don’t use props very often, but we do have some available. We could stick a chair out in the field for you, or give you an umbrella to hold onto on a rainy day. We also want to encourage our seniors to bring their own props. If you’re involved in sports, band, cheer, or other activities, don’t be afraid to represent that. We’ve even had a few lightsabers in the studio. We want to represent you, in whatever form that takes!

We’re looking forward to starting the 2019 Season with some new Seniors! Our fall dates are filling VERY quickly. If you want that prime autumn time slot, then get your dates scheduled! We do have a few summer dates still available and are accepting weekday appointments. Head over to our website for more information on our SENIOR EXPERIENCE.

We’d love to set up a consultation with you!

Thanks for reading ❤

– K