Maddie’s Senior Photos on a Traverse City Ranch
Northern Michigan Photography
Senior photos are some of my favorite stories to tell. They are full of personality, nostalgia, and the bittersweet joy of one chapter ending and another just beginning. This one was especially close to my heart. Maddie’s session took place in the golden light of a Northern Michigan ranch, surrounded by horses, tall grasses, and a warm summer breeze. Once or twice a year, I have the special privilege of photographing someone truly close to me. Sometimes it is a dear friend or a family member. This year it was a combination of both. Maddie was the first child I ever nannied during my college years. She later became my flower girl, and now she is a cherished friend.
Watching Maddie grow over the years has been one of life’s sweetest gifts. From a tender hearted little girl to a passionate, intelligent, and gracious young woman, she’s become someone truly remarkable. So when she asked me to photograph her senior session, I was BEYOND honored.
A recent graduate of Grand Traverse Academy in Traverse City, Maddie chose to be photographed at Harmony Hills Ranch where her beloved horse is boarded. We spent the golden hours of the day wandering the shimmering fields, reminiscing through the tall grass, and dreaming of the future with the horses. The evening felt like something out of a storybook. It was peaceful, warm, and brimming with joy.
