Birthday shoots, Detroit

Bring your inspo. We'll build the shoot around it.

You sit in the chair for hair and makeup, then we shoot your idea, in the studio or out in the city. When we're done, we pick your favorites together before you leave. 2027 dates open soon.

Get on the 2027 list See past birthdays
Woman with red hair in a black lace gown holding the brass elevator gate inside the Guardian Building
On locationJune 2025

Past birthdays

In the studio or out in the city

I've shot birthdays in the Guardian Building lobby, on a downtown rooftop at night and in a hotel suite in Greektown.

Woman lying on a red floor under patterned red light, her legs resting on a chairClose portrait of a woman in a black strapless top against a red backdropWoman in black holding a bouquet of red roses against a red backdrop, petals on the floorWoman in black seated under flame-shaped red light
01StudioFebruary 2026
Woman in a white dress placing a crown on her head against a tan backdropWoman in a cream dress with one arm over her head, looking over her shoulder against a tan backdropWoman in an off-shoulder cream gown leaning on the rails of a narrow stairwell, shot from aboveWoman in an off-shoulder cream dress seated on a stool against a tan backdrop
02StudioJune 2024
Woman in a black lace gown standing in sunlight in the Guardian Building lobby
03On locationJune 2025
Woman in a dark suit seated on a chair in warm studio light
04StudioApril 2025
Woman in a brown jacket and cap posing on a parking garage roof above a downtown street at night
05On locationDecember 2025
Woman in a black corset leaning on a director's chair with roses in front of a projected clock face
06StudioSeptember 2025
Woman in a white robe sitting on the edge of a hotel bathtub with rose petals on the floor
07On locationApril 2025
Woman in a white shirt and jeans beside large white 21 numbers and scattered roses, her baby photo projected on the wall behind her
08StudioSeptember 2025
Woman in a white shirt, tie and black skirt posing beside a cluster of white and silver balloons
09StudioNovember 2025
Woman in a white halter top and ripped jeans seated on a stool against a glowing amber backdrop
10StudioOctober 2025
Woman in a red leather trench coat and glasses posing in an open freight elevatorWoman in glasses and a red leather coat leaning in an elevator doorway, one leg raisedWoman in a red leather coat lying on a stairwell landing, shot from above through the railingsWoman in glasses and a red leather coat seated on blue stairwell steps
11On locationJanuary 2026
Woman in a party hat and a white underwear set holding a striped birthday candle in her teeth, lighter in hand, against a gray backdrop
12StudioJune 2025
Woman in an open white shirt posing on a red studio floor
13StudioFebruary 2026

How it goes

From the idea to the sit-down

  1. 01

    Send me the idea

    The theme, the outfits, the number you're turning. No idea yet? Send me a few photos you like and we'll find one.

  2. 02

    Glam

    Hair and makeup are part of the shoot, so there's no separate appointment to book.

  3. 03

    The shoot

    Studio or location, your call. You get help with posing the whole time, so you're never stuck wondering what to do with your hands.

  4. 04

    The sit-down

    We go through the photos together and you pick your favorites before you leave.

What's included

  • Hair and makeup
  • Posing help for the whole shoot
  • The sit-down, where you pick your photos

Pricing isn't set yet. Get on the list and you'll hear when it is.

Questions

Before you ask

When can I book, and how much is it?
2027 dates open soon and pricing isn't set yet. Get on the list and you'll hear about both.
Is hair and makeup really included?
Yes, on every birthday shoot. There's nothing extra to book.
Studio or location?
Either. Tell me the idea and I'll tell you where it'll look best.
What if I don't have an idea?
Send me a few photos you like, even ones that aren't from birthday shoots. We'll build the set from there.

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