Susan Ditchfield Photography

Salenia's Dynamic South Lyon Headshot Session: Capturing the Essence of a Life Coach I recently had the pleasure of photographing Salenia, a talented life coach, in a South Lyon headshot session that perfectly captured her vibrant personality and professional demeanor. Despite the short 30-minute session in my garage studio, we achieved a variety of dynamic shots that showcased her versatility and warmth. Salenia chose one outfit but smartly brought two distinct looks by adding a blazer: She chose a beautiful hot pink button-down shirt, which suited her skin tone beautifully and made her pop against the backdrop. The bright color exuded energy and warmth, traits that are essential for a life coach. It created a casual and trusting look, perfect for connecting with her clients on a personal level. By adding a black blazer brought a traditional and professional look to the session. It allowed us to capture images that conveyed her competence and credibility, essential qualiti...

Professional and Inviting: Beate's Headshot Session in South Lyon, Michigan This January, I had the pleasure of working with Beate, a new and dedicated midwife, in a headshot session designed to enhance her online presence. Despite the overcast and chilly weather, my garage “studio” was the perfect space the warmth and professionalism that Beate embodies. The simple garage “studio” provided a controlled environment where we could focus on getting the perfect shots. The overcast sky outside created a soft, diffused light that we used to our advantage, ensuring that Beate's features were beautifully highlighted without any harsh shadows. The chilly weather was no match for as these headshot sessions are no longer than 30 minutes. Beate chose an outfit that she could easily transform into two by using layers.   She started the session with a blue sweater vest over a button-down white blouse.   A very classic and professional look. Then by simply removing the sweater vest fo...

  The Gallo Family School Picture Session: Modern Portraits with Personality | South Lyon Photographer Capturing the Gallo family's school pictures was an enjoyable experience in my South Lyon, Michigan, home studio. It was a beautiful day, and the light was perfect, creating an ideal setting for these modern school portraits. With four children ranging from elementary to middle school age, the session was filled with energy and charm. The solid black background was a key element, helping to highlight each child's face and bringing out their unique features and expressions. This minimalist approach ensures that the focus remains on the kids, making their personalities the true stars of the photos. Each child's session was a quick yet thorough five to ten minutes, designed to capture a wide variety of poses and expressions. Since this family scheduled their school picture session instead of waiting until my School Portrait Mini Sessions, we were able to add more time f...

Springtime School Portrait Sessions: Classic, Timeless, and Full of Personality There’s something magical about spring light—soft, gentle, and perfect for capturing the essence of childhood. Recently, I had the joy of welcoming a family of four kids into my home "studio"—a cozy setup in my garage, where that dreamy, diffused spring light worked wonders. I love these school portrait sessions because they are fast-paced but filled with variety. In just a short time, we captured a beautiful range of images—each child’s unique personality shining through. Some were full of laughter and big, bright smiles, while others had that captivating, serious expression that tells a story all on its own. For these sessions, I use a solid black background—classic and timeless, giving each image a sense of focus and elegance. The black backdrop allows your child’s personality and expression to be the star of the show, whether it’s a close-up capturing the sparkle in their eyes or a head-and-sh...