Susan Ditchfield Photography

  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...

     I’m so excited to share this incredibly fun mini-session with you today! When my homeschool co-op cancelled classes for the upcoming school year, I knew this would be a great way to serve the families in my community! There’s something so special about children's portraits that I began prepping for these Back-to-School Portraits! My Backyard Studio | Child & Teen | School Pictures      I scheduled these Back-to-School Portraits sessions over two days and while the weather was hot, the sky was clear, and it made for a great time for all of the families! Each family signed up for a 5-minute time slot per child which was a perfect amount of time! The families were in and out in a jiffy!      All ages signed up from 4 years old to high school seniors!! I enjoyed the younger kids searching for the rainbow in my lens which gave such cute, inquisitive expressions. While the teens and pre-teens weren't interested in searching for t...