Susan Ditchfield Photography

  Jesse and Lydia's Magical Engagement Session at Kensington Metro Park Love was in the air this August at Kensington Metro Park , where I had the pleasure of photographing Jesse and Lydia's engagement session. Despite their busy schedule while visiting family, this newly engaged couple made time for a delightful and memorable photo shoot. The hazy, overcast sky created a dreamy atmosphere, perfectly complementing the love and joy that radiated from Jesse and Lydia. Kensington Metro Park, with its lush greenery and tall grasses provided a stunning backdrop for Jesse and Lydia's engagement session. The hazy, overcast sky softened the light, creating a romantic and ethereal ambiance that was perfect for capturing intimate moments. The natural beauty of the park highlighted the couple’s genuine affection and connection. Lydia's outfit was a highlight of the session. She wore a beautiful, flowy dress that added a touch of elegance and movement to the photos. Her energ...

  Timmy and Liberty's Engaging Session at Kensington Metro Park I was honored and excited to work with Timmy and Liberty at KensingtonMetro Park for their engagement session. With just 30 minutes, we captured a so many poses and expressions of this beautiful, young couple. Despite the brief timeframe, the session was filled with joy, laughter, and heartfelt moments that will be cherished forever. Kensington Metro Park, was perfect this time of year with all the greenery and tall grasses, it was the perfect setting for Timmy and Liberty's engagement photos. The sky was hazy and overcast due to the wildfires out west, creating a unique, diffused light that added an ethereal quality to the photos. Liberty looked fabulous in her blue, flowy dress, which added a touch of elegance and movement to the photos. Her quiet nature contrasted beautifully with her willingness to jump in and try various poses, making each shot unique and captivating. Timmy complemented her perfectly, s...

  Annalise's Stunning Senior Session at Kensington Metro Park Capturing Annalise's senior session at Kensington Metro Park was a truly memorable experience. On a sunny day, with the park bathed in golden light, Annalise brought her beauty and grace to every shot. With three carefully chosen outfits and a variety of picturesque locations, the session was a perfect celebration of her senior year at Bloomfield Christian School. Kensington Metro Park provided a stunning and diverse backdrop for Annalise’s senior photos. From serene ponds to vibrant wildflower patches and rustic farm centers, the park offered an array of beautiful settings that complemented Annalise’s style and personality. The sunny day added a warm, natural glow to every shot, making each location feel like a scene from a fairytale. Annalise’s choice of outfits showcased her elegance and versatility, each one enhancing the beauty of the surroundings. Annalise began the session in a classy dress that was per...

     In May, I took Faith to Island Lake Recreation Area  for her homeschool senior session. It was a blast to document this special time in her life -- especially since she and my daughter are good friends! Faith - Class of 2022 | Homeschool | Senior Session      When Faith and I talked about possible locations, she asked if we could go to a wild field! Absolutely, we can! After some scouting, I found this beautiful patch of grass next to a convenient public parking lot. This session goes to show that you don’t need a super fancy location to have breathtaking photos!      Faith’s mom came to the session to support her. I always welcome parents at my senior sessions. As moral support and cheerleaders for their senior, they also double as great assistants to hold reflectors and fix fly away hair!     To make her session unique, I brought a fun wicker chair from my home.  Having her pose with the chair rendered some very vin...

  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...

On a surprisingly warm day at the end of October, I had the privilege of taking Bella’s homeschool senior photos ! I did two different sessions with her, one at Maybury State Park and the other a few months later in  Downtown Howell . It’s always a blast to photograph Bella! I’ve done Modern School Portraits for her and her younger brother for the past two years, and I also did a sibling shoot with all five siblings, which was a Christmas gift for their mom! This time, we took her graduation photos. Bella’s a star! She loves performing in dramas, and she has a beautiful voice. While she’s generally very quiet, it’s like she becomes a different person on stage!  She was Mrs. Potts in a homeschool production of Beauty and the Beast in 2021. In 2020, she even sang in a homeschool honors choir that was supposed to perform at Orchestra Hall in NYC! That year, she was also cast as Mary Poppins in another production. Unfortunately, both the show and choir performance were cancelled ...

    This was Hannah's second senior session -- in additional to the traditional senior images, Hannah wanted an entire session of ballet photos.   I was excited to see what we could create together!  So, we headed back to Kensington Metro Park , only this time we found a very quiet spot so we could highlight her ballet skills! Hannah - Class of 2022 | Homeschool | Ballet Senior Session      Hannah brought her soon-to-be sister-in-law, Summer, with her.  We had such a fun time together and Summer took plenty of behind-the-scenes video for me.     She was full of energy but at the end of the shoot, I know she was tired.  She must have leaped and twirled and jumped hundreds of times!  I have no idea how many times she balanced on point "to get the shot" but she did it and it was all worth it -- we got some amazing shots!!     Hannah brought two skirts to wear to change up the look and bring some variety.  I thi...