Family Photographer in Ann Arbor, MI

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Hi, I’m Taylor!

I'm Taylor, a family and portrait photographer based in Manchester, Michigan, serving Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Dexter. I specialize in candid, real moments over stiff, posed photos, the giggles, the messy hair, the way your kids look at each other when they think no one's watching. If you're looking for a family photographer near Ann Arbor who captures genuine connection rather than forced smiles, I'd love to help you create photos you'll treasure for years to come.

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  • Family of four in a hydrangea garden, family photographer in Manchester, MI

    Family Portraits

    Family portraits that capture real connection, not stiff poses. As a family photographer serving Ann Arbor, Manchester, Chelsea, and Dexter, I focus on candid moments that feel like your family: the laughter, the chaos, the in-between glances you'll want to look back on for years.

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  • Couple piggyback portrait outdoors, couples photographer in Chelsea, MI

    Couples Portraits

    Couples photography for the everyday moments, anniversaries, date nights, or just because. Serving Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Manchester, and Dexter, these sessions are relaxed and candid, not staged like an engagement shoot, just genuine time between the two of you.

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  • Senior portrait session on stone steps, senior photographer in Ann Arbor, MI

    Senior Portraits

    Senior portraits that feel authentic to who you are, not a cookie-cutter yearbook shot. Serving high school seniors throughout Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Manchester, and Dexter, I create a relaxed, personal session designed around your style and story.

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Recent Sessions:

A look at recent family and senior sessions throughout Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Manchester, and Dexter.

Sisters in matching floral dresses with a horse during a family photography session in Dexter, MI
Golden hour family photography session in Chelsea, MI, child in a wildflower field
Family portrait session in Manchester, MI, surrounded by blooming hydrangeas
Mother lifting her son in a garden, family photography session in Manchester, MI
Three sisters holding hands in a backyard, family photography session in Manchester, MI
Two young women enjoying a piggyback ride outdoors, smiling, with green trees and grass in the background.
A young woman with long wavy brown hair, sitting on marble stairs in front of beige stone columns. She is wearing a burgundy dress with white polka dots, brown sandals, and is smiling while resting her chin on her hand.

What Michigan Families Are Saying:

Taylor was awesome to work with! She took amazing photos of our whole family in Chelsea, MI. Highly Recommend!

— Mary

Taylor did a senior photography session with my son in Manchester, MI and they turned out exactly how I had hoped! I’ll definitely hire her again.

— John

I hired Taylor to take pictures of my boyfriend and I at one of our favorites places in Ann Arbor, MI. They turned out great!

— Jennifer

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I offer family portrait photography and senior portrait sessions throughout Ann Arbor, Manchester, Chelsea, and Dexter, Michigan. Every session focuses on candid, natural moments rather than stiff, posed shots.

  • Reach out through the contact form or booking button to check availability. I'll ask a few questions about what you're looking for, suggest a location and time that works with the light, and get your session on the calendar.

  • I focus on genuine connection over forced smiles, real laughter, real interaction, and real personality, captured naturally rather than manufactured in a studio. Sessions are relaxed and unhurried, so families and seniors feel comfortable rather than posed.

  • You can reach me directly through the contact form on this site, by email, or by phone. I typically respond within 24-48 hours.

  • Relaxed and low-pressure. I want you to feel like yourself in front of the camera, not like you're performing for it. Most sessions run 1 hour, with time built in to get comfortable before we start shooting.

  • Yes. I'm based in Manchester, MI and regularly photograph families and seniors throughout Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Dexter. I'm also happy to discuss other nearby areas.