welcome

With 18 years as a photographer and a background in art direction, it’s my job and my pleasure to give you an easygoing, enjoyable experience. I’ve spent years building and refining my process, welcome guides, questionnaires, and prep tips to make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. With clear posing direction along the way, most people walk away feeling a little more confident, saying “Dang, I look good!”, and that it was fun… or at least not as bad as they thought.

Whether you need a headshot that makes a strong first impression, branding images to promote yourself or your business, or senior portraits with variety and style, I’ve got you covered. Let’s do this.

nice to meet you

hi, i'm kelli an award-winning, published photographer with 18 years of experience specializing in high school senior portraits, professional headshots, and branding photography. before becoming a full-time photographer, i worked as an art director, giving me a unique perspective on creating visually compelling images.

i pride myself on providing a seamless, stress-free experience by guiding my clients every step of the way so they feel confident in front of the camera.

i'm obsessed with delivering variety in your images! nobody needs a full gallery of similar photos with slight variation. 

i work with high school seniors, executives, business owners, creatives, and models to capture authentic, high-quality images that make a lasting impression.

based in northville, michigan, i serve clients throughout metro detroit, including ann arbor, plymouth and beyond.


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give me a shout

northville studio and on-location in ann arbor, detroit and beyond
kelli@purpletreephotography.com

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