Ann Arbor photojournalist

Turning the Page on March: A Look Back at My Favorite Photohoots


Two men laugh dressed in suits.

With a new month underway, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of my favorite photoshoots from March! It was a whirlwind of a month—leaving my full-time role as a photographer at Ford Motor Co., meeting with new clients, handling vendor paperwork, and laying the groundwork for exciting opportunities ahead. It’s been a lot of work, but I’m eager to see what the coming weeks and months will bring.

Through all of these changes, I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my friends and family. Their encouragement has meant the world to me during this transition.

One particularly special moment from March was photographing a surprise birthday party for my dear friend Ed in Romulus, MI. Ed is like family to me—a father figure I deeply respect—and it was an honor to capture this celebration put together by his amazing wife, Stephanie. Seeing the pure joy on his face as his loved ones surprised him was unforgettable.

Here are some of my favorite images from the event—moments that truly capture the excitement, love, and laughter shared that night.

A man put his hand over his mouth with a surprised expression as another man claps.
A man hugs a person at a party.
Two people hug while a person in the foreground takes a photo on her cellphone.
A man wearing a suit hold up a glass while holding a microphone.
Two people, one in a dress holding a wine glass and another wearing a suit with a hat and sunglasses points to a person sitting at a table.
A man wearing a suit and sunglasses smiles while watching people.
A man wearing glasses hugs another man in a suit with balloons in the background.

Source: charlottesmithphoto.com/blog1