Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on Campus

Caroline is from Singapore, so it was my honor to get to take her Michigan State senior graduation pictures to share with her family since they couldn’t be there for her graduation. Every time I take MSU grad photos, I recommend getting a mix of traditional senior graduation photos with cap and gown and some with a simple dress (typically white or green in the fashion of MSU). The photos without cap and gown offer you more timeless photos of yourself that you can use for years to come (think profile photos, LinkedIn headshots, etc.).

Think of the cap and gown photos as the photos to be framed to commemorate the moment, and the photos without cap and gown are there to keep handy when you need a great photo of yourself.

While Michigan State senior grad photography is the most popular during the two weeks leading up to and the week after graduation, I highly recommend taking them a little later in the year to avoid the crowds (up to 45 minutes at each landmark location). And for those graduating in the winter, fall graduation photos on MSU’s campus are always gorgeous.

Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; headshot photos by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; headshot photos on concrete bench by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos by purple spring blooming tree by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos by purple spring blooming tree by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos by purple spring blooming tree by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos by purple spring blooming tree by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos in front of the door at Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos in front of the door at Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos in front of the door at Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos in front of greenery near Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos in front of greenery near Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos in front of greenery near Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures on campus; grad photos in front of greenery near Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in a white dress on campus; grad photos in front of greenery near Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures with cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the steps near Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos in front of the side of Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos in front of the side of Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos in front of the side of Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos in front of Beaumont Tower by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos near the library by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos near the library by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the bridge overlooking the Red Cedar River by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the bridge overlooking the Red Cedar River by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the bridge overlooking the Red Cedar River by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the bridge overlooking the Red Cedar River by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the bridge over the Red Cedar River with Spartan Stadium in the background by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the bridge over the Red Cedar River with Spartan Stadium in the background by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the bridge over the Red Cedar River with Spartan Stadium in the background by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos on the bridge over the Red Cedar River with Spartan Stadium in the background by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cords and sash on campus; grad photos on the bridge over the Red Cedar River with Spartan Stadium in the background by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cords and sash on campus; grad photos on the bridge over the Red Cedar River with Spartan Stadium in the background by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos in front of the Sparty Statue by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos in front of the Sparty Statue by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in cap and gown on campus; grad photos in front of the Sparty Statue by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in gown over the shoulder on campus; grad photos in front of the Sparty Statue by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in gown over the shoulder on campus; grad photos near the Sparty Statue by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography
Michigan State Senior Graduation Pictures in gown over the shoulder on campus; grad photos in front of the Sparty Statue by Allie Siarto & Co. Photography

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Commercial Headshot Photography: Branding Photos for a Magazine Feature

Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio photos based out of Lansing, Michigan

I’ve been photographing Paula’s family for years, so when she asked if I could fit her in for last minute branding headshot studio photos for her to use for an upcoming magazine featured about her business, Karmascore, I was excited to make it happen.

I get requests for one-off headshots all the time, and I’m considering setting up headshot events in the future – because it’s honestly getting to be too much work to set everything up for individual photos (let me know if you’d be interested if I ever make this happen!). In the meantime, mini branding photo sessions have been popular for small business owners to showcase their unique personalities for features, social media, and their websites.

Branding headshots go beyond the traditional headshot on a gray or black backdrop – I send out a Story Session Questionnaire to each branding client to get to know who they are trying to reach and help them to figure out how best to connect with their ideal audiences. From there, I typically send over a few session design/location ideas and outfit color schemes. Most find that they can get exactly what they need during a quick 30 minute mini session. Others book the larger Story Session (3-4 hours), which can be broken out into up to three sessions to give you new quarterly content for social media.

If you’re looking for a personal touch to your personal brand, I’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch to learn more about branding photography sessions (starting at $350).

Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, close up head shot studio photos based out of Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio photos based out of Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio photos based out of Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, close up head shot studio photos based out of Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio photos based out of Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio photos on a white wall based out of Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio photos on a gray chair with plants in the background based out of Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio photos at a wooden desk in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio branding photos on a white couch in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing commercial headshot photographers - Allie & Co. Photography, head shot studio branding photos at a wooden table in Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State Senior Photo Ideas with Roommates

Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates and cap and gown, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan

These six roommates got in touch with me recently to celebrate their time at Michigan State with MSU senior photos. Their senior year was so far from what they’d all hoped for, but they had each other through it all, and I was so happy to get to take photos for them to look back on – I wish college senior photos were more of a thing when I went to MSU.

If you’re planning MSU senior photos this year, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Rain and wildly changing temperature are inevitable in the spring, so be ready to get flexible.
  • The last week of April and the first week of May are typically the most popular times for photos in front of Michigan State landmarks like Sparty, Beaumont, and the bridge by Spartan Stadium. I highly recommend brining along an extra friend to wait in line for you while you’re taking photos so you’re not spending half your session waiting in line.

In such a bummer year, college senior photos have been an amazing way to find a touch of normalcy and joy.

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Michigan State University senior photo ideas with white dress and head shots, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with white dress and head shots, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with white dress and head shots, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with white dress and head shots, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with white dress and head shots, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with white dress and head shots, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates and cap and gown, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates and cap and gown, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown over the shoulder with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown over the shoulder with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown over the shoulder with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown over the shoulder with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photo ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown over the shoulder with a magnolia tree in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with a couple on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with a couple on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of the door at Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown near Beaumont Tower, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown at the MSU Beal Gardens, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown on the bridge behind the library with the Spartan Stadium Sparty head in the background, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of Sparty, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown in front of Sparty, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University senior photography ideas with roommates on campus in white dresses and cap and gown throwing caps in the air in front of Sparty, by Allie Siarto & Co, senior photographers in East Lansing, Michigan

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Personal Branding Photography: Lansing, Michigan Audiobook Narrator Headshots

Professional Brand Head shots - ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white and live plants.

I’m fully vaccinated and back in the studio for personal branding photography!

For her fiancé’s birthday a few years back, Rachel got friends together to record the first Harry Potter book for him – she was the main narrator. They ended up sending the recording to Audible, and she’s recorded 125 books since then (!). I’m such a big fan of audio books (I listen to them on daily walks for sanity or clean the house), so I told Rachel I was big time fan girling over her career.

She wanted branding photos with earthy tones with a relaxed but edgy aesthetic – confident but laid back, with a look that shows her sarcastic nature. Here’s a small sampling of what we got.

Interested in setting up your own personal branding portraits? You can learn more here.

I still wear my filtered mask and maintain a distance with my long lens during all sessions.

Professional Brand Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, brick wall, and leather couch
Professional Branding Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, brick wall, and leather couch
Personal Branding Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, brick wall, and leather couch
Personal Brand portraits ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white and live plants.
Personal Branding portraits ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, white wall, and a wood desk.
Personal Brand Head shot portrait ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white and live plants.
Personal Branding Head shot photo ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, white wall, concrete floor, leather couch, and stack of books.
Personal Brand Head shot photography ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - reading with natural elements of green, white, live plants, white wall, concrete floor, leather couch, and stack of books.
Professional Brand Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, white wall, concrete floor, gray fabric chair, and stack of books.
Professional Brand Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, white wall, leather couch, and a light fabric chair
Professional Brand Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, white wall, leather couch, and a light fabric chair
Professional Brand Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants, white wall, and a light fabric chair
Professional Brand Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants and flowers, white wall, and a wood table
Professional Brand Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants and flowers, white wall, and a wood table
Professional Brand Head shot ideas from East Lansing, Michigan Branding Photographer, Allie Siarto & Co. Photography. Headshots for an audio book narrator - natural with elements of green, white, live plants and flowers, white wall, and a wood table

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