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Kalamazoo Michigan Senior Photographer

Valerie Ott Photography is a senior portrait photographer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She specializes in modern and stylish senior pictures.

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4 Steps For The Perfect Model Shoot

What Actually Goes Into A Model Shoot? Interested in a model shoot? Is this a question you have been thinking about? Are you considering looking into what a modeling agency can do for you? Could you make the cut? These are all great questions. So let’s chat about what goes into a modeling ... READ the POST

Save The Bees

I don’t know why I titled this one save the bees. Maybe because we shot Caitlin’s gorgeous senior session in a flower field. It reminds me of where wild bees roam.  Wild Bees Beauty Speaking of wild bees, did you all know that Sarah changed her handle on Instagram? You can now find her ... READ the POST

What Are Lifestyle Headshots?

What Are Lifestyle Headshots? What are lifestyle headshots? They are shots of your head. Just kidding. But in actuality they are so much more than basic headshots. Let’s talk about all the things that are lifestyle headshots. 1. They are more than just profile shots. Obviously I was ... READ the POST

No Makeup Monday

Let's talk about no makeup Monday. Seeing these images gives me a legitimate need to go photograph this type of session again. It is my absolutely favorite type of session to photograph. It’s not just a need. It is a deep down desire. So Special These images are so special to me because they ... READ the POST

Guaranteed To Be The Sassy Rainbow Of Fun

Taste The Rainbow Of Fun!. All the time I have creative ideas in my head. I think this one originated on Pinterest (the root of all creativity, amiright?) I didn’t see this exact thing. I think it was a window display from a clothing store. They used pool noodles to create something. When I thought ... READ the POST

What Is Camera Ready Makeup?

What Is Camera Ready Makeup? These images are of my lovely Sarah from Wild Bees Beauty. Sarah and I have been working together for about 8 years. I recently read that the average time a photographer stays with one hair and makeup artist is 1 year. 1 year. Can you believe that Sarah and I have ... READ the POST

3 Things I Learned From Having Headshots

3 Things I Learned From Having Headshots I had a little bit of down time and I used it to reflect on what I needed this month, and even this year. At the moment I needed to connect with Sarah because I hadn’t seen her in a couple of weeks because of the holidays. So, knowing that I needed to see ... READ the POST

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