Family, Senior & Pet Photography Throughout Southeast Michigan /Metro Detroit Family & Senior Photographer
Christie Ackroyd Photography is a Brighton, Michigan photographer specializing in high school senior portraits, family photography, and pet photography throughout Brighton, Howell, Hartland, Milford, South Lyon, Novi, Northville, Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Plymouth, Canton, Livingston County, Washtenaw County, Oakland County, Metro Detroit, and Southeast Michigan. Whether you're celebrating a graduating senior, documenting your growing family, or honoring the unconditional love of a beloved pet, every session is thoughtfully designed to create natural, cinematic, aesthetic, and affordable, timeless photographs that tell your story. With personalized styling guidance, creative locations, professionally hand-edited high-resolution digital images, and personal printing rights included with every gallery, your memories are preserved beautifully and yours to enjoy for generations. Natural. Timeless. Intentional. Photographs that don't just remind you what this season looked like—they remind you how it felt.
THE CREATIVE BOARD - SPECIALS
These are the Pinterest-inspired photo sessions I’ve been dreaming about creating.
These ideas have been living rent-free in my head. Who wants to make them IRL? 👀
Choose one of the concepts below and you’ll receive 25% off my regular session fee.
But there’s a catch…
Each concept can only be claimed ONCE.
Once it's booked, it's off the board — and that idea becomes yours. ✨
See something you love? Click below to contact me and tell me which session you’d like to claim.
FULL SESSION
Senior Editorial Fashion — Downtown Detroit
Think high fashion, dramatic architecture, formal dress and main character energy. 🖤 We’ll use downtown Detroit as the backdrop for an editorial-style senior session that feels more like a magazine spread than traditional senior pictures.
1 hour with one outfit
2 hour option if you want to add additional outfits
Reference pin by [The Digital Fashion Muse] — not Christie’s photograph
$300 $400 save $100 (1 hour)
FULL SESSION
Cinematic Film-Inspired Couples
Imagine cinematic romance, movement, connection and a little movie-magic. 🎞️ Perfect for engaged couples, high school sweethearts, or just two people who want something different.
1 hour
Reference pin by [Shalah Wakefield] — not Christie’s photograph
$300 $400 save $100
FULL OR MINI SESSION
Senior + Your Best Friend 🐾
Dog. Cat. Horse. Iguana. 😉 Whatever your favorite sidekick, bring them along! Whether you're a senior guy or girl, let's create senior portraits that show off the bond between you and the animal who has been part of your story.
30-minute or 1-hour option
Reference pin by [Lone Star Photography] — not Christie’s photograph
$170 $225 save $55 (30 min.)
FULL SESSION
Senior Formal Dress in the Fields or Forest
A little bit fairytale. A little bit editorial. ✨ Bring your favorite formal, prom or evening dress and let’s take it somewhere unexpected — wildflowers, tall grass, or a dreamy forest at golden hour.
1 hour with one outfit
2 hour option if you want to add additional outfits
Reference pin by [Jeff Purdue] — not Christie’s photograph
$300 $400 save $100 (1 hour)
Why Choose Christie Ackroyd Photography?
Choosing a photographer is about more than finding someone who can take beautiful pictures. It's about finding someone who understands the importance of preserving the people, relationships, and milestones that matter most. Christie Ackroyd Photography provides a personalized photography experience with professional editing, high-resolution digital images, and personal printing rights included with every session. From thoughtful location planning and styling guidance to relaxed direction during your session, every detail is designed to create images that feel authentic, timeless, and uniquely yours. Serving Brighton, Ann Arbor, Howell, Hartland, Milford, South Lyon, Farmington Hills, and communities throughout Southeast Michigan, Christie specializes in creative senior portraits, natural family photography, and meaningful pet photography.
Senior, Family & Pet Photographer in Brighton, Michigan & South Lyon, MI
BRIGHTON / SOUTH LYON, MI PHOTOGRAPHER | FAMILY, SENIOR & PET PORTRAITS IN METRO DETROIT & ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
Photography services also @ Howell, Hartland, Milford, South Lyon, Dexter, Farmington Hills, and Bloomfield MI
Serving Southeast Michigan
Christie Ackroyd Photography proudly serves clients throughout Brighton, Howell, Hartland, Milford, South Lyon, Pinckney, Hamburg, Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Livingston County, Oakland County, and Metro Detroit. Specializing in senior portraits, family photography, and pet photography with personalized sessions, creative locations, and timeless imagery.