Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Portrait Photography in Birmingham, MI
Enchanted Photography was founded in 2011 by Marla Michele Must, whose passion for capturing life's meaningful moments began during her adoption journey to China in 2010. With over 13 years of professional experience, we specialize in creating heirloom-quality portraits that celebrate family bonds, individuality, and artistic expression. Our Birmingham, Michigan studio serves as a creative hub for senior portraits, family sessions, dancer photography, and equine portraits, combining technical excellence with emotional storytelling. We prioritize personalized service, guiding clients through wardrobe selection, location scouting, and posing to ensure authentic results. Our commitment extends beyond photography through community initiatives like anti-bullying campaigns and adoption awareness projects.Advanced editing techniques enhance each image's natural beauty while maintaining focus on subjects' expressions and connections. Recognized as Birmingham's top-rated family photographer, we balance artistic vision with practical expertise to deliver timeless artworks that transcend ordinary photography. Our process emphasizes comfort and collaboration, whether photographing large families, high school seniors, or equestrian partnerships. We maintain membership in Professional Photographers of America and hold a Master Photographer of Portraits designation. Client satisfaction drives every aspect of our work, from pre-session consultations to final print selections.
Services
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Dancer Photography
Equine Portraits
Sibling Sessions
Maternity Photography
Urban Enchantment
Empowered Portraits
Event Photography
Fine Art Prints
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over 13 years of professional photography experience capturing family legacies
- Our team provides personalized sessions tailored to your unique story and location preferences
- We specialize in authentic emotional storytelling through artistic composition techniques
- Advanced editing ensures perfect lighting and focus on subjects' expressions
- Recognized as Birmingham's top-rated photographer with 100+ five-star client testimonials
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America
- Master Photographer of Portraits
What people say
Artistic excellence
Emotional authenticity
Exceptional client service
Creative compositions
Timeless quality
Services
Family Portraits
Our family portrait sessions capture multi-generational connections in natural settings. With expertise in coordinating groups up to 10 members, we create compositions that highlight individual personalities while maintaining cohesive storytelling. The process includes location scouting based on seasonal lighting conditions and wardrobe consultation to ensure harmonious color palettes. Post-session editing focuses on preserving genuine interactions while perfecting technical elements like exposure and composition. Clients receive curated galleries with print-ready files suitable for both traditional framing and modern display formats.
Senior Portraits
Specialized senior portrait sessions emphasize individual achievement and personal style. We create customized outdoor experiences using Detroit-area locations that reflect each graduate's personality. Our approach combines guided posing with candid moments to showcase confidence and transition to adulthood. The service includes pre-session planning for outfit coordination and location selection based on optimal natural lighting. Post-production enhances seasonal elements while maintaining natural skin tones and textures. Final collections include both formal and lifestyle images suitable for announcements and personal keepsakes.
Dancer Portraits
Our dance photography captures movement and artistry across multiple disciplines. With seven years of specialized experience, we employ dynamic lighting and precise timing to freeze motion while preserving elegance. Sessions focus on both technical execution and emotional expression, adapting to various dance styles from ballet to hip-hop. We utilize both studio and outdoor locations to create contrasting visual narratives. Post-processing enhances fabric movement and spatial relationships while maintaining natural color balance. The final portfolio includes performance shots and artistic close-ups suitable for dance resumes and promotional materials.
Equine Photography
Professional equine photography documents the unique bond between riders and their horses. Our sessions emphasize trust and partnership through carefully composed outdoor portraits. We accommodate both mounted and ground-level compositions while prioritizing animal comfort. The process includes location scouting based on stable proximity and natural backdrop suitability. Specialized editing enhances mane and coat textures while maintaining realistic environmental context. Final images highlight both technical horsemanship and emotional connection, producing artwork that celebrates equestrian relationships.
Empowered Portraits
Our Empowered Portrait Sessions support children overcoming adversity through artistic self-expression. These sessions use photography as therapeutic storytelling, focusing on strength and resilience. We collaborate with subjects to create symbolic compositions that reflect personal journeys. The process includes pre-session consultations to establish comfort levels and narrative themes. Gentle posing techniques and controlled lighting create safe, non-intrusive environments. Post-production emphasizes emotional impact through subtle color grading while maintaining authentic expressions of empowerment.
People
Marla Michele Must
Owner/Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 13 years professional experience, specializing in emotional storytelling through portraiture. Recognized for capturing authentic family connections and artistic expressions. Developed community initiatives supporting adoption awareness and anti-bullying efforts.
Questions
What makes your family portraits unique?
Our portraits combine artistic composition with emotional storytelling, using natural lighting and personalized locations to create heirloom-quality images that capture genuine family dynamics.
How do you handle large family groups?
We employ efficient posing techniques and time management strategies to photograph groups up to 15 members, ensuring organized sessions that maintain individual attention within 15-20 minutes.
What senior portrait locations do you recommend?
We select locations based on seasonal conditions and personal style preferences, offering urban, natural, and classic studio options across Metro Detroit and Birmingham areas.
How should we prepare for a session?
Coordinate complementary color schemes rather than matching outfits, bring wardrobe options that reflect personal style, and allow 2-3 hours for complete family sessions.
What post-processing services do you offer?
We provide professional editing including color correction, exposure adjustment, and selective retouching while maintaining natural skin textures and authentic expressions.
Do you photograph special events?
Yes, we document weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations with documentary-style photography that captures candid moments and formal compositions.
