When it comes to capturing the magical moments of your kid's senior year it's important to get a few things right when taking photos of that once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Tips For Getting The Best Out Of Your Photo Shoot

It's a good idea to take your photos in the morning or evening to get the lighting just right. Having an outfit change on hand, especially for senior pictures, is a great idea as well and bringing along some fun props.

Another thing to consider is using a professional photographer. But one of, if not the most important thing to think about is location, location, location!

Beautiful Photo Locations Await

With a rich historical background there are endless options of cool locations that are perfect for remembering your days as a senior in high school or the day of your prom. Here are just a few.

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

It's like traveling back in time with an endless amount of backgrounds and photo opportunities.

Flint Farmers Market

Formerly part of The Flint Journal's newspaper publishing, the Flint Farmer's Market can host events and also offers some cool photo backgrounds.

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Downtown Flint

Between the Arches and the Weather Ball, Downtown Flint has been coming back to life for years, and offers many great photo locations.

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Flint Institute of Art

With the amazing pieces of artwork both inside and out, this building has a lot to offer for seniors who love the arts.

Stepping Stone Falls

A beautiful gem where the Flint River becomes Mott Lake, this provides a multitude of backgrounds.

Downtown Fenton

From the waterfalls and gazebo to playing cards with the city's founders, Downtown Fenton also provides the setting for some stunning photos

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Your Local High School

Whether you play sports, are in the band, or any number of extra-curricular activities that are available today, snapping a photo at your high school also makes an unforgettable memory.

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Places for Prom or Senior Photos in Mid-Michigan

Here a a few great suggestions for senior pictured or promo photos in Genesee County.

Gallery Credit: Canva/Jeremy Fenech/Emma Mucciante/Genesee County Parks via YouTube/MidMichiganNow via YouTube

Genesee County Car Washes

Where in the Flint-area do you wash your car?

Gallery Credit: Jeremy Fenech

Detroit's Historic Bishop Mansion Up for Auction

This massive, 32,000-square-foot mansion in Detroit's Palmer Woods District was built about 100 years ago.

It's not only served as the primary residence for Archbishops of the Archdiocese of Detroit, but it has also been owned by Detroit Pistons star John Salley.

Gallery Credit: George McIntyre

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