bovia & co. photography

Metro Detroit Portrait Photographer in Pontiac, Michigan

Photography for every story.

Storytelling is how we preserve all that’s good, and how we learn from the where we went wrong. Photography is my way of hearing and keeping those stories. Behind each smile and every person is a lifetime of learning and growth that we’re celebrating together. The person you are today - the love that built you, the triumphs that lifted you, and the losses that broke you - that story is one worth hearing.

What I Do

Photo of young plus size white woman wearing a yellow-green milkmaid dress. Photo was taken by a body positive black woman photographer in Pontiac Michigan who serves the metro detroit area.

Solo Portraits

This signature photo session is for when you just need a moment to yourself. Solo portraits are the perfect way to mark a transition in life and celebrate how far you’ve come.

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Family Sessions - Coming Soon

Families come in all shapes and sizes and yours is welcome here. Choose a family session when you want to create a treasure that you can pass on to your loved ones for generations to come.

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Maternity

Motherhood is beautiful, scary, thrilling, and monotonous all at once. Capture the beauty of your changing body before your little one arrives with an intimate maternity session.

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Couples - Coming Soon

Whether your love is ages old or fresh out of the box, a couples session can help kindle intimacy and remind you why you both got in this mess to begin with.

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Legacy Sessions - Coming Soon

Old age is often scorned, but here it is venerated. Give the elders in your life a space to be heard and appreciated with a Legacy Session.

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Headshots - Coming Soon

Writing a book? Speaking at a conference? Updating your LinkedIn? Get a real headshot from someone who sees the real you.

“From the moment I booked, I felt

catered to and

beautiful.” 

Melanie

Meet the Photographer:

photo of black woman photographer with locs and glasses. she is a photographer in pontiac, michigan who serves the metro detroit area and has her own professional photo studio.

I’m Chloe, and I create a warm and welcome space for you to explore, experiment, and express your authentic self.

Get to know me

Vulnerability can feel like a weakness in our world of glossy, curated profiles. Here, it’s what makes you powerful. My studio is small, but it's got plenty of space for your whole, unvarnished self to get comfortable.