Family pictures are a big deal to families in Michigan. There are some amazing backdrops in Michigan for family photos that can make your photos look awesome. There are some locations in Michigan that won't suffice.

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I admit, our family is terrible about getting our family pictures taken. The next time we do, there are places that we definitely will avoid. We will pick a location that represents us well as a family.

7 Places You Don't Want Family Pictures Done at in Michigan

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Secretary of State

The only time a family picture might be taken at the S.O.S. is when your kid turns 16 and you take them to get their license. That's a cool moment, otherwise having the S.O.S. as a backdrop is lame.

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Any Michigan Courtroom

A family picture might occur when a family member works for the court system and there is a moment that makes their family proud. An adoption event is also an amazing opporunity for a family photo. The worst family photo would be at sentencing a family member. If Judge Judy was there I might reconsider.

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Sitting in a Bunch of Michigan's Finest Dead Fish

Multiply that dead fish by 1000. This photo would be a lame idea for many reasons. On second thought, that could make for a crazy Christmas card.

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Wherever MDOT Piles All of the Roadkill

You've seen all of the roadkill on Michigan roads and highways. The carcasses need to be removed and taken somewhere. If that's your thing, have a good photo shoot. While you're at it, you might was well take a pic with the dead fish too.

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Any Morgue in Michigan

For obvious reasons. A last minute photo with a deceased family member would be weird.

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Ohio

Although Ohio has better roads than Michigan, it's OHIO! Save the gas money.

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Michigan Bottle Return

This could be the worst spot of all. Family photos for fundraiser bottle returns are one thing doing it for "real" is another. The stench alone will make ya stink.

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Michigan Rest Area

I think we've all done it. We've taken pictures at rest areas in Michigan with our family because we needed to stretch and we were having fun. Making a plan to meet a photographer at a rest area is lame.

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