Photography to Explore
Making Images Again in Vehicle City When someone brings up Flint, Michigan, the conversation usually revolves around the topics of lead-tainted water, low income and crime. Flint has had—and continues to have— highs and lows. But, here's the thing about Flint: the people who live in that storied city are incredible. Flint, Mich.Camera: Canon 6D…
The Story of Photos Over Time As often happens, I sat down at my computer one morning—on the desk, a hot coffee to my left and Harriet, our 16-year-old Maine Coon, looking out an open window to the right—and decided to revisit photos I'd taken. It's a rabbit hole I look forward to traveling down,…
Tip #1: Have a Camera On You This should go without saying; but I must say it. If you don't have any type of camera on you, something amazing WILL happen. A beautiful vista will present itself; an extinct species will be revealed; and/or the moment of a lifetime will transpire. I'm not sure why…
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An Epic Race Returns Let me tell you about Wilco Road: It's a narrow, tree-lined road with high banks and a bevy of turns that connects the village of Empire to the Empire Bluffs trailhead at the top of the hill. It's steep and short—I'll say it's a half a mile from start to finish.…
Normal Isn't Boring When the temperatures start dropping and the plaid starts popping, it's a sure sign that it's fall in northern Michigan. Areas that are eye-catching with the green-leaved trees of summer, turn into Claude Monet's Autumn Effect as the maples and oaks put on their finale show before the raindrops freeze and fall.…
Hello Color It's autumn and as much as the sultry temperatures of summer's months—and the greenery associated with it—will be missed, it's an absolutely perfect time to grab our favorite image-making device and head out into the world for fall photography. The colors are changing every day so it's important to make the most of…
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Exploring Small Towns in the Thumb My first job as a photojournalist was at The Times Herald in Port Huron, Mich. Port Huron is located where Lake Huron meets the St. Clair River, in the southeast of Michigan. Look at the palm of your right hand and Port Huron would be at your right thumb…
Continue reading ➞ Voyaging: A Photo Excursion on the Tip of Michigan’s Thumb
Spain's Unbelievable Capital City When I was little, my mom or dad would drop me off at a sitters on their way to work. My sitters varied, with each one being unique and providing me with an informal education prior my formal one. One in particular, Juanita, was from Spain. I remember walking into her…
Dateline: Colorado...with iPhone in Hand Prior to being a freelance photographer and having two staff photographer positions, I had six internships as a photojournalist—I love internships, especially photography ones, they deliver experiences like none other. The stories told and moments witnessed—from jubilation to heart-wrenching—allowed me to meet amazing individuals from all walks of life and…
Let's Roll The Cadieux Cafe in Detroit's east side serves up an impressive selection of Belgian beers along with mussels and other specialties. It's a unique place, not just for the food and drink though. Walk through two doors at an end of the bar and you'll be encountering a game rarely played anywhere, let…
Continue reading ➞ Feather Bowling: A Bygone Belgian Pastime Is Revered in Detroit
