i've always loved music. it sounds cliche, i know. from an early age i was listening to rock, pop, jazz, & classical. i started a garage band in high school, sang in a few bands during college, and i still love going to hear live music, enjoying the way it can slowly surround your soul & allow you to tune out the rest of the world. music is in my blood. my dad was a country-western singer that wanted to write Nashville hits. i used to help him stuff manila envelops with demo tapes + a "please listen" plea for acknowledgement and acceptance in a competitive, cutthroat…
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An absolute stunner of an art space in Detroit is home to The Spindler Project, run by photographer Lisa Spindler. And for one lovely day in March, it was filled with the sounds of Ypsi based company, Huron Guitars, as the emerging brand filmed its first ever promotional video. While beautiful tones from the custom guitars filled the space, the talented Charlie Steen was on set giving direction and making the magic happen. Here are a few behind the scenes images. Stay tuned for the video oh oh. It's being released THIS WEEK! FILMED BY: Charles Steen FEATURING: Josiah Gentry of Bennett //…
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Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph a dress rehearsal with a good friend of mine for the Russian Ballet Theatre School in Ypsilanti. Definitely an interesting change of pace from my normal routine. Here are a few images from the shoot!
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Swoon. Your. Heart. Out. If you have not been to Dear Golden, Ann Arbor's newest curation of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories then you're truly missing out. Shop owner Lauren Naimola certainly knows her way around the procurement of all things vintage. Not only that, she's got an impeccable eye for design. I won't gush too much, just make sure you stop in and browse for a few moments. Here are some of the shots I took for fashion blog, Bonnie and the Mermaids. Doesn't Emily look so good in these vintage dresses? Thanks to Lauren for letting us ooh…
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Meet my lovely friend Shannon, a graphic designer with some serious talent, a lover of all things outdoors, and an all around wonderful person to be near. After a day at the office, we found ourselves at Island Park in Ann Arbor where we had this little mini-session. Here's a peek!
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