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Here I tell individual stories about specific photos taken around Detroit, during my travels, or a client experience.

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Top 15 Images of 2023

Top 15 Images of 2023

January 03, 2024

Welcome to my list of my Top 15 photos of 2023! These images represent places I’ve traveled, showing some new photographic subject interest (barns!), and my love of color. This year I bumped it up to… ›

Vintage Tennessee Shell Station

Vintage Tennessee Shell Station

November 27, 2023

My fall trip earlier this month to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park was my first time visiting this area. So beautiful! Even though we missed peak fall color...it happens. But we still saw a… ›

The Book Tower Is Back

The Book Tower Is Back

June 18, 2023

THE BOOK TOWER IS BACK - June 18, 2023The first time I entered the Book Tower's doors was in 2011. We were walking down Washington Blvd when we noticed there was a gentleman inside behind a desk. We… ›

Red Barns of Washtenaw County

Red Barns of Washtenaw County

January 30, 2023

RED BARNS OF WASHTENAW COUNTY - January 26, 2023Snow came upon us in January, which inspired me to drive to Washtenaw County to capture some red barns that are prevalent along Clinton Road. This… ›

Top 10 of 2022

Top 10 of 2022

December 28, 2022

TOP 10 IMAGES OF 2022 - December 31, 2022As 2022 draws to a close, I am taking time to ponder the places I've seen, the buildings I've photographed...and even some nature thrown in! This year, not… ›

Travel Back In Time?

Travel Back In Time?

November 21, 2022

TRAVEL BACK IN TIME? - November 21, 2022Last night, while researching a particular house in Detroit, I searched my Apple Maps for Little Caesars Arena, since I knew the house I was seeking was near… ›

Detroit Fireworks Through the Years

Detroit Fireworks Through the Years

June 25, 2022

DETROIT FIREWORKS THROUGH THE YEARS - June 27, 2022With the comeback of the Detroit fireworks this Monday to their rightful location, I thought I would share my Detroit fireworks photos through the… ›

Dime Building Bank Vault Before + After

Dime Building Bank Vault Before + After

February 13, 2022

Dime Building Bank Vault Before + After - February 12, 2022In 2013 I was given a tour of what was originally The Dime Building, and is now known as The Chrysler House, located at 719 Griswold Street… ›

The Michigan State Fair Coliseum is Falling

The Michigan State Fair Coliseum is Falling

February 04, 2022

THE MICHIGAN STATE FAIR COLISEUM IS FALLING - February 4, 2022It seems like it was only a matter of time, where the Michigan State coliseum was either to be put to another use, or to be demolished.… ›

Farwell Building Before + Afters

Farwell Building Before + Afters

January 28, 2022

THE FARWELL BUILDING BEFORE + AFTERS - January 30, 2022Some people I've talk to about Detroit were not familiar with this building. It is most well known for its beautiful atrium that runs from the… ›

Top 10 Images of 2021

Top 10 Images of 2021

January 29, 2022

TOP 10 IMAGES OF 2021 - January 1, 2022HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022!2021 didn't seem to be much different than 2020, in terms of life getting back to normal. I am starting to believe that we are now living in… ›

Clifton Mills Holiday Light Display

Clifton Mills Holiday Light Display

January 29, 2022

CLIFTON MILLS HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY - December 30, 2021I didn't know about it. One evening I was researching old mills in Ohio and came across it -- the historic Clifton Mill in Clifton, OH. It just… ›

Cadillac Stamping Plant Is Gone

Cadillac Stamping Plant Is Gone

January 30, 2022

CADILLAC STAMPING PLANT IS GONE - DECEMBER 1, 2021The plant has been demolished and a new manufacturing facility is now being built in its place. Here are a few images of the demolition. To see other… ›

Top 10 Images of 2020

Top 10 Images of 2020

January 30, 2022

TOP 10 IMAGES OF 2020 - December 31, 2020Well, 2020 has come to an end...and many are happy to see it in their rearview mirror. It's been one heck of a trying year for everyone. And definitely not… ›

Cadillac Stamping Plant Soon to Be No More

Cadillac Stamping Plant Soon to Be No More

January 30, 2022

CADILLAC STAMPING PLANT SOON TO BE NO MORE - December 16, 2020Cadillac Stamping Plant Heading Toward DemiseAnd another one bites the dust. It's just the sign of the times in Detroit. Buildings being… ›

Fall Color in Detroit 2020

Fall Color in Detroit 2020

January 30, 2022

FALL COLOR IN DETROIT - DECEMBER 6, 2020Detroit Is Awesome for Fall Color!Okay, Detroit may not be the first thought that comes to your mind when you think about where to travel to see fall color in… ›

Fall in Northern Michigan 2020

Fall in Northern Michigan 2020

January 30, 2022

NORTHERN MICHIGAN FALL COLOR 2020 - DECEMBER 6, 2020Let's face it, there are so many reasons to live here in Michigan, but none is more beautiful than when the fall comes around. Michigan is one of… ›

Client Stories: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy + The Dequindre Cut

Client Stories: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy + The Dequindre Cut

January 30, 2022

CLIENT STORIES: DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY + THE DEQUINDRE CUT - NOVEMBER 17, 2020Hello and welcome to another client story, this time with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (they are… ›

Client Stories: Freighter from Mail Boat

Client Stories: Freighter from Mail Boat

January 30, 2022

CLIENT STORIES: FREIGHTER FROM MAIL BOAT - OCTOBER 20, 2020Matt McAuliffe of McAuliffe Sales reached out because he was looking for industrial images of Detroit to hang in their newly-renovated… ›

Saginaw Is Worth Photographing

Saginaw Is Worth Photographing

January 30, 2022

SAGINAW IS WORTH PHOTOGRAPHING - SEPTEMBER 20, 2020You may wonder, who in the world purposely travels to Saginaw to photograph? The answer is...me! It may not be obvious at first why I would drive 2… ›

Stepping Stone Falls + Glenwood Cemetery in Flint

Stepping Stone Falls + Glenwood Cemetery in Flint

January 31, 2022

STEPPING STONE FALLS + GLENWOOD CEMETERY IN FLINT - JULY 18, 2020I have to be honest, I have never photographed Flint. Being so close to Detroit, it seems so much of my focus has been more downtown.… ›

Top 10 Images of 2019

Top 10 Images of 2019

February 02, 2022

TOP 10 TEN IMAGES OF 2019 - DECEMBER 30, 2019It became apparent just the other day that we are wrapping up not only another year, but another decade. In a couple of days it will be 2020, holding the… ›

NYC Photo Trip 2019

NYC Photo Trip 2019

February 02, 2022

NEW YORK CITY PHOTO TRIP 2019 - DECEMBER 30, 2019As a consummate lover of city photography, there is no better city in the US of A to capture than New York City. It has been two years since I had… ›

Metamora Hot Air Balloon Festival

Metamora Hot Air Balloon Festival

February 05, 2022

METAMORA HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL - August 28, 2019I am not kidding when I say it's been YEARS I've been wanting to photograph hot air balloons. Its not like there is a shortage of hot air balloon… ›

See Inside the Detroit Institute of Arts Film Theatre

See Inside the Detroit Institute of Arts Film Theatre

February 09, 2022

SEE INSIDE THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS FILM THEATRE - August 2, 2019Some people may not even be aware there is an active film theatre inside the Detroit Institute of Arts. But there is! It's called… ›

Metropolitan Building Before + Afters

Metropolitan Building Before + Afters

January 29, 2022

METROPOLITAN BUILDING IN DETROIT HAS RISEN FROM THE ASHES - June 17, 2019With all the renovations happening in Detroit lately, it was only a matter of time before I created before/after images of a… ›

Pere Marquette 1225 Steam Locomotive 2018 Faves

Pere Marquette 1225 Steam Locomotive 2018 Faves

February 02, 2022

PERE MARQUETTE 1225 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE 2018 FAVES - DECEMBER 23, 2018For those of you who are not in the know, here in Michigan we have a real-live steam locomotive that runs during the holiday season… ›

Simplicity in Imagery at the Meijer Japanese Gardens

Simplicity in Imagery at the Meijer Japanese Gardens

April 04, 2022

SIMPLICITY IN IMAGERY AT THE MEIJER JAPANESE GARDENS - December 16, 2018There is something to be said for purposely photographing a scene that you know will be simple. In this case, it was capturing… ›