Livonia Chamber – Event Photography – Livonia, MI

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We attended the Livonia Chambers Connecting Cultures event in Livonia. It was a beautiful celebration of the many cultures that create us and bring business together. We captured the event from beginning to end and we’re excited to share some of our favorites with you! While at the event, there were speakers from five different generations offering their opinions, perspectives, and thoughts on the same issue. It was interesting to hear the varying answers in comparison to when the person had been born and the times they had lived through. It was a wonderful networking event that discussed the combination of businesses and cultures in this day and age.

Celebrating diversity at the Livonia Chamber Connecting Cultures event.

A candid of the speakers.

Many members attended the event.

One of the speakers at the chamber event.

Some of the attendees.

Networking is never in short supply!

A posed portrait of the speakers.

Smiling faces at this event!

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Etowah Avenue – Real Estate Photography – Royal Oak, MI

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We did a shoot for a home on Etowah Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan. It was a beautiful home with wood floors on the main floor, a carpeted second floor, and spacious basement. The master bedroom not only had a gorgeous bathroom (jetted tub, glass shower, granite vanity) but a good size walk-out balcony, as well. We love the aesthetics of this home – very warm tones, stone accents, and white trimming. We hope you enjoy checking out the photos from the shoot as much as we enjoyed shooting!

We love the large window facing the front yard and the beautiful double doors.

What a beautiful room – the wood floors, twin windows on either side of the fireplace, and the fireplace itself! Gorgeous!

The opposite view in the front room is the chocolate brown staircase and front door.

The half bath on the first floor.

This kitchen is to-die-for with it’s chocolate brown cabinetry, abundance of counter space, and island with bar stools.

The master bedroom with a walk-out balcony.

The master bedroom. Who knew a bathroom could be beautiful?!

Check out this balcony!

One of the bedrooms with tons of natural lighting!

The only thing better than a walk-out balcony is a walk-in closet.

The super spacious basement…it even has a bathroom!

Peak at the basement half bath.

The home has a finished two car garage.

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Viktor & Rolf Fragrance Display Photo Shoot – Troy, Michigan

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Recently, I photographed a Viktor & Rolf Fragrance Display at Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy, Michigan at Somerset Collection. My client wanted photos of the display case and testers for internal marketing purposes.

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Close up of fragrance testers at Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy, Michigan.

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Fragrance Display at Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy, Michigan.

Commercial Photography - Troy, MI

Fragrance Display at Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy, Michigan.

Product Photography - Troy Michigan

Close up shot of fragrance tester bottle at Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy, Michigan.

Commercial Photography - Troy, Michigan

Fragrance Display at Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy, Michigan.

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Eberspaecher on Gen-Mar

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This afternoon I braved the cold and snow to photograph a commercial building for The Gladstone Companies. It was about 25 degrees out when I did the shoot. The tenant was Eberspaecher and the building was located on Gen-Mar in Novi, Michigan. The sky was pretty dreary. So, I did some sky replacement in Photoshop. Here’s a before and after image to show the editing I did to get the final image.

Before & After Editing

Before & After Editing

Eberspaecher in Novi, MI

Eberspaecher in Novi, MI

The client wanted images to show both the Eberspaecher logo and the depth of the building. Unfortunately, there was a gigantic pile of snow blocking that angle. So, I tried my best to work around it.

Too Much Snow

Too Much Snow

Front Corner View

Front Corner View

Front View

Front View

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Wicker Homes Client Appreciation Party

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This past weekend I photographed a client appreciation party for Wicker Homes. It was a great time! There was delicious food, wine, and GG’s Frozen Treats. Their party was a “Party with a Purpose” which included a silent auction and raffle to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. I donated a family portrait session as part of the silent auction which received bids. So, I am happy that I can use my photography to help the cause. There was also some other fun activities including shuffleboard, billiards, and darts.

UPDATE: $3,125 was raised for Children’s Miracle Network! I’m proud to know such generous people!

Wicker Homes Power Team

Wicker Homes Power Team

Fun Times

Fun Times

We Love Wicker Homes!

We Love Wicker Homes!

That Robyn is a Funny Lady

That Robyn is a Funny Lady

Let the Games Begin!

Let the Games Begin!

Silent Auction

Silent Auction

Caterers

Caterers

Delicious Food

Delicious Food

GG's!

GG’s!

Wine

Wine

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Godolphin Drive Bathroom Remodel

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Recently, I photographed another bathroom remodel by Collins Tile & Stone which was pretty challenging. The shower had some glass doors with a bright window directly across from the doors so the reflection of the window showed in the shower glass. A polarizing filter really helps cut glare from reflective surfaces. I had recently sold my cheap polarizing filter because it was adversely affecting the quality of my images. But I hadn’t yet ordered a new, higher quality polarizing filter. I really wish I had one for this shoot. So, I just ordered a new one so I have it for the next shoot. To solve the issue, I got some big black garbage bags and covered most of the window with them and then I did quite a bit of editing in Photoshop to remove the reflection of the window. Here are the before and after images:

Bathroom Before Editing

Bathroom Before Editing

Bathroom After Editing

Bathroom After Editing

And here’s one more image that I rather liked that really showcases the company’s tile work on the walls and floor. I don’t usually like images that have the toilet in them, but this one was pretty well hidden by the dividing wall.

Bathroom

Bathroom

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