New Portrait Studio in Canton, Michigan

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We’re making some major changes around here! Starloft Photo & Video is now Starloft Photography. Moving forward we will be focusing on portraits of all kinds specializing in headshots and personal brand. While many businesses are moving out and closing, we signed a lease for a new studio space in Canton, Michigan this week! It’s a 1200 square foot retail space on Michigan Avenue at Lotz Road, very close to I-275. There will be two shooting areas, one with controlled lighting and backdrops and one with large windows with plenty of natural light and stylish furniture. We’re hoping to have all the renovations done by mid-November in time for a Black Friday grand opening sale. We’ll do an outdoor ribbon cutting event in the spring when the weather warms up again. Our goal with every session will be to deliver a high level of customer service, create a portfolio of beautiful imagery, and deliver high quality products through an expertly guided and customized process. Who do you know that needs a new headshot? Who needs personal brand photography? Who would like new family portraits? Who do you know that has high school kids who will need senior portraits? Baby or childrens portraits? Other portraits? Give us a call, and lets get you on the schedule!

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Ken McMullen Business Portrait Shoot – Plymouth, Michigan Studio

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Ken McMullen, strategist for Thrivent Financial, recently came in for a business portrait shoot. Thrivent Financial is a fraternal benefit society, which means they are a not-for-profit organization, that has over two million members. Not only does Thrivent Financial offer a variety of financial services and insurances, but they bring together Christians to help strategize financial plans to fit their lives right now and in the future. Thrivent Financial also raises money to help with volunteer work and wonderful causes, one of which is a mission to collect $1 million to help those affected by Hurricane Florence. Ken started working for Thrivent in 2013 to assist with their business development. Earlier in 2018, he became a regional community engagement strategist, and the new position called for a brand new portrait!

Ken McMullen’s portrait

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Domus Vita Holiday Party 2014

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So, first, I have some exciting news! Today I hired an assistant! The lovely and talented Ms. Julianne Schultz. I’m looking forward to teaching her and having her help. I think it will mean great things for Starloft Photo & Video in 2015! More about her will come very soon!

Today we did portraits with Santa and on-site printing of 4×6 prints for the Domus Vita holiday party. Domus Vita provides services for developmentally disabled adults. Because of the nature of their business and privacy concerns, we aren’t able to share the portraits here on our blog, but I just wanted to share how much fun the event was! The party was held at the Italian American Banquet Center in Livonia, Michigan. There was a meal and a pretty rocking DJ. It seemed everyone had a great time, and they were able to take a printed portrait home with them as they left. Fun times.

Working with the developmentally disabled was a bit challenging at times as I was taking the photos, but it really got me thinking about how these people need so much care in the day-to-day that I think sometimes we forget how miraculous their lives are. I heard story after story as I was shooting about how “the doctors said so-and-so wouldn’t live past age 10” or “she’s been a patient of ours for 19 years.” It made me remember just how amazing all of our lives are and to not take our abilities for granted. Could you imagine not being able to walk or being able to hear? I can’t even begin to imagine. Be thankful today for what God has enabled you to do.

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