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Road Trip Series - Pictured Rocks, Michigan USA

Jan 11, 2021

Pictured Rocks, Upper Peninsula in Michigan. National Lakeshore Michigan. First Stop. What sparked our interest in adventuring out for this cross country trip started with a request to shoot photos for a friend in San Francisco who is writing a book on making Pizza in the house which the website is still under construction but I will show you our photos later on. With the van almost completed, why not drive? Then we got a call for a job in Lansing & Grand Rapids ...

Road Trip Series- Van Conversion

Jan 08, 2021

Incase you are not following transit trash girl on Instagram, (which I will explain where the name came from later in the series), or if you want to see more photos from our Cross Country Trip, here is the start of our Conversion Van Adventure, The Road Trip Series.It all started with an idea that "when not working on the weekend, we head out and explore the Great Country we live in". No more Saturday chores and grocery shopping, time is too valuable, too much to see. No worries, ...

Chocolate Emporium - Product Photography

Nov 03, 2020

Chocolate Emporium - Product Photography It was fun to walk into Heinen's today and see photos we shot on product. Of all things chocolate, my favorite! Product photography is a ton of fun but chocolate, so hard to shoot and not eat :( Everyone loves chocolate! The marvelous chocolaty taste just melts in your mouth. It brings your senses alive and heightens your mood like nothing else. The problem comes after you’ve taken a few bites. Many chocolates ...

Why it's important to hire a professional photographer for your company products

Nov 02, 2020

Why it’s important to hire a professional photographer to capture stunning product images for your business The use of beautiful images is one of the greatest importance when selling your products. Every business has different needs for different types of great photography. In today's day in age pictures are worth more than 1,000 words. The consumer likes to visually see photos before they make purchases online. This is why it's so important to have professional photos ...

Ghost Mannequin Photography

May 04, 2020

The ultimate choice for retailers and garment makers onlineWhat is Invisible Ghost Mannequin Photography? Well back in the day, all us photographers were used to photographing clothes laying down flat or on hangers but the times have changed. We are now able to be more creative and capture T-shirts, jeans, blazers, long dresses, coats, socks, underwear, and swimwear in a ghost-like effect way. Meaning when capturing these clothes they look like someone is wearing clothes. This is called ...

3D Virtual Tour, Dollhouse views

Apr 01, 2020

Virtual Tours, Dollhouse Views, Floor plans, Drone images, Great way to get your property visible without leaving your home. To see more Virtual tours We are now offering 3D virtual tours! Check it out. Great if you are trying to sell your home "By owner" or if you are a realtor selling a home. Venues, Apartment buildings, Commercial buildings and more. Your potential client can take a tour in the comfort of their own home. Call or use the ...

Indochino Men's Store

Jan 31, 2020

Indochino Made to Measure men's clothing store is the bomb. Each garment is made to your exact measurement, no searching all day at the mall for the perfect fit. Your significant other will love that idea. Plus you know you're in style, they know where the shoulder seams should be, jacket lengths, pant length, no more guessing or asking your hip 20 year old. :) They're made to fit your body, and oh guess what? You can even get measured online. How's that for convenience? Oh, and guess what ...

Musician Photos of Tim

Jan 30, 2020

Musician photo shoots are the best. Shooting pics of Tim, who obviously is a drummer, was so much fun. I love shooting photos of musicians, it's a wonderful gift to be a talented musician. Deep in thought, ready to play, was how we kept the style of the shoot. Tim pulled it off, even though he claims he does not like having his pic taken. :)Here is a bit about Tim.He grew up in New Jersey, and after living in North Carolina, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, eventually settled in the ...

How to pick your Executive portrait look

Oct 14, 2019

How to pick your executive portrait look for your branding can be confusing. Plain background, environmental, studio, it all depends on your branding. What works for someone else may not work for you. Look around, get ideas and then present them to your photographer. Make it clear what your vision is. Professional Image Tips - on clothing, makeup, colors.....Executive portraits - more photos Here is Anthony on a white background. We like to turn ...

Hobo Chic Avant-Garde Style fashion shoot

Jul 29, 2019

Hobo Chic Avant-Garde Style fashion photoshoot. Get a few talented artistic people together, models and wha-la, our own Avant-Garde Hobo Chic photo shoot. Everyone had a blast and we ended up with some awesome shots. See for yourself. Here is the line-up of talentPhotographers - Brian Kolin, Cheryl DebonoWardrobe Stylist - Maggie Michaelangelo - by the way, all outfits were purchased at resale shops or goodwill. How about that? Save some money and look crazy ...