tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:47:55 +0000The online portal of Picture Michigan news and updates.http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)Blogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-161446235697645326Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:47:00 +00002010-01-29T10:47:55.652-05:00Upper PeninsulaCalumetKeweenawBrockway MountainThink Northern Michigan. Further North than that! Think Upper Peninsula. Now think further North yet. You're now in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Copper Country! And home to Pasty Central. Congratulations to Charlie and our friends at Pasty Central for passing the 500,000 mark -- the number of fresh hand-made Pasties shipped from Calumet in the heart of the Keweenaw. Naturally, we at Picture http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2010/01/half-million-pasties-shipped.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-4958752847884373753Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:11:00 +00002010-01-04T10:37:25.087-05:00Byron CenterThe talent that graces the stage at the Van Singel Fine Arts Center continues to amaze me. This season's production was an artistic take on the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Even more on Picture Michigan's Facebook!http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/12/byron-center-high-schools-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-3677738248583003099Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:22:00 +00002009-11-08T15:22:32.755-05:00A couple of exciting announcements. The first, is a new product. Or more to the point, a new size to our already popular Signature Series Coffee Table Books. In addition to the 10x10 and 7x7 sizes, we are adding a compact 5x5 size to the choices. This new book is a great way to say thank you to your bridal party or a perfect gift for family. And the really big news, for weddings in MMX (http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/11/new-product-and-special-wedding-price.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-1405881176061555343Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:37:00 +00002009-11-08T14:05:03.988-05:00FootballByron CenterIt was a lot of fun cheering on the Bulldogs this year! And even after the defeat Friday night to East Grand Rapids, there was still a bitter-sweet feel to the whole thing, knowing it was a great season. Here's to looking forward to an even better 2010 season! - Jon http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/11/byron-center-football.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-8360643518193653466Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:05:00 +00002009-10-30T12:09:02.808-04:00SlideshowMeijer GardensWeddingCongratulations to Jaime & Dennis!!http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/10/wedding-day-at-meijer-gardens-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-1371930324883855260Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:03:00 +00002009-10-19T18:10:17.431-04:00The Senior Portrait season is starting to wind down, but there's still time to contact us as yearbook deadlines are sneaking up on us!Maybe you just need them shot again, this time by a pro. We're running some pretty sweet deals through the end of October. Don't delay!!Here's an experimental video of some of our favorites so far this season.West Michigan Senior Portraits by Picture Michigan- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/10/grand-rapids-senior-pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-2302934788877747747Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:34:00 +00002009-09-20T18:23:18.127-04:00HollandengagementThere's a quality about these two. Ya know, right? It was a special engagement photo shoot with Tuan and Thuy. These New Yorkers felt right at home enjoying the streets of downtown Holland on this warm summer evening. Well, they are displaced Michiganians after all.By our standards, the streets were packed. I suppose they enjoyed the relaxed tone.But there's more. There's something about these http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/06/engagement-photo-shoot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-8491409911635274233Sun, 31 May 2009 11:54:00 +00002009-11-08T14:37:46.635-05:00Amway Grand PlazaWeddinggrand rapidsNaturally, we were thrilled when we learned the reception was going to be in the Imperial Ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza. But this celebration is really about a couple of artists in their own right. Brian, into not only photography, but the Culinary Arts. And Tara, into the Performing Arts, has a singing voice that makes the heart melt. Okay, I must admit, I was cool that we had access to http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/05/at-amway-grand-plaza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-3026439078353011192Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:36:00 +00002009-09-20T07:51:15.412-04:00Driving TourismDetroitTrade ShowSandwiched between the CCHA College Hockey Tournament and the Men's College Basketball Final Four -- both in Downtown Detroit this month -- was the hottest non-sporting-event in town. The Michigan Governor's Driving Tourism Conference!Picture Michigan participates in this annual show, which is a product of the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association.And in spite of the economic circumstances, http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/03/michigan-governors-driving-tourism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-6038495677364448590Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:22:00 +00002009-01-30T18:16:45.213-05:00Winter season of high school sports are in full swing. What can I say. I love it! And that goes without mentioning the snow. Sure, we're busy with business as usual, but let's face it, this is a lot of fun. A few random shots of Tri-Unity basketball and Byron Center Cheer. TCS is headed toward a state championship and BC Cheer is looking good too!http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2009/01/few-random-basketball-and-cheer-shots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-3163461523694045744Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:16:00 +00002008-12-20T12:29:58.246-05:00grand rapidsChristmasPlaying with light and motion in Downtown Grand Rapids, all adorned in Christmas lights.http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/12/downtown-grand-rapids-christmas-lights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-8506021933989442528Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:47:00 +00002008-12-20T10:56:52.713-05:00Byron CenterA few images from the Byron Center High School Theater's performance of Metamorphoses.http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/11/metamorphoses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-9034039212917683155Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:08:00 +00002008-11-23T18:57:32.091-05:00FootballByron CenterCongratulations to the Homecoming Queen and King, Rob & Ryan. (um, Rob's the pretty cheerleader)- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/10/byron-center-homecoming-parade-football.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-4002897518018379051Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:35:00 +00002008-11-23T18:07:43.317-05:00FamilyPortraitureLifestyleMeet Gibson.He and his parents recently invited Lu & I into their home for a lifestyle photo shoot. This is the type of shoot where we spend some time with the family, and carefully capture portraits as the family naturally interacts.Gibson is one lucky baby! He has some crazy cool artwork of him and his parents displayed at their home. Besides some yummy oatmeal and a clean diaper, what more http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/09/gibsons-family-lifestyle-photo-shoot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-931460274632799706Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:30:00 +00002008-09-07T22:35:17.469-04:00FootballByron CenterWe're 2-0 with this 56-7 victory over Northview.- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/09/byron-center-high-school-football.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-3932060951975974396Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:06:00 +00002008-09-07T22:29:25.993-04:00Silver LakeLighthouseLake MichiganSand DunesLast week one day, I spend a week at Silver Lake.Really.We were shooting for the local visitor bureaus' promotional literature, and literally took in a week's worth of the area in a mere 12 hours.And for your benifit, I not only recommend enjoying the Silver Lake area, I recommend doing so in a week, and not a day! :)- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/09/silver-lake-sand-dunes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-4189687700074926371Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:55:00 +00002009-02-02T18:48:34.701-05:00engagementInstead of relying on our favorite tree at our favorite park, we like to push the limit. Always. And with this particular engagement photo shoot, we pushed it right over the edge! Thanks to Brian and Tara for allowing me to unleash the creative artist.Check out more at Grand Rapids Wedding Photography.- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/09/random-engagement-photo-shoot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-5485511677028794012Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:24:00 +00002009-02-02T18:58:29.565-05:00Lake MichiganWeddingWhen we first started the blog, we blogged nearly every wedding. It's sometimes difficult to keep up with all the excitement of everything we shoot, and decided it is finally time to blog some wedding shots.Here are a few random shots from a few random weddings.More awesome wedding photography samples at Grand Rapids Wedding Photography.- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/08/few-random-wedding-shots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-829954599563691766Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:51:00 +00002008-09-07T21:22:41.394-04:00Mackinac IslandWhile we were on Mackinac Island shooting for the Historic Parks, a cinematography team was also there shooting some new promotional material in HD.- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/08/mackinac-island.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-7747729289523912070Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:15:00 +00002008-09-07T21:17:24.821-04:00ParadeByron DaysRaceFireworksByron CenterA few highlights including the 5K run, the parade, and battle of the bands!(and of course you know I love fireworks!) :)- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/07/byron-days-in-byron-center-michigan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-8039346440015737842Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:02:00 +00002008-09-07T21:09:54.644-04:00Little LeagueStudioSoftballByron CenterWe enjoy sponsoring these little league teams, but with this team, we also coached! And we threw the players and parents a party at our studio too.Here are a few shots from the camera room.- Jonhttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/07/byron-township-little-league.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-4559377181420945374Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:04:00 +00002008-07-05T09:07:55.018-04:00grand rapidsFireworkshttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/07/fireworks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-3399063939864208075Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:35:00 +00002008-06-08T07:39:41.589-04:00Lightninghttp://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/06/electricity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-7853158908536090001Fri, 16 May 2008 13:52:00 +00002008-05-24T12:27:05.820-04:00This week we finalized some Photo Shoots for senior portraits, and WOW, what a blast we had.See the updated and retooled gallery on the website.The camera room at the studio was energetic and the location shoots were unforgettable.Bring it on. Come join in the fun; you make your statement, and we'll make the art!You want the cool stuff, right? Check this: we offer digital pics for Facebook and http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/05/senior-pictures-in-west-michigan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27685781.post-8753245736003659901Sun, 11 May 2008 01:29:00 +00002008-05-24T09:35:34.438-04:00Little LeagueBaseballByron CenterWe're thrilled again this year to sponsor a couple of teams in the Byron Township Little League!PLAY BALL!http://www.picturemichigan.com/blog/2008/05/byron-township-little-league.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Picture Michigan)0