Senior Sessions on the Horizon…

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Photos by Brett J Lawrence

With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, my Senior Photo Sessions will be opening up for scheduling very soon.  Keep an eye out for my posts.  In the meantime, here are the answers to your most FAQ regarding my sessions: Senior Session FAQ 2017

The Beauty in Shadow & Light

Beauty can be found in the darkest of Shadows

or in the brightest of Light.

It is for You to decide where to look.

I offer you a compilation video of a series of Butoh performances done by my Friend, and Artist, Satori Circus at The Damned Exhibition in 2016.  Accompanying him, creating the beautifully dark aural landscape, is the very talented Dixon with his violin.

This was my first real attempt at documenting… in real time… a performance artist.  It was a challenge.  I need to expand my reportoire… find new ways of expressing myself… new ways of capturing the moments of my Life.  Every time I watch this it feels like I am there again… in that space… feeling every emotion…raw.  Perfect.

Tell me.  How do you feel?  What do you see?

 

Foggy Goodness

When the weather is unseasonably warm and gives you the gift of fog, it’s best you take full advantage of it.

Lights in Fog I, Macomb Community College by Brett J Lawrence 2017

 

Trees in Fog I, Macomb Community College by Brett J Lawrence 2017

The Darkness | A Portrait

Inspired by wet plate collodion photography, I tried to emulate the same look without too much post-processing work, focusing on in-camera manipulation.  I like the results, but can see making some changes with lighting and depth-of-field and focus.

What do you think?  Input appreciated.

In a Heartbeat

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17 years.

In the span of a heartbeat.

Filled with memories, hope & aspirations, and most importantly, Love, that will never fade.

Happy Birthday, Son. Cheers to your past and cheers to the adventures that await…

I love you. Dad.

Thank you to my Seniors…so far.

Austin Napier 2016
Austin Napier 2016

It was a busy late Summer and Fall season for me with quite a few Seniors to photograph.  To those Families that spread the word about my services and to those students who gave me their All, I thank you.  Being a part of documenting this time in Amanda, Austin, Sean, Alex, and Jack’s Lives truly is an Honor.

If you are interested in booking a Senior Session with me for the Winter, please contact me.  Click here for specific info on my Sessions.  I wont be setting any specific dates for availability, but am willing to work out special arrangements for you, weather permitting.  As for the Spring, I will make dates available once the weather becomes more tolerable.

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The Man Behind the Makeup

One of the best ways I can honor an Artist, and more importantly, Friend, on their Birthday is through imagery.  I was honored a few years back to capture the true Russ in all his simplicity in Detroit.  So, to the Man behind the makeup, I wish you a Happy Birthday and a year filled with multiple personalities, adventure & possibility, and most importantly Love.  Your Friend always ~ Brett

Russell Taylor, Detroit MI - Artist & Friend
Russell Taylor, Detroit MI – Artist & Friend

$200 Legos… I mean Logo’s.

In need of a NEW logo?  Need your old logo refreshed?

Tired of that dated “look” from the 70s?  Want a dated “look” from the 70s?

I can make that happen.

$200

3 revisions allowed.  (More if you’re nice and buy me a beer.)

You will receive all files for electronic and print usage.

Contact me today.

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The All-American Opera Singer

Lindsay Terrell, All-American Opera Singer & Girl Next Door

I was hired to update Lindsay’s headshots last week as the audition season is coming up.  Based on a previous photo shoot I had completed with her cousins, Lindsay felt she could trust me.  What an honor.  The time we spent in the park was relaxed, filled with laughter, and her beautiful smile.  (And occasionally that seductive little smirk would show up.)

Based on the results, I think we nailed it.  Good luck this season, Lindsay, and thank you for trusting me with your image.

If you are looking for your own headshots or portraits, please Contact Me.

Lindsay Terrell 2016

Lindsay Terrell 2016

Lindsay Terrell 2016

True Friends

There are people that you run across in Life that completely change everything.

These two are at the top of my list.

These photographs, done on the spur of the moment while working on a video project with them, is the best way I can express to them my Gratitude and Love for everything they have taught me.

Greg Thompson – Peaceful Warrior, Artist & Friend

Jan Thompson – Survivor, Singer, Songwriter & Friend

Concert: Sponge wsg Solid Frog

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In the mood for some Detroit rock and roll, one of my favorite bands ever, Sponge, played an intimate gig at The Ritz Detroit Saturday night.  Always a great show, albeit kinda short one that night, Vinnie and the boys never disappoint.  And, to make the night even better, I finally got to see Solid Frog live!  The Ritz, even in its new location still retains its classic gritty Detroit rock venue status, and is always a great place to shoot local acts even if the LED lighting makes the acts look alien, forcing me to shoot black and white.

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