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Rascal Flatts Is My Hero

I shot the Rascal Flatts concert last week and they were great (yes I enjoy country music, is that okay with you?). The reason I ended up flooded with calls from People Magazine, the NY Post and Entertainment Tonight was not because of how great the Rascal Flatts were, however, but because of Jessica Simpson, who headlined for them. Every serious paparazzi group wanted my photos of Jessica who has (gasp!) gained a few pounds. Because I signed a contract with her record label stating that I would not publish her photos anywhere but in the Grand Rapids Press, I did not make sleezy money on the poor girl. This is also the reason I am not able to post anything of her either.

Sara and Dylynn

I was sent to this mother’s apartment with about two minutes to make a “sober portrait,” last week. The story is about Sara Schmuck, who quit using drugs cold-turkey when she found out she was pregnant with Dylynn, her now 1-year old daughter. The broader story examines Spectrum Health’s decision to cutt funding from their MOMS program, a support system that helps people like Sara Schmuck stay sober.

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Barn Fire.

"Vox Humana", Shadow and Light

…why I love photographing ballet.