Detroit

The City is Alive with People, Places, and Activity

I started my photography career as a photojournalist, and that desire to capture people in the moment still runs strong. I also want to celebrate architecture, streetscapes, people, and places. Read More

Detroit History – Telling Stories of Detroit from the Perspective of a City Planner

Follow my journey to tell stories of Detroit’s past, including Detroit’s origins, the time when jazz and blues reigned supreme, and how urban renewal and freeway construction impacted the Paradise Valley and Black Bottom neighborhoods. Detroit History link.

Next Lecture: Rhythms of Resilience and Change: Looking Back at Detroit’s Paradise Valley and Black Bottom. June 18, 2025, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Detroit Public Library, Main Branch. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhythms-of-resilience-and-change-tickets-1310446724429

Jazz in America Black & White Portrait Series

Featuring portraits from the Detroit Jazz Festival, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, and more. Jazz in America Link