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Category Archives: Helping our Community

The Value of Family Portraits

The Value of Family Portraits

The Value of Family Portraits

Kara’s Story-

Kara was born with a very critical heart condition.  Not knowing what the future held for her and her family, capturing this chapter became so much more important.  Kara had her first open heart surgery just days after this photo was taken.  Her family realized something very important after the surgery.  Her chest was no longer like it was when she was born.  The value of the portraits increased immensely.  They were the last images of her God given unaltered body.  The scars will heal over time, but now the family has images of her.

If you would like to follow Kara’s story you can follow it by becoming a friend of her Dad- Brian Calley- http://www.facebook.com/briancalley

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Meet your Wedding Photographer (DJ) Event Thursday November 12th, 2009 6pm – 9pm

Meet your Wedding Photographer (DJ) Event Thursday November 12th, 2009 6pm – 9pm

Meet your Wedding DJMoments in Time Disc Jockey was kind enough to invite us to be part of this awesome event.   We have an awesome savings offer attached to our newsletter, so sign up today at

A few of my other Favorite Wedding professionals will also be on hand to answer your wedding questions- Visual Inspirations, Mirabella Confections, and the Grand Haven Golf Club.  Come on out Thursday night at 6pm.  Make sure you RSVP first by calling 616-248-2947

Please forward this Blog to a friend today!

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Memorial Day – 2009

“Off with your hat, as the flag goes by!

And let the heart have its say;

You’re man enough for a tear in your eye

That you will not wipe away.”

~Henry Cuyler Bunner


Greater love hath no man than this,

that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13)

Fishing Photography- Brandon's day off from photography and Ems

Brandon Mulnix Fishing on the Muskegan River

Brandon’s Day off

Every once in awhile a person needs to stop and reflect on whats going on around them.  Today I found that time while taking a morning off and hanging out with Dan Johnson from Dan Johnson Photography.  I realized that this time was much needed to pause and get my bearings.  Dan and I spent the morning with Scott from Scott’s Sport Fishing Charters.  God blessed us with great weather (cold and windy) and plenty of fish (1 each).  I say it was a blessing because the lack of fish made us be patient and trust our guide.  Very similar to today’s business world.  I sometimes have to be patient with our guides.  Dan and I were able to talk about life and photography.  It is nice to know that there is another photographer who has the same values about business and faith.  I really appreciate my wife’s support to take the day off.  I also appreciate all the friends that think I am crazy for working so hard.  Thanks for all your support.

Dan Johnson Fishing

Check out Dan Johnson’s Photography

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Free Engagement Portrait Sessions

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Free Engagement Portraits

This couple took advantage of our Free Engagement Sessions.  Modern Photographics offers Free Engagement Sessions for all new couples thru June 30th, 2009.  It doesn’t matter if you have a photographer for your wedding or not.  Normally this is a $100 session.  This session includes in-studio session 4×5 image for the paper with outdoor add-on for only $50.  We do require a $100 print deposit at the time of booking your session.  We also allow up to two outfit changes for this session.

What something more.  Our Relationship study valued at $200 is also available to add-on for only $100.  This session includes on location within 30 miles of the studio.  Includes Downtown Grand Rapids or Lansing.

Call us today 616-897-5606  to Schedule your free Engagement Session.

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Michigan EMS Expo Photographs

EMS Expo Photographs

Ems Expo - IV Start 2009 Grand Rapids

Ems Expo Grand Rapids 2009

Michigan EMT of the Year 2009

Ems Expo- Tim Cooper

Ems Expo has come and gone, but the memories live on.  Ems Expo 2009 was an exciting year.  The photographs from the event are available for viewing at ems-expo.modernphotographics.com

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Ems Expo – Survival Flight Lands on Michigan Ave

U of M Survival Flight lands on Michigan Ave

Survival Flight landing

Ems Expo became a little more exciting today when U of M Survival Flight landed on Michigan Ave just outside the Devos Place.  Survival Flight will be on display for all the Emergency Medical Service providers during the 35th Annual Ems Expo.  The Expo continues thru Sunday April 19th, 2009.  I have the pleasure of photographing the event.  A great mix of EMS and photography.

Survival Flight at EMS Expo Grand Rapids MI

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Twitter- Join Modern Photographics on Web 2.0.

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Twitter is Web 2.0.  Micro-blogging is a way to keep up with the 140 characters at a time.  Modern Photographics has been twittering for just over a year now.  With over 1000 tweets and 200 followers later Modern Photographics is addicted to micro-blogging.  Please join us on Twitter- User name @bmulnix .  Wondering how Twitter can help your business.  Check out this webinar from my friends at Hubspot.com
How to use Twitter for your business.

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Small Town Business- Marilyn's Malts & More Ada, MI

If you get to Ada Michigan you have to check out Marilyn’s malts & more!. This cute little family run business was a great break today for lunch.  When I arrived in the parking lot I had to make a choice between Chinese, Subway, and Marilyn’s.  I was happy I picked the business that looked like a local treasure.  I was greeted with the warm friendly smile of Marilyn herself!  It was great to see how a husband and wife can do what they enjoy doing.  The little guy playing on the floor looked at home as if it was his Grand Parents behind the counter.  I was so proud to support such a local business.  In today’s economy its more important than ever to  support the local businesses than the mega chain stores.  Don’t get me wrong.. most of them are owned by local people that equally support their communities, but if I have a choice Marilyn & Dick will get my dollars.  Thanks for the great service!

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Malts make a great family portrait prop!

Grand Rapids Baby Portraits – Baby Plan – 6 Month – Modern Photographics

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