For real this time! I met Marge Colburn when her family hired me to document a birthday celebration at Comerica Park this past summer. It was the first of what turned out to be THREE birthday parties for the 90-years-young Colburn. (Well deserved I must say!) I had the honor to attend two of these parties, to photograph and take video, and I had a blast at both. Below are a few photos from party number three on 10/10/10. Is there a better date for a party??? :)
Never, have I met a more light-hearted, energetic and all around happy person. Here's to an open and generous heart, a constant smile and aging gracefully! Happy birthday, Marge.
Marge is mother to four children, and let me tell you, they know how to throw a party! Not a detail missed!
A sweet moment shared by sorority sisters.
Friends flew in all the way from Oregon to celebrate with Marge, she was thrilled!
It's been over a year since I returned from my adventure in Africa. While digging through my archives this week, I came across photos and some video of my teammates Steve, Gina, Nick and Dan. I thought I'd share some of our memories here and hope to add more as I can continue to dig.
Behind every great photo, there is a great story. There is certainly a great story behind this one, see below.
Then of course there was our trip deep, deep below the surface. I don't think anyone had a clue what we had in store. There is something very strange about being that far underground. It sort of felt like I was at some sort of Disney attraction.
Oh my! What a cool event! I was assigned by AnnArbor.com to cover the annual Festifools parade in downtown yesterday and what a good time it was! Check out the video and some of my favorite snaps below. Here's a link to the article page.
I have had a week jammed packed photographing, filming and recording St. Patrick's festivities. Here are two multimedia projects I shot and produced for www.AnnArbor.com
While working at the Star Press I had the opportunity to produce a multimedia short to promote the entertainment section, All Access, at the annual Mardi Gras inspired Muncie Gras festival. Since I didn't film one this year (because I no longer work there) and with the festival just around the corner I am feeling a bit nostalgic. Below I've posted the videos from '08 and '09. Both starring friends and volunteers who were brave enough to trust me during my "inspiried" anxiety.
This winter weather has me thinking about warmer temperatures, and not because I am cold and impatient for summer. I actually enjoy the winters months, much more than I enjoy sweating during the summer. It's the gray tones and lack of sunshine that has my mind drifting to a warmer, sunnier, winter I experienced in May of 2009. Well of course we all know that winter is not in May, unless of course, you are in Africa!Here are a couple of links and a photo from my five-week long trip to Africa. Perhaps it will help your mind wander over this wintry weekend?
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer based out of Ann Arbor, MI. Available for wedding, portrait, sport and event assignments. Check out her portfolio work at www.melaniemaxwell.com
