Photo Restoration-Starting at $15
Now is an excellent time to look at your old photos if you haven't done so in a while.
Restoring a treasured family photo is a labor of love for me, and it's something I enjoy doing.
The cost of restoration starts at $15 but varies based on the extent of the work required. Allow me to assist you in restoring family memories to their original beauty.
Email me for more information on restoring memories at Brian@briankpowers.com or call 269.720.7649.
Brian
Now is an excellent time to look at your old photos if you haven't done so in a while.
Restoring a treasured family photo is a labor of love for me, and it's something I enjoy doing. The cost of restoration starts at $15 but varies based on the extent of the work required. Allow me to assist you in restoring family memories to their original beauty. Email me for more information on restoring memories at Brian@briankpowers.com or call 269.720.7649.
Brian
THE PORCH PORTRAITS PROJECT
SLIDESHOW OF YOUR PORCH PORTRAITS!
Hi All,
I’ve been having a great time with The Porch Portrait Project. I’ve met wonderful people, took some very fast and amazing images, and honed my craft by shooting quick and efficient portraits from a well-respected distance. It is an amazing opportunity for you and me to record this moment in history.
I was compelled to create the Porch Portrait Project, not only to fill a creative void while my studio is shuttered but also to document this uncertain time while doing what I could to make a difference. During quarantine, I have found myself without work and no creative outlet. Photographing portraits of people on their porch seemed perfect. You have all been amazing, gracious and supportive…but, I AM NOT DONE YET!
When things lighten up, I will make my way through the registered users and provide Porch Portraits for everyone that has registered! I just need to be patient and remember why I started this project...to document this time in our country, how families feel, and to provide beautiful portraits to families that need them!
Enjoy what we have all created so far!
Thank you all!
Bri
SLIDESHOW OF YOUR PORCH PORTRAITS!
Hi All,
I’ve been having a great time with The Porch Portrait Project. I’ve met wonderful people, took some very fast and amazing images, and honed my craft by shooting quick and efficient portraits from a well-respected distance. It is an amazing opportunity for you and me to record this moment in history.
I was compelled to create the Porch Portrait Project, not only to fill a creative void while my studio is shuttered but also to document this uncertain time while doing what I could to make a difference. During quarantine, I have found myself without work and no creative outlet. Photographing portraits of people on their porch seemed perfect. You have all been amazing, gracious and supportive…but, I AM NOT DONE YET!
When things lighten up, I will make my way through the registered users and provide Porch Portraits for everyone that has registered! I just need to be patient and remember why I started this project...to document this time in our country, how families feel, and to provide beautiful portraits to families that need them!
Enjoy what we have all created so far!
Thank you all!
Bri
Introducing Miss Piper Raye as ELENA FROM AVALOR!
I had never met little Miss Piper Raye before this holiday season, but I had heard plenty about her. Now follow me here…Piper is the half-sister to the two sons of our closest friends from down the street.
The ‘VanMullers’ as they refer to themselves, are a blended family. Dad, Jeff, has a son and a daughter from a previous marriage. Mom, Mandy, also has two sons from a previous marriage. Together they make the family “VanMuller.”
To be even clearer, Piper and her two half-brothers Carson and Coopers’ last name is VanDyke. Jeff, his daughter Livia and son Kellen are the Mullers, hence the “VanMullers”.
Carson, Piper and Cooper
So, with Christmas around the corner, and the VanMullers in need of a family Christmas card, we began to coordinate gathering everyone together in the studio for a quick, fun family portrait. Part of that plan was to sneak little Piper out of her parents home, include her in a family portrait with her half-brothers and in turn, surprise her mom Holly with some sweet Christmas pictures.
The VanMuller portrait shoot was, as is always the case with the VanMuller family, tons of fun and laughs, resulting in images that everyone loved and shared. The family shots were great, the kid shots were wonderful and then Piper, who has cerebral palsy, sat in front of my camera she offered up smiles and even a little attitude. I was totally unaware of Piper’s aversion to men. Working around her disability was a new experience for me. Making it a fun experience, as well as coming up with creative, unique ways of photographing her without focusing on her disability was easy and fun. She enjoyed it so much she was upset when it was over. Piper photographed beautifully. The images of her alone in the white leather chair, placing a silver star on the tinsel tree, were as sweet an image as I have ever taken.
With the session done, and days passed, the editing process began. Part of the session plan was to recreate the poster from the movie STEP BROTHERS using stepbrothers Kellen and Cooper in place of Will Ferrel and John C. Reilly. Creating the Stepbrothers poster was a fun project. I couldn’t help myself from making posters for the other kids, and with Mandy's suggestion, that included Piper. Mandy worked diligently to find out what Piper's favorite Disney character, while also trying to keeping it a secret from Piper's family. Her favorite character is Elena of Avalor, a young Latino Disney Princess.
With that information in hand, Mandy and I found the perfect image of Elena. It took some work, but I finally felt that I had the perfect mix of the Piper portrait mixed with an Elena of Avalor poster. She and mom, Holly, loved the poster and adored the images from the portrait session. It was one of the things that made my holiday season so special. I sure do love being a photographer!
#StepBrothers #CerbralPalsey #ElenaOfAvalor #Disability #Portraits
The Stepbrothers Poster with Will Ferrel and John C. Reilly recreated with Kellen and Cooper.
The VanMuller Posters were a big hit as Christmas presents.
Purchase 2017 Historical Women's March on Washington 24' x 16' mounted photographs.
2017 Historical Women's March on Washington 24' x 16' mounted photographs.
My name is Brian Powers. I am a full-time professional photographer (BrianKPowers.com.) These are some of my images taken at the 2017 historical Women's March on Washington. These 24'x16' archival prints are mounted on 3/16th" Foam Board (Satin Matte finish) and were from an exhibit in late 2017.
Each mounted image is $65+shipping. The entire 21 print collection can be purchased for $1125 +shipping.
MORE PRODUCTS FROM THE 2017 WOMENS MARCH ON WASHINGTON
A beautiful hardcover 26-page press printed book with images and facts about the historical WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTON 2017.
This book contains over 60 of my dynamic and powerful images from the WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTON 2017. Accompanying the images are facts about the historical march such as; attendance, speakers, side projects, global participation and more. The Women's March was truly a historical event and is commemorated thoughtfully in this collection of images and facts in a way that anyone touched by the gathering would appreciate owning. Please note that because of the nature of the event, some of the images contain adult content, specifically in some of the participant's signs.
You can help empower women by purchasing one of my books! Through the month of February & March, all profit will be donated directly to the Kalamazoo, Michigan YWCA. Thank you!
PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING
A 12-month calendar (starting in April 2017) containing my dynamic and powerful images from the WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTON 2017. Some images are accompanied by empowering quotes from Hellen Keller, Mother Teresa, & Maya Angelou.
You can help empower women by purchasing one of my calendars! Through the month of February & March, all profit will be donated directly to the Kalamazoo, Michigan YWCA. Thank you!
This pack of 10 postcards of the images from the Women's March on Washington featuring women displaying their power and passion. (Shipping not included). Brian K. Powers is a portrait and event photographer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
A Return to the 2017 Women's March on Washington-Full Image Album by Brian K. Powers Photography
I am beyond grateful that I had the privilege of attending the Women's March on Washington in 2017. It was truly life changing and unbelievably enriching to my soul. The faces and community of the people that marched can not be described. Here are a few of the images I was able to capture...I am forever changed for having attended. Photos by Brian K. Powers Photography BrianKPowers.com
#WomensMarch #WhyIMarch #IMarchFor #WhyWeMarch
With the anniversary of the Women’s March on Washington, and women marching all over the country, I thought I would share my images from the 2017 March again.
I am beyond grateful that I had the privilege of attending the Women's March on Washington this last weekend. It was truly life changing and unbelievably enriching to my soul. The faces and community of the people that marched can not be described. Here are a few of the images I was able to capture...I am forever changed for having attended. Photos by Brian K. Powers Photography
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#WomensMarch #WhyIMarch #IMarchFor #WhyWeMarch #WomensMarch2020
The Kalamazoo State Theater is celebrating its 90 year anniversary 9/8 at 5:00pm!
Drop by the Kalamazoo State Theater to see some of my prints of the theater itself. Tonight they celebrate 90 years with all kinds of music, food & festivities!
The Kalamazoo State Theater is celebrating its 90 year anniversary with all kinds of fun stuff. Including some of my images of the historic theater.
ENCORE has covered the State Theater multiple times in multiple issues. I have taken some great shots from inside the theater. It is usually dark so you cannot see all of the gorgeous detail on the walls and balconies. I used long exposures to capture some of the amazing detail that you typically can't see. I am displaying and selling prints of some of those images tonight at the State's celebration. Below are a few to give you an idea of what I will be displaying!
ENCORE Kalamazoo Art Hop 9/8 Kristina Spitzner Botanical Artist
Art Hoppers! Meet Encore's featured artist Kristina Spitzner The Spirit of Kalamazoo tonight! Life music too!
I recently had the pleasure of meeting and taking pictures of Kristina Spitzner, an incredibly talented botanical artist from the local area. ENCORE magazine's latest issue has a wonderful article and interview with Kristina. Click on the following link to read the full article in this month's ENCORE. I've included some additional images from my shoot with Kristina. See more of Kristina's work on her website kristinaspitzner.com
Join ENCORE magazine and Kristina Friday 9/8 5-9 at the Spirit of Kalamazoo downtown Kalamazoo. More information is available on ENCORE's Facebook page.
Find out more about this Art Hop event at Spirit of Kalamazoo Facebook Event
This Month's full issue of ENCORE Magazine features an interview with WMU's new leader Edward Montgomery.
