The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo-Prom Dresses for Princesses!

Last month I had the opportunity again to photograph the incredible Cinderella Project event in Kalamazoo.  This is the third year that I have volunteered to provide photos for this wonderful event.  Here are a few of the images...the color, the joy and the energy at this event is really beautiful.  Adrienne from Memories Bridal and Evening Wear gives her all to make sure every young woman that needs a prom dress is given the attention and options to get just the one!

This year, as in the past, the event was held at the Girls Scouts Heart of Michigan on February 18. The event is sponsored every year by Memories Bridal & Evening Wear in partnership with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo is an annual event that provides free prom dresses and accessories to local high school young women in need. Originally founded in 2006 as a partnership between Memories and The Junior League of Kalamazoo, each year. The Cinderella Project has given away hundreds of beautiful dresses to help young girls’ prom dreams come true. Their goal is to make sure every young lady that wants to attend prom has the opportunity to do so no matter what her personal or financial hardships. 

Check out some links related to the Cinderella Project:

Follow the Kalamazoo Cinderella Project on Facebook.

Read about Donate My Dress Organization     

WWMT Video Cinderella Project

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My ENCORE shoot with Nashon Holloway.

ENCORE magazine is always providing me with interesting shoots. Nashon Holloway is a musician from Kalamazoo living and performing in the Chicago area. She arrived at the studio at the perfect time. I had just returned from an L.A. portrait workshop, where I had been chosen by my portrait photographer mentor Sue Bryce, to be one of 20 male portrait photographers to visit her studio. I had returned charged...painting backdrops, trying new studio lighting and just seeing differently. Nashon was the first to be the subject of what I learned. I love these pictures and Nashon. She has the most beautiful presence and energy. I've attached a link to the ENCORE article below and read more about Nashon at: https://www.nashonholloway.com/

Olivia WMU dancer

OLIVIA-Working with Olivia was really wonderful.  She is another dance student from the amazing WMU dance department and was up for anything, even wrapping tulle around her until she could not move.  Cayla and I tried to do our best to make the tulle look beautiful...but our draping skills were limited...we'll get it soon enough!  Olivia has a young beautiful innocence that the light loves. Thank you Olivia!

Kalamazoo Art Hop March 3, 2017-Images from the Women's March on Washington by Brian K. Powers Photography

Come and join me for the March 3rd Art hop in Kalamazoo.  I am excited to be showing images from my trip to the WOMEN'S MARCH ON WASHINGTON in my studio in the Park Trades Center, 326 West Kalamazoo Ave, Studio 402 from 5-9PM.  

I am so honored and proud to have been able to be a part of this amazing historical experience in Washington D.C.  I have never been in such a massive, motivated and energized group.  I am also proud of the images I captured and excited about this event that allows me to share them publicly.  There will be calendars and books (http://bit.ly/2l96n2v) for sale commemorating the March on Washington with all profits going to the YWCA Kalamazoo.  The YWCA will also be on site to take donations and to offer information and community support.  Come join me in celebrating this incredible event.

This project continues my journey and passion for photographing and empowering women and is in honor of my mom who passed over 10 years ago.  My beautiful mother could have used more empowerment and support as she moved through her life.  I would have loved to use my camera to help her see her how truly beautiful she was to us.  She would definitely be proud of me for pursuing my dream and using it for good and a heartfelt cause.  Hope to see you there....Brian!

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Cayla from the WMU Dance department.

Through my work with ENCORE magazine, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the dancers from the WMU dance program.  My first shoot was with Cayla, a wonderful senior that originates from the area.  Cayla and I have become fast friends, she has been great at not only modeling for portfolio shoots, but also helping in other sessions and is also shooting video footage for me with her boyfriend Nate. It has been great so far...Look for more pictures of the WMU dance department soon!  Thank you Adrienne from Memories Bridal downtown Kalamazoo for providing wardrobe form some of the shoots!

Women's March on Washington 2017-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 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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