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04/06/2026

Happy Easter from our family to yours.

03/27/2026

Last week at the Ballenger Lecture Series, we had the opportunity to capture a powerful conversation led by Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, right here in Flint.

Dr. Mukkamala is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat physician serving Genesee County. He is also the 180th President of the American Medical Association. His work reflects a deep commitment to both medicine and community.

Moments like this remind us that home is more than a place. It is people, shared knowledge, and the stories that shape our community. Inside Mott Community College, voices came together to reflect, challenge, and build on what it means to live, learn, and grow in Flint.

From the stage to the audience, every perspective adds to a larger story. One rooted in culture, education, and the responsibility to carry it forward.

Grateful to document spaces where ideas live and community shows up.

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03/06/2026

A powerful night of music, culture, and community closed out Mott Community College’s Black History Month celebration.

Last Friday, we had the honor of capturing the closing celebration of Mott Community College’s Black History Month program, featuring a powerful live performance from Mama Sol.

The room was filled with music, culture, and community. From the stage to the crowd, every moment carried the spirit of storytelling through sound.

We documented the performance and the behind-the-scenes moments that made the night special. These are the moments that remind us why music continues to bring people together.

Thank you to Mott Community College for the opportunity to help preserve this experience.

Take a look at a few moments from the night.

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02/13/2026

We had the opportunity this month to help capture powerful stories in honor of Black History Month.

In partnership with Mott Community College and iMichigan Productions, we’re grateful to be part of a project centered on culture, history, and lived experience.

In this piece, Rufus Ferguson, Music Technology Professor at Mott Community College, shares insights into Jazz, America’s first art form, and the lasting influence of African American music and culture.

These stories matter.
They connect the past to the present and help shape what comes next.

Take a moment to watch.

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02/03/2026

Behind the scenes of real conversations and intentional storytelling.
When the room is quiet and the cameras are on, the work gets honest.
They won’t always hand you the opportunity, so you build the moment yourself.

This is how stories get told.

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01/30/2026

They won’t always give you the opportunity.
That’s when you build it yourself.

Behind the scenes from today’s shoot.
Quiet rooms. Focused moments. Purpose on record.

12/28/2025

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This year taught me so much about patience, purpose, and pouring into what really matters. Faith, family and business, and being present.

Biggest lesson? Create the opportunity. Share the light. Stay whole.

Grateful for the wins, wiser from the losses, and ready to walk in everything God called me to.

Let’s grow, let’s heal, and let’s keep showing love.

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12/16/2025

Class of 2026, Olivia came through with the heat.

This session had it all confidence, clean looks, and that unmistakable Flint vibe. From Davison pride to cozy autumn style, Olivia owned every frame.

Seniors, this is your moment. Before you cross that stage, let’s show the world who you really are. Forget basic. Let’s make it iconic.

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11/29/2025

We are thankful for the opportunity to capture this amazing moment.

11/10/2025