Photo Books from AdoramaPix

AdoramaPix Photo Books © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

I just received two new photo books from AdoramaPix, and the quality as usual is amazing. I’ve ordered prints and books from them many times, they are consistent in their quality, and service. Their photo books are a great way … Continue reading

Outdoor Photography 101 Part 2

Mark Hicks Outdoor Photography 101 © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

I have the honor of once again being part of the Michigan DNR’s Recreation 101 program. This time at the beautiful Highland Recreation Area in White Lake. I will be handling this one a little different from the last. Less … Continue reading

4th of July 2011

Fireworks © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

It was a beautiful night in Metro Detroit and the fireworks were abundant. I haven’t seen so many neighbors on one block in years. The night started with some simple fountains and jumping jacks at dusk for the youngsters, but … Continue reading

Made in Michigan: Sanders

Sanders Butterscotch Caramel © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

Happy Birthday Sanders! That’s right Sanders turned 136 today! Has it really been 136 years? Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday Fred Sanders opened his first store on Woodward Ave. Well maybe not yesterday. It’s hard … Continue reading

Follow Up: Outdoor Photography 101

Holly Recreation Area - Michigan State Park © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

I survived Recreation 101: Intro to Summer! Wish I would have thought about printing that on a shirt before the event. Being this was first event of this kind that I’ve ever been apart of, I wasn’t certain on what … Continue reading

How I Shot: My Wife

My Wife 34 Weeks Pregnant © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

I recently finished taking the pregnant belly photos of my wife, and I thought it would be a good post to show you a simple lighting setup. I’ll start with an equipment / settings list: A. LumoPro 160 Flash Unit … Continue reading

Made in Michigan: Faygo

Faygo Redpop © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

Summer is almost here, and nothing says summer in Detroit like Faygo “don’t call it soda” Pop. A staple in my home and I’m sure a lot of yours for generations. Now Redpop isn’t my personal favorite, that would be … Continue reading

Outdoor Photography 101

Outdoor Photography 101 © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

I was asked to teach an outdoor photography class by Maia of the Michigan DNR. After the initial panic of what could I possibly teach someone wore off, I realized what a great opportunity this is. It was a contributing … Continue reading

DIY: Business Card Box Snoot

Business Card Box Snoot © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

There is a lot of DIY Snoot tutorials for speedlights or speedlites (depending on your preference) online. What makes my DIY Snoot different? I like to use old business card boxes. Why? Because I find a lot of the work … Continue reading

Sabby’s Menu

Budweiser and Wings © 2011 Mark Hicks Photography. All rights reserved.

For those of you that don’t know Sabby’s Lounge is a little bar on the south east corner of 10 Mile Road and Harper Avenue in St Clair Shores Michigan. The place has great food, the friendliest waitstaff, and has … Continue reading