Hugh Anderson's Blog

My recent Red Hair & Freckles competition was won by the beautiful Raina. The prize was a full photography shoot, with a hair and make up artist included to create a polished look. In addition, Raina won a large 20 x 16 canvas print of her choice. We scheduled our session, and brought in Sarah…

I had the absolute pleasure of working with a vibrant, fun filled and cool little girl recently. She was beautifully attired in her First Communion dress. Franklin Village was the setting, a favorite haunt of mine. There are a few different scenes available, perfect for a photo shoot like this. Miss E stole the show.…

I always enjoy the connection that I see between a mother and her daughter during a photography session. ReMonda and Julie were no exception – their closeness was immediately apparent to me, more like sisters in some ways. Mother and daughter photo sessions are definitely high on my list of favorite shoots, I could photograph…

For the second consecutive year, I had the honor of covering the Kovan Golf Classic, now in it’s 30th year. The event was held at the beautiful Birmingham Country Club. It always amazes me how much enthusiasm is generated when it comes to raising money for charities, especially those that benefit children, as the Kovan…

Red Hair & Freckles was the theme of a recent competition, and the winner was the beautiful Raina. Last weekend Raina had her hair & makeup done by the talented Sarah Straub, them we got down to the business of some portrait photography. My immediate impression of the type of image that I wanted to…

The Hearts And Start Charity Fundraiser at The Townsend Hotel took place on Saturday evening, and it certainly was an evening to remember. Lincoln Of Troy was the Presenting Sponsor, and they ringed the entire hotel with beautiful, shiny new Lincolns – then there was also the one in ballroom! The dulcet tones of Paul…

I recently ran an ad looking for child models for website images, with a view to creating a particular style of image.  My little helpers were absolutely awesome! Children can sometimes be a little  uncooperative when it comes to having the pictures taken. A couple of moms in attendance attested to just that. Yet we…

For the second consecutive year, I had the privilege of photographing the Shine Fashion Show, organized by Variety – The Children’s Charity Detroit and FAR Therapeutic Arts & Recreation. Once again, the event was kindly hosted by the Somerset Collection. This truly is an inspirational day, seeing children getting up and modelling clothes supplied by…

Bikes For Kids says it all. I photographed this event the other night on behalf of  Variety – The Children’s Charity Detroit. And what an event. The first thing that I saw when I arrived was row after row of shiny new bikes, all neatly lined up awaiting their proud new owners. I don’t know…