Manistee County Library recently announced that Todd & & Brad Reed Photography will be offering a discussion at 6 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the Wagoner Recreation center, situated at 260 St. Mary S. Parkway in Manistee.This all-ages,
totally free program is sponsored by the library.
Todd Reed, son Brad Reed and organization partner Rachel Gaudette have more than 50 years of combined experience in the field. The trio manage a gallery and online retailer and are renowned for their still pictures that catch the appeal of Michigan.
Brad Reed has fond memories of dealing with his daddy at a young age.
“Despite the fact that my daddy worked multiple jobs, he always included his household,” Brad Reed stated in a press release.
This suggested that Brad accompanied on his dad’s newspaper tasks and was allowed to dip into the Coast Guard Station when his father was on responsibility. When Todd Reed taught photography classes at West Shore Neighborhood College, he invited his kid along to find out the household trade.
Brad eventually ended up being a partner in his daddy’s Ludington photo gallery and the 2 were later on signed up with by Custer local and professional photographer Gaudette.
“We make a great team,” Brad said. “My father is excellent at talking with people. I have more of a service and computer background, and Rachel, she’s the brains of the operation.”
Brad admits that it’s never ever been simple for professional photographers to make a living, and with the introduction of video camera phones, it seems like almost everybody considers themselves a professional photographer these days. To stand apart from the crowd, the team endeavors out in all kinds of weather and conditions to catch the most unattainable shots.
“We want to be there when the minutes are extraordinary,” Brad stated.
He feels that the key to an elegant shot is hitting all 5 senses. “We wish to tell a story, but we likewise desire people to feel the story. We’re an open book. We do not conceal about photography or publishing.”
The group will exist images and highlights from their most current 2 pictorial books and they encourage guests to bring concerns.
According to Executive Director Debra Greenacre, the library strives to bring in speakers that attract a large audience.
“The team at Todd & & Brad Reed Photography are artists, teachers, entrepreneurs and nature enthusiasts. They have a wealth of information to show our community,” Greenacre said. “Those that participate in will enjoy images that catch Michigan outdoors, but they will likewise appreciate the stories behind these images.”
Bookings are not needed. For more details, check out the Manistee County Library website or call 231-723-2519.