Between Frames - April 2025
A really beautiful month to be a Michigander.
Introduction
Spring has sprung in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, albeit a few weeks behind when most of the country saw Spring (and it’s still a few weeks until Spring comes to the Upper Peninsula). Walking outside and only needing a light jacket is truly a beautiful experience.
Paloma and I got to travel a lot in the first half of April. It was too much travel though, leading to us need a few weeks at home to rest. These few weeks were a perfect time to be home as Michigan has come alive with beautiful weather almost every day in April.
I’ve been quite busy with work this month, so I haven’t been able to give photo projects the time that they deserve. Hopefully, things will start to chill out soon, so that I can get that long-awaited NYC post finally out.
Sorry that this issue is so late, time has flown by!
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Florida
If you know me decently well, then you’ve probably heard my disdain for Florida. Nothing against my friends and family that live there, but you don’t necessarily live in “my kinda place.” Every few years, Paloma and I have something that brings us to the Orange State. This time it was because one of Paloma’s childhood friends was getting married.
Reluctantly, I went. However, it ended up being a great time.
We had the best time at the wedding seeing all of our friends (although, for me, it was not in the same capacity or to the same depth as Paloma — childhood friendships that last are special). I took a good amount of photos there and I’m quite pleased with them. I think they are clearly “coastal,” without being too “Florida.”
Michigan
Spring has finally hit (South)West Michigan, with trees in bloom, plenty of Sun, and even more pollen. Paloma and I have been taking advantage of it by going on as many walks as we can. As per tradition, I usually bring a camera on these walks and snap some photos along the way.
This Spring, I’ve been focusing on a few small projects—one intentionally and one unintentionally.
The Pink Tree
There’s this tree near our place that’s beautiful. One of the most stunning trees I’ve ever seen. I started to see it bloom early on and have made it my goal to take as many photos of it as I can as the seasons begin to shift. Here are the photos that I have of it (only from April though, I’m still working on this one):
The Local Concert Scene
We went to more concerts in the past month than we’ve been to in a long time. I think we went to four of them (which may be rookie numbers for some of you—looking at you, Brennan). Most every show that we go to, I bring my camera. It’s just a fun way to document what we do.
They’re not the best concert photos you’ll ever see, but they’re great memories from great shows. Sorry if you don’t like them, I’m the one writing this newsletter haha!
The Grab Bag
The aforementioned projects have been a fun reprieve from aimlessly wandering and shooting, but I’ve still been bringing a camera with me for most things over the past month. Here’s a few random frames that didn’t fit into the rest of the categories. First up, my beautiful wife.
Chicago
Last category: Chicago. I came here (I’m writing this newsletter on another trip to CHI) for a work trip in April and really enjoyed my time here. It’s a city that reminds me a lot of NYC. It lacks the culture and the vibe of New York, but makes up for it with some of the best architecture I’ve ever seen.
The seagull lit up against the dark backdrop of the river makes it one of my favs of the month. Other favs from the month came on the ride into Chicago via Amtrak. I like to think the lady in the window was sitting there just for this photo, it’s so beautiful in it’s anonymity.
Please look at these images on Substack (vs. Email)—they’re much better when large.
Favs of the Month
Grand Rapids is a biker-friendly large city—truly one of the only ones in America—so it’s time that I get a new bike. I’ve ordered this guy from a local shop and I’m stoked.
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I want more tattoos. These from Angie Balm are sick.
We launched this website last month that’s nice if I do say so myself.
Conclusion
Apologies for the late issue this month. With a lot of travel (including some trips that I cannot wait to share), I’m going to try to be a bit more proactive with these emails, as that’s the only way they’ll get out.
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Enjoy the Spring! Peace & blessings!
-C
omg wait can you send me those photos of me
Love to see Winnipeg's very own Field Guide making an appearance in here!