Brandy Baker

Brandy Baker

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Brandy Baker was delighted to join the talented photo staff of The Detroit News in 2003 after an 8-year stint at The Oakland Press, where she began as a community news photographer covering the Rochester area. "I love photojournalism because you can preserve forever the most ephemeral moments of human emotion and truth and reveal the magic of everyday life," says Baker.

JeweledCrosses

Jeweled Crosses

  A selection of  finished clay crosses hang on a Renaissance costume made by Prop Mistress Linda Monks for her daughter to wear in an upcoming high school production of Cinderella. Learn how to make the glitzy piece yourself with step by step instructions.

TigerClaws

Tigers' Claws

Tiger fan Michelle Dvorak brings out the claws as fans cheer at the end of the Detroit Tigers’ 8-3 win over the New York Yankees on Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on April 5, 2013. The game notched the 113th home opener in Tigers history.

ChocolateBunnies

Chocolate Bunnies

A few of the 900 Easter bunnies produced at “Chocolates by Renee” decorate the shop’s front window in downtown Northville, Michigan on March 25, 2013.  By Good Friday, staffers at the small chocolatier will have crafted over 1,000 bunnies, some made from molds which date to the 1880s.  The rabbits come in milk, dark and … Continue Reading →

SpotClean

Spot Clean

A small dot of mild detergent daubed on this portrait of Sarah Grimley Eastgate reveals a strong layer of grime and soot dulling the true colors of the piece beneath. Believed to be painted by Eastgate’s daughter Cordelia Schultz around the 1840s, the work, a family heirloom belonging to Hillsdale’s Patrick Knight,  was recently examined … Continue Reading →

ChristmasClassic

Christmas Classic

A decorated 1926 Ford Model T casts a Christmasy glow in the night as it shines brightly for drivers along North Territorial Road in Webster Township, Michigan.

CarriageHouse

Carriage House Designs

  For me, one of the most magical events of the holiday season is the annual window unveiling at Carriage House Designs– a spectacular shop in downtown Howell, Michigan. This year’s circus-themed event featured carnival funhouse lights, sweet treats, mini clowns, party hats, painted ladies and, of course, an entire store stocked with delightful gifts. … Continue Reading →