Edward Maurer

I'm a father, a husband, and a passionate photographer. Based in Lake Orion Michigan, and will travel to your destination (Detroit area or internationally) for that great one of a kind photograph.

My journey into photography

My journey to photography began when I was quite young. While growing up I would constantly see great photo opportunities, but never had a camera with me. "I wish I had a camera" was a constant saying throughout my life. My first camera was a Nikon 5005 film camera that took me about 6 months of saving coins in a cherry jar to purchase. Taking my first set of photos with that camera changed my world and allowed me to capture those images that I had been seeing all my life.

In October 2007 I upgraded to a Nikon Digital SLR and have not stopped taking pictures since. Digital photography has increased my love for this craft ten-fold. My daily photo blog has been the motivation for continuing this craft and allowing me to show the world these images that I have been seeing all my life. Through this blog and through the lens I began to tell a story of my photographic journey.

Friends and family have been asking me to take photos of them in everyday situations and locations, and I began to really enjoy this form of photography called Lifestyle Portraiture. It's a great way for me to tell other people's stories through vivid emotional imagery.

It hasn't stopped at portraits or sporting events. My fine art photography has won awards at the Orion Art Center. Also, my Electrical Engineering degree really allows me to understand the needs of manufacturing and product photography.

I enjoy the whole process of meeting people, learning their story, and being able to capture the emotions of the day or telling their story through the lens. Whether the story is told at a wedding, a party, a portrait shoot, or a sporting event, it fulfills my passion for being behind the camera.

Lets meet for coffee and talk about your wedding day. Give me a call or fill out the contact form. I'd love to learn how to tell your wedding story. It would be an honor.

Mobile: (248) 961-0752

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Amanda and Justin Engagements – White Lake Michigan

Their story begins on a boat. A cruise ship to Grand Cayman to be exact. While vacationing on this ship Amanda and Justin enjoyed the sun and fun, but Amanda always seemed to gravitate towards the on-board jeweler. There was this one ring that caught her eye and she kept going back to it again and again. During dinner on their last night of the cruise Justin presented the ring to Amanda and asked her to be his bride.

I have the complete honor of photographing this bride and groom at the Environmental Discovery Center in White Lake Michigan this summer. We met there today in the blistery winter air to capture some engagement photos, and the center provided a nice warm respite in between takes since it was well below freezing. The sun and sky cooperated and hopefully you can’t tell how very cold it was out there today. I really enjoyed getting to know this couple and am looking forward to their wedding this summer (where it should be much warmer.)