Kristen Franzel

Skilled, versatile, and experienced photographer dedicated to surpassing client expectations!My experience is extensive and of a wide variety. I want to try any type of photography that I am given the opportunity to. As an artist and person, I do not want to become stagnant, comfortable, or not be given learning opportunities.  I always want to become better, no matter how great I am. Continued growth of my skills, knowledge, and experience is essential to me.Documenting Detroit history in the form of buildings that were no longer used, in disrepair, decaying, and dilapidated was my first photographic love. If I didn't capture that history of a caving in gorgeous cathedral, theater, library, etc. then would it be remembered? My photos were noticed by a professional wedding photographer and I was offered a job. On the third job, I was asked to be the lead photographer and assist the business owner with setting up their camera. I learned a lot about different types of photography, but still got to include the architecture and details of the venues of the weddings and events in my photos.  My artistic eye became a hit with clients, and soon my images were client favorites and used for marketing. After a couple years, I decided to venture on my own as a photographer.I started as a freelance wedding, event, and portrait photographer and built a client base. As time went on, I felt the need to try new things.  I opened myself up to new opportunities such as product photography, automotive, racier and different portraits, pets, and anything I could get a camera in front of. My skills Passionate about capturing beauty, special moments, or anything that may otherwise have gone unnoticed.  I see beauty all around me.  

Wedding, portrait, event, product, marketing, architecture, urban, candid, and nature photography are areas of professional experience.  

I continue to educate myself through online and in person photography classes and workshops.  I also challenge myself for example, in April I am capturing 20 different outdoor locations and the changes through the month.  From bare trees and little or no growth, to leaves, plants, and flowers.  Growth is continual, knowledge is always something I seek, great is never satisfactory to me.