AnnArbor.com just did a feature on us; well, regarding our appearance on Renovation Realities, at least.
Here’s the trailer for the show — remember to tune in at 9pm on December 5th (DIY Network):
When you’re done watching the trailer, make sure to check out the work-in-progress slideshow that AnnArbor.com put together with my photographs. [...]
Well, we are going to be on TV! Before we started our studio renovation project, Renovation Realities expressed interest in having us on the show. Steven and I, of course, said, “yes!” I can’t really reveal all the details or tell you the specifics of what happened during our project until the show airs on [...]
The flooring is in at the studio! it’s very exciting, since this is one of the last “big” things to be done for the studio renovation. Remember, we are still taking appointments and have a functional studio space, despite the renovation.
If you haven’t been following along with our blog updates about the renovation, [...]
As promised, here is the next update on the studio renovation. Remember, we are operational, despite the renovation! All the walls have been painted. We went with a subdued tan/brown tone called “ancient stone” for the consultation room and the office. Here’s the updated view as you enter the consultation room:
And a view of the [...]
The studio renovation is going well! Make sure to check out my past updates (framing + insulation). This update will start to show the finished space a little better (drywall + mud/tape).
And just in case you’re wondering — yes, we still have a functioning studio space in the meantime. Sessions, consultations, and the [...]
As promised, here is the next installment featuring images from our studio renovation. If you missed our last renovation update, feel free to catch up before continuing on! Remember, sessions, consultations, and the like are all being scheduled as usual.
This update shows the studio space, prepped with insulation (both in the walls and the ceiling). The [...]
Things have been busy at the studio this summer! In addition to photographing all our amazing clients as normal, we’ve also been working on a “side project” — renovating the studio. The renovation involves about 880 square feet, and includes the consultation room, the sitting room (where sessions are held), and the office [...]
Well, our landscape project has wrapped up nicely over the past week. Since things are basically finished, aside from watching grass grow, I thought it was time for one last image-laden post, to show everything that has been done this week.
They brought in a little more dirt, ironically, while we were putting up our [...]
Well, after all the excitement of getting dirt delivered to our yard…. I completely forgot to publish an update before the weekend started. So, here goes! Friday morning, we were happy to see that the sprinkler crew was out at our place… ready to install the sprinkler lines.
This piece of machinery is [...]
Well, I posted too soon (my yardwork post)! The first of the dump trucks arrived with our dirt just now. We’ll be getting three double truck loads today. Here’s proof:
To our neighbors – yes, the dirt should be out of the cul de sac by the end of the day! That’s [...]
I wanted to share this image of a praying mantis I found in our yard the other day. Cool looking guy, isn’t he? Anyways, today our yard will be undergoing a facelift (*knock on wood*) — the landscaping crew should be bringing in at least 80 yards of topsoil, plus 10 tons or [...]
The driveway is now firm enough to walk on, but we will be keeping vehicles off it for a while yet. When you visit, please remember that foot traffic is now allowed (there will be cones to help you remember not to drive on the concrete though).
A few more images to show the project. [...]
Well yesterday was very busy here at the studio, with our driveway project! I spent the day overseeing the cement preparation and pouring; no, I am not an experienced cement worker, but I do like to see how things are done! The crew arrived at 7:30am to move dirt and start framing out [...]
It’s finally in the works! After a long planning period, our outside landscape is about to undergo a makeover.
Depending on the weather *knock on wood* …the cement crew should have prepped and poured the driveway by the end of the week. So, if you’re coming to the studio, excuse the construction! Once [...]
Well, despite the entertaining video that Steven submitted to DIY’s Desperate Landscapes, and the fact that our submission was one of the top 15 out of 10,000 entries — we didn’t make the finals (top 4). Thanks to everyone who voted for us. A couple of my photographer friends even got their [...]
