Where in the world is MaRia Popi? The answer lies on top of some of Detroit’s most famous skyscrapers. “I love shooting Detroit from the rooftop of buildings. I have been on the rooftop of every skyscraper in the city. That’s what drives my photography. I’m a sky chaser,” MaRia...
We’ve all been there – when your phone battery dies because you’ve been using it to take photos. That happened to Detroit photographer James Gates so often, that he decided to finally put down his iPhone and pick up a DSLR camera. Washington, D.C. James traveled to Washington D.C. in...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a drone! If you happen to see a drone camera around downtown Detroit, there’s a good chance it belongs to local photographer Alanna St. Laurent. The Detroit artist is always trying out innovative and new ways to take photographs, and drone photography has recently...
When you think of Detroit, what comes to mind? Undoubtedly, it’s different for everyone – every person experiences the city differently. Do you have happy memories celebrating the Detroit Tigers win at Comerica Park? Biting into a Lafayette Coney Island Coney dog? Or perhaps you think of watching the Thanksgiving...
When Christopher Hollis was gifted his first professional camera in 2009, he didn’t know how much it would impact his life for years to come. Eight years later, he now owns and operates his own photography business, VIII/VIII Photography, and is making a name for himself in the Detroit photography...
“Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is.” – Anonymous Detroit fan and photographer Suzann Braun strives to capture the balance between beautiful skyscraper views and the nitty-gritty underbelly of Detroit in her work. The GMRENCEN regularly features Braun’s work on social media, and she recently...
By: Detroit Audubon, fostering the appreciation and conservation of birds and the environment we share since 1939. When you think of robins returning for spring it probably doesn’t cross your mind to cut unnecessary outdoor lighting and dim or redirect essential lighting, does it? While many songbirds only stop briefly...
As one of the busiest waterways in the world, the Detroit River serves as a symbol for positive international relations and hope to Detroit. Beyond its historical impact between the United States and Canada, the resurgence of this historic river is timed perfectly with the city’s comeback. The integration of...
As the City of Detroit enters an era of thriving economic developments, booming real estate and a determination to create a future of success – a new project has emerged. Changing Landscapes In April 2018, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced, at a press conference in the GM Wintergarden, a new...
With all the amazing developments beginning in Detroit today, we often forget the iconic projects that once defined the Motor City. From the booming automobile industry, to the reputable and unique music of Motown, Detroit has always been a front runner for innovation and excitement in our changing world. As...
By: Jarret Schlaff, CEO of Pingree Detroit I could not have imagined that showing up to a meeting in the GMRENCEN three years ago carrying Pingree Detroit’s newest urban utility boot prototype, and a vision for creating skilled trades jobs for veterans, would provide my team access to the materials...
Within the city of Detroit lives another city, the GMRENCEN; filled with shops, restaurants, a hotel and more. The building has defined the Detroit skyline since 1977 with its international, city and riverfront views. As one of the most photographed buildings in Detroit, we launched the Your Photo Here Contest...
