Photographer Bios
"Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius
Joe Carulli
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Joe Carulli's photography career first
started as a childhood hobby and blossomed while attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Over the years this hobby has evolved and grown allowing Joe to further develop his photography skills and talent. In 2006 Joe turned professional, and Carulli Studios was born!
Joe and his associates offer creative photographic services for weddings, engagements, senior portraits, family portraits, events, etc. They are dedicated to producing the highest quality photographs possible, and this attention to detail can be seen in all of their work. Joe also has great interest in using digital darkroom techniques and has refined a process for creating "Impressionistic Art" from photographs to resemble beautiful Watercolor, Pastel or Oil paintings. Examples of his Art prints can be viewed under the Fine Art portfolio. Joe lives in Novi, Michigan with his wife and their Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Joe's other interests include web design, graphic design, sailing and gardening. Joe is a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Collages.net, Zenfolio and local photography clubs.   
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Bradley Ballard
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Bradley Ballard has always had a passion for photography; his interest began as a young boy. Through the years Brad's interest, knowledge and experience have grown and he has become a true professional. He enjoys all aspects of photography, but specializes in portraiture, event and travel photography. He has been fortunate to travel the United States and photograph many historical and famous destinations. He hopes to one day expand his travels and explore the world, photographing as he goes. Brad always tries to put his own personal touch into his photographs, focusing very heavily on the finer details, but still trying to preserve the emotion of his subjects.
Brad lives in the Downriver Michigan area, where he has was born and raised. In addition to photography, Brad enjoys baseball, bowling, traveling, and attending sporting events. He also enjoys studying American History focusing on the American Civil War. Brad has studied the works of many famous historical photographers and finds inspiration in their timeless images. Brad is a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).
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Brad's Sample Portfolio
Don Van Buhler
Don Van Buhler's inspiration and skill for photography comes from his many years of artistic training.
Don began developing his drawing and art skills in prep school and worked toward receiving his Technical and Applied Arts degree from Ferris University.
Trained in art design and technical illustration, Don has a passion for developing a unique perspective when given the opportunity to be creative.
Whether it is abstract still life, architecture and landscapes or portrait photography, Don works to add a unique creative perspective to his artwork. "Inspired by many years of training and a desire to be more creative I have rediscovered Digital SLR photography and the digital post processing as an expressive outlet."
Don photographs with the Nikon product line and processes with Adobe and Nikon software.
Don also stays active with other interests including watercolor painting, stained glass work, boating and gourmet cooking. Don and his family live in Howell Michigan. He is a member of the Livingston County Photography Group.