Over the years I’ve been working on a little triptych portrait series of people I consider influential Detroiters. Over the years I had reached out to Ann Delisi @anndelisi various times, to which she had always agreed to be a part of this, and then Life kept getting in the way. Finally, in September 2023 we were able to coordinate a time at the WDET studios in Wayne State campus and it resulted in one of the most heartfelt and fun photoshoots I have ever had. A dream come true.
Why Ann? If you live in the metro Detroit area, you probably already know why, but for those of you that don’t, here’s why: Ann has always been the person responsible for the soundtrack to my weekends. Her shows have always exposed me to new music, old classics I never knew about, interviews with favorite artists, and so much more. Her voice is literally the voice of Detroit for me. Her laugh ALWAYS brightens my mood. And now, that smile… I have no choice but to smile when I see it. And for me to be fortunate enough to have captured her portrait, in her element, and forge a Friendship in the process…I couldn’t be more thankful.
Thank you, Ann.
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