Erin Kirkland

Photographer. Writer. Journalist

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So. Much. Basketball

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Recent photos from tench rescue training at the landfill to Mid-Michigan falling into winter

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Each year, a couple hundred santas descend upon Midland to learn trade secrets at the world’s oldest santa school -- the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School. Lessons include anything from makeup tutorials to reindeer viewings to learning the what’s in style at Toys R Us.

P.S. I learned that reindeer are real.

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From chasing the Northern Lights to goose hunting and fall sports

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With the 100 year anniversary of NPS, Brittney headed to Sleeping Bear and I went to Pictured Rocks -- two of Michigan’s National Lakeshores.

(And I even saw my first bear. His name was Lincoln.)

Here’s some outtakes and our spread.

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I survived the fair.

Here are some pictures and a couple of our pages.

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Recently

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From grads to dogs

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The past couple o’ weeks

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Country Drivin’ Scenes

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A photo page from this week that we worked on along with some outtakes

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Coupla scenes from the Detroit Cinco de Mayo parade

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Mr. Saucy was a social media intern from California. This was his first work trip. His luggage was lost en route.

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Went to Arizona for the first time to photograph Midland’s minor leaguers getting ready for the season.

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From toilets to dogs to butterflies