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Brian Widdis is an editorial photographer living in Detroit and working everywhere. He began his career in 1994, photographing commercial projects in Lansing and Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2001, he relocated to Detroit, his birthplace, where he continues working on editorial and personal projects. In his project work, he photographs life close to home, exploring the experience of being a dad, husband, son, middle-aged person, and Detroiter. Recent projects include 'The Homefront' (2007 - present), photographing everyday happenings close to home, and 'In Time' (2012-present), photographing the forsythia bushes of early spring. From 2008-2011, Brian also worked on 'Can't Forget the Motor City,' a long-term project looking at Detroit's people and landscapes. His editorial work has appeared in numerous national and international publications. Brian's clients include Le Monde, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, NPR, The Guardian UK, L'OBS, and Le Vif Belgium. Brian lives in Detroit with his wife, Kathy Kieliszewski, and two sons.