Joe
and Kelly Derocher have been working together in the photography
business since 1988, and thus have developed a strong partnership
in creating photographic images for their clients. Each contributes
his or her own personality and talents, creating a complementary
working relationship that results in lifelike photographs.
This skilled partnership allows Joe and Kelly to create photographic
experiences that lead to long-term relationships, with their
clients calling
Photographic Visions "our family photographer."
Having started his
photography career in 1981, Joe Derocher has more than 20 years
of photographic experience. Joe worked for a large custom portrait
studio for many years before starting Photographic Visions. Joe's
work has earned many awards, including the Detroit Professional
Photographers' Association "Photographer of the Year", many blue
ribbons in competition, top honors in the state of Michigan, and
the coveted Kodak "Gallery Award". His images have traveled in
the prestigious Loan Collection exhibit, have been published in
the Professional Photographers of America Loan Collection, and
have been displayed at Kodak's pavilion at Disney's Epcot Center.
Although the awards are prestigious, Joe's greatest satisfaction
comes from
pleasing his clients.
Kelly Derocher is
also an award-winning photographer, having been in the photography
business since 1988. Kelly adds a "woman's touch" to photographs,
with an eye for detail and artistry. She truly enjoys photographing
people, finding that each wedding, family, or child is a unique
photographic experience. Kelly most recently received the Award
of Excellence for her wedding album entered in the Detroit Professional
Photographer's Association 2004 wedding album competition.
Joe and Kelly believe
in striving for excellence. Their membership in photographic associations
and participation in photographic conferences allows them to continue
to develop as photographers. In doing these things, they further
their knowledge of the art and the technology, as the field advances.
They have spent many years serving the photographic industry on
the Board of Directors for the Detroit Professional Photographers'
Association. They are also members of the Professional Photographers
of America.
