This is the very first coffee table book dedicated exclusively to stunning aerial photographs of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It’s beautifully printed, bound and something we’re extremely proud of. This is the perfect book for any lover of Grand Rapids.
13” x 11” hard cover
104 pages, 70 full-color images, offset printing with spot varnish on images
Foreward written by Brian Kelly
Only Our Bridges written by Evan Koons
A double rainbow appears after a thunderstorm over Grand Rapids on October 8, 2021.
This image was shot after the printing of the coffee table book “AERIAL: Grand Rapids From Above” and is not included in the book.
The famous sculpture by Alexander Calder seen from above in early morning sunlight. “The Calder” is the symbol of Grand Rapids.
This view looking North up the Grand River in delicate pre-dawn light never gets old. Our legacy of bridges is on full display.
This photograph was taken on the very last flight before the final book design closed. The two boys exploring the center of the bridge adds a wonderful sense of humanity and scale.
This image graces the cover of the book…it’s full of lovely little details that look amazing in larger prints.
This is the full frame image of a slightly cropped version that appears as a huge, double-page panoramic spread in the book.
Brian’s favorite bridge is lit up below plus reflections of the weather ball in the glass of the JW Marriott hotel.
A Peregrine falcon admires its reflection while sitting on the “W” in “Amway.”
Bathed in the warm light of dusk, McKay Tower was for many years the tallest building in Grand Rapids.
An up-close look at the angels holding golden trumpets. St. Adalbert is one of the most beautiful basilicas in Michigan.
This gilded cross stands 12 feet tall, 7 feet across, and 192 feet over the Heartside neighborhood as well as Mercy Health Hospital in the background. Saint Andrew Cathedral was built in 1875.
The steeple of St. Mary Catholic Church stands 200 feet tall and stands guard on the older west side of Grand Rapids. It was built in 1873.
The Rowe (formerly Olds Manor) underwent a massive renovation and looks amazing in pre-dawn light.
Landscape design in its highest form that honors the indigenous tribes of this region that settled along the Grand River long before the lumber barons arrived.
The downtown Pew Campus of GVSU is gorgeous at dusk.
The most famous intersection in Grand Rapids offers views of both classic and modern architectural styles.
The iconic glass atrium at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park at dawn.
The American Horse was created by famed animaliere, or animal sculptor, Nina Akamu. The work was inspired, in part, by a work created by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci for the Duke of Milan in the late 15th century.
Stunning architecture from above at dusk…the beloved FMG concert series was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID.
