Hicks Studio of Fenton has been family owned for over 50 years. Something you may not know is all of the Hicks Studios are individually owned. The staff at Hicks Studio of Fenton is small- with a full time staff of three.
Allen Bradley Hawks, better known as Brad, is second a generation photographer following in the footsteps of his father Carl Hawks, and his uncle, Leonard Hawks. Brad has been involved in photography most of his life, aside from a few years playing semi-professional football in Louisiana. He currently works out of his 4,000 square foot storefront studio, Hicks Studio of Fenton where, after nearly thirty years in the business, he still holds a strong passion and desire for what he does. Brad is both a Certified Professional Photographer and Master Photographer – less than 3% of all photographers hold this mark of excellence. Brad and his wonderful wife Belinda have two sons, Allen and Travis. Allen attends college on the East side of the state, while Travis balances local college with work at the studio. At his home, set back in the woods, Brad has a dog named Max, a chicken, and a few ducks. He enjoys golf, fishing, hunting, gardening, but his biggest passion is painting. Brad feels he’s been lucky for he has been able to do something with his life that he feels he was put on earth to do.
Brad’s Brags
2003 Regional Print Competition First Place in Senior Girl Folio and Senior Boy Folio
2004 Regional Print Competition First Place Senior Girl Folio and Senior Boy Folio
2005 Regional Print Competition First Place Senior Girl Folio and Senior Boy Folio
2005 Fuji Masterpiece Award Winner
2005 Regional Print Competition Judges Choice Award Winner, Fifth Place Overall
2005 Professional Photographers of Michigan First Place Senior Boy Folio and Senior Girl Folio
2005 Professional Photographers of Michigan Fuji Masterpiece Award Winner
2005 Professional Photographers of Michigan Print Competition Kodak Gallery Award Winner
2005 Professional Photographers of Michigan Print Competition Portrait of the Year
2005 2nd Place overall in the state of Michigan
2006 2nd Place Overall and Best in Show Detroit Metro Area
2006 Third Place Overall in Michigan
2006 Fuji Masterpiece Award Winner, Highest Scoring Print
2007 Fifth Place in Michigan
2007 Michigan Electronic Imager of the Year
2007 Michigan and Regional Best in Show
2007 Michigan Fuji Masterpiece Award Winner
2007 Regional Competitional Kodak Gallery Award Winner
2007 Detroit Photographer of the Year
2007 Mid East States Regional Photographic Artist of the Year
2007 Mid East States Regional Competition Best in Show
2008 Mid East States Electronic Imager of the Year
2008 Michigan Gallery Award Winner
2008 Highest Scoring Print from Certified Photographer
2008 Michigan Best in Show
(Veronica)
Veronica Nagy, or Vern, is a Fenton native who has been active in photography for the past eight years. She has worked on award winning publications at Fenton High School and Michigan State University where she developed her skills as a photojournalist. Working at Hicks Studio has allowed Vern to explore a new avenue of photography- studio portraits. At Michigan State University Vern majored in Global & Area Studies with a European concentrate along with History, she plans to go to Graduate school in the coming years while maintaining an active presence in photography. Vern enjoys to garden, cook, and attend concerts with her boyfriend, Jon.
(Shelby)
Shelby Newman has been interested in art since childhood, and she gained mentorship early in life from her Grandfather, who was a painter. In college, she discovered the world of Photoshop and the wonders of digital art… And she knew she had found her calling! Shelby received her BFA in Digital Media from Kendall College of Art and Design in May of 2013. She is settling in at Hicks Studio as a new employee, and is enjoying the creative environment, as well as the local flair of Fenton. She lives in Livingston county and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog… A Blue Heeler named Dot.
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