The Upstart

Photography classes prepare for assignment at Ingham County Fair

In their second year teaching Shoot Like a Pro together at MIPA, Mike Caterina and Ike Lea are instructing amateur photographers to compose and edit photos like professionals. On the […]

Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair

On Aug. 1, Melanie Fodera from Troy High School wandered around the Ingham County Fair struggling whether to photograph her given assignment, “people and food” or the idea that captivated […]

Rocking the Ingham County Fair

The Upstart’s trip to the Ingham County Fair was chock full of dizzying, deep-fried and tractor-pulled fun. Watch this video shot and edited by James “The Dude” Giardina and Mike Mulholland.

County Fair sights and sounds

From his basketball toss kiosk, carnival employee Reggie Martinez sees everything from red-faced toddlers with sticky stuffed animals to their slumping, exhausted parents dripping with sweat.