A sure sign of an iconic Lansing business is one that serves generations of local customers.
"We're kind of a household name when it comes to portrait photography now," says Ron Jones Jr., owner of Edwards Photography. "Later this year I'm photographing a wedding where the parents wedding was photographed by my dad. Before that, we'd done the parents' senior portrait."
This year
Edwards Photography is celebrating 50 years in business. According to Jones Jr., it's that repeat, family business that has been at the heart of their longevity.
Edwards Studio was founded by Ed Hicks in 1961. Hicks was joined by Ron Jones, Sr. soon after in 1968. His son, Jones Jr., now operates the business that he and Jones, Sr. co-own.
Jones, Sr. recently received the 2011
South Lansing Business Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the community.
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