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ABOUT
Here's where you can read about what we do as well as what Andrea's all about and her background!
MY STORY
Hi everyone. My name is Andrea Guerriero and I am the Photographer/Videographer and Product Designer behind Dre Designs Great Lakes Marine Products. I'm also a soon to be Podcaster as I will be launching a Podcast show called "The Nautical Nerd" in the coming weeks to start the 2025-2026 shipping season. I've dedicated a section of this website to it so be sure to click on the "Podcast" tab at the top to read more about it and see the link to bring you to THAT website once I have it completed :)
Growing up in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario along the St Mary's River, I never really noticed the ships that passed by since it was such a common thing. I guess I took it for granted. It wasn't until I left for 20 years and moved back here that I began to take notice and see how fascinating they really are. A trip to Duluth and seeing the Paul R Tregurtha up close and personal showed me the light as they say. Shortly after returning home to the Sault, we were crossing the International Bridge going over to Sault Ste Marie, Michigan and we saw her below us locking through headed back toward Duluth again so we pulled over and watched. I was hooked from that moment on and that started my interest in photographing the ships. That interest has since turned into a passion and morphed into so many other things beyond photos. It's also become so important to me I can't imagine my life without the ships and shipping industry in it
I am full-time real estate agent who initially got into photography as a hobby. My career provides a lot of flexibility, and I have many opportunities to try and get some shots or video when a chance is there. I carry my gear everywhere "just in case" because I never know when something great is about to happen.
I currently sit as the Secretary for the Soo Locks Visitors Center Association Board of Directors in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, while also being on the Board for the Sault Historic Sites. In addition to that, I’m also an Associate Member of the International Ship Master’s Association where I actively assist every year in the Fundraising efforts for our Scholarship Fund.
Having said all of that I still always find time for the ships, and when I get to take time away from work for a few days my destinations of travel will ALWAYS include where the ships go. I enjoy meeting my followers and Mariner friends, getting shots of their ships from my various travel spots whenever possible. I travel to do speaking engagements when asked, I enjoy meeting my ship friends and getting new shots of them whenever possible.
WHAT WE DO
Dre Designs is a leading source for photography, videos and information concerning Great Lakes Shipping, specializing in marine vessel Photography, Videos, Interviews, LIVE Facebook feeds, Events, Giveaways and customizable products for Shipwatchers of any age!. We focus on creating a unique and different atmosphere surrounding this amazing industry where our mission is to share photos and videos that are both educational and enjoyable. We have Editors in both Cleveland, Ohio and Duluth, Minnesota who contribute their work and keep us up to date on the goings on in those areas!
We also want to ensure future generations of Mariners continue to emerge so we actively participate in fundraising for educational Scholarships provided by the International Ship Master's Association for both Canadian and US Cadets as well as Hawsepipes Giving back is very important to us so any time we can help, we will.
Keep your eyes peeled for Raffles as well! Andrea is an Associate Member of the International Ship Masters Association and a Board Member for the Soo Locks Visitors Center Association and the Sault Historic Sites and all three organizations have raffles for fans to win a trip for four aboard a ship! Currently Andrea has tickets available to win a trip for 4 aboard the Edwin H Gott in 2026! Drop a message to us to find out how to get your tickets! All of the organizations are non-profit so all of the Funds go toward maintaining Scholarships with ISMA, and in keeping the Soo Locks Visitor Center going and the Museum Ship Valley Camp, Tower of History and River of History Museum!