Market Spotlight: Vogue Booge Candles

Elle McCreadie, Nina Tinney, Daniel Ging, Kate Groves, and Jake Williams • November 16, 2023

Nestled in the middle of the Ann Arbor Farmers Market is a soy candle stand: Vogue Booge Candles. For owner, James Vooge, it is much more than a business.

Vooge’s love for candle making started when he was a young boy. He was first introduced to the craft at an art exhibit in Colonial Williamsburg. From then on, he was hooked. Vooge spent his time experimenting with scents, waxes and wicks; trying to perfect his recipe.

Now, the candles that he sells are directly inspired by childhood.

“They’re all themed to remind me of something in Michigan,” Vooge said.

Vooge made his business official in 2016. After selling a couple candles, business started to pick up, and he choose to dedicate more of his time to the craft.

“It was growing, growing, growing and it was bigger than my job,” Vooge said. “So I left my job.”

For Vooge the best part of working at the market is not the candles themselves but the people he sells them to. Now, every Wednesday and Saturday he gets to share his passion with the community.

Post by Elle McCreadie, Daniel Ging, Nina Tinney, Kate Groves and Jake Williams
Photos by Daniel Ging

About the Contributors

Elle McCreadie, Midnight Sun Editor-In-Chief

Elle is a senior entering her fifth semester on staff and her first as an Editor-In-Chief of The Midnight Sun. Elle is a huge music lover; outside of school, you could find her playing guitar in her room, listening to her favorite albums on vinyl, or contemplating buying concert tickets. Elle also loves going on night drives, spending time in and around water, and being with her family and friends. She is super excited to be returning to room 300 and can't wait to create the best yearbook ever.

Nina Tinney, Journalist

Nina is a junior and is entering her third semester on staff. When she's not writing articles, you can find her dancing ballet, perusing old magazines or baking cookies. She is passionate about sharing other peoples' stories and can't wait to see all the amazing work that will be done this year.

Daniel Ging, Photography Editor

Daniel (Danny) is a senior at CHS and this is his second year on staff, first as photography editor. His favorite part about journalism is capturing life around Ann Arbor to tell a story. When he's not editing photos, he can be found skateboarding around town or hammocking and slacklining in parks around Ann Arbor. He enjoys photography as both a hobby and a passion with most recently picking up film photography and film development.

Kate Groves, Social Media Editor-in-Chief

Kate Groves is a senior at Community High School, and this is her second year on staff. In her free time, she loves listening to music, participating in musical theater, reading, and being outside. She is so excited to be a Social Media EIC this year and looks forward to what the year will bring!

Jake Williams, Journalist

Jake Williams is a junior at Pioneer and Community High School and this is his first year on staff. When not at school Jake spends his time playing video games with his friends, building sets for PTG, coaching flag football at WideWorld Sports Center and listening to an unhealthy amount of music. Jake is looking forward to talking about and reviewing music in his first year on the staff of The Communicator.