by Paul Manoian on February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s one of the top holidays for proposing to the one you love!
If you’ve decided to tie the knot, you’re likely moving into wedding planning season even though there’s still snow on the ground. If you’re an artsy, offbeat, fun-loving or otherwise uniquely awesome couple in Michigan, this could be your opportunity to win FREE wedding photography from Paul Manoian Photography!
I am interested in your story and the things that make you stand out in a crowd. What makes you different? What makes you tick? What makes your love story inspiring??
Simply fill out the contest entry form and tell me why you should be selected over the hundreds of other entrants.
Some of the things I’d like to know:
- How did you meet? What is your story?
- What is the date and location of your wedding?
- What are the details and theme ideas for your wedding?
- What is the expected size of your wedding party?
- How many guests will you be inviting?
- Two (2) photographs of you as a couple.
I promise to work with you in planning out the photography so we can get the best possible shots from multiple locations during your wedding day. But, I ask that you set aside an appropriate amount of time. I really want to get amazing photos from your wedding day for you to cherish for a lifetime, so please allow me the opportunity to do so!
The contest winner will be determined by an online poll and will receive free wedding photography along with a CD of low resolution proofs from their big day. The winner will also receive 10% Off all a la carte prints and albums of their wedding. Plus, up to three (3) qualifying runner-up couples will receive 20% Off a Wedding Photography Package of their choice.
by Paul Manoian on February 13, 2010
Senior portraits in the snow! I’ve been wanting to shoot a Senior Portraits session in the snow all year, but it never worked out. This type of session is so dependent on the weather it makes planning virtually impossible. BUT, it finally happened … snow has arrived in Michigan a big way!
I was fortunate to have two Seniors, Jenni and Ariel, for a session this week. I’ve worked with both of them this past fall for their senior lifestyle pictures. If you missed their senior portrait sneak peek, please be sure to check them out and leave comments on their posts!
I had an absolute blast working with the girls again! The photos really seem to captivate the fun … especially the snowball fight! I was even able to capture a photo for my iPhone 365 Project.
Please be sure to leave the girls comments below!
Winter Snow Portraits
Winter Senior Portraits
Winter Lifestyle Senior Portraits
Winter Senior Lifestyle Portraits
Senior Portraits in the Snow
iPhone 365 Project - Senior Snow Session
by Paul Manoian on February 6, 2010
Pre-book a Lifestyle Senior Portraits session for your Class of 2011 senior pictures before March 15, 2010 and get 20% off your lifestyle portraits session fee (valued at $125). I am already taking calls about available summer sessions for Seniors and can’t wait to work with you!
Also, I am still accepting applications for my Class of 2011 Model Search. Throughout 2010, Class of 2011 Model Reps will receive their images on marketing materials, signs and anything else where I think they would look great!
Don’t wait until the summer to book since available dates are already filling up!
Class of 2011 Senior Pictures - Book Now!
by Paul Manoian on February 1, 2010
I’m now one month into my 365 Project for 2010 and I am thoroughly enjoying it. A 365 Project is one where you take post a single picture for each day of the year. It has really forced me to expand my vision and capture common-day items from a new perspective. As I suggested in my Day 28 iPhone 365 Project post, I believe there are three keys to a successful 365 Project:
- Always have a camera with you
- Always look for interesting light
- Always take the shot
If you’ve considered doing a 365 Project but haven’t yet started, what are you waiting for? You don’t have to have an expensive camera for a 365 Project. You only have to have a camera, film or digital. In fact, I know one person that even does there’s with a Polaroid and his photos are absolutely fantastic.
I chose to use my iPhone because I always have it with me. In addition, I can take photos with it anywhere (e.g. restaurants, at the mall, etc) and I just look like “some guy with a camera phone”. My Canon DSLR would definitely draw attention in places where I’d rather blend in. By the end of the day I usually have multiple photos that I can filter through and select one to post on my 365 Project blog.
If you haven’t seen my iPhone 365 Project, please check it out and let me know what you think. There’s a little something for everyone! Here are 5 of my favorites from January:
iPhone 365 Project Day 13: Detroit, MI Sunset on I-75
iPhone 365 Project Day 14: Ford Field - Home of the Detroit Lions
iPhone 365 Project Day 19: Greek Orthodox Church Bell Tower
iPhone 365 Project Day 22: Livonia Observer and Eccentric Loading Dock
iPhone 365 Project Day 29: I-96 Sunrise in Detroit, Michigan
