I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of established as well as up and coming models as a Detroit model photographer.  I love having the opportunity to collaborate with a group of talented individuals to create something special that will truly stand out in a model portfolio.  Along those lines, the photo shoots I enjoy most are the ones where I have total “lighting freedom” am able to bring an edgy, moody feel to the session.

The capture great images, it is critical to work with a GREAT TEAM!  The ballet dancer model photo shoot images below would not have been possible if everyone involved was not on their A game … especially the incredible model!  Regardless of a model’s professional photo shoot experience, not everyone is physically capable of performing as a ballet dancer.  It took years of training to hold these poses!

Model: Dee Evasic
Hair Stylist: Ashley Malinowski
Makeup: Cristina Gherghinis
Photography: Paul Manoian

By keeping the lighting simple for this ballet dancer model photo session, I was able to capture some incredible shots with very dramatic lighting.   I only used two Elinchrom soft boxes for this series of photos.  I absolutely love these images and it was very difficult to only select a few for this blog post.

If you are a ballet dancer in Metro Detroit and looking for a model photographer to help build out your model or ballet portfolio, I would love to have the opportunity to work with you.  Please contact me online or call 734-776-0497 for additional information.

Ballet Model Photographers in Metro Detroit

Ballet Dancer Model Photographers in Metro Detroit

Ballet Model Photographer in Metro Detroit

Ballet Models Photographer in Metro Detroit

Ballet Dancer Model Photography in Metro Detroit

I love being a model photographer in Detroit!  In gives me an incredible opportunity to collaborate with a group of talented individuals to create something special that will truly stand out in a model portfolio each time we meet.  Some of my favorite sessions have a dance theme to them since they contain a creative edge that simply isn’t present in other types of model photo shoots.

As I’ve said hundreds of times before, it is critical to have GREAT TEAM to capture great images!  The model, styling and photography are equally important in the process.  Of course, the ballerina model photo shoot images shown below would definitely would not have been possible without an incredible ballet dancer regardless of a model’s professional photo shoot experience!

Model: Chelsey Korte
Hair Stylist: Danielle Capaldi
Makeup: Cristina Gherghinis
Photography: Paul Manoian

I only used two Elinchrom soft boxes for this series of photos.  Even with extremely simple lighting, the end result provided very dramatic lighting for a great ballet model photography session.   All of the images from this ballet model photography session turned out great and I had a very difficult time selecting only a few for this blog post.

If you are a ballerina in Metro Detroit and looking for a model photographer to help build out your model or ballet portfolio, I would love to have the opportunity to work with you.  My Detroit Michigan model photography experience includes model headshots, model comp cards and model portfolios. Please feel free to contact me online or call 734-776-0497 for additional information.

Ballerina Models Photographers in Metro Detroit

Ballerina Models Photographer in Metro Detroit

Ballerina Models Photographer in Metro Detroit

Ballerina Model Photographer in Metro Detroit

As a Detroit model photographer, I have the opportunity to work with large number of established as well as up-and-coming models throughout Metro Detroit and southeast Michigan.  From comp cards (Zed Cards) to head shots, I really enjoy helping models branch out and expand their portfolios.  But, what I like most, is the ability to collaborate with a group of talented individuals to create something special that will truly stand out in a model portfolio.

It absolutely essentially to work with a great team to capture great images.  It is not possible for one person to pull off everything.  From hair to makeup to wardrobe to accessories, everything is a specialty and requires a specialist.  That’s why the shots below are from one of my favorite studio sessions this fall.  Simply put, I worked with a GREAT team of hair and makeup artists to deliver magazine-quality images with eye-catching results!

Model: Rachel Burford
Hair Stylist: Brieanne Monique
Makeup Artist: Bella Artistry
Clothing Designer: Casey Konkel
Jewelry and Wings Designer: Nneka Jackson
Photography: Paul Manoian

Professional model headshots are the single largest factor used when agencies decide whom to call and whom to skip over.  Professional headshots for models help these agencies place their talent with production directors. With all of the recent legislation in Michigan creating major tax incentives for production companies to produce content in Detroit and throughout the state, having high quality model headshots for Michigan models is becoming more important by the day.

But, don’t let anyone tell you that becoming an model is easy and all you need is a decent headshot. That simply isn’t true! A lot of long, hard work goes into the process. However, having a solid base of professional model marketing materials (e.g. Model Comp Card, Portfolio, etc) will help give you a leg up over the other aspiring models trying out for the same opportunity.

If you are in Metro Detroit and looking for a model photographer for head shots or to help build out your model portfolio, I would love to have the opportunity to work with you.  Please contact me online or call 734-776-0497 for additional information.

Detroit Model Photographer

Metro Detroit Model Photographer

Detroit Models Photography

Metro Detroit Models Photography

Michigan Model Photographer

Professional Michigan Model Photographer

Detroit Model Headshot Photographer

Detroit Model Portfolio Photographer

Detroit Fashion Editorial Photographer

Being a Detroit model photographer, I regularly work with models, hair stylists and makeup artists throughout southeast Michigan.  In May, I was able to work with Studio 1 Salon for a hair stylist submission to the Goldwell Color Zoom 2011 competition.  The Goldwell Color Zoom Challenge is specifically designed to find the most creative stylists, colorists and trend specialists from around the world. The challenge this year was the creative interpretation of the theme Play Strong. National winners in the Color Zoom 2011 competition will take part in the international finale in South Beach, Florida later this year in October.

The lighting for the session was kept fairly straightfoward using a total of 4 Elinchrom strobes and a reflector. Two of the strobes were use on the background for the white, high key effect.  The other two strobes were used for the main and fill lights.  The reflector was used to help brighten some of the shadows ever so slightly. The main light was a 53″ Octobox and the fill was from a Lastolite Kickerlite floor softbox.  This was the first time I have used the Kickerlite for a model session, it was loaned to me specifically for this session so I could provide a professional evaluation on it. I found that it provided a nice soft fill from below really accentuating facial features staying true to the Play Strong theme. 

We captured some really incredible model head shots of Lori throughout the day using some intense makeup for the Play Strong theme.  It was really hard for me to narrow down the selection for this blog post, but in the end used five of my favorite photos.

If you are currently looking for a Detroit model photographer to work with to expand your modeling portfolio, please contact me online or call 734-776-0497.  I would love the opportunity to work with you!

Photographer Models Detroit Michigan

Photographer Model Detroit Michigan

Photographer Model Detroit Michigan

Photography Models Detroit Michigan

Photographers Models Detroit Michigan

As a Detroit model photographer, I have the opportunity to work with a huge number of models and stylists throughout southeast Michigan.  One of my recent sessions was with Ellyn and the stylists at Studio 1 Salon for a submission to the Goldwell Color Zoom 2011 competition.  The Goldwell Color Zoom Challenge is specifically designed to find the most creative stylists, colorists and trend specialists from around the world. The challenge this year was the creative interpretation of the theme Play Strong. National winners in the Color Zoom 2011 competition will take part in the international finale in South Beach, Florida later this year in October.  Woo hoo!

I kept the lighting simple for the session, but still set it up for a dramatic look using a total of 4 Elinchrom strobes. 2 of the strobes were use on the background for the white, high key effect.  The other 2 strobes were used for the main and fill lights.  The main (key) light was a 53″ Octobox and the fill was from a Lastolite Kickerlite floor softbox.  The Kickerlite provided a nice soft fill from below really accentuating facial features staying true to the Play Strong theme.  The last shot below was lit using only the 53″ Octobox.

We captured some really incredible model head shots of Ellyn throughout the day.  It was really hard for me to narrow down the selection for this blog post, but in the end used six of my favorite photos.

If you are currently looking for a Detroit model photographer to work with to improve your modeling portfolio, please contact me online or call 734-776-0497.  I would love the opportunity to work with you!

Model Photographers Detroit Michigan

Model Photographer Detroit Michigan

Model Photography Detroit Michigan

Models Photographers Detroit Michigan

Models Photography Detroit Michigan

Models Photographer Detroit Michigan

As a Detroit model headshot photographer, I have the opportunity to work with a large number of established as well as up-and-coming models through the Metro Detroit region.  It has been a busy year working on everything from model head shots to model comp cards and everything in between throughout the Detroit and southeast Michigan area.  So busy, that I’m far behind in writing blog posts and I need to catch up.

One on my favorite model sessions was with Jackie!  With the recent Michigan tax incentives for companies to film and produce movies within the state, she has had an increasing number of  opportunities for acting roles in productions.  There’s no wondering why after you meet her, too!

I posted BEFORE and AFTER shots from our model session below.  The BEFORE shot was taken while we were adjusting the studio lighting for her model headshot session later in the day and the second one was taken after the hair stylist and makeup artist did their thing.  First, I have to say that she is beautiful and it would be difficult for her to have a bad photo taken.  Even the BEFORE test photos I took while adjusting the lights look great!  Second, she’s an experienced pro and she knew exactly what to do get a great shot!

For her model headshots, I did not want an “evenly lit” shot that a ring flash would normally provide.  I preferred smooth, flattering lighting that still provides a few subtle shadows.  You can tell by the catch lights in her eyes that I used two main light sources.  A catch light is a photography term used to describe the highlight in a subject’s eye as the result of a light source.  It is often an artifact of the lighting setup.  In this case, I captured her shots using only two soft boxes (in addition to the lights on the background), a large one to her right and a much smaller one to her left.  The end result in the AFTER photo is absolutely gorgeous!

If you are a model in the Metro Detroit area interested in updating your model headshots or comp cards, I would love to have the opportunity to consult with you for a modeling photography session.  Please contact me online or call 734-776-0497.

Detroit Model Headshot Photographer (BEFORE)

Detroit Model Headshot Photographer (AFTER)

As a professional photographer in the Northville, Michigan area, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of wonderful families.  Case in point, I’ve had the honor of photographing Dominic during the past year and it has truly been a joy each time.  In fact, his 3 month portrait session was actually one of my favorite sessions last year!  Our most recent 1 year portrait session was absolutely no exception.

As any in Metro Detroit can tell you, spring in Michigan can be really touch and go.  Fortunately, our session was held on the nicest day of the week and the sun was shining and the ground was dry!  This provided a great opportunity to capture some portraits with Dominic sitting on the ground admiring some of the flowers that had just started popping up through the ground.

This was our first session together where he was able to walk around with some help from Mom and Dad.  You could tell that he just wanted to boogie and take off!  Soon, very soon!  I am just about done with the proofs, but I wanted to post a sneak peek as soon as possible.  Please be sure to leave a comment below for the family so they can win free prints from their session.

If you would like additional information about scheduling a portrait session in Metro Detroit, please contact me online or call 734-776-0497.  I would love the opportunity to work with you!

Northville Photographer - Child Portraits

Northville Photographer

Northville Photographer - Children Portraits

Northville Photographer - Family Portraits

Northville Photographers - Baby Portraits

Novi Photographers

Novi Photographer - Baby Portraits