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Livonia Wedding Photographer – Formal Bride Portrait Photography

May 7, 2011 Discussion

Once of the best things about being a wedding photographer, is the opportunity to create beautiful images for the Bride that their families will enjoy for generations to come!   However, caught in the rush of planning for the wedding day, too many couples forget to take time to capture a formal bridal portrait with [...]

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Best Ways to Save Money on Wedding Photography

April 3, 2011 Discussion

Your wedding photography will likely be the second largest investment for your wedding day (The reception is usually the single largest expense).  Professional Wedding planners typically suggest reserving 10-15% of your total wedding budget for the photography since, with the exception of the vows and rings, it is the only remaining item from your big [...]

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How to Avoid Cut Rate Wedding Photographers

March 28, 2011 Discussion

Shannon O’Kelley, Owner and Creative Director at Southall Eden, said it best in one of her recent blog posts when she stated: Let’s face it. Weddings are crazy expensive. I’m all about finding  ways to save money, and there are lots of ways you can do so. But if you  only splurge on one thing [...]

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iPhone 365 Project January Recap

February 1, 2010 Discussion

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 [...]

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Taking Time to Give Back

September 19, 2009 Discussion

I have been recently inundated by local groups asking for donations of goods for the needy.  However, while most of them are worthy, I also believe the potential is somewhat limited.  That is, if you donate food or clothes, it is ultimately going to help to a single person (or two).  I have been seeking [...]

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Best Portrait Photography in Detroit, Michigan

September 16, 2009 Discussion

Best. There can be only one. WDIV Detroit 4 ran a contest this summer called 4 The Best to find the best businesses in southeast Michigan.  The contest drew a huge response and 180,490 votes were cast. And the winner is … Paul Manoian Photography has been voted Best Portrait Photography in Detroit for 2009! [...]

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