Paul Manoian Photography

Professional Headshots, Senior Pictures, Family Portraits, and Wedding Photographer

Detroit Photographers

Detroit Photographers

Welcome to Paul Manoian Photography

Senior Pictures, Family Portraits, Headshots, and Wedding Photographer

Detroit has a thriving photography scene – there are Detroit photographers for everyone’s style.

We work with clients all over Detroit and beyond, providing them with stunning images they’ll cherish forever. Our portfolio consists of a wide range of images from headshots to senior portraits, family portraits, engagement photos, weddings, or events.

With 15 years of professional experience, we have the expertise and skills to capture your special moments both naturally and artistically. No matter what type of photo shoot you’re looking for, we are confident we can create something unique and beautiful that will stand out from the rest.

A creative eye and extensive knowledge of photography make Paul Manoian one of the best photographers in Detroit and southeast Michigan. With years of experience under his belt, he has earned a reputation for excellence among both individuals and businesses alike.

Click the links below to see portraits recently photographed by award-winning Detroit, MI photographer, Paul Manoian.

A person with short hair, wearing a black top and white pants, sits in a large square opening in a red brick wall—striking a pose for a session for senior pictures in Detroit, looking to the side with one leg raised and resting on the brick ledge.

Cassidy’s Senior Pictures in Detroit

A person wearing a loose black top and white pants poses with arms outstretched against a brick wall, standing in front of a black and white geometric-patterned door labeled "FLUX" during a session for senior pictures in Detroit.
A person in a black long-sleeve crop top and white pants stands confidently in a brick alleyway, with industrial fire escapes and worn vintage signs behind them—perfect for a session for senior pictures in Detroit.
Senior Pictures in Downtown Detroit

The city buzzed quietly beneath the afternoon light as Cassidy stepped into the heart of downtown Detroit. The streets were lined with steel, glass, and…

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A young man in a black suit sits on marble steps with his hands clasped, in front of ornate iron and glass doors. His hair is slightly messy and he gazes forward with a neutral expression.

Anthony’s Detroit Senior Pictures

A young man in a black suit stands confidently outside a building with large arched windows and ornate columns, looking off to the side.
Black Suit Senior Pictures in Detroit
A young person in a black suit sits on a stone pedestal in front of The Detroit Institute of Arts, with arched windows and a sculpture visible in the background.
Black Suit Senior Pictures in Detroit

Anthony, a senior at Stevenson High School in Livonia, kept his session simple and classic with a clean…

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A young person sits on outdoor steps in Detroit, playing an acoustic guitar during a session for senior pictures, with a guitar case propped behind them and large wooden doors in the background. They wear a blue shirt, light pants, and gray high-top sneakers.

Riley’s Senior Pictures in Detroit

A young man sits on stone steps outside a large wooden door, playing an acoustic guitar during a session for senior pictures in Detroit. A guitar case rests behind him. The brick building features arched stonework and lanterns by the entrance.
A young person with short curly hair sits against a brick wall, wearing a green and white argyle sweater, light khaki pants, and a beaded necklace, looking at the camera during a session for senior pictures in Detroit.
Sneak Peek: Riley’s Senior Pictures in Detroit

Riley, a senior at Oakland International Academy, knew he wanted his senior pictures to capture the energy and creativity of Detroit. He came…

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A young person with glasses sits on a concrete step outside a brick building, playing a blue electric guitar. They wear a light polo shirt, black pants, and sneakers. Reflections are visible in the large windows behind them.

Troy Senior Pictures in Detroit – Gabriel’s Creative Session

A man with glasses sits on steps outside Third Man Records, playing an electric guitar—capturing a unique moment from a Detroit senior pictures session. The building features large windows, a brick facade, and a gold sunburst logo beneath blue skies.
A young man in a blue suit stands confidently with arms crossed on a city street during his Detroit senior pictures session, smiling. A black car is parked behind him, and tall buildings surround the scene. Photography credit appears at the bottom.
Senior Pictures – Detroit Photographer

When seniors from Troy want something different for their portraits, downtown Detroit always delivers. For Gabriel, a senior at Troy High School, the city’s mix…

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A young man in casual clothes stands on a sidewalk in front of a brick building adorned with colorful vinyl records—capturing a relaxed moment during his Milford senior pictures session. He looks to the side, hands tucked in his pockets.

Milford Senior Pictures | Duke – Downtown Detroit Session

A young person with blonde hair stands in an urban alleyway, surrounded by brick walls and a metal fire escape above, looking off to the side with a relaxed posture during their Milford senior pictures session.
A young man with light brown hair, wearing a black jacket, black shirt, and gray jeans, smiles while walking in front of Third Man Records during his Milford senior pictures session, with a large art installation visible on the roof behind him.
Milford Senior Pictures Photographer

Senior year is all about celebrating individuality, and for Duke, a senior at Milford High School in Milford, MI, that meant heading into Detroit for his…

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A young man with curly hair smiles while standing outside a building in Detroit, wearing a black hoodie with white text. Sunlight brightens the scene, perfect for senior pictures, and city reflections are visible in the windows behind him.

Detroit Senior Pictures with Trey | Eisenhower High School in Macomb, MI

A young man with curly hair smiles at the camera while standing outside. Perfect for senior pictures Detroit, he wears a black shirt with white graphic designs and a silver chain necklace, the softly blurred background highlighting him as the focus.
A young man in a black hoodie and shorts squats and smiles outdoors in front of a building with a "GREYSON" sign overhead. Perfect for senior pictures Detroit style, he pairs white sneakers and socks as the sun casts shadows on the ground.
Senior Pictures – Detroit Photographer

Senior year is the perfect time to celebrate individuality, and Trey’s session in downtown Detroit did exactly that. As a senior at Eisenhower High School…

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A young man in a red letterman jacket and jeans walks confidently on a city sidewalk, with tall glass buildings, greenery, and a large tree—capturing the modern vibe of his St. Clair Shores senior pictures session.

St. Clair Shores Senior Pictures with Logan in Downtown Detroit

A young man in a blue blazer and white pants stands confidently on steps in front of the Detroit Institute of Arts, showcasing his style during a St. Clair Shores senior pictures session, with grand arched doorways and columns behind him.
A young man in a blue blazer and white pants leans casually against a marble railing on a staircase, looking upward with a slight smile during his St. Clair Shores senior pictures session. The setting appears formal and elegant.
St. Clair Shores Senior Pictures Photographer

When seniors from St. Clair Shores start planning their senior pictures, many think about staying close to home. Logan, a senior at Lake Shore…

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A young man in a navy blue suit squats confidently in front of a black SUV on a city street, with tall buildings and parked cars in the background.

White Lake Senior Pictures | Downtown Detroit Session

A young man in a suit kneels on one knee in front of a black SUV on a city street during a session for White Lake senior pictures in Detroit, with tall modern buildings and the GM Renaissance Center rising in the background.
A young man in a dress shirt, tie, and slacks leans casually against a shiny black pickup truck on a city street during his session for White Lake senior pictures in Detroit, with a restaurant sign visible in the background.
White Lake Senior Pictures in Detroit

Senior year is full of milestones, and senior pictures are one of the best ways to capture it all. For Dylan, a senior at…

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Voted #1 for Best Detroit Photographers in Portrait Photography

Our pictures will be treasures for years to come

We are so pleased with the family portraits that he took for us. He was creative and offered many ideas that had not occurred to us. He was patient as he listened and answered our questions during the shoot. Our pictures will be a treasure for years to come.

R. C.

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