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.

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

A man in casual clothing stands on a stone pedestal in front of a grand building with tall columns and large arched windows, sunlight shining from the left during a Detroit senior pictures session.

Detroit Senior Pictures for Skyline High School Senior | Tyson’s Sneak Peek

A high school senior in casual clothing walks confidently on a city street during his Detroit senior pictures session, with tall buildings and autumn trees in the background, steam rising from the ground. — Detroit Senior Pictures Photographer

A high school senior with medium-length twisted hair, glasses, and a mustache, wearing a black and white plaid shirt over a white t-shirt, stands in front of a blurred outdoor background during his Detroit senior pictures session. — Detroit Senior Pictures Photographer

Tyson is a senior at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, and he knew from day one that he wanted a Detroit session. The city fit…

A young woman wearing a dark sweater, denim skirt, and tan boots walks confidently on a paved area in front of a grand building—an ideal location for a Grosse Pointe senior pictures session.

Grosse Pointe Senior Pictures with Montana | Belle Isle and Downtown Detroit

A high school senior in a white dress and brown boots walks confidently along a curved garden path, surrounded by lush green plants and sunlight filtering through the foliage during her Grosse Pointe senior pictures session. — Detroit Senior Pictures Photographer

A high school senior in a blue sweater and denim skirt stands confidently with crossed arms and brown boots in front of a grand building—an ideal scene for a Grosse Pointe senior pictures session. — Detroit Senior Pictures Photographer

Montana’s senior pictures session was the perfect balance of elegance and city style. As a senior at Grosse Pointe South High School in Grosse Pointe Farms,…

Detroit Senior Pictures with Grant | Romeo High School

A young man in a light hoodie and dark pants stands against a brick wall with an artistic mural of a face during his Detroit senior pictures session. He has his hands in his pockets, looks to the side, and wears white shoes for a casual vibe. — Downtown Detroit Senior Pictures Photographer

A young man with short brown hair, wearing a light hoodie, black pants, and white sneakers, sits smiling on a bench in a brick alley decorated with string lights during his Detroit senior pictures session. He is relaxed, looking toward the camera. — Downtown Detroit Senior Pictures Photographer

Grant’s senior pictures session took us to the heart of Detroit on a crisp fall morning, and the light couldn’t have been better. We started…

A young person stands on gravel near a tall steel bridge, hands in pockets, looking into the distance during a session for Northville senior pictures in downtown Detroit. Sunlight filters through the structure, with blue sky and scattered plants in the foreground.

Northville Senior Pictures in Downtown Detroit with Isaac

A man in a blue suit stands confidently in front of a modern glass building, as if captured during a session for Northville senior pictures in downtown Detroit, with tall skyscrapers rising behind him against the clear sky. — Senior Pictures – Detroit Photographer

A boy in a white shirt and jeans walks under a large suspension bridge on a sunny day—a perfect session for Northville senior pictures in downtown Detroit, with the sun shining behind the bridge and a clear blue sky above. — Senior Pictures – Detroit Photographer

Isaac, a senior at Northville High School, brought classic style and confidence to his three-hour senior pictures session in downtown Detroit. From the moment he…

A young person with wavy brown hair, wearing a gray sweater, leans against a concrete wall outdoors during a Detroit senior pictures session, with a modern glass building in the background.

Detroit Senior Pictures with Tyler from Canton Preparatory High School

A person in a green hoodie and gray pants stands in front of the illuminated glass entrance of the GM Renaissance Center skyscrapers at dusk, with a dramatic blue and purple sky overhead—perfect for a Detroit senior pictures session. — Morning Blue Hour Senior Pictures

A teenage boy with curly hair, wearing a gray sweatshirt, black pants, and white sneakers, sits on a concrete ledge outdoors in front of a modern building—perfect for a Detroit senior pictures session. — Morning Blue Hour Senior Pictures

Detroit feels completely different in the early morning. The streets are quiet, the lights still glow against the skyline, and…

A young man with curly hair, wearing a gray hoodie and black vest, sits on a city street. Tall buildings and a Mustang with headlights on set the scene for this thoughtful Urban Session—perfect for Detroit Senior Pictures.

Detroit Senior Portraits with a Mustang – Hussein’s Bold Urban Session

A young man in a dark vest and hoodie leans against the front of a white sports car parked on a city street, skyscrapers rising behind him—capturing the essence of a Detroit senior portraits session. — Senior Portraits with Cars in Detroit

A young man squats confidently in the middle of a city street during his Detroit senior portraits session, with tall skyscrapers and a parked car behind him. He wears a gray hoodie, black vest, and sneakers. Urban buildings surround the scene at dusk. — Senior Portraits with Cars in Detroit

Hussein’s Detroit Senior Portraits with His Mustang

Detroit mornings have their own kind of rhythm. The city feels calm, the streets still quiet, and…

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. — Senior Pictures in Downtown 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…