Images by Daniel Michael

Cincinnati Photographers JDRF Gala

May 13, 2012

There is a sneak peek on our facebook page of all the photos.
The finished version will be ready in a week and will be available on a website
I'll post here.

The JDRF Gala was an impressive even. Not only did they raise an
incredible amount of money and have some 800 guests, but they had a great theme
which included performances from the College Conservatory of Music. As if that
was not enough, there were also generous donations from twelve year old girls.
I think that was the telling part of the evening for me. After the donations
were completed and every card from $50,000 all the way down to $250 were held
up, the granddaughter of the late Cynthia Marver Marmer had a surprise for us.
Cynthia was a legendary volunteer who is the namesake for the first annual
Cnythia Marver Marmer Volunteer of the year award. Her granddaughter Grace if I
remember correctly as I'm horrible with names, continued the family tradition.
She had had one more set of cards made for the "fund a cure" for
$96.50. You ask why an odd amount like that? She had been saving her money in
her piggy bank from babysitting and giving lessons and not only donated it, but
challenged everyone in the room to match her donation. I know it didn't add up
to a big number like $25000 or $50000 but I think it was the most generous act
I may have witnessed all evening. So much so that the Auctioneer and myself
each who didn't even have a bidding card were moved to match her and probably
threw in a little extra.

I could tell you more about how special the evening was, but I
really think that sums it up. Enjoy the photos!

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S.C.A.U. National Finals

April 25, 2012

We have had a couple glitches with the links going to the wrong places.  As of Thursday evening these should have all been corrected.  If you have an issue with it still, please contact us at photo@danielmichael.com or 513-759-6760.

You will be able to purchase a disc of photos of your child just by emailing us the file numbers to Photo@DanielMichael.com with your mailing address and phone number.  Each file has been exposure and color corrected high resolution so it is ready to print at professional quality.  So if you order a disc, there is no need to order prints through the website.  I am happy to refer you to the lab who prints our photos: Robin Imaging

Pricing for discs is as follows:

Per person 10 files $60
Per Team of 20 or less  $400
Per Team of 20-30 $550 

Here are the links to the individual sessions:

Friday PM                Saturday AM                Saturday PM

Sunday AM             Sunday PM

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Cincinnati Photography Party For A Purpose

April 15, 2012

Being a wedding and event photographer in Cincinnati has it's perks!  This week I had the pleasure of participating in the Party for a Purpose at the Manor House Friday night!  I had the pleasure of meeting Colleen Johansens's husband Brad, some celebrities as well as some good friends.  I'm again very impressed with the generosity of Bill and Kathy Kinane who are the very generous owners of the Manor House in Mason OH.  Anyone who has ever met them appreciates just how special of a couple they are. 

I was blown away by how gracious Nick Lachey was all night long.  Every time he turned around there was someone else wanting a picture with him.  And every time he was smiling and happy to do it.  Marvin Lewis, Mike Zimmer and many others were a great help to the success of the evening.  I also had the distinct pleasure of spending some time with Bill Webber of AE Doors which I thoroughly enjoyed.  Then of course there was the Soul Pocket Band!  It's always a pleasure to see and hear them!  It was a fantastic evening all around and was a joy to be a part of.

To see more photos, please check out our Facebook page and feel free to tag yourselves and comment.  Also Please "like" or "retweet" us by clicking the link on this page.

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Cincinnati Photography Brian Young-Ready for Battle Fundraiser

April 1, 2012

My wedding photography ability has given me the priveledge of taking part in some events in the Cincinnati area where I've gotten to meet so many truly special people.  I can't tell you how much these types of events impact me.  We've made a decision at our photography studio to only donate to charities where we can actually be a part of them because of this.  So often when we photograph a wedding people assume the relationship ends when they have their album and photos.  Friday night was an example of two things that I think are underestimated by both myself and by our couples.  I'm not sure I truly understand the impact we make in our couples lives however, I'm quite certain they underestimate the impact they have on mine.  I am more motivated by the relationships we build than I have ever been by the photography.  As timeless as the photos may be, the one thing I take with me from every wedding is the relationships we have built.  Rarely has all this come together and been more obvious to me than this past friday.

It all started in 2005 when I photographed Marissa and Ryan's wedding.  That led to photos of Missi and Brian, Carly and Tyler, Katie and Eric, Neil and Laurel and quite a few others that weren't in attendance Friday night.  When Marissa was organizing this event she asked Missy what she would like for the event.  I'm still a little overwhelmed that about 4 or 5 years since I've seen her and having only met 4 or 5 times she asked for me.  It kinda blows me away.  At first I thought she was just trying to say thank you and make me feel good but then I was talking to Marissa and she told me the same thing.  I knew they loved their photos and that we had a great time, but I severely underestimated our impact.  Then after thanking us repeatedly I think Missi and Brian, Marissa and Ryan, Carly and Tyler, Katie and Eric and Neil and Laurel all underestimated their impact on me.  To me, I wouldn't have missed this.  I wasn't there to take photos.  I was there to see my friends and support them.  I just happened to bring my camera and snap off a few shots no different than what I'm sure a lot of their other friends did.  I just have a better camera and know how to use it.  I'm trying not to underestimate what my being there meant to you but I'm very confident I walked out of that room more moved by you than you did by me.  So I want to thank you for that. 

Having said that, I'm know nobody was moved more than Missy and Brian by the support they received by everyone in attendance that evening.  They raised almost double what they thought was an unrealistic goal.  My hat goes off to all who donated and particpated.  In particular I want to thank the Manor House for donating every dime that was brought in to the cause.  Some venues may have donated the proffit but they donated every dime including the bar, food, staff and location.  Kathy and Bill, you are most generous.

I also want to reitterate publicly for everyone to see that on the one year anniversary of this event, I'll be hosting a party to celebrate whatever we have to celebrate.  If that is 100% healing and celebration, I'll be thrilled.  If we are celebrating family and friends, just as well. My plan is that we are celebrating both.  We will be having it either at my house or at the new studio depending on how many people are coming or I am open to other locations if we need to accommodate a larger number. 

The rest of the photos from this event are on the facebook page.  Please feel free to tag yourselves and comment on either the blog or the facebook page.

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Cincinnati Photography Cystic Fibrosis Finest Young Professionals

March 2, 2012

Last night I had the opportunity to work with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who were honoring some of Cincinnati's Finest Young Professionals at the Bell Event Centre.  It was a great time, well planned, vendors, food, wine, sponsors and amazing people.  I'd like to mention a few of them here with links to their websites if you'd like to check them out:

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Facebook

Title Sponsor:

TQL

Vendors:

Bell Event Centre

A Spoon Fulla Sugar

CSC

Images by Daniel Michael-no link since you're already on my site!!

The rest of the photos are posted on Facebook to view and can be purchased here.

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Cincinnati Photography Boys Hope Girls Hope

February 12, 2012

I had the distinct pleasure of being the photographer at the Hilton Netherlands in downtown Cincinnati last night for the Boys Hope Girls Hope charity event.  It was such a good feeling to be surrounded by so many genuine and fun people as well as these fine young men and women who are striving to successes they never dreamed possible before becoming involved in this organization.  There were many sponsors though I only had direct contact with a few of them and would like to thank them for donating their time or money to this great cause.

Folchi's Formalwear

The Soul Pocket Band

The Hilton Netherlands

and Title Sponsor Kroger

I was able to see first hand the impact this cause makes on individual children.  It turned around their lives to not only allow them to survive and stay out of trouble but to become leaders in the community as adults.  If you are able, it's a cause well worth contributing too.  

I also want to thank one of our bride's from 2011 for thinking to involve me in this truly special evening.  Thank you Beth Lauber!  I have all the photos posted to our facebook page for you to tag yourselves.  I'll also be putting up a website in the next week or so for people to order photos if they wish.  I'll also be sending a disc with all the images to beth so the people from Boys Hope Girls Hope can also have their own copies.

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Photography Cincinnati-Awards Banquet 2012

February 12, 2012

Here is our list of Cincinnati Wedding Photography awards for 2012.

Photographer of the year-Don Schvart
Employee of the year-Emily Erker
Photo of the year-Samantha Barrick
Customer Service Award-Alyssa Carr

There were a few other awards such as the "best use of a reflective surface (my head) to bounce your flash"-Don Schvart, "WWE Champion-Jessica Rahm and quite a few others I won't mention publicly that you can ask me on facebook or next time you see me.

I again want to thank all who attended as well as everyone who  helped make this the record breaking year that it was.  I'm blessed to be surrounded by such a talented and genuine staff as well as some wonderful friends in the industry.  I also want to thank the vendors who helped make this day so special.  Nancy Dawson with Brideface for doing up the ladies.  They loved it!  Folchi Formalwear for providing my Tux.  I almost even looked good!!  DJ Jeff from Party Pleasers. And the staff at Receptions Loveland.

If you would like to see the rest of the photos, go to our facebook page.  

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Recent Family Photography

January 28, 2012

Between maternity, families and babies, we've been busy!  Enjoy this little sample!

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Cincinnati Seniors Portraits 1-20-12

January 28, 2012

It's always a pleasure to see JD Hughes from On the Air Entertainment. But this time he wasn't working!  I'm not sure I've ever seen that.  His beautiful daughter Brenna needed some photos done for her senior portraits.  Here's a little sampling. 

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Cincinnati Photography Senior Portraits-Wes

August 21, 2011

My first question to Wes was, "is this for you or your mom?"  Easy answer, "Mom".  So for me it was let's get some nice portraits of Wes plus a few with his brother, and let him go do something fun!  Mom and Wes both seemed happy with this concept and we were off and running!

There are a few more on the facebook page!  Please Like or Retweet!

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