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Photography Cincinnati-Awards Banquet 2012

By: Wedding Photographers Cincinnati-Daniel Michael

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.  

{Cincinnati Wedding Photography} Jeremy & Crystal

By: {Cincinnati Wedding Photographers} Daniel Michael & Don Schvart

December 3, 2011

Be sure to view the additional photos on facebook and feel free to tag/like or make comments on the photos.  I love reading them!  Enjoy your sneak peek!  The rest will be ready in 4-6 weeks.

What a beautiful and crazy day!!  I really appreciated how much everyone's flexibility and how they worked with us.  Even more important to me is how they made me feel like part of the family.  I look forward to a trip to New York for Jeremy's brother's wedding sometime soon!  Jeremy and Crystal have been waiting for this day for a long long time.  It was originally planned for August of 2010 if I remember correctly but little Cameron mad a suprise visit about a year ago and postponed the wedding till now.  Having said that, there was a little extra celebration in order and the party was on!  

The Wedding Ceremony was held at the beautiful St Xavier in Downtown Cincinnati followed by the Wedding Reception at the Madison’s Grand Ballroom in Northern Kentucky.  My good friend Jeff Clark from Party Pleasers provided the entertainment and additional lighting.  Crystal was absolutely beautiful and had her hair and make up done by Eye Do Make Up.  Motortoys limo service provided transportation with among the best chauffeur’s in the city in Jeff Green.  I avoided the Wedding Cake knowing I’d eat it all as it looked like Spoon Fulla Sugar’sRed Velvet as well as their Hummingbird cake.  KEEP IT AWAY FROM ME!!

 

I had a great time with you guys and really enjoyed getting to know some of your family and friends as well.  I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and I’ll try to get the rest back to you before Christmas!  Congratulations!

Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Brian & Mandy 10-13-11

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers, Daniel Michael & Don Schvart

October 14, 2011

Who has their Cincinnati Wedding Ceremony and Reception on a Thursday?... Br-andy.  That's the adopted abbreviation for Brian and Mandy.  The reason is, both of their parents got married on October 13th a little while back as well!!!  I love it!  Br-andy had an outdoor Ceremony in the beautiful weather (rain) at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center.  Fortunately the Resort has a tent!!  Their Reception was decked out by none other than Tim with Party Pleasers DJs who also happened to refer this couple to me!  Thanks Tim, and Jessica and everyone else involved!!  The party was off the hook!  I cannot believe that so many people partied so late!  It was like a Saturday!!

The florist was Two Little Buds and Mandy's Hair was done by Jess and her Make Up by Salon La.  Mandy.... Brian.... Brandy, you guys were such a joy to be around tonight and your family and friends were just as great.  I'm not sure the last time I saw two sets of parents spend so much time on the dance floor before.  Your wedding was amazing and I hope you enjoy your little sneak peek!  Please share it with your friends and encourage them to comment and like it on the Facebook Page as well.  There are over 100 photos there!  Please tag yourself if you find a photo of you!

 

 

 

 

Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Jimmy and Victoria 8-6-11

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers, Daniel Michael & Emily Erker

August 7, 2011

Cincinnati Senior Photographers Daniel Michael, Jessica Fischer and Emily Erker photographed Jimmy and Victoria's Outdoor Wedding Ceremony and Indoor Wedding Reception at the Nathaniel Green Lodge yesterday.  I hesitated about even mentioning that Jimmy is deaf and Victoria is partially deaf since this day was not about that.  It was about a relationship that has endured from their sophomore year in high school all the way till 14 years and one 8 year old son later.  It is a special relationship surrounded by some wonderful family and friends.  I do however mention it simply because I was amazed at how well I was able to connect with both of them.  I feel like old friends.  They are such genuine caring people that you just can't help but become friends.  I am so happy for the whole family.  

The Wedding DJ and MC from Party Pleasers DJ was Doug.  I know every time I work with Doug, I'm likely to see something I haven't seen before and tonight was no exception.  If you look at the facebook photos you'll see a garter removal like no other.  You see, Jimmy is a MMA fighter who took a break leading up to his wedding but will be returning to the ring soon I believe.  So prior to the garter removal, he changed into is UFC gear and Doug set up some Rocky music, fog, laser lights and created an intro to the ring (dance floor) that mimicked a fight between the Victoria and James.  It was well done and entertaining to watch.  Doug takes things to another level with unique ideas like no other DJ I've ever worked with! Party Pleasers also set up the lighting for the evening.

In addition to all that, I got to see the best first kiss ever!  WOW Jimmy!  The Wedding Bouquets were from the Florist, A Gathering of Flowers.  Terri did a fantastic job!  For the second night in a row, Spoon Fulla Sugar created a beautiful wedding cake that I'm sure was amazing but I never back to grab a piece again!! What's wrong with me!?

Victoria and Jimmy, you are a beautiful couple both inside and out.  You guys are another example of why I love this so much!  Thank you so much for including us!

To see more, check out the Facebook Page.  If you enjoyed this PLEASE LIKE IT ON FACEBOOK OR RETWEET ON TWITTER.  There are links below to do that right here!  Also, everyone is welcome and encouraged to comment on the blog or facebook. I love hearing what you guys have to say about what the wedding was like for you!
 

Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Stephen & Alison

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers, Daniel Michael

July 16, 2011

Cincinnati Senior Wedding Photographers Daniel Michael and Doug Oaks teamed up on quite a party this week!  Stephen and Alison were fantastic!  I have not met many couples as willing to get out of their comfort zone just for the sake of photos before.  Thank you!!  I got a little out of my comfort zone too as I was walking across that pipe to get below you on the bridge!  You'll have to check out the  Facebook page for that one!

Jeff, Amanda and the crew at Receptions put on a fantastic event as usual.  Cincinnati Wedding DJ and Lighting company, Party Pleasers went all out setting up the lighting and putting on quite a show!  The flowers from Flowers by Flora were perfect for Alison.  Of course Alison was absolutely breathtaking after D-zyns by Laura Dorger styled her hair while Rachel from Brideface put the finishing touches on her wedding day Make Up.  I kinda missed Jeff from Jeff Hill Video but Tina and Josh were fantastic so we did pretty well without you buddy!  It seems every one of our brides that goes to Fabulous Bridal in Covington Kentucky is just thrilled with their experience and their Bridal Gowns are just perfect.  I love it!  The Photo Booth from Shutterbooth was entertainment all night long!  They left with a very nice scrapbook.  I love love love that idea.

Alison and Stephen, I knew it was going to be a good night.  However, this far and away exceeded my expectations.  Everyone at your wedding was fun, crazy, sarcastic and new how to party!  Your Dad was singing, DJ was massaging cramps out of your foot, everyone was dancing and hitting the bar and the atmosphere was perfect.  I'm sure you're just thrilled with how everything went.  Enjoy your sneak peek!  The final version is 4-6 weeks away!!

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Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Ben and Trisha 5-20-11

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers Daniel Michael. Doug Oaks, Don Schvart

May 21, 2011

I try not to look forward to future weddings since I have to keep my focus on what's in front of me.  But this was an exception.  I've known Ben since he was a few months old and Trisha since Ben's Senior Portraits.  Pretty much since the day I photographed the two of them at Ben's Senior Photography Session, I've been waiting for this day.  Ben's family was like a second family to me growing up (not that I wasn't fine with the first family!), but Mrs. Williams did bake 975 cookies for tonight so you judge for yourself!  Anyways, knowing the whole family and having shot weddings for them before, I knew the Williams side of the family knew how to party.  But tonight, FINALLY, they met their match with Trisha's!  I never ever say that anything was the "best ever".  But I'll say this, if anyone wants to compare themselves to become the best party ever, this is your measuring stick.  Well done my friends!

It was great to see Joe and Nicole after almost a year since their wedding.  At midnight it became Joe's birthday and he made it well worthwhile!  There are going to be so so many photos.  I haven't even looked at any of Doug or Don's Candids yet!  But as promised, I wanted you to have a sneak peek by the time you woke today.  I know Ben and Trisha have another wedding to get to today so I hope they get a chance to have a glimpse of these before then.  But have a great time at the wedding today and then off to Mexico I believe!

Love you guys.  This one will not soon be forgotten by anyone!  It was so nice to see so many of my friends and family having such a great time.

Thank you to Jeff from Party Pleasers for taking such great care of my friends and creating an atmosphere that allowed this to be the best party I can remember in quite some time!

To see more photos, check out our fan page on facebook!

Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Robbie and Danielle, May 7, 2011

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers, Daniel Michael, Stacey Lucas

May 8, 2011

The Senior Photographers at this wedding were Daniel Michael and Stacey Lucas.  All Portraits are courtesy of Images by Daniel Michael.

The Wedding Ceremony and Reception Destination was all at the Manor House in Mason, Ohio.  Michelle Misch Bowe detailed the wedding for the Manor House while Naila Chowdhery was the banquet manager.  The Wedding DJ was the always enthusiastic, creative and talented Doug of Party Pleasers.  The tasty Wedding Cake was prepared by Patricia's!  The beautiful flowers were provided by the Florist Mary Alice Funke.  Her Hair was amazing and held up all night long despite the fact it was down and curled!  J. McQueen Salon was amazing!  Not to be outdone, her Make Up was done by Penny with Brideface while the Lighting was provided by Party Pleasers.  And last but not least, the amazingly talented, charming and good looking Matt Pine of Lifetime films was our partner in crime on video.

We were fortunate enough to fight off the rain all through photos but then just before the ceremony that was to take place in the gazebo, just enough rain fell from the skies to scare us inside to the atrium while the sun then decided to poke out as the ceremony started.  If we were anywhere else, I'd have been disappointed, but the banquet manager Naila (who is simply wonderful) and Dan and the staff at the manor house made the switch over in a matter of minutes to the best back up location in all of Cincinnati-The Manor House Atrium.

The rest of the night went off without a hitch.  Danielle and Rob were just a thrill to work with. Their families were fun, friendly and made all of us feel like part of the family.  Doug was a masterful master of ceremonies who truly captured the personalities of Rob and Danielle to make their wedding reception one that will be talked about and compared to for years to come.  It was a dream team of wedding vendors, a stunning location and the perfect couple to go with it.

Thank you Matt for refering us and thank you to Danielle and Rob for including us!

To see more of their photos, check out our facebook page.

Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Robert and Jamie, 4-29-11

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers, Daniel Michael, Amanda Evans

April 30, 2011