For the huge crowd that gathered at Hooters in Bay City on Saturday July 24, 2010  – the day was a mix of sunshine, rain and then black of night.  The evening was a lot of fun and I was able to get a good amount of great shots.  You can purchase pictures from this event at:
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A big thanks to Steven at AdoreAble Promotions  Inc for inviting me to be a photographer for the event.  Do you want to participate in a Toughman event? visit: www.toughmancontest.com

Do you need a photographer for your sporting event in mid-Michigan?  Contact David at Defoe Photography for all your event photography needs.

Senior pictures are best when your personality shows through.  It is always a good idea to bring a prop that means something to you.  A band or musical instrument (as shown above), sports outfit or gear.  If it is a reflection of you . . . bring it with you.

Do you live in or around Saginaw Michigan and need a senior photo?  Contact Defoe Photography today!

Boy Like Girls live in concert Midland, MI

Is your band playing in Michigan?  Need pictures then contact David Defoe:
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Cobra Starship – Gabe Saporta  – live in Detroit

In need of some live pictures for your band?  Contact David Defoe:
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Wedding photography taken outside can create beautiful pictures, but it isn’t always the easy.  Unfortunately, light, clouds, wind, and even the elements are never the same from moment to moment.  Having wedding portraits taken outdoors means you and the wedding photographer will be dealing with nature. Swarms of little flies or dust make small little marks in the pictures. If it is extremely windy, very hot, or cold, it will show up in the faces of the subjects as well. Things such as snow and rain show up as marks in the photographs. If you are having the pictures taken inside of a large gazebo or covered structure, the snow or rain in the background can actually make a nice background for your portraits. However, it is always a good idea to have an alternative plan in place in order to prepare for the unexpected.  Planning, careful selection of the location, and even the time the pictures are taken will have a huge impact on the final story wedding photographers capture.

This is one of the best reasons to hire a professional photographer.  We have seen and experienced most of the issues that may present challenges at the wedding.  Contact Defoe Photography to book your wedding photography today!

Here’s a tip for better senior pictures:
Like shoes, hands can show up in some of your favorite poses, so be sure to take the time to make them presentable – guys should trim their nails, and girls might need to touch up their manicure.  We photographers have a lot to think about when we are taking the pictures and we often miss the small stuff . . . untill we edit the images.  Above is a great example.  This picture was taken early in the portrait session and we didn’t notice the band-aid on the finger until a few images were shot.

Need a quality senior picture and affordable pricing?  Contact Defoe Photography and schedule an appointment today.

There is a lot of preparation and decoration that goes into your special day.  As a wedding photographer it is my job to make sure that every part of the day is captured . . . and with style!  Make sure that you don’t miss any detail of your wedding, be sure you hire a Professional Photographer such as David Defoe.  This picture was taken at a wedding in Frankenmuth at the Black Forest Restaurant.

With software upgrades I’m going back and editing a bunch of my favorite pictures.  This is one of my favorites from The Matches taken at the Warped Tour in Detroit a few years back.

This picture was taken after the wedding ceremony at a wedding in Bay City summer 2009.  I can’t remember if I was working for Image Artz or Mid-Michigan Wedding Photographers for this wedding.  I love this image because I feel that it brings out the personalities of the couple.  The loving look in the new brides eyes and the confident manly pose of the groom.

It was a busy weekend!  In the middle of moving the photo studio to a new location we had lined up a photoshoot with two of the recently crowned Michigan Galaxy queens.  The day was a bit cold and windy but the girls were professional and decided some outdoor shots would be good.  Not only were they good . . they were fantastic!

Headshot for Vera Morenski – 2010 Miss Teen Michigan Galaxy.